Preparing Loads ....................19 Checking the Items before Every Load ............20 Loading the Appliance..................21 Control Panel ....................26 Programme Table ....................28 Option Programmes and Extra Functions ............33 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................34 Smart Diagnosis ....................36 MAINTENANCE Regular Cleaning....................37 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................39...
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.
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The power cord can be damaged, resulting in a risk of fire and electric shock. • Contact LG or a qualified repair person immediately to repair or replace all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged.
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The appliance is not designed for use on transportations such as ship and airplane. Check with an authorized LG service centre for use under other special circumstances. • Do not tamper with controls. • Install the appliance where the floor is firm and level. The appliance may vibrate excessively and eventually fall if installed on an unstable surface, causing damage or injury.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the appliance in humid spaces such as a bathroom.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not put live animals inside the appliance. • Do not allow children to climb into the appliance. • In the event of a gas leak (propane/LPG), ensure adequate ventilation and contact an authorized service centre before resuming use. Do not touch or disassemble the electrical outlet of the appliance.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. • Do not open door during operation. The performance of the appliance may be adversely affected. If the appliance is installed on or near carpet, condensation from escaping hot air or steam may stain or damage the carpet.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Grounding instructions • Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt that the appliance is properly grounded. • This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Parts and Specifications NOTE • Appearance and specifications may vary without notice to improve the quality of the appliance. Interior Interior light Water supply tank Moving hanger *1 The door swing can be reversed by the installer Shelf holder to fit the installation location.
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NOTE • The included accessories vary depending on the model you purchased. • Contact the store where the appliance was purchased or LG customer service if any accessories are damaged or missing. • For your safety and for extended product life, use only authorized components. The manufacturer is not responsible for product malfunction or accidents caused by the use of separately purchased unauthorized components or parts.
INSTALLATION Installation Place • Ensure that when the appliance is installed, it is easily accessible for an engineer in the event of a Requirements breakdown. • Do not install the appliance in an area where it Before installing the appliance, check the following will be exposed to water and/or weather.
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INSTALLATION Allow at least 20 cm between the top of the appliance and any overhanging shelves or cabinets. NOTE • If the appliance is too close to adjacent items, performance may decrease and electricity consumption may increase. • Additional space should be considered on all sides of the appliance to reduce noise transfer.
INSTALLATION Closet Ventilation WARNING Requirements • The power plug must be plugged into an Closets with doors must have both an upper and appropriate outlet socket that is installed and lower vent to prevent heat and moisture build-up grounded/earthed in accordance with all local in the closet.
INSTALLATION Levelling the Appliance Installing cap covers Checking the Level Line up the nubs on the cap cover with the holes in the top corner of the cabinet and then Levelling the appliance prevents unnecessary snap the cap cover into place. noise, vibration and movement.
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The residue can be removed with NOTE alcohol. • If the direction of the door swing needs to be changed after installation, contact the LG Customer Information Centre. Installing the anti-tip device Install the anti-tip device packed with the appliance Using Anti-Slip Sheets to reduce the risk of tipping.
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INSTALLATION • If an anti-tip device is not properly installed, the Snap the hinge cover onto the upper hinge appliance could be unexpectedly tipped by a assembly with the bent edge on the far side child or adult standing, sitting, leaning, or from the hinge.
OPERATION OPERATION Operation Overview • Touch Power button to turn on the appliance. Using the Appliance Choose a desired programme. Prepare items. • Touch a programme selector button. You • Wash clothes first, if needed. can toggle to one of the settings each time you pressed the button.
OPERATION Preparing Loads *1 Some items such as fur and leather, which are labelled as do not wash, can be used with the appliance. Checking the Fabric Care Labels Most articles of clothing feature fabric care labels Sorting the items that include instructions for proper care.
OPERATION performance may suffer or the appliance may be CAUTION damaged. • Check that the sides are aligned correctly when inserting the front grill. Checking the Items before Every Load Checking the Lint Filter Always make sure the lint filter is clean before starting a new load;...
OPERATION • Insert the aroma filter in the direction of the Make sure the water supply tank is filled with arrow. You can adjust the opening of the water. aroma filter using the adjustment lever. The • The full water supply tank can be used more open the aroma filter is, the richer the approximately four times, depending on the aroma gets.
