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LG WT6100C Series Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
WASHING MACHINE
Read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating the
appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times.
ENGLISH
WT6100C*
www.lg.com
MFL71839421
Copyright © 2023 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Rev.00_120623

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  • Page 1 Scan to see the online manual. OWNER'S MANUAL WASHING MACHINE Read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times. ENGLISH WT6100C* www.lg.com MFL71839421 Copyright © 2023 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved. Rev.00_120623...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Sorting Laundry Loading the Washer Adding Cleaning Products Control Panel Wash Cycles Cycle Modifiers Options and Extra Functions 29 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application Smart Diagnosis Function 30 MAINTENANCE Regular Cleaning Periodic Maintenance Care in Cold Climates 35 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Safety Messages Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and follow all safety messages.
  • Page 4 • If the product has been submerged in water, sitting in standing water, or waterlogged, do not come in contact with the product and immediately contact an LG Electronics customer information center for instructions before resuming use.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not modify or extend the power cord. • If the electrical supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. •...

  • Page 6: Caution Statements

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION STATEMENTS CAUTION • To reduce the risk of minor or moderate injury to persons, malfunction, or damage to the product or property when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following: Installation • Install the product on a firm and level floor. Operation •...

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    • For your safety and for extended product life, use only authorized components. The manufacturer is not responsible for product malfunction, property damage or bodily injury caused by the use of separately purchased unauthorized components, parts, or non-LG products. Front View...
  • Page 8 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Accessories Required Accessories (sold separately) Included Accessories Tie Strap Hot and Cold Water Hoses Product Specifications The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product improvements. Model WT6100C* Electrical Requirements 120 VAC @ 60 Hz Min.

  • Page 9: Installation

    INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Before Installing WARNING • Moving or installation of the appliance requires two or more people. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury. • Store and install the appliance where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

  • Page 10: Choosing The Proper Location

    10 INSTALLATION Connecting to the Power Supply Final Installation Check Tools Needed • The washer must be installed on firm flooring to minimize vibration during the spin cycle. Concrete flooring is best, but a wood floor is sufficient, provided it is built to FHA standards. •...

  • Page 11: Unpacking And Removing Shipping Material

    • Do not reuse old hoses. Use only new hoses when installing the washer. Old hoses could leak or burst causing flooding and property damage. Contact an LG Customer Information Center for assistance in buying hoses. Remove the foam tub insert.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Drain Hose

    12 INSTALLATION After the hoses are connected, turn on the NOTE water faucets and flush out any foreign • If your water supply contains a lot of debris, a substances such as dirt, sand, or sawdust. whole home water filter may help to remove the Foreign substances can damage washer inlets debris from the water before it reaches the and lead to leakage.

  • Page 13: Leveling The Washer

    INSTALLATION • The end of the drain hose should be located a NOTE minimum of 29.5 inches (75 cm) and a maximum of 96 inches (244 cm) above the • If the drain is large enough for the flange on the bottom of the washer.

  • Page 14: Final Installation Check

    14 INSTALLATION the top of the lid. Using these surfaces will result NOTE in the washer being unlevel. • Before installing the washer, make sure that the floor is clean, dry and free of dust, dirt, water and oil so the washer feet cannot slide easily. Feet that move or slide on the floor can contribute to excessive vibration and noise.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION • Make sure that the appliance is grounded. • The test automatically checks the water inlet hoses and the drain hose. • Connect this appliance to a grounded outlet conforming to the rating prior to use. Failure to do so may result in fire, electric shock, or Check the Wash, Rinse and Spin LEDs for malfunction.

  • Page 16: Operation

    16 OPERATION OPERATION Before Use • Pressing the Start/Pause button without selecting a cycle immediately starts the Normal cycle with the default settings. WARNING • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Adjust settings.

  • Page 17: Loading The Washer

    OPERATION Fabric Care Labels Colors Sort articles by color. Wash dark clothes separately Many articles of clothing include a fabric care label. from light colors or whites. Mixing dark clothes Using the chart below, adjust the cycle and option with light clothes can result in dye transfer or selections to care for your clothing according to discoloration of the lighter clothes.

