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This will simplify installation and ensure that the product is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near the product after installation for future reference. ENGLISH T1288NEHGE / T1288NEHGB / T1388NEHGE / T1388NEHGB / T1466NEHGU / T1466NEHG2 / T1466NEHGB www.lg.com MFL68781078 Rev.01_091323...
Preparing the Wash Load ................14 Adding Detergents, Softeners and Bleaches..........16 Control Panel ....................18 Programme Table ....................20 Extra Options and Functions ................23 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................26 Smart Diagnosis ....................26 MAINTENANCE Cleaning after Every Wash ................27 Cleaning the Appliance Periodically ..............27 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.
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• 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: T1466NEHGU T1288NEHGE T1388NEHGE T1466NEHG2 T1288NEHGB T1388NEHGB T1466NEHGB 12 kg 13 kg 14 kg Installation •...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not plug the appliance into multiple outlet sockets or an extension power cable. • 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.
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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.
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.
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 anti-rat cover so that the word UP is visible. Stand at the back of the appliance and tilt it inward.
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 • Option washing is not designed to be used with fabric softener dispenser. • Dilute fabric softener with water. Undiluted fabric softener may result in spots that look like oil stain. Adding Liquid Bleaches • Measure and add the recommended amount of fabric softener into the compartment marked with the symbol on the top tub.
OPERATION Control Panel Control Panel Features 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. START/PAUSE Button • Press this button to start or pause a wash cycle. •...
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OPERATION • You can use the extra options and functions to customize the programmes. Cycle Status Indicator • The cycle status indicator is turned on before the start. • The cycle status indicator blinks during that process, and then the indicator turns off when that process has completed.
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 laundry.
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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 Quick Wash Description Use this programme to wash lightly soiled clothes for a short time. • This programme's recommended laundry amount is under 2 kg. Extra Clean Description Use this programme to increase rinsing performance. • This programme is recommended for underwear and baby clothes. •...
OPERATION Extra Options and • If selecting the maximum number of rinses, then this option is deactivated. Functions NOTE You can use the extra options and functions on some programmes to customize the cycle. • This option is only available on some programmes.
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OPERATION Press the START/PAUSE button. Press and hold the Temp. and Rinse buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to activate this function. NOTE • This function is the time to the end of the Unlocking the Control Panel programme, not the start. The actual running time may vary due to water temperature, wash Turn on the power.
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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.
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.
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MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter NOTE Water inlet filter collects lime or any small objects • For models without a lint filter, the lint is that may be in water supplied to the appliance. discharged when the water drains during Clean the water inlet filter regularly.
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MAINTENANCE • Securely turn the cap clockwise until it is Press the Spin button to empty all the water tight. from the drum. Turn off the appliance and unplug it from the power outlet socket. Place a towel on the floor under the drain pump cap.
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MAINTENANCE Push down on the release tabs on both sides of the filter cover and pull forward. Open the lid and remove the lint. Wash the filter. Close the lid and then insert the lower part of the filter into the wash drum. Press the top of the filter until you hear a click sound.
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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Inside of drum was not cleaned properly. odour in the appliance • Run the Tub Clean function regularly. After Sales Service (Egypt Only) • Shelf Life Time: 7 Years • LG is committed to providing all spare parts of this appliance during the shelf life time.
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