TABLE OF CONTENTS This manual may contain images or content that may be different from the model you purchased. This manual is subject to revision by the manufacturer. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE............3 WARNING ......................3 CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT ..............8 INSTALLATION Parts and Specifications ..................9 Installation Place Requirements ..............10...
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 less than 100 kPa. Maximum Capacity The maximum capacity for clothes to be used is: WP11GAK WP13GAK Wash (11 kg) / Wash (13 kg) / Spin (6.5 kg)
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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.
• 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.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Parts and Specifications NOTE • Appearance and specifications may change without notice to improve the quality of the appliance. Front View *2 This feature is only available on models with a two-pin plug. Accessories Inlet Hose Safety Cover Drain Hose Washing Cover Snap Ring...
INSTALLATION Specifications Model WP11GAK / WP13GAK Power Supply 120 V~, 60 Hz Water Level H : 84 litres, M : 72 litres, L : 60 litres, S : 50 litres Water Pressure Less than 100 kPa (1 kgf/cm Product Weight 30 kg Max.
INSTALLATION • Do not connect the earth wire to the gas pipe Remove the inlet hose and filter from the , lightning arrester, telephone connector, etc. accessory bag. Installation Location Installation Area • For placing & leveling the machine WARNING - Select flat &...
INSTALLATION • If grounding method as described are not Press hose clip and push the hose towards the possible, a separate circuit-breaker should be body of the washing machine and release the employed and installed by a qualified electrician. snap ring. Installing the Drain Hose NOTE •...
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INSTALLATION • Make sure water is drained smoothly by placing a base under the machine or by applying other appropriate mean.
OPERATION OPERATION Preparing the Wash Load • When you use liquid detergent, follow the guidelines provided by the detergent manufacturer. Sort the wash load for best washing results, and then prepare the clothes according to the symbols • Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for on their care labels.
OPERATION Control Panel Control Panel and Functions Water Supply Inlet • Connect here with the Inlet hose from the water tap to feed water to the tub. Water Selector • Select WASH to supply water for washing and rinsing and SPIN for spin shower rinse. Wash Timer •...
OPERATION Operating the Appliance Set the desired wash time. Washing Set the Drain Selector as Wash.Rinse Position. • In the period 0~15 min - The machine will run the washing function. • In the period 16~35 min - The machine will switch between washing Set the Water Selector to WASH.
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OPERATION Spinning Put the laundry into the wash tub and open the water tap. Put the laundry evenly into the spin dryer basket. Set the rinse time with the Wash Timer and • Transfer the clothes from wash tub to spin feed water continuously.
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OPERATION • Do not drain the water out of the wash tub while the spin dryer basket is in operation. Otherwise the spin motor could be damaged. • If the spin dryer basket is off- balance and vibrates excessively, stop the spinning, rearrange the clothes evenly, and then resume spinning.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning after Every Wash • Do not drop the filter on the floor. • Be careful not to get your fingernails caught in What to Clean the filter when you handle the filter. • Do not leave iron objects (such as clothes pins, •...
MAINTENANCE Use a brush or your hand to remove all of the Take out the pulsator cap with "-" type screw lints which has adhered to the overflow filter. driver. Use a screwdriver to unscrew the screw in the center of the pulsator and lift the pulsator Insert the overflow filter back into the wash straight up in order to remove the button or tub.
MAINTENANCE Firmly hold the tub by the other hand. Pull the safety cover upward. Remove the clothing. Close the safety cover, pressing down on it so that it fits securely into the spin tub. Water Leakage In case water leakage is observed, rotate Drain Selector 5-7 times.
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.
APPENDIX APPENDIX Reference Weight Guide for Clothes Type of clothing Type of fabric Weight per piece Under Shirt Cotton 150 g (5.3 oz) Handkerchief Cotton 50 g (1.8 oz) Bath Towel Cotton 300 g (10.6 oz) Shirt Mixed Fabric 200 g (7.1 oz) Socks (1 Pair) Mixed fabric 50 g (1.8 oz)
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APPENDIX Amount of Amount of Type of Wash Wash time Amount of Water level laundry detergent fabric Selector (min.) water (l) (kg) 0.5 - 5.0 5.0 - 6.0 Heavy soils Cotton, Strong 10 - 15 6.0 - 7.0 Linen More than NOTE •...
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