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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 AR ARABIC
WTR24HHB1
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2020 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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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
INSTALLATION
Parts and Specifications ....................................................................................8
Installation Place Requirements ....................................................................10
Connecting the Water Inlet Hoses.................................................................11
Installing the Drain Hose ................................................................................12
Levelling the Appliance ...................................................................................12
OPERATION
Operation Overview.........................................................................................14
Preparing Laundry...........................................................................................14
Adding Detergents, Softeners and Bleaches................................................16
Control Panel ....................................................................................................18
Programme Table ............................................................................................19
Extra Options and Functions ..........................................................................24
SMART FUNCTIONS
LG ThinQ Application.......................................................................................28
Smart Diagnosis ...............................................................................................30
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning after Every Wash..............................................................................31
Cleaning the Appliance Periodically ..............................................................31
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before Calling for Service................................................................................33
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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
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.
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
minor injury or damage to the product.
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• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
• 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.
• Ventilation openings must not be obstructed by a carpet.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household only.
• Use a new hose or hose-set supplied with the appliance. Reusing old
hoses can cause a water leak and subsequent property damage.
• 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
24.0 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, 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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• 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.
• This appliance must be grounded. 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 equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding power plug. The power plug
must be plugged into an appropriate outlet socket 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.
• Tighten and secure the drain hose at connecting ends to avoid
separation.
• For models with only one inlet water supply valve, do not connect to
hot water. Connect to cold water only.
Operation
• Do not apply any sharp objects to the control panel in order to
operate the appliance.
• Do not attempt to separate any panels or disassemble the appliance.
• 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 put animals, such as pets into the appliance.
• Keep the area underneath and around the appliance free of
combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
• Do not leave the appliance door open. Children may hang on the door
or crawl inside the appliance, causing damage or injury.
• Do not put in, wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed
in, soaked in, or spotted with combustible or explosive substances
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(such as waxes, wax removers, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers,
drycleaning solvents, kerosene, petrol, spot removers, turpentine,
vegetable oil, cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, etc.). Improper use can
cause fire or explosion.
• Do not use or store flammable or combustible substances (ether,
benzene, alcohol, chemical, LPG, combustible spray, insecticide, air
freshener, cosmetics, etc.) near the appliance.
• Never reach into the appliance while it is operating. Wait until the
drum has completely stopped.
• 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. Check the
condition of the fill hoses; they may need replacement after 5 years.
• If there is a gas leakage (isobutane, propane, natural gas, etc.) within
the home, do not touch the appliance or power plug and ventilate the
area immediately.
• 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.
• Do not bend the power cable excessively or place a heavy object on it.
• Do not put your hand, foot or anything under the appliance while the
appliance is in operation.
• Avoid touching any water that is drained from the appliance during
the wash.
• Make sure that drainage is working properly. If water is not drained
properly, your floor may get flooded.
• If, during spinning, opening the door does not stop the drum within
about 10 seconds, immediately discontinue operating the appliance
and contact your dealer or LG Electronics service centre.
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• Do not use a power outlet, wiring equipment and extension cord of
which the electric capacity is lower than the appliance's rated
capacity.
• 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.
Maintenance
• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning the
appliance. Setting the controls to the OFF or stand by position does
not disconnect this appliance from the power supply.
• Securely plug the power plug in the outlet socket after completely
removing any moisture and dust.
• Do not spray water inside or outside the appliance to clean it.
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cable. Always
grip the power plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet
socket.
• 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.
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.
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INSTALLATION
Parts and Specifications
• Appearance and specifications may change without notice to improve the quality of the appliance.
Front View
a
Door
b
Control Panel
c
Dispenser Drawer
d
Bleach Dispenser
e
Drum
f
Levelling Feet
Rear View
* This feature is only available on some models.
a
Hot and Cold Water Inlets
b
Power Cord
c
Drain Hose*
Accessories
*1 The included accessories vary depending on the model you purchased.
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*2 This accessory is not included in the product, but you can purchase it from the LG service centre.
