Sorting Laundry Loading the Washer Adding Cleaning Products Control Panel Wash Cycles Cycle Modifiers Options and Extra Functions 29 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application Smart Diagnosis Function 30 MAINTENANCE Regular Cleaning Periodic Maintenance Care in Cold Climates 35 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Safety Messages Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and follow all safety messages.
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• If the product has been submerged in water, sitting in standing water, or waterlogged, do not come in contact with the product and immediately contact an LG Electronics customer information center for instructions before resuming use.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not modify or extend the power cord. • If the electrical supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. •...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION STATEMENTS CAUTION • To reduce the risk of minor or moderate injury to persons, malfunction, or damage to the product or property when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following: Installation • Install the product on a firm and level floor. Operation •...
• For your safety and for extended product life, use only authorized components. The manufacturer is not responsible for product malfunction, property damage or bodily injury caused by the use of separately purchased unauthorized components, parts, or non-LG products. Front View...
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW Accessories Required Accessories (sold separately) Included Accessories Tie Strap Hot and Cold Water Hoses Product Specifications The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product improvements. Model WT6105C* Electrical Requirements 120 VAC @ 60 Hz Min.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Before Installing WARNING • Moving or installation of the appliance requires two or more people. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury. • Store and install the appliance where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
10 INSTALLATION Connecting to the Power Supply Final Installation Check Tools Needed Pliers Flat-Blade Screwdriver Level Choosing the Proper • The washer must be installed on firm flooring to minimize vibration during the spin cycle. Location Concrete flooring is best, but a wood floor is sufficient, provided it is built to FHA standards.
• Do not reuse old hoses. Use only new hoses when installing the washer. Old hoses could leak or burst causing flooding and property damage. Contact an LG Customer Information Center for assistance in buying hoses.
12 INSTALLATION • Connect the blue hose to the cold water NOTE faucet and the red hose to the hot water faucet. • Periodically check the hoses for cracks, leaks, and wear, and replace the hoses every five years. • Do not stretch the water hoses intentionally, and make sure that they are not pinched, crushed or kinked by other objects.
INSTALLATION hose can result in flooding and property NOTE damage. • If the drain is large enough for the flange on the hose to fit inside, then do not insert the flange NOTE more than 1 - 2 inches into the drain. •...
14 INSTALLATION the top of the lid. Using these surfaces will result NOTE in the washer being unlevel. • Before installing the washer, make sure that the floor is clean, dry and free of dust, dirt, water and oil so the washer feet cannot slide easily. Feet that move or slide on the floor can contribute to excessive vibration and noise.
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INSTALLATION • Make sure that the appliance is grounded. • The test automatically checks the water inlet hoses and the drain hose. • Connect this appliance to a grounded outlet conforming to the rating prior to use. Failure to do so may result in fire, electric shock, or Check the Wash, Rinse and Spin LEDs for malfunction.
16 OPERATION OPERATION Before Use Adjust settings. • Default settings for the selected cycle can WARNING be changed, if desired, using the cycle modifier and option buttons. • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •...
OPERATION Soil Level Category Label Directions Wash heavily soiled clothing together. Washing lightly soiled clothing in the same load with heavily Hand wash soiled clothing could result in poor wash performance for the lightly soiled clothing. Machine wash, Normal cycle Fabric Type Perm Press/Wrinkle Delicate articles should not be mixed with heavy or...
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18 OPERATION • The washer can be fully loaded, but the tub bottom of the tub, and brassiere hooks can should not be tightly packed with items. The lid damage other items or the tub. of the washer must close easily. General Tips for Models with an Agitator If the appliance uses a tall, vertical spindle in the...
OPERATION Adding Cleaning Products Single-Use Detergent Packs / Gel or Tablet Detergents About Detergent Use Place liquid or powdered detergent packs, or gel or tablet detergents in the tub before loading This washer is designed for use with only HE (High- laundry.
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20 OPERATION • If you use a detergent that does not dissolve easily or a detergent with high viscosity, it will leave a residue and clog the dispenser. Fabric Softener Compartment This compartment holds liquid fabric softener, which is automatically dispensed during the final rinse cycle.
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OPERATION Measure liquid bleach carefully, following the instructions on the bottle. • HE (High-Efficiency) washers use less water, so less bleach is needed. One half cup is enough for most loads. Carefully pour the pre-measured amount of bleach directly into the bleach dispenser. •...
22 OPERATION Control Panel Control Panel Features Power On/Off Button • Press this button to turn the washer on or off. • Pressing this button during a cycle will cancel that cycle and any load settings will be lost. • The door will unlock after a brief pause. NOTE •...
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OPERATION Status Display Cycle Status Indicators • These LEDs will blink when a cycle is selected to indicate which stages will run. • When a cycle is running, the LED for the active stage will blink, and the LEDs for the remaining stages will remain steady.
