Preparing the Wash Load ................18 Adding Detergents, Softeners and Bleaches..........20 Control Panel ....................22 Programme Table ....................26 Extra Options and Functions ................30 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................34 Smart Diagnosis ....................36 MAINTENANCE Cleaning after Every Wash ................38 Cleaning the Appliance Periodically ..............38 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................42...
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.
• The inlet water pressure must be between 50 and 800 kPa. Maximum Capacity The maximum capacity in some cycles for dry clothes to be washed is: THD09SWP / THD09SWM / THD08SWM / THD10SWP / THD11SWP / THD09NWM / THD08NTM...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS to weathering conditions such as direct sunlight, wind, rain, or temperatures below freezing. • Make sure the power plug is completely pushed into the power outlet. • Do not plug the appliance into multiple outlet sockets or an extension power cable.
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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.
5. To locate a nearest collection centre or call for pick-up (limited area only) for disposal of this appliance, please contact 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.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Merely as a facilitator. For more detailed information, please visit : http://www.lg.com/in.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Parts and Specifications NOTE • Appearance and specifications may change without notice to improve the quality of the appliance. Front View Accessories *1 The included accessories vary depending on the model you purchased. Cold Water Inlet Hose*1 Anti-Rat Cover*1 Drain Hose*1 Snap Ring*1 Door...
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.
WARNING serious malfunctioning. Contact your local • This appliance must only be used for domestic authorised LG repairer. household purposes and should not be used • The power plug must be plugged into an with movable home or house.
INSTALLATION curved end of the water inlet hose is connected CAUTION to the appliance. • Use an earthing wire in the socket to prevent damage to any electrical part or product malfunctions caused by a lack of earthing wire. Connecting the Hose and External Filter Loosen the fixed nuts to connect the connector Connecting the Water Inlet...
INSTALLATION Push the upper connector assembly up until sawdust) in the water lines. Drain the water into the rubber packing is in tight contact with the a bucket, and check the water condition. tap. Then tighten the 4 screws. Connect the middle connector and the water Connecting the Hose to the supply hose.
INSTALLATION Installing the Drain Hose in a • Make sure the drain hose is not kinked. Floor Drain Push the elbow end of the hose onto the drain outlet on the back of the appliance. Levelling the Appliance Checking the Level To change the direction of the drain hose, Levelling the appliance prevents unnecessary remove it and reinstall it facing in the correct...
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INSTALLATION • Timber or suspended type flooring will Insert the anti-rat cover to the assembling hole contribute to excessive vibration and unbalance. at the bottom of the appliance. Reinforcing or bracing the timber floor may be need to stop or reduce excessive noise and vibration.
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 •...
OPERATION Control Panel Control Panel Features Model: THD11SWP / THD11SWM / THD10SWP / THD10SWM / THD09SWP / THD09SWM / THD08SWM Model: THD11NWM / THD10NWM / THD09NWM / THD09NWF Model: THD08NTM...
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OPERATION Model: THD10NPM / THD09NPF / THD08NPM Model: THD08SJT / THD09SJT Model: THD08SPM / THD09SPM POWER Button • Press this button to turn on or off the appliance. • The appliance automatically turns off once a certain time has passed after the wash has completed.
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• To use an extra option and function with asterisk, press and hold the button for 3 seconds. 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 Icons on the Display lights up when the Strong Wave option is activated. a θ lights up when the TuroWash option is activated. lights up when the programme starts and the door is locked. lights up when the Tub Clean option is activated. lights up when the appliance is connected to Wi-Fi network at home.
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 (for Steam Models Only) 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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• THD11SWP / THD11SWM / THD10SWP / THD10SWM / THD09SWP / THD09SWM / • For best washing results, LG recommends to mix THD08SWM / THD09SJT / THD08SJT / the detergent powder in warm water and pour THD09SPM / THD08SPM directly into the drum before putting the clothes (Rated Capacity Load).
OPERATION Extra Options and Using Special Options Functions You can customize the programmes by using the following special options: You can use the extra options and functions on Steam (For Steam Models Only) some programmes to customize the cycle. Adding this option helps provide better cleaning Customising a Washing results.
