LG WTG6520 Owner's Manual
Hide thumbs Also See for WTG6520:

Advertisement

Quick Links

OWNER'S MANUAL
WASHING
MACHINE
Before beginning installation, read these instructions carefully.
This will simplify installation and ensure that the product is
installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near the
product after installation for future reference.
AU ENGLISH
WTG6520
MFL67792781
Rev.00_020218
Copyright © 2018 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
www.lg.com

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for LG WTG6520

  • Page 1 This will simplify installation and ensure that the product is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near the product after installation for future reference. AU ENGLISH WTG6520 www.lg.com MFL67792781 Rev.00_020218 Copyright © 2018 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS This manual may contain images or content different from the model you purchased. This manual is subject to revision by the manufacturer. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............ 4 INSTALLATION ..............10 Parts ......................10 Accessories (Depending on Model) ............10 Specifications ...................
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following safety guidelines are intended to prevent unforeseen risks or damage from unsafe or incorrect operation of the appliance. The guidelines are separated into ‘WARNING’ and ‘CAUTION’ as described below. This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations that can cause risk.
  • Page 5 Installation •Never attempt to operate the appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. •This appliance should only be transported by two or more people holding the appliance securely. •Tighten the drain hose at connecting ends to avoid separation.
  • Page 6 •Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. •Do not modify the power cord provided with the appliance. Operation •Do not use a sharp object like drill or pin to penetrate, modify or disassemble the unit.
  • Page 7 •In case of flood, disconnect the power plug and contact the LG Electronics customer information centre. •Do not use or store flammable or combustible substances (ether, benzene, alcohol, chemical, LPG, combustible spray, insecticide, air freshener, cosmetics, etc.) near the appliance.
  • Page 8 •Only qualified service personnel from LG Electronics service centre should disassemble, repair, or modify the appliance. Contact an LG Electronics customer information centre if you move and install the appliance in a different location.
  • Page 9 Disposal •Before discarding an old appliance, unplug it. Cut off the cable directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse. •Dispose of all packaging materials (such as plastic bags and styrofoam) away from children. The packaging materials can cause suffocation. •Remove the door before disposing of or discarding this appliance to avoid the danger of children or small animals getting trapped inside.
  • Page 10: Installation

    INSTALLATION Parts Door Tempered Glass Dispenser Drawer Softener Dispenser Bleach Dispenser Lint Filter Drum Leveling Feet Drain hose Water Supply Hose Accessories (Depending on Model) Tie strap (some countries only) 2 water supply hoses Drain hose Anti-rat cover (some Screw for Anti-rat cover (Hot + Cold) countries only) (some countries only)
  • Page 11: Specifications

    Specifications Model WTG6520 Power Supply 220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz Size 590 mm (W) x 606 mm (D) x 960 mm (H) Product Weight 42.0 kg Allowable water pressure 30 - 600 kPa Max. capacity 6.5 kg • Appearance and specifications may change without notice to improve the quality of the product.
  • Page 12: Installation Place Requirements

    Contact your localan • Make sure that air circulation around the authorised LG repairer. appliance is not impeded by carpets, rugs, etc. • Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor with pieces of wood, cardboard or similar materials under the appliance.
  • Page 13: Connecting The Supply Hose

    Connecting the Supply Hose Connecting Hose to Water Tap • Before connecting the water supply hose to Connecting Screw-Type Hose to Tap the water tap, check the hose type and then with Thread choose the correct instruction. • The water supply hose supplied may vary Screw the hose connector onto the water from country to country.
  • Page 14 Push the adapter onto the end of the tap so Remove the guide plate if the tap is too that the rubber seal forms a watertight large to fit the adapter. connection. Tighten the four fixing screws. Guide plate Push the supply hose vertically upwards so Push the adapter onto the end of the tap so that the rubber seal within the hose can that the rubber seal forms a watertight...
  • Page 15: Installing The Drain Hose

    Installing the Drain Hose Connecting the Inlet Hoses to the Appliance Before connecting the drain hose, check your drain hose model and choose the correct Attach the hot water line to the hot water inlet instruction. on the back of the washing machine. Attach the cold water line to the cold water inlet on the back of the washing machine.
  • Page 16 Non-pump Model (some countries Positioning the Drain Hose only) • The length of the drain hose should not exceed 3 m. Push the elbow hose toward the body of the • Do not place the drain hose on a threshhold washing machine.
  • Page 17: Leveling The Appliance

    Leveling the Appliance Assembling the Anti-Rat Cover (some models only) If the floor is uneven, turn the adjustable feet as required (Do not insert pieces of wood etc. Insert the Anti-Rat cover to the assembling hole under the feet). Make sure that all four feet are from the front or back of the washing machine.
  • Page 18: Operation

    OPERATION Using the Appliance Choose the desired wash programme. • Press the Program button repeatedly until Before the first wash, select a washing the desired programme is selected. programme (Cotton Wash, add a half load of detergent), allow the washing machine to wash without clothing.
  • Page 19: Sorting Laundry

    Sorting Laundry Caring before loading. • Combine large and small items in a load. Look for the care label on your clothes. Load large items first. • This will tell you about the fabric content • Large items should not be more than half of your garment and how it should be the total wash load.
  • Page 20: Adding Cleaning Products

