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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.
ENGLISH
WM22WV26R / WM22WV26SR / WM22VV26R
MFL71693719
Rev.01_032124
Copyright © 2022-2024 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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- 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. ENGLISH WM22WV26R / WM22WV26SR / WM22VV26R www.lg.com MFL71693719 Rev.01_032124 Copyright © 2022-2024 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Control Panel ....................18 Preparing the Wash Load ................21 Adding Detergents and Softeners ..............22 Programme Table ....................25 Extra Options and Functions ................29 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................32 Smart Diagnosis ....................34 MAINTENANCE Cleaning After Every Wash................36 Cleaning the Appliance Periodically ..............36 TROUBLESHOOTING... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE 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. Safety Messages This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations that can cause risk. - Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. • If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • This appliance is equipped with a power cord having an equipment- earthing / grounding conductor (earthing pin) and a grounding power plug. The power plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet socket that is installed and earthed / grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
- Page 6 • Do not touch the door during a high temperature programme. • In case of a water leak from the appliance or flood, disconnect the power plug and contact the LG Electronics customer information centre. • Turn off water taps to relieve pressure on hoses and valves and to minimize leakage if a break or rupture should occur.
- Page 7 • 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.
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Page 8: Caring For The Environment
• You can take your appliance to any of the authorised centres for collection. If you want to know an updated list of countries that have this service, visit the page https:// www.lg.com/global/take-back-recycling-global-network- south-america. -
Page 9: Installation Parts And Specifications
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Parts and Specifications NOTE • Appearance and specifications may change without notice to improve the quality of the appliance. Front View Rear View Power Plug Control Panel Transit Bolts Detergent Dispenser Drawer Drain Hose Drum Door Cover Cap Drain Pump Filter Drain Plug Levelling Feet... - Page 10 Anti–slip Sheets Spanner Elbow Bracket for Securing Drain Hose Caps for Covering Transit Bolt Holes Tie Strap Specifications Model WM22WV26R / WM22WV26SR / WM22VV26R Power Supply 120 V~ 60 Hz, 400 W Product Weight 91 kg Dimension(mm) D’ 1 396...
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Page 11: Installation Place Requirements
INSTALLATION Installation Place Index Clearance (mm) Requirements Before installing the appliance, check the following information to make sure that the appliance should be installed in a correct place. WARNING Installation Location • This appliance must only be used for domestic household purposes and should not be used in •... -
Page 12: Unpacking The Appliance
INSTALLATION grounded/earthed in accordance with all local NOTE codes and ordinances. • You can purchase rubber cups (part No. 4620ER4002B) from the LG service centre. Unpacking the Appliance Ventilation Lifting the Appliance Off the Foam Base • Make sure that air circulation around the... -
Page 13: Levelling The Appliance
INSTALLATION Levelling the Appliance Starting with the bottom two transit bolts use the spanner (included) to fully loosen all Checking the Level transit bolts by turning them counterclockwise. When pushing down the edges of the top plate diagonally, the appliance should not move up and down at all (check both directions). -
Page 14: Connecting The Water Supply Hose
• Do not install the washing machine on a plinth, Failure to do so may cause vibration or noise. stand or elevated surface unless it is manufactured by LG Electronics for use with this model. Connecting the Water Supply Hose... -
Page 15: Installing The Drain Hose
INSTALLATION • No further backflow protection required for in the water lines. Let the water drain into a connection to the water inlet. bucket, and check the water temperature. Checking the Rubber Seal Connecting the Hose to the Appliance Two rubber seals are supplied with the water supply hose. - Page 16 INSTALLATION • Securing the drain hose correctly will protect the floor from damage due to water leakage. • If the drain hose is too long, do not force it back into the appliance. This will cause abnormal noise. • When installing the drain hose to a sink, secure it tightly with string.
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Page 17: Operation Operation Overview
OPERATION OPERATION Operation Overview End of cycle. • When the cycle is finished, a melody will Using the Appliance sound. Immediately remove your clothing from the appliance to reduce wrinkling. Before the first wash, select the Normal wash Check around the door seal when removing programme and add a half amount of the the load for small items that may be caught detergent. -
Page 18: Control Panel
• This allows you to select an additional programmes and will light when selected. Remote Start With the LG ThinQ app, you can use a smartphone to control your appliance remotely. • In order to use this function, refer to SMART FUNCTIONS. - Page 19 OPERATION Description Customizing Washing Programme Buttons Use these buttons to adjust the water temperature, spin speed and soil level settings for the selected programme. • The current settings are shown in the display. • Press the button for that option to select other settings. Display •...
- Page 20 OPERATION Description lights up when the appliance is connected to Wi-Fi network at home. lights up when the remote control feature is activated.
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Page 21: Preparing The Wash Load
OPERATION Preparing the Wash Load NOTE Sort the wash load for best washing results, and • The dashes under the symbol give you then prepare the clothes according to the symbols information about the type of fabric and the on their care labels. maximum allowance of mechanical stress. -
Page 22: Adding Detergents And Softeners
OPERATION Adding Detergents and NOTE Softeners • Do not let the detergent harden. Doing so may lead to blockages, poor rinse performance or Detergent Dosage odour. • Full load: According to manufacturer’s • Detergent should be used according to the recommendation. - Page 23 OPERATION compartment or dispensing into the drum NOTE earlier than programmed. • Be careful not to get a hand caught in the • The detergent is added to the load at the drawer while closing. beginning of the cycle. • It is normal for a small amount of water to •...
- Page 24 OPERATION Adding Water Softener WARNING A water softener, such as anti-limescale can be • Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or used to cut down on the use of detergent in areas acids such as vinegar or rust/scale remover. with high water hardness level.