Specifications
Dimension(mm)
a
Cold and Hot Water Inlet Hoses
*1
d
Anti-Rat Cover
*2
b
Drain Hose
*1
e
Screw for Anti-Rat Cover
*2
c
Tie Strap
*1
Model WTR24HHB1
Power Supply 220 V~, 50/60 Hz
Product Weight Approx. 63 kg
Rate Input 1600 W
Annual Energy Consumption 540 kwh
Annual Water Consumption 63800 Liter
IP No.(Degree of protection) IPX4
W 690 D
730
H 1130
D'
760 H' 1460
H
H’
D
D’
W
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Installation Place
Requirements
Before installing the appliance, check the following
information in order to install the appliance in a
correct place.
Installation Location
• Install the appliance on a flat floor of hard
material that is strong enough to support a fully
loaded appliance. (Allowable slope under the
appliance: 1º)
• Never try to level any uneven floor by putting
pieces of wood, cardboard or similar materials
under the appliance.
• If it is impossible to avoid positioning the
appliance next to a gas cooker or coal burning
stove, an insulation (85 X 60 cm) covered with
aluminium foil on the side facing the cooker or
stove must be inserted between the two
appliances.
• Ensure that when the appliance is installed, it is
easily accessible for a service technician in the
event of a breakdown.
• Additional clearance for the wall should have
10
cm
for the rear and
2 cm
for right and left side.
• This appliance must only be used for domestic
household purposes and should not be used in
mobile applications.
• Do not install this appliance on a raised surface
or platform, plinth or stand. It may cause injury
or serious malfunctioning.
Ventilation
• Make sure that air circulation around the
appliance is not impeded by carpets, rugs, etc.
Ambient Temperature
• 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.
• 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.
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.
• Power outlet must be within 1.5 meters of either
side of the appliance.
• 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
authorised LG repairer.
• The power plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet socket that is installed and
grounded/earthed in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
10
cm
2
cm
2
cm
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Connecting the Water Inlet
Hoses
Before connecting the water inlet hose to the water
tap, check the hose fitting type and then choose
the correct instruction.
Note for Connection
• Water supply pressure must be between
50 kPa
and
800 kPa
(0.5 - 8.0 kgf / cm²). If the water
supply pressure is more than
800 kPa
, a
decompression device should be installed.
• Do not overtighten the water inlet hose to the
valve.
• Periodically check the condition of the hose and
replace the hose if necessary.
Checking the Rubber Seal
Two rubber seals
a
are supplied with the water
inlet hoses. They are used to prevent water leaks.
Connection to taps is sufficiently tight.
• Do not use mechanical devices such as multi
grips to tighten the inlet hoses. Ensure that the
curved end of the water inlet hose is connected
to the appliance.
Connecting the Hose to the
Water Tap
Connecting Screw-Type Hose to Tap with Thread
Screw the hose connector onto the water supply
tap. Hand tighten only with the aid of a soft cloth.
• After connecting the water inlet hose to the
water tap, turn on the water tap to flush out
foreign substances (dirt, sand, sawdust, and etc.)
in the water lines. Let the water drain into a
bucket, and check the water temperature.
Connecting the Hose to the
Appliance
Screw the water inlet hose to the water inlet valve
on the back of the appliance.
• Do not connect the hose to the hot water supply
for models with one water inlet. Connect to the
cold water supply only.
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• After completing connection, if water leaks from
the hose, repeat the same steps. Use the most
conventional type of tap for the water supply. In
case that the tap is square or too big, remove the
guide plate before inserting the tap into the
adaptor.
Installing the Drain Hose
Before connecting the drain hose, check your drain
hose model and choose the correct instruction.
For Models with Drain Pump
The discharge height should be approximately
90 -
120 cm
from the floor.
• Securing the drain hose correctly will protect the
floor from damage due to water leakage.
• If the drain hose is too long, do not force the
drain hose further into the drain outlet. This will
cause abnormal noise.