  • Page 18: Adding Cleaning Products

    18 OPERATION Small Items • For best results, load dry items only. If washing very wet items, wring out excess water before • Do not wash a single small item. Add enough loading, or run a Spin Only cycle to extract similar items to the load to prevent an out-of- excess water before adding detergent and balance load.
  • Page 19 OPERATION • For proper wash performance, always measure CAUTION detergent using the measuring device provided by the detergent manufacturer. For an average • Do not place or store laundry products, such as load, use less than half of the recommended detergent, bleach, or liquid fabric softener, on maximum.
  • Page 20 20 OPERATION • It is normal for a small amount of water to NOTE remain in the dispenser compartments at the end of the cycle. • Do not add powdered bleach to this dispenser. The bleach dispenser is designed to dispense liquid bleach only.
  • Page 21 OPERATION remaining in the dispenser at the end of the cycle is water, not bleach. Immediate Bleach Dispenser On some models, when you pour the bleach into the bleach dispenser, the bleach is immediately added to the tub as it fills with water, safely diluting the bleach.

  • Page 22: Control Panel

    22 OPERATION Control Panel Control Panel Features Power On/Off Button • Press this button to turn the washer on or off. • Pressing this button during a cycle will cancel that cycle and any load settings will be lost. • The door will unlock after a brief pause. NOTE •...
  • Page 23 OPERATION Status Display Cycle Status Indicators • These LEDs will blink when a cycle is selected to indicate which stages will run. • When a cycle is running, the LED for the active stage will blink, and the LEDs for the remaining stages will remain steady.

  • Page 24: Wash Cycles

    24 OPERATION Wash Cycles The wash cycles are designed for specific types of wash loads. Select the cycle that best matches the load contents for maximum wash performance and fabric care. See the Sorting Laundry section for best results, and follow the fabric care labels on your garments. For a guide to fabric care symbols, see the Sorting Laundry section.
  • Page 25 OPERATION Cycle Bedding/Waterproof Bedding Description Suitable for washing blankets or bulky items which have difficulty absorbing water, such as pillows, blankets, comforters, sheets or pet bedding. • Do not use this cycle to wash a mixed load of bedding and non-bedding items. •...
  • Page 26 26 OPERATION Cycle Water Plus Deep Wash Bedding/Waterproof Speed Wash...

  • Page 27: Cycle Modifiers

    OPERATION Cycle Modifiers Options and Extra Functions Your washer includes several additional cycle About Modifier Buttons options to customize cycles to meet your individual needs. Each cycle has default settings that are selected automatically. You may also customize these • Select the desired option after selecting the settings using the cycle modifier buttons.
  • Page 28 28 OPERATION NOTE • If you add the Water Plus option to the Normal cycle, it automatically changes to the Deep Wash cycle before starting. You cannot select the Water Plus option for the Normal cycle. Heavy Soil Select this option to wash heavily soiled laundry. It will modify the cycle times and/or wash actions.

  • Page 29: Smart Functions

    Using Audible Diagnosis to Diagnose Issues Follow the instructions below to use the audible diagnosis method. • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the instructions for audible diagnosis provided in the LG ThinQ application.

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    30 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE WARNING • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read this entire owner’s manual, including the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, before operating this appliance. • Unplug the appliance before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
  • Page 31 MAINTENANCE Leaving the Lid Open • For other tub cleaning products, follow the cleaner manufacturer’s instructions and After you finish using the washer, leave the lid recommendations. open overnight to allow air to circulate and dry the • Do not exceed the maximum fill line when tub.
  • Page 32 32 MAINTENANCE Wipe off any moisture with a dry towel or WARNING cloth after cleaning. • The inlet screens protect the delicate parts of the inlet valve from being damaged by particles that could enter the valves with the water supply. To clean the drawer opening, use a small, Operating the washer with these filters removed non-metal brush to clean the recess.

