LG WTL-15KG Owner’s Manual

WTL-15KG

02 05.2014

Contents

READ THIS MANUAL

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your washer properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your washer. You will find many answers to common problems in the Troubleshooting section. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all.

Introduction

Before Starting to Wash

Washing Programs

Additional Function

Program

Installation

Care and Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Terms of Warranty

Specification

Safety Information

Identification of Parts

Function Information

Preparation Before Washing

Use of Water, Dispenser Drawer, Detergent, Bleach and Softener Special Guide for Stain Removal

Function of each Button

FUZZY WASH (Normal Wash)

WOOL WASH

QUICK WASH

JEANS WASH

SMART CLEANING

SOAK WASH

FAVORITE WASH

SILENT WASH

TUB CLEAN

AIR DRY

OPTION WASHING

DELAY START (RESERVATION)Wash

Other Useful Functions

Placing and Leveling

Connecting Water Supply Hose

Connecting Drain Hose

Grounging Method

Cleaning and Maintenance

Use of Handle Locker

Common washing problems

Troubleshooting

Blanket Folding Method

Terms of Warranty

Specification

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Safety Information

Read carefully and thoroughly through this booklet as it contains important safety information that will protect the user from unexpected dangers and prevent potential damages to the product.

This booklet is divided into 2 parts : Warning and Caution.

:This is a warning sign specifying user’s applications which might be dangerous.

:This is a sign specifying ‘Strictly Forbidden’ applications.

Warning : Failure to comply with the instructions under this sign may result in major physical injuries or death.

Caution : Failure to comply with the instructions under this sign may result in minor physical injuries or damages to the product.

	WATER	Warning
	HEATER	Warning
	HEATER
	SAFETY	• Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been

		used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these circumstances.
		If the HOT water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of
		damage or injury by turning on all Hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several
		minutes. Do this before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the HOT
		water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since
		the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

	PROPER	Caution
	INSTALLATION	Caution
	INSTALLATION
		• The base opening must not be obstructed by carpeting when the washing machine is installed on a
		carpeted floor.
		• Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather.
		If the product is exposed to such conditions, electric shock, fire, break down or
		deformation may occur.
		• Properly ground washer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in
		Installation Instructions.
		If not grounded properly, break down and leakage of electricity may occur, which may
		cause electric shock.
		• Must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.
		If the plug is placed between the wall and the machine, it may get damaged, possibly
		causing fire or electric shock.
		• Make sure the plug is completely pushed into the outlet.
		Failure to do so may cause electric shock and fire due to overheating.

Safety Information

	YOUR	Warning
	LAUNDRY	Warning
	LAUNDRY
	AREA	• Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible
		materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemical, etc.

Operating with such materials around the machine may trigger explosion or fire.

•Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow children to play on, with, or inside this or any other appliance.

There is potential danger that children might drown in the tub.

Do not touch the power plug with a wet hand.

It will cause electric shock

Do not put your hand, foot or anything under the washing machine while the washing machine is in operation.

There is a rotating mechanism under the machine, so you could be injured.

	WHEN USING	Caution
	THE WASHER	Caution
	THE WASHER

•Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

•The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result, carefully follow the garment manufacturer’s wash and care instructions.

•To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power supply or disconnect the washer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the cirduit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

: Pressing Power button to turn off does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

•Make sure that drainage is working properly.

If water is not drained properly, your floor may get flooded. Flooded floors may induce electricity leakage, further resulting in electric shock or fire.

•If, during spinning, opening the lid does not stop the tub within about 15 seconds, immediately discontinue operating the machine.

Call for repair. A machine that spins with its door open may cause injuries.

Never reach into washer while it is moving.

Wait until the machine has completely stopped before opening the lid.

Even slow rotation can cause injury.

Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.

Operating with a damaged plug may cause electric shock.

Do not use water hotter than 50°C.

Use of excessively hot water may cause damage to fabrics or cause leakage of water.

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Safety Information

	WHEN USING	Warning
	THE WASHER	Warning
	THE WASHER

Do not use a plug socket and wiring equipment for more than their rated capacity.

Exceeding the limit may lead to electric shock, fire , break down, and/or deformation of parts.

Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover.

Mixing different chemicals can produce toxic gases which may cause death.

Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with combustible or explosive substances (such as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, drycleaning solvents, kerosene, etc). Do not add these substances to the wash water.

Do not use or place these substances around your washer or dryer during operation.

		It may ignite or explode.

	WHEN NOT	Caution
	IN USE	Caution
	IN USE

•Turn off water faucets to relieve pressure on hoses and valves and to minimize leakage if a break or rupture should occur. Check the condition of the fill hoses; they may need replacement after 5years.

•When the air temperature is high and the water temperature is low, condensation may occur and thus wet the floor.

•Wipe off dirt or dust on the contacts of the power plug.

Using unclean power plug may cause fire.

•Before discarding a washer, or removing it from service, remove the washer lid to prevent children from hiding inside.

Children may be trapped and suffocated if the lid is left intact.

Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this appliance unless specifically recommended in this Owner’s Manual, or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

Operating the machine with improperly replaced parts may be a cause for fire or electric shock.

Do not tamper with controls.

It may lead to electric shock, fire , break down, deformation.

Do not yank the power cord in an attempt to disconnect the power plug. Securely hold the power plug to unplug the machine.

Failure to observe these instructions may cause electric shock or fire due to short-circuit .

When you are cleaning the washing machine, do not apply water directly to any part of the washing machine.

It will cause short circuit and electric shock.

I dentification of Parts

Body

POWDER AND LIQUID

DETERGENT BOX

LINT FILTER

Clean regularly to stop linting on the clothes load.

BLEACH

DISPENSER

FUNCTION

SELECTOR

TUB

START/PAUSE

BUTTON

Use to start or stop the washing machine temporarily.

ADJUSTABLE LEGS

Use to level the washing machine for correct balance & spin operation.

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HOSE
Make sure the
water does not
leak.

POWER PLUG

If the supply cord is

damaged, it must be

replaced by the

manufacturer or its

service agents or

similarly qualified

person in order to avoid a hazard.

DRAIN HOSE for pump model

Check if the drain hose is hung up before operating the washing machine.

DRAIN HOSE

for non pump model

BASE

Accessories

Water supply hoses Drain hose Anti-rat cover (option)

1 Each for COLD and HOT water

NOTE

“ ” Part can be different according to the model.

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Function Information

Our machine provides various washing methods which suits various conditions and types of laundry.

Different types of laundry washing

FUZZY(Normal) Wash

Use this Program for everyday washing e.g. sheets, towels, T-shirts. (refer to page 16)

JEANS Wash

Use this Program for heavily soiled durable garments e.g. overalls, jeans.

Thick and heavy clothes or those which are excessively dirty like jeans or working uniforms can be washed. (refer to page 16)

SMART CLEANING

Use this program to get better rising performance. (refer to page 16)

WOOL Wash

Wool clothes (lingerie, wool, etc.) which may be easily damaged can be washed. (refer to page 16)

The fibers of machine washable woolens have been specifically modified to prevent felting when they are machine washed. Most handknitted garments are not made of machine washable wool and we recommend that you hand wash them

•Before washing your woolens check the care label for the washing instructions.

•When washing woolens use a mild Detergent recommended for washing wool.

•Hand washed woolens may be spun in a washing machine to reduce the time they take to dry.

•To dry woolens lay down them flat on a towel and pat into shape. Dry woolens out of direct sunlight. (The heat and tumble action of a dryer may cause shrinkage or felting of woolen garments.)

Some wool underlays and sheepskin products can be washed in a washing machine but may cause pump blockages. (Ensure that the whole article is suitable for machine washing and not just the backing material.)

You may wish to handwash these articles and place them in the machine to spin dry.

FAVORITE Wash

This setting allows you to store your FAVORITE wash conditions in the normal cycle memory. (refer to page 19)

SILENT Wash

Use this program to wash quietly at night. (refer to page 20)

Washing according to the condition of laundry

QUICK WASH

QUICK WASH can be selected to wash lightly soiled clothes of less than 2.0 kg in a short time. (refer to page 16)

SOAK Wash

SOAK Wash can be selected to wash heavily soiled laundry by soaking in water for some time to remove dirt and grime. (refer to page 18)

Other washing method

TUB CLEAN

Use this program to clean the inside of washing machine especially Inner tub & Outer tub . (refer to page 21)

DELAY START Wash

DELAY START Wash is used to delay the finishing time of the operation.

The number of hours to be delayed can be set by the user accordingly. (refer to page 24)

Option Washing

When the user needs only SPIN, RINSE/SPIN, RINSE, WASH/RINSE, WASH, WASH/RINSE/SPIN, SOAK/WASH/RINSE/SPIN. (refer to page 23)

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Use of Water, Dispenser Drawer, Detergent, Bleach and Softener

Using Water

Amount of WATER LEVEL

• This machine detects the quantity of laundry automatically, then sets the WATER LEVEL and proper amount of Detergent.

• When you select a wash program, the WATER LEVEL and amount of Detergent (to be used) will be shown on the control panel.

• The following table shows the amount of water.

• When the WATER LEVEL is automatically detected, it may differ depending on the quantity of laundry even though the same WATER LEVEL is indicated on the control panel.

NOTE

[ Minimum water amount ]

It depends on laundry load and washer model. Or manually you can pour a certain amount water into tub directly to some height. That’s because if water level reaches to the some height sensed by washer itself, washer automatically operates. In other words, it is needed to pour water to the point when washer starts operating.

Water Temperature

•The machine sets the appropriate temperature automatically according to the wash program .

•You can change the Water Temperature by pressing the WATER TEMP. button. (refer to page 14)

•The temperature of the water impacts the effectiveness of all laundry additives and therefore, the cleaning results. We recommend temperatures of:

- HOT 49~60°C…(120-140˚F)	White items, diapers, underclothing and heavily soiled, colorfast items.
- WARM 29~40°C…(85-105˚F)	Most items

-COLD* 18~24°C…(65-75˚F) Only very bright colors with light soil.