24 OPERATION Wash Cycles The wash cycles are designed for specific types of wash loads. Select the cycle that best matches the load contents for maximum wash performance and fabric care. See the Sorting Laundry section for best results, and follow the fabric care labels on your garments. For a guide to fabric care symbols, see the Sorting Laundry section.
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OPERATION Cycle Bedding/Waterproof Bedding Description Suitable for washing blankets or bulky items which have difficulty absorbing water, such as pillows, blankets, comforters, sheets or pet bedding. • Do not use this cycle to wash a mixed load of bedding and non-bedding items. •...
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26 OPERATION Cycle Deep Fill Deep Wash Bedding/Waterproof Speed Wash...
OPERATION Cycle Modifiers Options and Extra Functions Your washer includes several additional cycle About Modifier Buttons options to customize cycles to meet your individual needs. Each cycle has default settings that are selected automatically. You may also customize these • Select the desired option after selecting the settings using the cycle modifier buttons.
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28 OPERATION Press and hold the Water/Rinse button for 3 NOTE seconds to deactivate this function. • If you add the Deep Fill option to the Normal • When this function is deactivated, a chime cycle, it automatically changes to the Deep Wash will sound and the LED turns off.
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 the instructions for audible diagnosis provided in the LG ThinQ application.
30 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE WARNING • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read this entire owner’s manual, including the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, before operating this appliance. • Unplug the appliance before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
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MAINTENANCE Leaving the Lid Open • For other tub cleaning products, follow the cleaner manufacturer’s instructions and After you finish using the washer, leave the lid recommendations. open overnight to allow air to circulate and dry the • Do not exceed the maximum fill line when tub.
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32 MAINTENANCE Wipe off any moisture with a dry towel or WARNING cloth after cleaning. • The inlet screens protect the delicate parts of the inlet valve from being damaged by particles that could enter the valves with the water supply. To clean the drawer opening, use a small, Operating the washer with these filters removed non-metal brush to clean the recess.
MAINTENANCE Flush then reattach the water hoses. Add 1 gallon of nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to the empty tub and close the • Before reattaching the water inlet hoses, lid. flush them by running several gallons of water through them into a bucket or drain, •...
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34 MAINTENANCE Immerse the water inlet hoses in hot water to thaw them. Reconnect the water inlet hoses to the water inlets of the washer and to the faucets. • See Connecting the Water Inlet Hoses for details. Turn on the faucets. Press the Power button to turn on the washer.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING The washer is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an early stage. If the washer does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following before you call for service. Before Calling for Service Error Messages Problem...
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• Unplug the washer and call for service. Deep Fill and Warm Supply voltage is not correct. LEDs Blink • Please call LG service center. You can find your local LG service center phone number SUPPLY VOLTAGE onback cover page. ERROR...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Noises Problem Possible Cause & Solution Clicking Lid lock sounds when the lid locks or unlocks. • Normal operation Spraying or hissing Water spraying or circulating during the cycle • Normal operation Humming or Drain pump is pumping water from the washer at times during a cycle. Gurgling •...
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38 TROUBLESHOOTING Operation Problem Possible Cause & Solution Water Leaking Hoses are not connected correctly. • Check hoses and connectors for leaks, cracks, and splits. • Check and tighten hose connections. House drain pipes are clogged. • The washer pumps out water very rapidly. Check for water backing up out of the drain pipe during drain.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Incomplete or no Too much detergent used. dispensing of • Make sure that the suggested amount of detergent is used according to the detergent manufacturer’s recommendations. You may also dilute the detergent with water to the maximum fill line on the compartment to avoid clogging.
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40 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Washer is not filling Insufficient water supply properly. • Make sure that both hot and cold water faucets are turned on all the way. Washer lid is open. • Close the lid and make sure that nothing is caught under the lid preventing it from closing completely.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause & Solution Staining Washer was not unloaded promptly. • Always remove items from the washer as soon as possible after the cycle is completed. Clothes were not properly sorted. • Always wash dark colors separately from light colors and whites to prevent discoloration. •...
Should your LG Washer (“Product”) fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship under normal and proper use, during the warranty period set forth below, LG will, at its option, repair or replace the Product. This limited warranty is valid only to the original retail purchaser of the Product (“You”) and applies only when purchased lawfully and used within the United States including U.S.
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Notice of Dispute. In the event you intend to commence an arbitration proceeding, you must first notify LG in writing at least 30 days in advance of initiating the arbitration by sending a letter to LG at LG Electronics USA, Inc. Attn: Legal Department- Arbitration 111 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632.
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If you and LG are unable to resolve the dispute within 30 days, either party may proceed to file a claim for arbitration.
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LIMITED WARRANTY You may only opt out of the dispute resolution procedure in the manner described above (that is, by e-mail or telephone); no other form of notice will be effective to opt out of this dispute resolution procedure. Opting out of this dispute resolution procedure will not affect the coverage of the Limited Warranty in any way, and you will continue to enjoy the full benefits of the Limited Warranty.
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