Preparing the Wash Load ................16 Adding Detergents, Softeners and Bleaches..........18 Control Panel ....................20 Programme Table ....................22 Extra Options and Functions ................24 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................28 Smart Diagnosis ....................28 MAINTENANCE Cleaning after Every Wash ................29 Cleaning the Appliance Periodically ..............29 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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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.
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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.
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• 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.
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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 Accessories *1 The included accessories vary depending on the model you purchased. Cold Water Inlet Hose Drain Hose Anti-Rat Cover Screw for Anti-Rat Cover Door...
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INSTALLATION Specifications Model T2515VBTB Power Supply 220-240 V~, 50 Hz Product Weight Approx. 39 kg Max. Watt 600 W Dimension(mm) 1330...
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.
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.
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INSTALLATION • The water supply hose supplied may vary from Remove the guide plate if the tap is too large country to country. Make sure to connect the to fit the adapter. blue supply hose to the COLD water tap, and the orange supply hose to the HOT water tap.
INSTALLATION Connecting the Hose to the Remove the guide plate if the tap is too large Appliance to fit the adapter. Screw the water inlet hose to the water inlet valve on the back of the appliance. Push the adapter onto the end of the tap so •...
INSTALLATION Levelling the Appliance To change the direction of the drain hose, remove it and reinstall it facing in the correct Checking the Level direction. Levelling the appliance prevents unnecessary noise and vibration. Check whether the appliance is 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 Using the Appliance sound. Immediately remove your clothing 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 Button • Programmes are available according to the laundry type. •...
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OPERATION • The display shows the settings, remaining estimated time, options, and status messages. When the appliance is turned on, the default settings in the display will light up. • : When a programme is selected, the default time for that programme is displayed. The time can change as options are selected.
OPERATION Programme Table Washing Programme Wash programmes are designed for the best wash performance for different types of clothes. • Press the washing programme 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 laundry.
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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 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. Quick Wash Description Use this programme to wash lightly soiled clothes for a short time. Tub Clean Description This is a special function to clean inside the drum of your appliance.
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OPERATION Water Level Press the START/PAUSE button to start the This appliance detects the amount of laundry cycle(s). automatically, then sets the water level. However, manually increasing the water level may be required and recommended to avoid linting and Add the detergent into the detergent unbalanced errors when the load is bulky but lightweight.
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OPERATION Press and hold the Program and Process buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to activate this function. Unlocking the Control Panel Turn on the power. Press and hold the Program and Process buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to deactivate this function. •...
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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 Process Press the Process Press the Process Press the Process button 2 times.
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.
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 WARNING NOTE • For models without a lint filter, the lint is • Leave the door open to dry the drum interior but discharged when the water drains during only if it is safe and any children are supervised. washing.
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MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Lint Filter Wash the filter with a soft brush. The filter is an important part for an efficient washing performance result, so take a special care. Clean the filter regularly. CAUTION • Clean the lint filter after at least 2 - 3 washes. •...
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 Drain hose is kinked, pinched, or clogged. WATER OUTLET ERROR • Clean and straighten the drain hose. Drain discharge is more than 1.2 m above the bottom of the appliance. • Adjust the hose or reconfigure the drain pipe. Maximum drain height is 1.2 Rebalancing operation is not successful.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Noises Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Rattling and clanking Foreign objects, such as keys, coins, or safety pins may be in the drum. noise • Stop the appliance, check the drum for foreign objects. If noise continues after the appliance is restarted, call for service. Thumping sound Heavy laundry may produce a thumping sound.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Appliance will not Control needs to be reset. operate. • Press the POWER button, then reselect the desired programme and press the START/PAUSE button. START/PAUSE was not pressed after a cycle was set. • Press the POWER button, then reselect the desired cycle and press the START/PAUSE button.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Appliance is not filling Supply hoses may be kinked. properly. • Check that supply hoses are not kinked or clogged. Insufficient water supply. • Make sure that both hot and cold water taps are turned on all the way. Hot and cold supply hoses are reversed.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Wrinkling Appliance is overloaded. • The appliance can be fully loaded, but the drum should not be tightly packed with items. The door of the appliance should be closed easily. Hot and cold water supply hoses are reversed. •...