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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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.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches. • The appliance is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning. Installation • This appliance should only be transported by two or more people holding the appliance securely.
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• 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.
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• 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...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
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No. 08069379999, Toll Free No. 1800-315-9999 for details. All collection centre and pick up facilities are done by third parties with LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. Merely as a facilitator. For more detailed information, please visit...
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...
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INSTALLATION Accessories Cold Supply Hose Anti–slip Sheets*1 Spanner Elbow Bracket for Securing Drain Hose Caps for Covering Transit Bolt Holes Tie Strap*1 *1 The included accessories vary depending on the model you purchased.
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INSTALLATION Specifications Model FHD2112STB Power Supply 220 V~, 50 Hz Product Weight 95 kg Dimension(mm) D’ 1396...
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 •...
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...
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).
• 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...
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INSTALLATION • No further backflow protection required for Push the adapter onto the end of the tap so connection to the water inlet. that the rubber seal is connected to be watertight. Tighten the 4 fixing screws and the adapter ring plate. Checking the Rubber Seal Two rubber seals are supplied with the water...
INSTALLATION Connecting the Hose to the • Securing the drain hose correctly will protect the floor from damage due to water leakage. Appliance Screw the supply hose to the water inlet valve on the back of the appliance. 105 cm •...
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.
• 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.
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OPERATION Description Display • The display shows the settings, estimated remaining time, options, and status messages. When the appliance is turned on, the default settings in the display will illuminate. • While the load weight is sensed automatically, the display on the control panel blinks. Time and Status Display Description Programme Status Indicators...
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.
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OPERATION detergents that are suitable for Drum (front • Minimum load: 1/3 of full load. load) type washers. • If too many suds occur, reduce the detergent amount. Using the Dispenser • If too much detergent is used, too many suds can occur and this will result in poor washing To add detergent dosage to the dispenser: results or cause heavy load to the motor.
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OPERATION • Pour fabric softer to the maximum fill line. NOTE Pouring excessive fabric softener over the maximum fill line can cause it to dispense too • Do not put tablets into the dispenser. early, which may stain the clothes. Adding Water Softener A water softener, such as anti-limescale can be used to cut down on the use of detergent in areas...
OPERATION Programme Table Washing Programme Normal 40 ℃ (Cold to 60 ℃) Rating Description Washes normally soiled clothes by combining various drum motions. • Pressing the Start/Pause button without selecting a programme will cause the Normal programme to begin immediately, using the default settings. Heavy Duty 60 ℃...
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OPERATION Color Care 30 ℃ (Cold to 40 ℃) Max. Load 3 kg Description Helps prevent the clothes from discolouring. • Use for cotton, mixed fabrics etc. Duvet Cold (Cold to 40 ℃) Max. Load 4 kg (1 down duvet) Description Washes large items such as bed covers, pillows, sofa covers, etc.
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OPERATION • The Add Item option can be selected for every washing programme except for the Tub Clean and Rinse+Spin programmes. Programme Steam TurboWash Normal Heavy Duty Baby Care Hygiene Allergy Care Sports Wear Cold Wash Speed Wash Silent Wash Color Care Duvet Wool...
OPERATION Drying Programme Blankets and Duvets Check fabric care labels on blankets and duvets General Tips for Drying before using the drying programme. Some blankets and duvets may shrink by the heated air. Use the automatic programmes to dry most loads. Electronic sensors measure the temperature of the Rubber and Plastics exhaust to increase or decrease drying...
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OPERATION Air Dry Press the Turbo Dry, Air Dry, or Time Dry Use this function when you dry clothes with warm button as necessary. air circulation. The function helps to reduce water consumption because the function sprays less water than the Turbo Dry programme. Press the Start/Pause button.
OPERATION Extra Options and Follow the next steps to customize a washing programme: Functions You can use the extra options and functions to Prepare the clothes and load the drum. customize the programmes. Customizing a Washing Press the Power button. Programme Each programme has default settings that are Add detergent.
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OPERATION Using Special Options Press the Add Item button as necessary. You can customize the programmes by using the following special options: Open the door after it unlocks itself and add or Steam remove necessary clothing items. Adding this option helps provide better cleaning results.
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OPERATION Settings Child Lock Use this option to disable the controls. This function can prevent children from changing cycles or operating the appliance. NOTE • Once this function is set, all buttons are locked except the Power button. • When the controls are locked, and the remaining time are alternatively shown on the display during the wash while this function is...
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 •...
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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.
LG ThinQ application. Disable this function manually When this function is activated, press and hold the • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Remote Start button for 3 seconds. Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the instructions provided in the LG ThinQ application.
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SMART FUNCTIONS NOTE • For best results, do not move the smartphone while the tones are being transmitted.
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.
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MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter Run this function once a month (or more often if needed) to reduce build-up of detergent and The water inlet filter collects lime or any sediment softener and other residue. that may be in water that is supplied to the •...
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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.
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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.
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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• 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 •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Thumping sound Heavy clothes may produce a thumping sound. This is usually normal. • If the sound continues, the appliance is probably out of balance. Stop and redistribute the clothes. The clothes may be out of balance. •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Appliance does not Door is open. operate. • Close the door and make sure that nothing is caught under the door preventing it from closing completely. Circuit breaker/fuse is tripped/blown. • Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or reset breaker. The appliance should be on a dedicated branch circuit.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Appliance does not Kinked drain hose. drain water. • Ensure that the drain hose is not kinked. Drain located higher than 1 m above the floor. • Make sure that the drain hose is no higher than 1 m above the bottom of the appliance.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Staining Clothes were not properly sorted. • Always wash dark colours separately from light colours and whites to prevent discoloration. • Never wash heavily soiled items with lightly soiled items. Wrinkling Appliance is not unloaded promptly. •...
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• 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 using the Wi-Fi network.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Your home appliance The router frequency is not 2.4 GHz. and smartphone are • Only a 2.4 GHz router frequency is supported. Set the wireless router to 2.4 not connected to the GHz and connect the appliance to the wireless router. To check the router Wi-Fi network.
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