• The drain hose must not be placed higher than
120 cm
above the floor. Water in the appliance
may not drain or may drain slowly.
Levelling the Appliance
Checking the Level
Levelling the appliance prevents unnecessary
noise and vibration. Check whether the appliance is
perfectly level after installation.
• If the appliance rocks when pushing the top
plate of the appliance diagonally, adjust the feet
again.
Adjusting and Levelling the
Feet
When the appliance is not perfectly level, turn the
adjustable feet until the appliance no longer
wobbles.
• Turn the adjustable feet clockwise to raise or
turn the adjustable feet counterclockwise to
lower the appliance.
• Do not insert pieces of wood etc. under the feet.
• Timber or suspended type flooring will
contribute to excessive vibration and unbalance.
Reinforcing or bracing the timber floor may
need to stop or reduce excessive noise and
vibration.
• Do not install the appliance on any elevated
surface or platform, as it may become unstable
and cause serious injury and damage.
• If the appliance is installed on a uneven, weak or
tilted floor causing excessive vibration, spin
failure or
UE
error can occur. It must be placed
on a firm and level floor to prevent spin failure.
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Assembling the Anti-Rat Cover
You can insert the anti-rat cover according to the
type to protect the appliance from the rat.
Folding Type
1
Lay the appliance backwards.
• Be careful your feet or hands when you lay or
raise the appliance.
2
Remove the sponge attached on the base.
3
Insert the 8 screws
a
into the holes to
assemble the anti-rat cover to the appliance.
• If the power is supplied from a cord extension
set or generator, the cord extension set or
electrical portable outlet device should be
positioned so that it is not exposed to splashing
or ingress of moisture.
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OPERATION
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OPERATION
Operation Overview
Using the Appliance
Before the first wash, select the
Normal
programme and add a half amount of detergent.
Start the appliance without laundry.
• This will remove residue and water from the
drum that may have been left during
manufacturing.
1
Sort laundry and load items.
• Sort laundry by fabric type, soil level, colour
and item size as needed. Open the door and
load items into the appliance.
2
Add detergent, fabric softener and/or bleach.
• Add the proper amount of detergent to the
detergent dispenser drawer. If desired, add
bleach or fabric softener to the appropriate
areas of the dispenser.
3
Turn on the appliance.
• Press the
POWER
button to turn on the
appliance.
4
Choose the desired wash cycle.
• Turn the programme knob to select the
desired programme.
• Select the option button to adjust wash
temperature, spin speed, etc. Refer to a
fabric care label of your clothes for any
warning or special instructions.
5
Begin cycle.
• Press the
START/PAUSE
button to begin the
cycle.
• The appliance will agitate briefly without
water to measure the weight of the laundry.
• If the
START/PAUSE
button is not pressed
within a certain time, the appliance will shut
off and all settings will be lost.
6
End of cycle.
• When the cycle is finished, a melody will
sound. Immediately remove your clothing
from the appliance to reduce wrinkling.
• The
Auto Restart
function allows the cycle to
restart by itself in case of power failure. It
resumes from the stage where it stopped.
Preparing Laundry
Sort laundry for best washing results, and then
prepare laundry according to the symbols on the
care labels.
Sorting the Clothes
• For best washing results, sort your clothes
according to a care label stating fabric type and
washing temperature. Adjust the spin speed to
wash them.
• Soil level (Heavy, Normal, Light): Separate
clothes according to soil level. If possible, do not
wash heavily soiled items with lightly soiled
ones.
• Colour (White, Lights, Darks): Wash separately
dark or dyed clothes from whites or light colours.
Mixing dyed clothes with light clothes can result
in dye transfer or discolouration of lighter
clothes.
• Lint (Lint producers, Collectors): Wash separately
lint producing fabrics from lint collecting fabrics.
Lint producers can result in pilling and linting on
the lint collectors.
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Checking the Fabric Care Label
This will tell you about the fabric content of your
clothes and how it should be washed.
