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Cleaning and Maintenance

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When water supply into the tub is not clean or the inlet valve filter is clogged with  particles (such as sand),

clean the filter in the inlet valve occasionally.

(The image of the  power cord and water tap may vary according to the country) 

To Clean the Filter in the Inlet Valve

Cold water washing

Close the taps. Turn on the washer and

press START/PAUSE. the washer will

attempt to commence washing and release

the water in the inlet valves. When there is

no more water, turn the power off from the

mains outlet switch.

• If you always use COLD water, we recommend that a WARM or HOT wash be used at a regular

intervals e.g. every 5th wash should be at least a WARM one.

When you have finished

• Turn off taps to prevent the chance of flooding should a hose burst.

• Always unplug the power cord after use. 

Turning the washer off from the POWER button does not disconnect the main power.

After removing the inlet  water

supply hose pull out the filter. 

Then use a brush to clean the filter.

Turn off the power before

pulling out the cord.

Refit the filter after cleaning it and 

reconnect the inlet hose as per the 

installation instructions.

1

2

3

4

NOTE

• before reconnecting the inlet hose, turn the tap on for 30 seconds, with the hoses in the sink so

that any impurities in the water line can be flushed out.

NOTE

• Check for water leaks after refitting by adding a bucket of water into the tub. (The Rubber O ring

must remain  in the cap)

To Clean the Pump casing (for pump model)

 Cap

Guide rib

 Filter

 Filter

Remove the power

cord from the power

outlet  and place a

towel on the floor

under the drain pump

cap. Excess water

will  flow out.

Remove any foreign

objects and fluff inside

pump casing and from the

filter.

Refit the cap. Insert the filter along the

guide ribs inside the pump casing.

Filter must face the guide ribs inside

pump casing and securely turn the cap

clockwise.

1

2

3

4

Turn the cap 

counter- clock-

wise and pull it

out while taking

note the config-

uration.

 Cap

Guide rib

 Filter

 Filter

 Cap

Guide rib

 Filter

 Filter

 Cap

Guide rib

 Filter

 Filter

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Summary of Contents for WTG8532WH

Page 1: ...WTG9532VH WTG9532WH WTG8532WH MFL68019741 www lg com Please read this manual carefully before operating your washing machine and retain it for future reference ...

Page 2: ...ation accelerates detergent dissolving and improves detergent penetration into the clothes The half cycle rotations of the wash tub helps improve stain removal The Waveforce action allows greater soil removal by creating centrifugal water forces which also helps reduce clothes wear due to washing Smart Drum achieved by DD Motor Technology The incorporated Smart Drum allows a more cleaner and hygie...

Page 3: ...0 Soak Wash 21 Intensive Rinse 22 Tub Clean 23 Air Dry 24 Option Washing 25 Time Delay RESERVATION Wash 26 Other Useful Functions 27 Placing and Leveling 28 Connecting Water Supply Hose 29 Connecting the Drain Hose 32 Cleaning and Maintenance 33 Soft Safety Door where fitted 35 Common washing problems 36 Troubleshooting 37 SmartDiagnosisTM 38 Specification 39 READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find ...

Page 4: ...d to the HOT water system This simple procedure will allow any built up hydrogen gas to escape Since the gas is flammable do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process The base opening must not be obstructed by carpeting when the washing machine is installed on a carpeted floor This washer should not be used in any mobile application Install or store where it will not be expos...

Page 5: ... tub is still spinning Wait until the machine has completely stopped before opening the lid Even slow rotation can cause injury Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged malfunctioning partially disassembled or has missing or broken parts including a damaged cord or plug Operating with a damaged plug may cause electric shock Do not use water hotter than 65 C Use of excessively hot w...

Page 6: ...nd the water temperature is low condensation may occur and thus wet the floor Wipe off dirt or dust on the contacts of the power plug Using unclean power plug may cause fire Before discarding a washer or removing it from service remove the washer lid to prevent children from hiding inside Children may be trapped and suffocated if the lid is left intact Do not attempt to repair or replace any part ...

Page 7: ...TCH POWER PLUG If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agents or similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazard START PAUSE BUTTON Use to start or stop the washing machine temporarily POWDER AND LIQUID DETERGENT BOX SOFT SAFETY DOOR some models only TEMPERED GLASS BLEACH DISPENSER Body Part can be different according to the model NOTE Picture might...

Page 8: ...ed garments are not made of machine washable wool and we recommend that you hand wash them Before washing your woolens check the care label for the washing instructions When washing woolens use a mild Detergent recommended for washing wool Hand washed woolens may be spun in a washing machine to reduce the time they take to dry To dry woolens lay down them flat on a towel and pat into shape Dry woo...

Page 9: ...ily Use a nylon net and wash them in a small amount of water If the laundry floats during the wash cycle it may become damaged Use dissolved Detergent to prevent the Detergent from clumping Do not wash fabrics containing flammable materials waxes cleaning fluids etc Load Size The WATER LEVEL should just cover the clothes Adjust the load size accordingly Loosely load clothes no higher than the top ...

