Preparing the Wash Load ................14 Adding Detergents, Softeners and Bleaches..........16 Control Panel ....................18 Programme Table ....................19 Extra Options and Functions ................23 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................27 Smart Diagnosis ....................29 MAINTENANCE Cleaning after Every Wash ................30 Cleaning the Appliance Periodically ..............30 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: T2472EFHST5 / T2472EFHSTL/ T2572EFHST T2472EFHSBL 24 kg 25 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.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Parts and Specifications NOTE • Appearance and specifications may change without notice to improve the quality of the appliance. Front View Rear View Door Hot and Cold Water Inlets Power Cord Control Panel Dispenser Drawer Drain Hose Bleach Dispenser *1 This feature is only available on some models.
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INSTALLATION *2 This accessory is not included in the product, but Cold and Hot Water Inlet Hoses you can purchase it from the LG service centre. Drain Hose Tie Strap Anti-Rat Cover Screw for Anti-Rat Cover Specifications T2472EFHST5 / T2472EFHSTL / T2572EFHST/...
Contact your local WARNING authorised LG repairer. • The power plug must be plugged into an • This appliance must only be used for domestic appropriate outlet socket that is installed and...
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 then choose tap.
INSTALLATION Installing the Drain Hose Adjusting and Levelling the Feet Before connecting the drain hose, check your drain hose model and choose the correct instruction. When the appliance is not perfectly level, turn the adjustable feet until the appliance no longer For Models with Drain Pump wobbles.
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INSTALLATION CAUTION • Be careful your feet or hands when you lay or raise the appliance. Remove the sponge attached on the base. Insert the 8 screws into the holes to assemble the anti-rat cover to the appliance.
OPERATION OPERATION Operation Overview End of cycle. • When the cycle is finished, a melody will sound. Immediately remove your clothing Using the Appliance from the appliance to reduce wrinkling. Before the first wash, select the Normal programme and add a half amount of detergent. NOTE Start the appliance without clothes.
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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 bleach dispenser . Avoid splashing or overfilling. • Add a fabric softener to the maximum fill line. • If the softener is concentrated, then it should be diluted. • Mix powdered bleach with water to a liquid consistency and pour it into the bleach •...
OPERATION Control Panel Control Panel Features 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. Programme Knob • Programmes are available according to the laundry type. •...
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.
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OPERATION 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.
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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 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.
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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.
OPERATION Download Cycle Description This programme allows you to download a new and special washing programme to your appliance with a smartphone. Extra Options and NOTE Functions • This option is only available on some programmes. You can use the extra options and functions on some programmes to customize the cycle.
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OPERATION Strong Wave • To cancel this function, press Time Delay button Use this option to change the strong water wave. repeatedly until the reservation is cancelled or press the POWER button to turn off and on • It is set to medium water wave by default and it power.
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OPERATION Setting Child Lock Use Child Lock function to disable the controls. This function can prevent children from changing programmes or operating this appliance. NOTE • Once this function is set, all buttons are locked except the POWER button. • When the controls are locked, and the remaining time are alternatively shown on the display during the wash while the child lock is...
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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 Times button.
SMART FUNCTIONS SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application notifications on a smartphone. The notifications are triggered even if the LG ThinQ application is off. The LG ThinQ application allows you to communicate with the appliance using a smartphone. NOTE LG ThinQ Application Features •...
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To start the washing programme remotely in the wireless router manual. LG ThinQ application, set the Remote Start • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network function. You can also monitor your cycle operation connection problems or any faults, so you know how much time is left in the cycle.
Follow the instructions below to use the audible are available for download. diagnosis method. LG Electronics will also provide open source code to • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu.
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 • For models without a lint filter, the lint is • Turn off the water taps to the appliance if the discharged when the water drains during appliance is to be left for any length of time (e.g. washing. holiday), especially if there is no floor drain (gully) in the immediate vicinity.
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 Sensor for clothes-sensing is defective. CLOTHES SENSING • Manually redistribute the laundry if laundry have become tangled. ERROR Motor’s revolution is too low. Contact-point of Connector is defective. • Unplug the appliance and wait 60 seconds. Reconnect power and try again.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Operation Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Appliance will not Control panel has powered off due to inactivity. operate. • This is normal. Press the POWER button to turn on the appliance. Appliance is unplugged. • Make sure that the cord is plugged securely into a working outlet. Water supply is turned off.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Water leaking Water inlet hose connection is loose at tap or appliance. • Check hoses for leaks, cracks and splits. • Tighten hose connections. House drain pipes are clogged. • The appliance pumps out water very rapidly. Check for water backing up out of the drain pipe during drain.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Performance Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Poor stain removal Proper options are not selected. • Heavier soils and tougher stains may require extra cleaning power. Select the Soak option to boost the cleaning power of the selected cycle. Previously set stains. •...
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• Find the Wi-Fi network connected to your smartphone and remove it, then not connected to the register your appliance on LG ThinQ. Wi-Fi network. Mobile data for your smartphone is turned on. • Turn off the Mobile data of your smartphone and register the appliance using the Wi-Fi network.