Preparing the Wash Load ................15 Adding Detergents, Softeners and Bleaches..........17 Control Panel ....................19 Programme Table ....................20 Extra Options and Functions ................24 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................27 Smart Diagnosis ....................27 MAINTENANCE Cleaning after Every Wash ................28 Cleaning the Appliance Periodically ..............28 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. • 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 earthed / grounded via the mains supply lead. 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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• In case of a water leak from the appliance, 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 appliance in a different location.
*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. Cold and Hot Water Inlet Hoses Drain Hose Anti-Rat Cover...
INSTALLATION Installation Place • To prevent damage, do not remove the foam insert from the tub until the appliance is in Requirements the final location. Before installing the appliance, check the following information in order to install the appliance in a correct place.
Contact your local WARNING authorised LG repairer. • This appliance must only be used for domestic • The power plug must be plugged into an household purposes and should not be used appropriate outlet socket that is installed and with movable home or house.
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INSTALLATION Connecting the Hose to the NOTE Water Tap • If the water pressure is near or over 600 kPa, a Connecting Screw-Type Hose to Tap with Thread water pressure reduction device should be installed to both taps. Screw the hose connector onto the water supply tap.
INSTALLATION Installing the Drain Hose Adjusting and Levelling the Feet Before connecting the drain hose, check your drain hose model and follow the instructions for that When the appliance is not perfectly level, turn the model. adjustable feet until the appliance no longer wobbles.
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INSTALLATION 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. Insert the 2 screws into the holes to assemble the anti-rat cover to the appliance.
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 Cotton programme and add a half amount of detergent. NOTE Start the appliance without clothes.
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OPERATION Checking the Fabric Care Label • Wash delicates (stockings, underwired bras) in a wash net. This will tell you about the fabric content of your • Close zippers, hooks and strings to make sure clothes and how it should be washed. that these items do not snag other clothes.
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. • Mix powdered bleach with water to a liquid • If the softener is concentrated, then it should be consistency and pour it into the bleach diluted.
OPERATION Control Panel Control Panel Features POWER Button • Press the POWER button to turn on or off the appliance. • The appliance automatically turns off once a certain time has passed after the wash has completed. Programme Button • Programmes are available according to the laundry type. •...
OPERATION • 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 can change as options are selected.
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OPERATION Delicates Description Use this programme to wash delicate fabrics such as lingerie and woolens. Before washing, check the care label for the washing instructions. • This programme uses a slow spin to extract water from laundry, so the laundry has more moisture than normal.
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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 • : Available / X: Not available Programme Water Temp. Rinse+ Cotton Delicates Quick Wash Eco Cotton Duvet Tub Clean...
OPERATION Extra Options and Using Basic Options Functions Process When you need a wash+rinse+spin, spin only, You can use the extra options and functions on rinse+spin, rinse only, wash+rinse, wash only cycle, some programmes to customize the cycle. these can be set manually. Customising a Washing •...
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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 Process Press the Process Press the Process Press the Process button 2 times.
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.
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 Lint Filter Wash the filter with a soft brush. The filter is an important part for an efficient washing performance result, so take a special care. Clean the filter regularly. CAUTION • Clean the lint filter after at least 2 - 3 washes. •...
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MAINTENANCE Place a towel on the floor under the drain CAUTION pump cap. • Be careful when draining, as any residual water • Residual water may remain in the drain hose may be hot. and the water may leak from the drain hose. Turn the cap on the rear of the appliance counter-clockwise and pull it out.
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 Process button 1 time for selecting spin only cycle and press the Start/ Pause button.
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CHILD LOCK FUNCTION • Turn off the Child Lock function in the control panel. Supply voltage is not correct. SUPPLY VOLTAGE • Please call LG service centre. ERROR Noises Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Rattling and clanking Foreign objects, such as keys, coins, or safety pins may be in the drum.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Appliance will not Appliance is unplugged. operate. • Make sure that the cord is plugged securely into a working outlet. Water supply is turned off. • Turn on the water supply tap completely. Controls are not set properly. •...
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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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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Staining Bleach or softener was added directly to the laundry in the drum. • Always use the dispensers to ensure that laundry products are properly dispensed at the right time in the cycle. Clothes were not properly sorted. •...
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