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OPERATION • Never style clothes that have been exposed to *1 The shelf is sold seperately. oil, gasoline, or other flammable substances. Failure to obey this warning can result in fire, explosion, or death. The Moving Hanger Hang clothes on the moving hanger using the Choosing Styling method hangers provided with the appliance, or use any suitable for your items...
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OPERATION How to use Hangers CAUTION The hangers that come with the appliance are for • Remove empty hangers from the moving hanger use with the appliance only. Any plastic or metal and place them on the shelf before starting the hanger that has a hook less than 4 mm thick and programme.
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• Some models do not include the shelf. To purchase a shelf, contact an LG Electronics Customer Information Center or visit the website at http://www.lg.com. Assembling the Shelf Place the hangers into the slots of the moving hanger.
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OPERATION NOTE • Hang the shelf on the shelf holder when treating long clothes such as coats or dresses. Storing Hangers Remove unused hangers from the moving hanger and store them in the shelf during operation. This prevents noise and damage to clothing. Insert the hangers between the rails of the shelf.
OPERATION Control Panel The control panel responds to touch using static electricity. A light touch is enough to operate it. Use a cloth when cleaning the controls to avoid contacting and activating the buttons. Foreign substances on the control, wearing gloves, or touching the buttons through cloth may prevent the buttons from activating. Control Panel Features Depending on the model, some of the following functions may not be available.
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Touch this button to select a Gentle Dry programme. You can toggle to one of the settings when you touch the button repeatedly. Wi-Fi • Touch and hold Gentle Dry button for 3 seconds to initiate the connection of the appliance to the LG ThinQ application. Downloaded Programme Touch this button to select a Downloaded programme.
OPERATION Programme Table The programmes are designed to fit a variety of situations. Select the programme and setting that best match the load contents and desired results for maximum performance and fabric care. Styling Programme Guide Programme Refresh Setting Normal / Light Refresh your clothes with high temperature steam and vibration.
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Fur/Leather: The setting is designed to help care for fur and leather articles. But leather is only 100% natural leather (No artificial leather). Note • Download a new programme using the LG ThinQ application on a smartphone. • Press the Downloaded button repeatedly to select from additional preset downloaded programme.
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OPERATION Wrinkle Reduction Level Press iron Process Details for Each Styling Programme • Refreshing: This process heats the water in the water tank in preparation for supplying steam and sprays steam on the clothes. • Drying: This process removes moisture in the clothes. •...
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Scarves, knitwear Fur, leather • Style the fur, leather clothes using a special programme, which is Coats, scarves downloadable from LG ThinQ application. But leather is only 100% natural leather (No artificial leather) Silk Neckties, ribbons, scarves, • Only use downloaded Silk Care cycle (low temperature drying).
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OPERATION NOTE • Fabrics come in a wide variety of weights and finishes and can have different care requirements for each variety. It is difficult to cover them adequately in this manual. Before using the appliance with any item, check the care label before proceeding. •...
OPERATION Option Programmes and NOTE Extra Functions • Once set, the function starts after the selected programme ends. To cancel the function, touch Control Lock another programme button. • The function can’t be set to follow a Gentle Dry Use this function to prevent unwanted use of the programme.
Internet service provider or refer to your • The application is subject to change for wireless router manual. appliance improvement purposes without notice • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network to users. connection problems or any faults, • Functions may vary by model.
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Application to the appliance. Search for the LG ThinQ application from the Once cycle download is completed in the appliance, Google Play Store or Apple App Store on a the appliance keeps the downloaded cycle until a smartphone.
SMART FUNCTIONS terms, copyright notices and other relevant • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the documents, please visit https:// Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow opensource.lge.com. the instructions for audible diagnosis provided in the LG ThinQ application.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE WARNING • Unplug the appliance before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the appliance. They will damage the finish.
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MAINTENANCE • Use only clean tap water in the supply tank for best performance and to prolong the life of the appliance. Do not use distilled water. • Do not reuse the water from the water drain tank in the water supply tank. Clean the exterior of the tanks with a wet cloth.
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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution The appliance won’t 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. Appliance is not connected to 220-240 V socket. •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Control panel won’t Control panel or button has dirt on it. respond. • Dirt or foreign objects on the control panel will interfere with the operation of the buttons. Clean the control panel. Control panel is locked. •...
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• Find the Wi-Fi network connected to your smartphone and remove it, then connected to the Wi-Fi register your appliance on LG ThinQ. network. Mobile data for your smartphone is turned on. • Turn off the Mobile data of your smartphone and register the appliance using the Wi-Fi network.
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