    Adding Cleaning Products • Dilute liquid detergent with water and pour into the drum, start the cycle. Detergent Dosage • Using liquid detergent without diluting, or leaving laundry for a long time after pouring • Detergent should be used according to the diluted liquid detergent into the drum might instruction of the detergent manufacturer and cause damage, bleaching or discoloration of...
  • Page 21 Adding Fabric Softener NOTE • Do not mix with detergent or bleach. • Dilute fabric softener with water. Undiluted • Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes. fabric softener may result in spots that look It may stain them. like oil stains. •...
  • Page 22: Control Panel

    Control Panel Power Button Program Button • Press the Power button to turn the • Programmes are available according to washing machine on, or off if washing laundry type. hasn't commenced. • Lamp will light up to indicate the selected •...
  • Page 23: Washing Programme

    Washing Programme Duvet Use this programme to wash a blanket or Wash cycles are designed for the best wash bedsheets with hand wash sign. performance for each type of load. Select the programme that best matches the load contents • Cashmere bedsheets, acrylic blanket, mixed for maximum wash performance and fabric spinning blanket, woolen blanket, infilling care.
  • Page 24 Silent Quick Wash Use this programme to wash quietly in silent Use this programme to wash lightly soiled especially during late night and dawn. clothes for a short time. This programme's recommended laundry amount is under 3 kg. • This programme has a longer washing time than the Normal programme.
  • Page 25: Option Programme

    Option Programme Wash • Press the Wash button to change the wash Soil Level time. • This button allows you to select the strength • Adjusting the wash time setting will modify the of the wash action. cycle times and/or wash actions. Press the Wash button until the desired wash time is •...
  • Page 26 Delay Soak • Soak can be selected to wash heavily soiled • You can set a time delay so that the washing machine will start automatically and finish after clothes by soaking in water for some time to a specified time interval. remove dirt and grime.
  • Page 27: Manual Washing

    Manual Washing Rinse/Spin, Spin, Rinse, or Wash cycles can be set manually. Rinse, Spin Spin only Rinse only Wash only Press the Power button. Press the Rinse Press the Spin Press the Rinse Press the Wash button. button. button. button. Press the Spin button Press the Spin button Rinse and Spin are...
  • Page 28: Special Functions

    Special Functions Child Lock Use this option to disable the controls. This feature can prevent children from changing programmes or operating the appliance. Locking the Control Panel Press and hold the Temp. and Rinse buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. ' ' and the remaining time are alternatively shown on the display while they are locked.
  • Page 29: Smart Functions

    Customer Information Centre transmitted for analysis. Use this function if you need an accurate diagnosis by an LG Electronics customer NOTE information centre when the appliance • The Smart Diagnosis™ function depends on malfunctions or fails.
  • Page 30: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Tub Clean WARNING • Unplug the washing machine before cleaning Tub Clean is a special function to help clean to avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to the inside of the washing machine. Perform this follow this warning may result in serious injury, cycle regularly.
  • Page 31: Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter

    Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter Cleaning the Lint Filter (Optional) • Turn off the supply taps to the machine if the washing machine is to be left for any length of The filter is an important part for an efficient time (e.g.
  • Page 32 Type 1 Type 2 Push down on the release tab on the top of Push down on both sides of the release the filter cover and pull forward. tabs of the filter cover and pull forward. Open the lid, remove the lint and then wash Open the lid and remove the lint.
  • Page 33: Caution On Freezing During Winter

    Caution on Freezing During Winter • When frozen, the product does not operate normally. Make sure to install the product where it will not freeze during winter. • In case the product must be installed outside on a porch or in other outdoor conditions, make sure to check the following.
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING The appliance is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an early stage. If the appliance does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following before you call for service: Diagnosing Problems Symptoms Reason...
  • Page 35 Symptoms Reason Solution • Dispenser compartment is overfilled causing bleach or softener to dispense Bleach or softener dispensed immediately. ALWAYS measure bleach to too soon. prevent overfilling. • Close the dispenser drawer slowly. Bleach or softener was added • Always use the dispensers to ensure that Staining directly to the wash load in laundry products are properly dispensed...
  • Page 36 Symptoms Reason Solution Control panel has powered • This is normal. Press the Power button off due to inactivity. to turn the washing machine back on. Washing machine is • Make sure the power cord is plugged unplugged. securely into a working outlet. Water supply is turned off.
  • Page 37 Symptoms Reason Solution • Make sure the inlet filters on the fill Filter clogged. valves are not clogged. • Check that supply hoses are not kinked Supply hoses may be kinked. or clogged. Washing machine not filling properly • Make sure that both hot and cold water Insufficient water supply.
  • Page 38: Error Messages

    Error Messages Symptoms Reason Solution • Close the door completely. If the The door is not closed properly. error code is not released, call for service. • Check nothing is caught under the door, including shipping materials or lothing. Door lock switch error. •...
  • Page 39 Symptoms Reason Solution • The automatic attempt to rebalance UE rebalancing operation was not the load was not successful. The successful. cycle has been paused to allow the load to be manually adjusted. • Add more items to allow the washing The load is too small.
  • Page 40 Memo...
  • Page 41 Memo...
  • Page 42 Memo...
  • Page 43 Memo...

Table of Contents