Preparing the Wash Load ................15 Adding Detergents, Softeners and Bleaches..........17 Control Panel ....................19 Programme Table ....................21 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...
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: WT17BSS6H / WT17BSS6H1 / WT19BSS6H / WT19BSS6H1 WT17VSS6H 17.0 kg (37 lbs) 19.0 kg (42 lbs)
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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.
*1 The included accessories vary depending on the model you purchased. *2 This accessory is not included in the product, but you can purchase it from the LG service centre. Cold and Hot Water Inlet Hoses Drain Hose Anti-Rat Cover...
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INSTALLATION Specifications WT17BSS6H / WT17BSS6H1 / WT17VSS6H / Model WT19BSS6H / WT19BSS6H1 Power Supply 120 V~, 60 Hz Product Weight Approx. 49 kg Max. Watt 1200 W Dimension(mm) D’ H’ 1020 1370...
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 follow the tap.
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INSTALLATION completely to the tap and then tighten the connector latch plate. Make sure the adapter hose by screwing it to the right. locks into place. Connecting One Touch Type Hose to Tap Without Thread Unscrew the adapter ring plate and loose NOTE the 4 fixing screws.
INSTALLATION Installing the Drain Hose Levelling the Appliance Before connecting the drain hose, check your drain Checking the Level hose model and follow the instructions for that model. Levelling the appliance prevents unnecessary noise and vibration. Check whether the appliance is Installing the Drain Hose with perfectly level after installation.
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INSTALLATION Assembling the Anti-Rat Cover You can insert the anti-rat cover according to the type to protect the appliance from the rat. Lay the appliance backwards. CAUTION • Be careful your feet or hands when you lay or raise the appliance. Insert the anti-rat cover to the assembling bracket from the back of 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. • Do not add fabric softener over the MAX 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 For Steam Models For Non-Steam Models 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. START/PAUSE Button •...
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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. Cycle Status Indicator •...
OPERATION Programme Table Washing Programme Wash programmes are designed for the best wash performance for different types of clothes. • Press the Program button 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.
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OPERATION Allergy Care (for Steam Models Only) 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.
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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 Sports Wear Description Washes special garments like sports and outdoor wear. • Use for water-repellent fabric laminate used on clothing. 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. Download Cycle Description This programme allows you to download a new and special washing programme...
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OPERATION Follow the next steps to use a special NOTE option. • This option is only available on some programmes. Press the POWER button. Select a washing programme. Spin Use this option to change the spin strength. When you press the START/PAUSE button after selecting To use special options, press Steam, Turbo this option, the remaining time is indicated on the Wash, or Strong Wave button.
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OPERATION Soak • When the controls are locked, and the This option can be selected to wash heavily soiled remaining time are alternatively shown on the clothes by soaking them in water for some time to display during the wash while the child lock is loosen dirt and grime.
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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 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.
SMART FUNCTIONS this product, please visit http:// • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the opensource.lge.com. Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the instructions for audible diagnosis provided In addition to the source code, all referred license in the LG ThinQ application.
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 • Turn off the water taps to the appliance if the NOTE appliance is to be left for any length of time (e.g. holiday), especially if there is no floor drain • For models without a lint filter, the lint is (gully) in the immediate vicinity.
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MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Lint Filter Place a towel on the floor under the drain pump cap. The filter is an important part for an efficient • Residual water may remain in the drain hose washing performance result, so take a special care. and the water may leak from the drain hose.
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MAINTENANCE Wash the filter with a soft brush. Close the lid and then insert the lower part of the filter into the wash drum. Press the top of the filter until you hear a click sound.
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.