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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.
ENGLISH
WT21WT6HKA / WT21VT6HKA
MFL68267097
Rev.01_012522
Copyright © 2021-2022 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
www.lg.com
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- Page 1 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 WT21WT6HKA / WT21VT6HKA www.lg.com MFL68267097 Rev.01_012522 Copyright © 2021-2022 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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 ..................27 Smart Diagnosis ....................27 MAINTENANCE Cleaning after Every Wash ................28 Cleaning the Appliance Periodically ..............28 TROUBLESHOOTING... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
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. - Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • 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.
- Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • 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.
- Page 6 • 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.
- Page 7 • 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.
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Page 8: Installation Parts And Specifications
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. - Page 9 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 Model WT21WT6HKA / WT21VT6HKA...
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Page 10: Installation Place Requirements
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... -
Page 11: Connecting The Water Inlet Hoses
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. -
Page 12: Installing The Drain Hose
INSTALLATION Installing the Drain Hose Adjusting and Levelling the Feet Before connecting the drain hose, check your drain hose model and follow the instructions for that When the appliance is not perfectly level, turn the model. adjustable feet until the appliance no longer wobbles. - Page 13 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.
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Page 14: Operation Operation Overview
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. Start the appliance without clothes. - Page 15 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 •...
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Page 16: Adding Detergents, Softeners And Bleaches
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. - Page 17 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 •...
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Page 18: Control Panel
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. •... - Page 19 OPERATION - The time shown is only an estimate. Several external factors (laundry size, room temperature, incoming water temperature, etc.) can affect the actual time. Extra Options and Functions • You can use the extra options and functions to customize the programmes.
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Page 20: Programme Table
OPERATION 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. - Page 21 OPERATION Duvet Description Use this programme to wash a blanket or bedclothes that have the hand wash sign on the care label. • This programme's recommended clothes amount is under 5 kg. • Cashmere bedclothes, acrylic blanket, mixed spinning blanket, woollen blanket, infilling (polyester 101), and bed sheets might be damaged if they are allowed to float.
- Page 22 OPERATION Speed Wash Description Use this option to quickly wash lightly soiled clothing and small loads.For high wash and rinse efficiency, wash small loads of 2-3 lightly soiled garments. NOTE • Use very little detergent in this cycle. To add an extra rinse, use the Extra Rinse button Tub Clean Description...
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Page 23: Extra Options And Functions
OPERATION Extra Options and Press the Spin button for 3 seconds. Functions Press the Start/Pause button. You can use the extra options and functions on some programmes to customize the cycle. NOTE Customizing a Washing • If you select the washing programme, you will be unable to select a spin only. - Page 24 OPERATION time may vary due to water temperature, wash NOTE laundry and other factors. • To add water during a programme, pause the • Each press of the button increases the delay time programme before selecting the Deep Fill or by 1 hour, for up to 19 hours.
- Page 25 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...
- Page 26 OPERATION Manual Washing When you need a rinse and spin or spin only, these can be set manually. Rinse and Spin Spin only Press the POWER button. Press the Time Delay button for 3 seconds. Press the Spin button for 3 seconds. Press the Spin button to adjust spin Press the Spin button to adjust spin strength.
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Page 27: Smart Functions
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... -
Page 28: Maintenance
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. - Page 29 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.
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Page 30: Troubleshooting
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. - Page 31 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.
- Page 32 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 &...
- Page 33 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.
- Page 34 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.
- Page 35 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Poor stain removal Previously set stains. • Items that have previously been washed may have stains that have been set. These stains may be difficult to remove and may require hand washing or pretreating to aid in stain removal. Symptoms Possible Cause &...
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