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Page 25: Programme Table
OPERATION Programme Table Washing Programme Normal Medium Hot (Tap Cold to Hot) Rating Description Washes normally soiled clothes by combining various drum motions. Heavy Duty Medium Hot (Tap Cold to Hot) Max. Load: 5 kg Description Washes heavily soiled clothes by combining special drum motions. Bedding Medium Hot (Tap Cold to Hot) Max. - Page 26 OPERATION Towels Medium Hot (Tap Cold to Hot) Max. Load: 5 kg Description Washes hard wearing fabrics such as towels, shirts and tablecloths. Medium Hot (Tap Cold to Sportswear Max. Load: 5 kg Medium Hot) Description Washes special garments like sports and outdoor wear. Speed Wash Hot (Tap Cold to Hot) Max.
- Page 27 OPERATION Programme Extra Rinse Cold Wash Normal Heavy Duty Bedding Whites Kids Wear Hand Wash/Wool Delicates Perm. Press Towels Sportswear Speed Wash Drain+Spin Selectable Maximum Spin Speed Spin Speed Programme Default Available Normal High Heavy Duty Extra High Bedding Medium No Spin to Medium Whites High...
- Page 28 OPERATION Spin Speed Programme Default Available Speed Wash Extra High No Spin to Extra High Drain+Spin High...
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Page 29: Extra Options And Functions
OPERATION Extra Options and Press the Power button. Functions You can use the extra options and functions to Add detergent. customize the programmes. Customizing a Washing Select a washing programme. Programme Each programme has default settings that are Customize the washing programme (Temp., selected automatically. - Page 30 OPERATION Press the Pre Wash button as necessary. NOTE • The drum will tumble periodically for up to 19 hours to prevent wrinkles. Press the Start/Pause button. Add Item Cold Wash You can use this option in order to add or remove Use this option to save energy by using cooler clothes after the washing programme has started.
- Page 31 OPERATION Unlocking the Control Panel Press the Start/Pause button. Turn on the power. NOTE • Except for LED of the Delay Wash button, all LEDs on the control panel will be turned off Press and hold the Control Lock button for 3 within 20 minutes.
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Page 32: Smart Functions
SMART FUNCTIONS SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application notifications on a smartphone. The notifications are triggered even if the LG ThinQ application is off. The LG ThinQ application allows you to communicate with the appliance using a smartphone. NOTE LG ThinQ Application Features •... - Page 33 SMART FUNCTIONS • Smartphone user interface (UI) may vary Run the LG ThinQ application and sign in with depending on the mobile operating system (OS) your existing account or create an LG account and the manufacturer. to sign in. • If the security protocol of the router is set to WEP, you may fail to set up the network.
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Page 34: Smart Diagnosis
LG ThinQ application. (1) this equipment or device may not cause harmful interference and • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow (2) This equipment or device must accept any the instructions provided in the LG ThinQ interference, including any that may cause application. - Page 35 SMART FUNCTIONS Place the mouthpiece of your smartphone close to the Power button. Press and hold the Temp. button for 3 seconds or longer while holding the smartphone mouthpiece to the Power button until the data transfer is complete. • Keep the smartphone in place until the data transfer has finished.
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Page 36: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE WARNING • Unplug the appliance before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. • Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the appliance. They may damage the finish. - Page 37 MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter Run this function once a month (or more often if needed) to reduce build-up of detergent and softener and other residue. The water inlet filter collects lime or any sediment that may be in water that is supplied to the •...
- Page 38 MAINTENANCE Allow the water to cool before cleaning the drain Unscrew the drain pump filter slowly to drain pump filter. Open the door in an emergency or the remaining water and then proceed to perform an emergency water evacuation. remove any debris or objects from the filter. Unplug the appliance.
- Page 39 MAINTENANCE check for build-up of cleaning products once or twice a month. Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by pulling the drawer straight out until the drawer stops. • Then gently pull the drawer outward while pressing hard the disengage button. Remove the build-up of detergent and softener.
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Page 40: Troubleshooting
Operation of your appliance can lead to errors and malfunctions. The following tables contain possible causes and notes for resolving an error message or malfunction. It is recommended to read the tables carefully below in order to save your time and money that may cost for calling to LG Electronics service centre. - Page 41 • Check and clean the drain filter. Door sensor malfunctions. dE dE1 dEz dE4 DOOR ERROR • Please call LG service centre. You can find your local LG service centre phone number in the warranty card. This is a control error. CONTROL ERROR •...
- Page 42 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Thumping sound The clothes may be out of balance. • Pause the programme and redistribute the clothes after the door unlocks. Vibrating noise Package materials are not removed. • Remove package materials. The clothes may be unevenly distributed in the drum. •...
- Page 43 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Appliance does not Circuit breaker/fuse is tripped/blown. operate. • Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or reset breaker. The appliance should be on a dedicated branch circuit. The appliance will resume the programme where it stopped once power is restored. Control needs to be reset.
- Page 44 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Appliance does not Drain located higher than 1 m above the floor. drain water. • Make sure that the drain hose is no higher than 1 m above the bottom of the appliance. Detergent is not Too much detergent is used.
- Page 45 • Find the Wi-Fi network connected to your smartphone and remove it, then not connected to the register your appliance on LG ThinQ. Wi-Fi network. Mobile data for your smartphone is turned on. • Turn off the Mobile data of your smartphone and register the appliance...
- Page 46 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Your home appliance The wireless network name (SSID) is set incorrectly. and smartphone are • The wireless network name (SSID) should be a combination of English not connected to the letters and numbers. (Do not use special characters). Wi-Fi network.
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