LG WTP357B Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

WASHING

MACHINE

Before beginning installation, read these instructions carefully. 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.

EN ENGLISH

WTP357B

www.lg.com

MFL69482536

TABLE OF CONTENTS

This manual may contain images or content different from the model you purchased.

This manual is subject to revision by the manufacturer.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................	3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.....................................................	3
INSTALLATION..........................................................................	9
Parts.............................................................................................................	9
Accessories..................................................................................................	9
Specifications.............................................................................................	10
Installation Place Requirements.................................................................	11
Unpacking and Removing Packing Materials.............................................	12
Stacking Mini Washer.................................................................................	12
Connecting the Supply Hose......................................................................	13
Installing the Drain Hose............................................................................	16
Leveling the Appliance...............................................................................	17
OPERATION.............................................................................	18
Using the Appliance...................................................................................	18
Sorting Laundry..........................................................................................	19
Closing the Door and Drawer.....................................................................	20
Adding Cleaning Products..........................................................................	21
Control Panel.............................................................................................	23
Programme Table.......................................................................................	24
Option Programme.....................................................................................	26
SMART FUNCTIONS...............................................................	27
LG ThinQ Application.................................................................................	27
Smart Diagnosis.........................................................................................	27
MAINTENANCE........................................................................	28
Cleaning Your Washing Machine...............................................................	28
Tub Clean...................................................................................................	29
Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter....................................................................	29
Cleaning the Lint Filter...............................................................................	30
Care in Cold Climates................................................................................	30
TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................	32

Diagnosing Problems.................................................................................	32
Error Messages..........................................................................................	37

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and

operations that can cause risk. Read the part with this symbol carefully and follow the instructions in order to avoid risk.

WARNING

This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions can cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION

This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions can cause the minor injury or damage to the product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

To reduce the risk of explosion, fire, death, electric shock, injury or scalding to persons when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following:

Technical Safety

••This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

••Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

••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.

••Use a new hose or hose-set supplied with the appliance. Reusing old hoses can cause a water leak and subsequent property damage.

••Ventilation openings must not be obstructed by a carpet.

••This appliance is intended to be used in household only and not in applications such as:

−−Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

−−Farm houses;

−−By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

−−Bed and breakfast type environments;

−−Areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in launderettes

••The inlet water pressure must be between 0.1 and 0.8 MPa.

••The maximum capacity in some cycles for dry clothes to be washed is 3.5 kg.

Installation

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

••This appliance should only be transported by two or more people holding the appliance securely.

••Do not install the appliance in a damp and dusty place. Do not install or store the appliance in any outdoor area, or any area that is subject to weathering conditions such as direct sunlight, wind, or rain or temperatures below freezing.

••Tighten the drain hose at connecting ends to avoid separation.

••If the power cord is damaged or the hole of the socket outlet is loose, do not use the power cord and contact an authorized service centre.

••This appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the appliance, in such a way that a full opening of the appliance door is restricted.

••This appliance must be grounded (earthed via the power cord). In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.

••This appliance is equipped with a power cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor (earthing pin) and a grounding power plug. The power plug must be plugged into an appropriate socket outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

••Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

••Do not modify the power plug provided with the appliance. If it does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Operation

••Mini washer suitable for cold wash operation only.

••Do not use a sharp object like drill or pin to penetrate, modify or disassemble the unit.

••Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance. All repairs and servicing must be performed by qualified service personnel

unless specifically recommended in this Owner’s Manual. Use only authorized factory parts.

••Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or agitator is moving.

••Keep the area underneath and around the appliance free of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

••Do not put animals, such as pets into the appliance.

••Do not leave the appliance door open. Children may hang on the door or crawl inside the appliance, causing damage or injury.

••Never reach into the appliance while it is operating. Wait until the drum has completely stopped.

••Do not put in, 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, degreasers, drycleaning solvents, kerosene, vegetable oil, cooking oil, etc.). Improper use can cause a fire or explosion.

••In case of flood, disconnect the power plug and contact the LG Electronics customer information centre.

••Do not push down the drawer excessively, when the appliance drawer is open.

••Do not use flammable gas and combustible substances (benzene, gasoline, thinner, petroleum, alcohol, etc.) near the appliance.

••If the drain hose or inlet hose is frozen during winter, use it only after thawing.

••Keep all washing detergents, softener and bleach away from children.

••Do not touch the power plug or the appliance controls with wet hands.

••When pulling out the power plug from an outlet, hold the power plug, not the cable.

••Do not bend the power cable excessively or place a heavy object on it.

••If there is a gas leakage (isobutane, propane, natural gas, etc.), do not touch the appliance or power plug and ventilate the area immediately.

••Do not instal the Mini Washer on top of another Mini Washer or Pedestal or elevated surface or stand.

••To avoid breaking the door glass, do not push too hard on the door when closing.

••Do not step on Mini Washer.

••Do not wash rugs, mats, shoes or pet blankets, or any other items other than clothes or small sheets, in this machine.

