Preparing the Wash Load ................16 Adding Detergents, Softeners and Bleaches..........18 Control Panel ....................20 Programme Table ....................22 Extra Options and Functions ................26 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................30 Smart Diagnosis ....................32 MAINTENANCE Cleaning after Every Wash ................34 Cleaning the Appliance Periodically ..............34 TROUBLESHOOTING...
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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. • Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. • 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 • Do not modify the power plug provided with the appliance. If it does not fit the power outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. • 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.
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• Make sure that drainage is working properly. If water is not drained properly, your floor may get flooded. • If, during spinning, opening the door does not stop the drum within about 10 seconds, immediately discontinue operating the appliance and contact your dealer or LG Electronics service centre.
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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 appliance in a different location.
• 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.
Accessories *1 The included accessories vary depending on the model you purchased. *2 This accessory is not included in the product, but you can purchase it from the LG service centre. Door Tempered Glass Dispenser Drawer Cold and Hot Water Inlet Hoses...
Contact your local 2 cm 2 cm 10 cm authorised LG repairer. • The power plug must be plugged into an WARNING appropriate outlet socket that is installed and • This appliance must only be used for domestic...
INSTALLATION Connecting the Water Inlet Connecting the Hose to the Water Tap Hoses Connecting Screw-Type Hose to Tap with Thread Before connecting the water inlet hose to the water Screw the hose connector onto the water supply tap, check the hose fitting type and follow the tap.
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INSTALLATION Push the inlet hose vertically upwards so Pull the connector latch plate down, push that the rubber seal within the hose can adhere the inlet hose onto the adapter, and release the completely to the tap and then tighten the connector latch plate.
INSTALLATION Installing the Drain Hose Levelling the Appliance Before connecting the drain hose, check your drain Checking the Level hose model and follow the instructions for that model. Levelling the appliance prevents unnecessary noise and vibration. Check whether the appliance is Installing the Drain Hose with perfectly level after installation.
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INSTALLATION Assembling the Anti-Rat Cover You can insert the anti-rat cover according to the type to protect the appliance from the rat. Lay the appliance backwards. CAUTION • Be careful your feet or hands when you lay or raise the appliance. Insert the anti-rat cover to the assembling bracket from the back of the appliance.
OPERATION OPERATION Operation Overview • If the START/PAUSE button is not pressed within a certain time, the appliance will shut off and all settings will be lost. Using the Appliance Before the first wash, select the Normal End of cycle. programme and add a half amount of detergent.
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OPERATION Checking the Fabric Care Label cause irreparable damage to both your appliance and clothes. This will tell you about the fabric content of your clothes and how it should be washed. Symbols on the Care Labels Symbol Wash / Fabric type •...
OPERATION Adding Detergents, CAUTION Softeners and Bleaches • Using liquid detergent without diluting, or leaving laundry for a long time after pouring Detergent Dosage diluted liquid detergent into the drum might cause the clothes to be damaged, bleached, • Detergent should be selected according to fabric discoloured.
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OPERATION Adding Fabric Softeners bleach dispenser . Avoid splashing or overfilling. Add a fabric softener to the maximum fill line. • If the softener is concentrated, then it should be diluted. • Mix powdered bleach with water to a liquid consistency and pour it into the bleach •...
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. Wi-Fi Press the Time Delay button for 3 seconds to initiate the connection of the appliance to the LG ThinQ application. Cycle Status Indicator •...
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OPERATION Display • The display shows the settings, remaining estimated time, options, and status messages. When the appliance is turned on, the default settings in the display will light up. • : When a programme is selected, the default time for that programme is displayed. The time 18:88 can change as options are selected.
OPERATION Programme Table Washing Programme Wash programmes are designed for the best wash performance for different types of clothes. • Press the Program button to select the desired programme. • When you select a wash programme, the light for the corresponding wash programme will turn on. Normal Description Use this programme to wash normal clothes.
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OPERATION Allergy Care Description This programme is specifically designed for reducing certain allergens at a powerful, high temperature. • Stains that can be easily removed with this programme are coffee, soda, juice, soy sauce etc. • If only cold water is connected, it takes longer washing time as heating time lengthens.