Symbols on the Care Labels
• The dashes under the symbol give you
information about the type of fabric and the
maximum allowance of mechanical stress.
Checking the Laundry before
Loading
• Combine large and small items in a load. Load
large items first. Large items should not be more
than half of total load.
• Do not wash single small items. Add 1 - 2 similar
items to the load to prevent an out-of-balance
load.
• Make sure to empty all pockets. Items such as
hair clips, lighters, pens, coins and keys can
cause irreparable damage to both your
appliance and clothes.
• W
ash delicates (stockings, underwired bras) in a
wash net.
• Close zippers, hooks and strings to make sure
that these items do not snag other clothes.
• Pre-treat dirt and stains by saturating the dirt
and stains with dissolved detergent and
brushing them in order to remove dirt.
• Do not wash or spin any item labelled or known
to be water-proof or water-resistant, even if the
product care label on the item permits machine
washing. Failure to follow these instructions
could result in severe damage to your washing
load, your appliance and/or property damage as
a result of abnormal load friction or vibration of
the appliance.
- Examples of water-proof or water-resistant
items include certain mattress pads, mattress
covers, rain gear, camping gear, skiing
apparel, outdoor gear and similar items.
Symbol Wash / Fabric type
• Normal Wash
• Cotton, Mixed Fabrics
• Easy
Care
• Synthetic, Mixed Fabrics
• Special Delicate Wash
• Del
icates
• Hand Wash Only
• Wo
ol, Silk
• Do
not wash
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Adding Detergents,
Softeners and Bleaches
Detergent Dosage
• Detergent should be selected according to fabric
type, colour, soil level and washing temperature
and should be used according to the detergent
manufacturer’s instructions.
• Too much detergent results in excessive suds
which cause poor washing.
• When you use liquid detergent, follow the
guidelines provided by the detergent
manufacturer.
• You can pour liquid detergent directly into the
main detergent drawer if you are starting the
wash cycle immediately. It is also recommended
that it be added into the drum when loading the
clothes.
• Do not use liquid detergent if you are using delay
or pre-wash function as the liqluid may harden.
• Reduce the amount of detergent if too many
suds are formed.
• Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for
water temperature, water hardness, size and soil
level of the laundry. For best results, avoid
oversudsing.
• Refer to the label of the clothes, before choosing
the detergent and water temperature.
• Use only suitable detergents for the respective
type of clothing:
- General powdered detergents for all types of
fabric
- Powdered detergents for delicate fabric
- Liquid detergents for all types of fabric or
designated detergents only for wool
• For better washing performance and whitening,
use detergent that contains general powdered
bleach.
• Detergent is dispensed from the dispenser at the
beginning of the cycle.
• Dilute liquid detergent with water, pour into the
drum and start the cycle.
• Using liquid detergent without diluting, or
leaving laundry for a long time after pouring
diluted liquid detergent into the drum might
cause the clothes to be damaged, bleached,
discoloured.
• Do not let the detergent harden. Doing so may
lead to blockages, poor rinse performance or
odour.
• Full load: According to manufacturer’s
recommendation.
• Part load: 3/4 of the normal amount
• Minimum load: 1/2 of full load
Adding Detergents
• Add the measured amount of detergent into the
detergent compartment
a
.
• Use more detergent if you have hard water,
large items, greasy or oily soils or lower water
temperature.
• Soap flakes or granulated soap powders should
not be used in the appliance. When washing
woollens, remember to use detergent suitable
for washing woollens.
• Use the appropriate amount of detergent. Too
much detergent, bleach or softener may cause
an overflow or a malfunction.
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Adding Fabric Softeners
• Add a fabric softener to the maximum fill line.
• If the softener is concentrated, then it should be
diluted.
• Close the dispenser drawer gently.
• Do not leave the fabric softener in the detergent
drawer for more than 2 days. Fabric softener
may harden.
• Softener will automatically be added during the
last rinse cycle.
• Do not open the drawer when water is being
supplied.
• Solvents (benzene, etc.) must never be used.