••This appliance must only be used for domestic household purposes and should not be used in mobile applications.

••Do not open or close the door by foot.

Maintenance

••Do not spray water inside or outside the appliance to clean it.

••Disconnect the power cord before cleaning the appliance.

••Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cable. Always grip the power plug firmly and pull straight out from the socket outlet.

••Securely plug the power plug in the socket outlet after completely removing any moisture and dust.

Disposal

••Before discarding an old appliance, unplug it. Cut off the cable directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse.

••Dispose of all packaging materials (such as plastic bags and styrofoam) away from children. The packaging materials can cause suffocation.

••Remove the door before disposing of or discarding this appliance to avoid the danger of children or small animals getting trapped inside.

INSTALLATION

Parts

1 Door/Lid

2 Drum

3 Lint Filter

4 Control Panel

5 Drawer

6 Water Supply Hose

7 Power Plug

8 Water Drain Hose

9 Leveling Feet

Accessories

Water supply hose	Connecting	Water drain hose Water supply hose	Water drain hose
(for cold water)	supply hose	connector	connector

Cable ties	Anti-slip sheets	Spanner	Detergent	Screws
			measuring	(18EA) / (5EA)
			cup

Band clamps (3 EA)

••Different accessories may apply to each model.

Specifications

	Maximum	3.5 kg
	Wash Load	3.5 kg
	Wash Load
	Power Supply	220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz
	Size	700 mm (W) x 770 mm (D) x 360 mm (H)
	Product Weight	48.7 kg
	Permissible	0.1 - 0.8 MPa (1.0 - 8.0 kgf / cm²)
	Water Pressure	0.1 - 0.8 MPa (1.0 - 8.0 kgf / cm²)
	Water Pressure

••Appearance and specifications may change without notice to improve the quality of the product.

••No further backflow protection required for connection to the water supply.

Installation Place

Requirements

Location
		15 cm
		133 cm
5 cm	70 cm	5 cm

* 199 cm

* 199 cm : additionally needed for service.

Level floor : Allowable slope under the entire appliance is 1°.

Power outlet : Must be within 1.5 meters of either side of the location of the appliance.

Additional Clearance : 5 cm at the sides and 10 cm behind the unit.

••These products may damage the finish or controls.

WARNING

••The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Positioning

••Install the appliance on a flat hard floor. Do not install on an elevated surface.

••Make sure that air circulation around the appliance is not impeded by carpets, rugs, etc.

••Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor with pieces of wood, cardboard or similar materials under the appliance.

••Do not install the appliance in rooms where freezing temperatures may occur. Frozen hoses may burst under pressure. The reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point.

••Ensure that when the appliance is installed, it is easily accessible for an engineer in the event of a breakdown.

••With the appliance installed, adjust all four feet using a transit bolt spanner to ensure the appliance is stable, and a clearance of approximately 15 cm is left between the top of the appliance and the underside of any work-top.

••If the appliance is delivered in winter and temperatures are below freezing, place the appliance at room temperature for a few hours before putting it into operation.

••Do not use a drip pan as it can block the drawer. Using the drip pan may result in increased vibration and noise during operation.

WARNING

••This equipment is not designed for maritime use or for use in mobile installations such as caravans, aircraft etc.

••DO NOT Stack, store, or place any items or appliances on top of the Main Washer.

Electrical Connection

••Do not use an extension cord or double adapter.

••Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use.

••Connect the appliance to an earthed socket in accordance with current wiring regulations.

••The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is easily accessible.

••Repairs to the appliance must only be carried out by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local service centre.

Unpacking and Removing Packing Materials

1 Lift the appliance off the foam base.

••If you must lay the appliance down to remove the carton base, always protect the side of the appliance and lay it carefully on its side. Do not lay the appliance on its front or back.

2 Pull and save the foam block for future use.

••If the washing machine must be moved in the future, the foam block will help prevent damage to the washing machine during transportation.

Stacking Mini Washer

1 Make sure the leveling feet on the Main front-loading washing machine are fully wound in before stacking. Place the Main front-loading washing machine on top of the Mini Washer. Make sure the legs of the Main top of this Mini Washer align with the holes in the front-loading washing machine.

Stacking holes

2 Install 4 long screws (included in box) on each side to securely attach the front-loading washing machine to the Mini Washer.

NOTE

••To prevent damage, do not remove the foam block until the washing machine is ready for assembly with the Main washer.

3 Rotate the top cover 180 degrees.

••Cover the upper hole with the top cover and install 4 short screws (included in packing box) to fix it in place.

Short screws

Top cover

Long screws

3 Adjust the feet of top main front-loading washing machine slightly until they gently seat up against the Mini Washer. Extend all the legs 1/2 turn with wrench and tighten all 4 lock nuts. All lock nuts must be tightened.

Lock nut

WARNING

••The plastic top cover must be secured to avoid the risk of electric shock or short circuit from water drops. Failure to do so can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock or death.

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