•When washing in COLD water additional steps may be needed:

-Adjust Detergent amount and pre-dissolve Detergent in WARM water

-Pretreat spots and stains

-Soak heavily soiled items

-Use appropriate bleach

*Temperature below 18°C…(65˚F) will not activate laundry additives and may cause lint, residue, poor cleaning, etc. In addition, Detergent manufactures and care labels define COLD water as 26~29°C…(80-85˚F).

If the temperature of the water in the tub is too cold for your hands, the Detergent will not activate and clean effectively.

NOTE

If iron is present in the water the clothes may become an all-over yellow or they may be stained with brown or orange spots or streaks. Iron is not always visible. Installation of water softener or an iron filter may be necessary for severe cases.

Using the Dispenser Drawer

The dispenser drawer contains 2 compartments:

•Liquid Fabric Softener

•Liquid or Powder Low-Sudsing, High-Efficiency Detergent

The dispenser automatically dispenses additives at the proper time in the wash cycle.

1. Slowly open the dispenser drawer by pulling the drawer out until it stops.

2. After adding laundry products, slowly close the dispenser drawer. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing of additives.

• Avoid overfilling or splashing when adding laundry products to the dispenser. Doing so could result in early dispensing of laundry products.

At the end of the cycle, you may see water in the compartments. This is part of the normal operation of the washer.

NOTE

: Do not use bleach in the dispenser drawer.

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Using Detergent

Detergent

Follow the Detergent package directions. Using too little Detergent is a common cause of laundry problems. Use more Detergent if you have hard water, large loads, greasy or oily soils or lower Water Temperature.

Choosing the right Detergent

We recommend the use of domestic Detergent, (powder, liquid or concentrated). Soap flakes or granulated soap powders should not be used in your washing machine. When washing woolens remember to use Detergent suitable for washing woolens.

Using Detergent

How much Detergent

The correct amount of Detergent will vary depending on the amount of soil in your clothes (Jeans and work cloches may need more Detergent, while bath towels usually need less.).

For liquid and concentrated Detergents, follow the recommendations of the Detergent manufacturer.

Note: To check you are using the correct amount of Detergent, lift the lid of your machine about halfway through the wash. There should be a thin layer of foam over the surface of the water. Lots of foam may look good, but it does not contribute to cleaning your clothes. No foam means not enough Detergent has been used; soil and lint can settle back on the clothes or the washing machine.

If excess Detergent is used, the rinse will not be as clean and efficient. Also, it could cause environmental pollution, so use it accordingly.

Adding Detergent

Add measured detergent to the detergent compartment of the dispenser drawer.

Detergent is flushed through the dispenser at the beginning of the wash phase.

Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the load. Avoid using too much detergent in your washer, as it can lead to oversudsing and detergent residue being left on the clothes.

Note : Using Liquid detergent

- Dilute Liquid detergent with water and pour into the tub, start the cycle. - Delay wash course is not available if you use liquid detergent.

Attention

Using liquid detergent without diluting, or leaving laundry for a long time after pouring diluted liquid detergent into the tub might cause damage, bleaching or discoloration of cloth.

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Use of Water, Dispenser Drawer, Detergent, Bleach and Softener

Using Liquid Bleach

• Check clothing care label for special instructions and separate the	Bleach dispenser
laundry to be bleached
• Dilute liquid chlorine bleach.
• Measure the recommended amount of liquid bleach carefully
following instructions on the bottle.
• Before starting the washer, pour measured amount of bleach directly
into bleach dispenser. Avoid splashing or overfilling. Powdered
bleach should be mixed with water before pouring.

NOTE

Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket.

This may cause change of color or damage the laundry.

Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach dispenser.

Using Fabric Softener

If desired, pour the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener into the right-hand compartment.

Use only liquid fabric softener.

Dilute with water to the maximum fill line.

•Do not exceed the maximum fill line.

Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the fabric softener, which could stain clothes.

NOTE

: Do not pour fabric softener directly on the wash load. It may stain the clothes.

Attention

Do not mix with Detergent or bleach.

Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes. It may stain them.

Do not stop the washer during the first spin for timely dispensing.

Option washing is not designed to be used with fabric softener dispenser.

Scrud(Waxy Build up)

Scrud is the name given to the waxy build-up that can occur within any washer when the fabric softener comes into contact with Detergent. This build-up is not brought about by a fault in the machine.

If scrud is allowed to build-up in the machine it can result in stains on your clothes or an unpleasant smell in your washer.

If you wish to use fabric softener we recommend

•Using fabric softener sparingly.

•When filling the dispenser, do not splash or overfill.

•Clean dispenser as soon as the cycle is finished.

•Clean your machine regularly. (refer to page 21 or 32)

•Cold water washing increases the chance of this build-up occurring. We recommend a regular WARM or HOT wash e.g. every 5th wash should be at least a warm one.

•Fabric softener of thinner consistency is less likely to leave residue on the dispenser and contribute to a build-up.

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