• Pouring excessive fabric softener over the
maximum fill line can cause it to dispense too
early, which may stain clothes.
• Do not pour fabric softener directly onto the
laundry, doing so will cause staining on the
clothes that will be difficult to remove.
Adding Liquid Bleaches
• Before starting the appliance, pour the
measured amount of bleach directly into the
bleach dispenser
a
. Avoid splashing or
overfilling.
• Mix powdered bleach with water to a liquid
consistency and pour it into the bleach
dispenser.
• Check clothing care label for special instructions
and separate the laundry to be bleached.
• Dilute liquid chlorine bleach with water.
• Measure the recommended amount of liquid
bleach carefully according to instructions on the
bottle.
• Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto
laundry or into the wash basket. This may cause
change of colour or damage to the laundry.
• Do not pour powdered bleach into the bleach
dispenser. Powdered bleach may harden, so it
will block the bleach dispenser.
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Control Panel
Control Panel Features
a
POWER
Button
• Press the
POWER
button to turn on or off the appliance.
• The appliance automatically turns off once a certain time has passed after the wash has completed.
b
Programme Knob
• Programmes are available according to the laundry type.
• The lamp will light up to indicate the selected programme.
c
START/PAUSE
Button
• Press the
START/PAUSE
button to start or pause a wash cycle.
• P
ress the
START/PAUSE
button to stop a wash cycle temporarily.
• If the wash is not recommenced within
60 minutes
when in pause, then the appliance will automatically
turn off.
• For customer safety, the door will be locked automatically during operation. If there is additional laundry
to put in, press
START/PAUSE
to unlock.
d
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.
e
Display
• The display shows the settings, remaining estimated time, options, and status messages. When the
appliance is turned on, the default settings in the display will light up.
•
18:88
: When a programme is selected, the default time for that programme is displayed. The time
can change as options are selected.
- If the display shows -:--, then the time will be displayed after the load sensing has detected the
laundry size.
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- The time shown is only an estimate. Several external factors (laundry size, room temperature,
incoming water temperature, etc.) can affect the actual time.
•
H
: The
Door Lock
icon turns on when the cycle starts and the door is locked.
•
f
: The
Wi-Fi
icon turns on when the appliance is connected to Wi-Fi network at home.
f
Extra Options and Functions
• You can use the extra options and functions to customize the programmes.
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
.
Wi-Fi
Press the
Time Delay
button for 3 seconds to initiate the connection of the appliance to the
LG ThinQ
application.
Programme Table
Washing Programme
Wash programmes are designed for the best wash performance for different types of clothes.
• Turn the programme knob 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. The built-in sensor detects the
weight of the clothes, calculating wash, rinse and, spin settings accordingly.
• If water or wet clothes is already in the drum before the start, the water level will
be increased.
• For lightweight and bulky items, the water level may be too low. Increase the
water level manually.
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Stain Care
Description Use this programme to remove stains efficiently. Water will be heated up to about
40 ℃ under this programme for the best washing result.
• This programme uses more warm water than other programmes as it has
higher set temperature for heating.
• 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.
• Due to higher water temperatures used, this programme is not recommended
for wool, silk, leather, or any other delicates or temperature sensitive items.
• While heating, water drops might be created at the door glass due to humidity
differences. This is normal. Wipe the door glass after the wash cycle is
completed.
• Be careful as the exterior of the appliance is hot by heating.
• This programme's recommended amount of clothes is under
6 kg
.
Allergy Care
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.
• Due to higher water temperatures used, this programme is not recommended
for wool, silk, leather, or any other delicates or temperature sensitive items.
• While heating, water drops might be created at the door glass due to humidity
differences. This is normal. Wipe the door glass after the wash cycle is
completed.
• Be careful as the exterior of the appliance is hot by heating.
• This programme's recommended amount of clothes is under
4.5 kg
.
Smart Rinse
Description Use this programme to improve rinsing results. This is suitable for underwear and
baby clothes. If you have sensitive skin or skin trouble, use this programme.
