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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 / WT21MT6HKA
MFL68267097
Rev.03_051923
Copyright © 2021-2023 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 / WT21MT6HKA www.lg.com MFL68267097 Rev.03_051923 Copyright © 2021-2023 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 / WT21MT6HKA...
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Page 10: Installation Place Requirements
INSTALLATION Installation Place • To prevent damage, do not remove the foam insert from the tub until the appliance is in Requirements the final location. Before installing the appliance, check the following information in order to install the appliance in a correct place. -
Page 11: Connecting The Water Inlet Hoses
WARNING serious malfunctioning. Contact your local • This appliance must only be used for domestic authorised LG repairer. household purposes and should not be used • The power plug must be plugged into an with movable home or house. -
Page 12: Installing The Drain Hose
INSTALLATION Connecting the Hose to the • The water supply hose supplied may vary from country to country. Make sure to connect the Appliance blue supply hose to the COLD water tap, and the orange supply hose to the HOT water tap. Screw the water inlet hose to the water inlet valve on the back of the appliance. -
Page 13: Levelling The Appliance
INSTALLATION • If the drain hose is too long, do not force the need to stop or reduce excessive noise and drain hose further into the drain outlet. This will vibration. cause abnormal noise. • Do not install the appliance on any elevated surface or platform, as it may become unstable NOTE and cause serious injury and damage. -
Page 14: Operation Operation Overview
OPERATION OPERATION Operation Overview • If the START/PAUSE button is not pressed within a certain time, the appliance will shut off and all settings will be lost. Using the Appliance Before the first wash, select the Normal End of cycle. programme and add a half amount of detergent. - 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 • Do not select a washing programme and do not add a detergent. Functions You can use the extra options and functions on Press the Spin button for 3 seconds. some programmes to customize the cycle. Customizing a Washing Press the Start/Pause button. - Page 24 OPERATION Press the START/PAUSE button. NOTE • Using the Deep Fill or Max. option increases the NOTE programme time because of the added fill time required. • This function is the time to the end of the programme, not the start. The actual running •...
- Page 25 OPERATION • Press the Cold Wash button to turn the sounds Close the door and press the START/PAUSE on or off. button. • When no signal is heard, the signal is off. The signal can be turned on at any time as long as the washing machine is turned on.
- 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 the instructions for audible diagnosis provided in the LG ThinQ application. -
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 Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter • For models without a lint filter, the lint is discharged when the water drains during washing. Water inlet filter collects lime or any small objects that may be in water supplied to the appliance. Clean the water inlet filter regularly.
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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. Staining Bleach or softener dispensed too soon.