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(THD11SWP, THD11SWM, THD10SWP, laundry and other factors. THD10SWM, THD09SWP, THD09SWM, THD09SJT , THD09SPM, THD08SWM , • Reservation can be made up to 19 hours; THD08SJT , THD08SPM) - 1 hour interval up to 3 - 19 hours •...
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• Press and hold the Quick Wash buttons for 3 seconds. (THD11SWP, THD11SWM, THD10SWP, THD10SWM, THD09SWP, THD09SWM, THD08SWM, THD11NWM, THD10NWM, THD09NWM, THD09NWF, THD09SJT, THD08NTM, THD08SJT) • Press Tub Clean button for 3 seconds.
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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• If the firewall on your wireless router is enabled, disable the firewall or add an exception to it. Run the LG ThinQ app and sign in with your • The wireless network name (SSID) should be a existing account or create an LG account to combination of English letters and numbers.
Remote Start LG Electronics will also provide open source code to To start the washing programme remotely in the you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of LG ThinQ application, set the Remote Start performing such distribution (such as the cost of function.
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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.
To select Tub Clean programme. • Press and hold the Downloadedbutton for 3 seconds. (THD11SWP, THD11SWM, THD10SWP, THD10SWM, THD09SWP, THD09SWM, THD08SWM, THD11NWM, THD10NWM, THD09NWM, THD09NWF) • Press and hold the Duvet button for 3 Remove the water inlet filter with small pliers seconds.
• Be careful if filter rubber comes loose, insert rubber before installing cap filter. • If the external filter is damaged, purchase a new one from an LG Authorised Service Centre. Cleaning the Lint Filter Take off the cap filter by turning it counter- clockwise.
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MAINTENANCE • Do not leave iron objects (such as clothes pins, Close the lid and then insert the lower part of hairpins, etc.) in the lint filter as they promote the filter into the wash drum. Press the top of rust.
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 Water supply is connected with leak limiting hose(s). INLET ERROR • Do not use leak limiting hose(s). Foreign objects, such as coins, pins, clips, etc.,are caught between the pulsator and the inner drum. FOREIGN OBJECTS ERROR •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution The programme has run more than 30 times. TUB CLEAN ALARM • Run the Tub Clean function. 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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Operation Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Appliance will not Control panel has powered off due to inactivity. operate. • This is normal. Press the POWER button to turn on the appliance. Appliance is unplugged. • Make sure that the cord is plugged securely into a working outlet. Water supply is turned off.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Water leaking House drain pipes are clogged. • The appliance pumps out water very rapidly. Check for water backing up out of the drain pipe during drain. If water is seen coming out of the drain, check for proper drain hose installation and check for restrictions in the drain.
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The password for the Wi-Fi that you are trying to connect to is incorrect. and smartphone are • 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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Your home appliance Mobile data for your smartphone is turned on. and smartphone are • Turn off the Mobile data of your smartphone and register the appliance not connected to the using the Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi network.
PCB Controller Assembly, Clutch assembly, Inlet Valve, Drain Motor etc. The standard visiting charges will be applicable within municipal limit of the town where LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. (LGEIL) has its Authorized Service Centre, Service Outside municipal limit will attract to and fro travelling, other incidental expense in addition to standard visiting charges, as per the prevailing from time to time.
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12. Defects caused by rodents bite or by pests and vermin ants/Insects/animals/birds etc. 13. The serial number is deleted, defected or altered. 14. Damage is caused to the product or any part/s due to transportation or shifting. 15. Any accessory external to the equipment are supplied by dealer or LG.
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APPENDIX CUSTOMER'S COPY CUSTOMER’S COPY MODEL No. : DATE OF PURCHASE : UNIT SERIAL No. : CUSTOMER’S NAME & ADDRESS DEALER’S NAME & ADDRESS TEL. TEL. Customer’s Signature Dealer’s Signature This card is valid only if it is filled in and stamped by our authorised dealer on the date of purchase.
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