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OPERATION Duvet Description Use this programme to wash a blanket or bedclothes that have the hand wash sign on the care label. • Cashmere bedclothes, acrylic blanket, mixed spinning blanket, woollen blanket, infilling (polyester 101), and bed sheets might be damaged if they are allowed to float.
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OPERATION Sports Wear Description Washes special garments like sports and outdoor wear. • Use for water-repellent fabric laminate used on clothing. Tub Clean Description This is a special function to clean inside the drum of your appliance. • To use this function, refer to the MAINTENANCE for details. Download Cycle Description This programme allows you to download a new and special washing programme...
OPERATION Extra Options and Intensive Rinse Use this option to remove detergents more Functions effectively. • Press the Rinse button to select Intensive Rinse You can use the extra options and functions on option. some programmes to customize the cycle. - When the Intensive Rinse option is selected, Customising a Washing icons are lit.
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OPERATION Turbo Wash - 2 hours interval up to 12 - 18 hours Adding this option reduces the programme time • This function cannot be set for less than 3 hours. but the similar washing results will be provided. • To cancel this function, press Time Delay button repeatedly until the reservation is cancelled or Follow the next steps to use a special press the POWER button to turn off and on...
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OPERATION Setting Child Lock Use Child Lock function to disable the controls. This function can prevent children from changing programmes or operating this 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 the child lock is...
OPERATION Manual Washing When you need a rinse and spin, spin only, rinse only or wash only cycle, these can be set manually. Rinse and Spin Spin only Rinse only Wash only Press the POWER button. Press the Rinse Press the Spin Press the Rinse Press the Wash button.
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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Remote Start wireless router manual. To start the washing programme remotely in the • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network LG ThinQ application, set the Remote Start connection problems or any faults, function. You can also monitor your cycle operation malfunctions, or errors caused by network so you know how much time is left in the cycle.
SMART FUNCTIONS • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the NOTE Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the instructions provided in the LG ThinQ • If the door has been opened, you can not start a application. cycle remotely.
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SMART FUNCTIONS After the data transfer is complete, the diagnosis will be displayed in the application. 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.
MAINTENANCE • For models without a lint filter, the lint is WARNING discharged when the water drains during washing. • Leave the door open to dry the drum interior but • Washing small loads regularly (less than half a only if it is safe and any children are supervised. tub).
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter • Securely turn the cap clockwise until it is tight. The drain filter collects threads and small objects left in the laundry. Check regularly that the filter is clean to ensure smooth running of the appliance. Turn on the appliance.
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MAINTENANCE Push down on the release tab on the top of the Close the lid and then insert the lower part of filter cover and pull forward. the filter into the wash drum. Press the top of the filter until you hear a click sound. Open the lid and remove the lint.
You can remedy most of the problems by yourself, consequently save time and money, since you do not need to call LG Electronics service centre. The following table should assist you by troubleshooting.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Foreign objects, such as coins, pins, clips, etc.,are caught between the pulsator and the inner drum. FOREIGN OBJECTS ERROR • Turn off the appliance and then press the POWER button. Press the Spin button without selecting a cycle to drain and spin the laundry. When the spin is complete, remove the clothes and then find and remove any objects caught in the pulsator gap.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution A motor error has occurred. DRAIN MOTOR ERROR • Unplug the appliance and call for service. is not an error. This prevents children from changing cycles or operating the appliance. CHILD LOCK FUNCTION • Turn off the Child Lock function in the control panel. Noises Symptoms Possible Cause &...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Appliance will not Water supply is turned off. operate. • Turn on the water supply tap completely. Controls are not set properly. • Make sure the cycle is correctly set. Close the door and press the START/ PAUSE button.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Water leaking Drain hose has come out of drain or is not inserted far enough. • Tie drain hose to supply hose or standpipe to prevent it from coming out during drain. For smaller drain pipes, insert the drain hose into the pipe as far as the drain hose flange.
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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...
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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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