Control Panel ....................20 Preparing the Wash Load ................22 Adding Detergents and Softeners ..............23 Programme Table ....................27 Extra Options and Functions ................34 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................38 Smart Diagnosis ....................41 MAINTENANCE Cleaning After Every Wash................42 Cleaning the Appliance Periodically ..............42 TROUBLESHOOTING...
CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Environmental and Economical Tips Energy and water consumption • Water consumption and energy usage can be affected by the weight of the load. To make the best use of your appliance, load the maximum amount of dry clothes for the particular programme.
• You can take your appliance either to the shop where you purchased the product, or contact your local government waste office for details of your nearest authorised WEEE collection point. For the most up to date information for your country, please see www.lg.com/global/recycling.
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 appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. • Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised. • 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 is equipped with a power cord having an equipment- earthing / grounding conductor (earthing pin) and a grounding power plug.
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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 appliance in a different location.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Parts and Specifications NOTE • Appearance and specifications may change without notice to improve the quality of the appliance. Front View Rear View Control Panel Power Plug Detergent Dispenser Drawer Transit Bolts Drum Drain Hose Door Cover Cap Drain Pump Filter Drain Plug Levelling Feet...
INSTALLATION Specifications Model F4X7511T*B Power Supply 220‒240 V~, 50 Hz Product Weight 68 kg Dimension(mm) 1100...
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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.
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).
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• 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. Using Anti-Slip Sheets This feature may vary depending on the model Check if the appliance is perfectly level using a purchased.
• Do not attach the adhesive side of anti- slip sheets to the feet of the appliance. NOTE • Additional anti-slip sheets are available at LG Electronics service centre. Connecting the Hose to the Water Tap Connecting Screw-Type Hose to Tap with Thread...
INSTALLATION • Securing the drain hose correctly will protect the NOTE floor from damage due to water leakage. • After connecting the water inlet hose to the water tap, turn on the water tap to flush out foreign substances (dirt, sand, sawdust, and etc.) in the water lines.
OPERATION OPERATION Operation Overview • Press the Power button to turn on the appliance. Using the Appliance Choose the desired cycle. Before the first wash, select the Cotton wash programme and add a half amount of the • Press the cycle button repeatedly or turn the 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 & Buttons • Press the button to go to the previous screen. • Press the button to select a menu item or save the information. Display • The display shows the settings, estimated remaining time, options, and status messages. Time and Status Display Description Programme Status Indicators...
OPERATION Preparing the Wash Load NOTE Sort the wash load for best washing results, and • For general information about the washing then prepare the clothes according to the symbols symbols on textile care labels, visit the Ginetex on their care labels. site (www.ginetex.ch).
OPERATION • Pre-treat dirt and stains by brushing a small - Powdered detergent is suitable for all types of amount of detergent dissolved water onto stains fabric. to help lift dirt. - For better washing results of white and pale garments, use powdered detergent with bleach.
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OPERATION Liquid fabric softener or Liquid detergent After filling the compartments, insert the lids compartment and turn them clockwise until they are tightly closed. • Securely close the lids to the ezDispense Turn the lids on the ezDispense compartments compartments to minimize airflow which counterclockwise to open them.
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OPERATION • The capacity of the compartment is Max. 80 To turn off the automatic dispensers, press the ml. If you want to use more detergent, put it Settings button. into the drum directly. Turn the knob to select Detergent Amount or Softener Amount and press the button.
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OPERATION • Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach may be added to the manual main wash compartment with detergent of the same type. Do not mix liquids and powders. • If you use a detergent that does not dissolve easily or a detergent with high viscosity, it will leave a residue and clog the dispenser.
OPERATION Programme Table Washing Programme Default washing programmes AI Wash 40 ℃ (Cold to 60 ℃) Max. Load: 3 kg Description AI Wash provides the appropriate drum rotation actions after load sensing is completed. • It washes softly for waterproof fabrics, and strongly for water permeable fabrics. NOTE •...
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OPERATION Easy Care 40 ℃ (Cold to 60 ℃) Max. Load: 4 kg Description Washes clothes that do not need ironing after washing. • Use for Polyamide, acrylic, polyester. Hand/Wool 30 ℃ (Cold to 40 ℃) Max. Load: 2 kg Description Washes hand-washable and machine-washable delicate clothes such as washable wool, lingerie, dresses etc.
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OPERATION Rainy Days 40 ℃ (Cold to 95 ℃) Max. Load: Rating Description Washes clothes made slightly wet by rain, but not suitable for raincoat. Towels 40 ℃ (Cold to 95 ℃) Max. Load: Rating Description Washes hard wearing fabrics such as towels, shirts and tableclothes. Max.