Eco Wash
Description Use this programme to consume less water and electricity to wash normal clothes.
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Quick Wash
Description Use this programme to wash lightly soiled clothes for a short time.
• This programme's recommended laundry amount is under
4.5 kg
.
Pre Wash+Normal
Description Use this programme to pretreat immediate stain without handwash.
• It is necessary for clothes which could smell bad if they are not washed
promptly.
Delicates
Description Use this programme to wash delicate fabrics such as lingerie and woolens. Before
washing, check the care label for the washing instructions.
• This programme uses a slow spin to extract water from clothes, so the clothes
has more moisture than normal.
• Hang or lay your delicates flat when you dry them.
• Only cold water will be used for this programme as hot water may damage
clothes.
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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. It is recommended to purchase a separate laundry net to wash.
• Separate bed clothes from general clothes. It might cause laundry to be
unbalanced, which results in abnormal washing.
• Spin dry might take longer to redistribute the laundry evenly if bedclothes are
lumped to a side.
• Never wash an electric blanket, carpets, rugs, pet accessories, soft toys or shoes.
It can cause damage to the appliance and other items in the wash.
• Put bedclothes into a laundry net and then soak and sink them in water so that
they are less likely to float. If the items float during the wash or spin, it may
damage the appliance and the clothes.
• Regardless of size, we recommend washing bedclothes individually. If two
bedclothes with different materials are washed at the same time, it might cause
a spin malfunction due to imbalance.
• When putting a blanket into the drum, do not load it over the maximum line
a
.
The blanket must also be submerged in the water. Failure to do so or
overloading the blanket in the appliance will result in damage to the wash load
and the appliance.
Silent
Description Use this programme to wash clothes quietly especially during late night and dawn.
• This programme has a longer washing time than the
Normal
programme.
• To reduce noise in spinning, this programme uses a slow spin to prevent the
clothes from being damaged, so the laundry has more moisture than normal.
Tub Clean
Description This is a special function to clean inside the drum of your appliance.
• To use this function, refer to the
MAINTENANCE
for details.
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Test in Conformity with SASO 2885
Set programmers at "Cotton+40 ℃ (Half Load)", "Cotton+60 ℃ (Half Load)" ,"Cotton+60 ℃ (Full Load)"
option for test in conformity with SASO 2885
• Co
tton 40 ℃ (Half Load) :
Normal
course +
Steam
+
Soak
3 hours +
Hot Wash
+
Cold Wash
+
Water
Level
4 +
Wash
19 min +
Rinse
2 times +
Spin
"
Mid
" (Half Load 12 kg)
• Co
tton 60 ℃ (Half Load) :
Normal
course +
Steam
+
Soak
3 hours +
Hot Wash
+
Cold Wash
+
Water
Level
4 +
Wash
23 min +
Rinse
2 times +
Spin
"
Mid
" (Half Load 12 kg)
• Co
tton 60 ℃ (Full Load) :
Normal
course +
Steam
+
Soak
3 hours +
Hot Wash
+
Cold Wash
+
Water
Level
5 +
Wash
23 min +
Rinse
2 times +
Spin
"
Mid
" (Full Load 24 kg)
• They are suitable to clean normally soiled cotton laundry.
• They are the most efficient programmers in terms of combined energy and water consumptions of
washing that type of cotton laundry.
• Actual water temperature may differ from the declared cycle temperature.
• The test results depend on water pressure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature,
type amount of load, degree of soiling utilized detergent, fluctuations in the main electricity supply and
chosen additional option.
*1 They are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and water consumptions for
washing that type of cotton clothes.
*2 Amount of water is approximate.
Guide for Washing
Download Cycle
Description This programme allows you to download a new and special washing programme
to your appliance with a smartphone.
Water Level Amount of Laundry (kg)
Amount of Water (L)
*2
1 Less than 2.4 kg 64
2 2.4 - 5.6 kg 82
3 5.6 - 8.8 kg 99
4 8.8 - 12.0 kg 116
5 More than 12 kg 132
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