  • Page 33: Care In Cold Climates

    MAINTENANCE Flush then reattach the water hoses. Add 1 gallon of nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to the empty tub and close the • Before reattaching the water inlet hoses, lid. flush them by running several gallons of water through them into a bucket or drain, •...
  • Page 34 34 MAINTENANCE Immerse the water inlet hoses in hot water to thaw them. Reconnect the water inlet hoses to the water inlets of the washer and to the faucets. • See Connecting the Water Inlet Hoses for details. Turn on the faucets. Press the Power button to turn on the washer.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING The washer is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an early stage. If the washer does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following before you call for service. Before Calling for Service Error Messages Problem...
  • Page 36 • Unplug the washer and call for service. Heavy Soil and Warm Supply voltage is not correct. LEDs Blink • Please call LG service center. You can find your local LG service center phone number SUPPLY VOLTAGE onback cover page. ERROR...
  • Page 37 TROUBLESHOOTING Noises Problem Possible Cause & Solution Clicking Lid lock sounds when the lid locks or unlocks. • Normal operation Spraying or hissing Water spraying or circulating during the cycle • Normal operation Humming or Drain pump is pumping water from the washer at times during a cycle. Gurgling •...
  • Page 38 38 TROUBLESHOOTING Operation Problem Possible Cause & Solution Water Leaking Hoses are not connected correctly. • Check hoses and connectors for leaks, cracks, and splits. • Check and tighten hose connections. House drain pipes are clogged. • The washer pumps out water very rapidly. Check for water backing up out of the drain pipe during drain.
  • Page 39 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Incomplete or no Too much detergent used. dispensing of • Make sure that the suggested amount of detergent is used according to the detergent manufacturer’s recommendations. You may also dilute the detergent with water to the maximum fill line on the compartment to avoid clogging.
  • Page 40 40 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Washer is not filling Insufficient water supply properly. • Make sure that both hot and cold water faucets are turned on all the way. Washer lid is open. • Close the lid and make sure that nothing is caught under the lid preventing it from closing completely.
  • Page 41 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Staining Washer was not unloaded promptly. • Always remove items from the washer as soon as possible after the cycle is completed. Clothes were not properly sorted. • Always wash dark colors separately from light colors and whites to prevent discoloration. •...

  • Page 42: Limited Warranty

    Should your LG Washer (“Product”) fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship under normal and proper use, during the warranty period set forth below, LG will, at its option, repair or replace the Product. This limited warranty is valid only to the original retail purchaser of the Product (“You”) and applies only when purchased lawfully and used within the United States including U.S.
  • Page 43 Notice of Dispute. In the event you intend to commence an arbitration proceeding, you must first notify LG in writing at least 30 days in advance of initiating the arbitration by sending a letter to LG at LG Electronics USA, Inc. Attn: Legal Department- Arbitration 111 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632.
  • Page 44 If you and LG are unable to resolve the dispute within 30 days, either party may proceed to file a claim for arbitration.
  • Page 45 LIMITED WARRANTY You may only opt out of the dispute resolution procedure in the manner described above (that is, by e-mail or telephone); no other form of notice will be effective to opt out of this dispute resolution procedure. Opting out of this dispute resolution procedure will not affect the coverage of the Limited Warranty in any way, and you will continue to enjoy the full benefits of the Limited Warranty.

  • Page 46: Canada

    ARE NOT PERMITTED. PLEASE SEE THE SECTION TITLED “PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES” BELOW. Should your LG Washer ("Product") fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship under normal and proper use, during the warranty period set forth below, LG Electronics Canada, Inc. ("LGECI") will, at its option, repair, replace or pro rate the Product upon receipt of proof of the original retail purchase.
  • Page 47 (ASC), as determined by LG Canada. If your Product is located outside a 150 km radius from a ASC, as determined by LG Canada, it will be your responsibility to bring the Product, at your sole expense, to the ASC for in-warranty repair.
  • Page 48 If you and LG are unable to resolve the dispute within 30 days of LG’s receipt of the Notice of Dispute, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the procedure set out herein.
  • Page 49 Except as otherwise provided for, LG waives any rights it may have to seek attorneys’ fees and expenses from you if LG prevails in the arbitration.
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  • Page 52 LG Customer Information Center For inquiries or comments, visit www.lg.com or call: U.S.A. 1-800-243-0000 1-888-542-2623 CANADA Register your product Online! www.lg.com...

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