OPERATION Extra Options *1 This option is automatically inserted in the programme and can not be deselected. NOTE • Delay End option can be selected for every washing programme in this table. Programme Steam TurboWash Pre Wash AI Wash Cotton Eco 40-60 TurboWash 39 Mixed Fabric...
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OPERATION Programme Steam TurboWash Pre Wash Down Jacket Selectable Spin Speed Spin Speed Programme Default Available AI Wash 1400 rpm Cotton 1400 rpm Eco 40-60 1400 rpm TurboWash 39 1200 rpm 400 to 1400 rpm Mixed Fabric 1000 rpm Quick 14 400 rpm 400 to 1400 rpm Delicates...
OPERATION Spin Speed Programme Default Available Down Jacket 800 rpm Up to 1000 rpm NOTE • Actual maximum spin speed may vary depending on the load conditions. The values above are rounded to the nearest hundred. Consumption Data Unit Description kg: Laundry load h:mm: Programme duration kWh: Energy consumption...
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OPERATION NOTE • The test results depend on water pressure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type and amount of load, degree of soiling utilized detergent, fluctuations in the main electricity supply and chosen additional options. • The values for the common programs, with the exception of the Eco 40-60 cycle, are indicative only. •...
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 Basic Options Turn the knob to select the desired setting and press the button. You can customize the programmes by using the following basic options: Delay End Turn the knob to select or change the setting You can set this function so that the appliance and press the button to save the setting.
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Use this function to adjust the default detergent Cycle Optimization on the product or Cycle amount or default softener amount in 3 ml Optimization in the LG ThinQ application. increments, within a range of 9 ml to 120 ml. ezDispense Nozzle Clean...
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OPERATION Smart Diagnosis Use this to help troubleshoot errors or malfunctions. • See the Smart Diagnosis section for more details. Factory Reset Select this to delete all the stored data and initialize settings.
When the cycle is complete or the appliance has problems, you have the option of receiving push Run the LG ThinQ application and sign in with notifications on a smartphone. The notifications your existing account or create an LG account are triggered even if the LG ThinQ application is to sign in.
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SMART FUNCTIONS your Internet service provider or refer to your Press the Power button on the control panel. wireless router manual. • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network connection problems or any faults, Press the ε Settings button.
NOTE • Once this function is enabled, you can only start Wireless LAN Output 19.33 dBm a cycle from the LG ThinQ smartphone Power (Max) application. If the cycle is not started, the Bluetooth Frequency 2402 MHz - 2480 MHz...
LG ThinQ application. opensource.lge.com. LG Electronics will also provide open source code to Press the Power button to turn on the you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of appliance.
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 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 •...
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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 • Run the drum cleaning programme once a Remove the check valve to remove any residual month (or more often, as needed) to remove detergent/softener and close the check valve. excess detergent and other debris. Cleaning the ezDispense Drawer Clean the ezDispense compartments every time you refill the detergent/softener or change to a new type of detergent/softener.
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MAINTENANCE • Use a soft cloth or brush to clean and to remove any residue. • Do not use soap when cleaning the drawer and inserts. Securely close the covers on the ezDispense compartments. Wipe off any moisture with a dry towel or cloth after cleaning.
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 Unbalance The appliance has a system which detects and corrects the unbalance of the appliance. • The clothes may be too wet at the end of the cycle, rearrange the load to allow proper spinning. Close the door and press Start/Pause button. It may take a few moments before the appliance begins to spin.
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TROUBLESHOOTING ezDispense Error Messages Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Check det. Tank The amount of liquid detergent in the detergent compartment did not decrease. After putting the detergent into the detergent compartment, it was left for a long time and the detergent hardened. •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Vibrating noise Package materials are not removed. • Remove package materials. The clothes may be unevenly distributed in the drum. • Pause the programme and redistribute the clothes after the door unlocks. Not all levelling feet are resting firmly and evenly on the floor. •...
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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.
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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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Wrinkling Appliance is not unloaded promptly. • Always remove items from the appliance as soon as the programme is complete. Appliance is overloaded. • The appliance can be fully loaded, but the drum should not be tightly packed with items.
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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...
Customer Care and Service Contact an LG Electronics customer information centre. • To find an LG Electronics authorised service personnel, visit our website at www.lg.com and follow the instructions found there. • Self-repair is not recommended as it could further damage the device and void the guarantee.
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