Page 10: ...n though the same Water Level is indicated on the control panel Amount of WATER LEVEL Using the Dispenser Drawer NOTE If iron is present in the water the clothes may become an all over yellow or they may be stained with brown or orange spots or streaks Iron is not always visible Installation of a water softener or an iron filter may be necessary for severe cases NOTE Minimum water amount The washe...

Page 11: ...in place before you start your washer Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature water hardness size and soil level of the load Avoid using too much detergent in your washer as it can lead to oversudsing and detergent residue being left on the clothes Adding Detergent Using Detergent Detergent Follow the Detergent package directions Using too little Detergent is a common cause o...

Page 12: ...allowed to build up in the machine it can result in stains on your clothes or an unpleasant smell in your washer Using fabric softener sparingly When filling the dispenser do not splash or overfill Clean dispenser as soon as the cycle is finished Clean your machine regularly refer to page 23 or 34 Cold water washing increases the chance of this build up occurring We recommend a regular WARM or HOT...

Page 13: ...d Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains Pretreat stain Wash using COLD water and bleach safe for fabric Rinse with COLD water Rub with bar soap Or pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes Wash using bleach safe for fabric Scrape off surface wax Place stain face down between paper towels Press with warm iron until wax is absorbed Replace paper towels frequently Treat rem...

Page 14: ... off Select Intensive Wash by pressing the button Can be set on all courses except Delicates Quiet Wash and Tub Clean Vapour Mode can be selected with the Stain Care Favorite and Cotton Wash courses It increases the wash temperature to 60Deg C for a short period of the wash cycle Vapour Mode is automatically selected with theAllergy care course Time Delay Reservation button Use for laundry reserva...

Page 15: ...nds to select or deselect refer to page 27 Selects the Wash cycle course Select the appropriate wash Cycle to suit the clothes type and soil level To shorten dry time Press the Spin button for 3 seconds to select press power button to deselect refer to page 24 Use to start or pause the washing process After 4 minutes in pause status the washer will automatically turn off It marks the place to put ...

Page 16: ...If someone has sensitive skin then this program is recommended to be used 1 2 3 The water will commence filling when the wash cycle begins 1 2 3 4 Eco Cotton cycle consumes less water and electricity to wash lightly Soiled cotton loads Select the Eco Cotton program on the Control panel Select the Extra Rinse program on the Control panel Add the appropriate quantity of Detergent As indicated by the...

Page 17: ...of the machine to become warm Allergy Care course selects both Hot and Cold water when filling When the water is filling the Hot and Cold valves may turn on and off repeatedly to achieve the 60 degrees The internal heater may also operate if necessary Stains that easily removed at 60 milk blood sebum egg animal fat and vegetable oil If only Hot Wash is selected the wash time will be reduced as hea...

Page 18: ...Duvet program on the Control panel Add the appropriate quantity of Detergent as indicated by the Detergent level indicator Or follow the Detergent manufacturer s instructions Select the Towels program on the Control panel Add the appropriate quantity of Detergent As indicated by the Detergent level indicator Or follow the Detergent Manufacturer s instructions Pour the detergent directly into the t...

Page 19: ...ed to reduce linting and detergent residue Cashmere bedclothes acrylic blanket mixed spinning blanket woolen blanket infilling polyester 100 and bed sheets may be damaged if not washed in laundry nets or bags Separate bed clothes from general clothes They may become entangled or ball together and cause abnormal washing especially if the water level is too low It can be increased manually during th...

Page 20: ...ault setting if nothing is selected Press Hot Wash Cold Wash or both for a Warm wash to select water temperature Select the water Level by pressing Water Level button For best results a higher water level should be selected so that all the clothes are submerged in the water Select the desired Wash time number of Rinses and the Spin speed intensity with the appropriate buttons To save Favourites Wa...

Page 21: ...e number of Rinses and the Spin speed intensity Press the START PAUSE button Water will then be supplied and the Soak wash will begin Add the suggested detergent indicated by the detergent level indicator and close the Lid When the Soak wash program ends the chime will sound for 10 seconds before the Power turns off automatically Press the Soak button Soak can be selected by pressing the Soak butt...

Page 22: ...ton Wash Extra Rinse and Favourites courses Press the START PAUSE button Press the Wash and Spin buttons to select the wash time and spin speed intensity When the wash program ends the chime will sound for 10 seconds before the Power turns off automatically Add the suggested detergent indicated by the detergent level indicator and close the Lid Use Intensive Rinse to remove detergents more effecti...

Page 23: ... substance the Tub clean cycle can help prevent or prolong the build up Recommended cleaner 1 Powder bleaching agent Purchase a suitable product and refer to usage instructions on the product packaging 2 Liquid bleaching agent Read the manufacturer s instructions carefully Do not put laundry for laundry tub course Use oxide bleaching agent 300g do not use chlorine bleaching agent We recommend this...

Page 24: ...y Other functions cannot be selected during Air Dry This Function is automatically set to 60 minutes upon selection Press the Spin button repeatedly to select the duration 90min 120 min 60 min To deselect Air Dry press power button When you select Air Dry for more than 60 minutes 1 You can reduce the clothes drying time by minimzing the moisture in the laundry 2 Always keep the laundry amount to 2...

Page 25: ...l be automatically selected NOTE Press the Rinse button to select the desired number of Rinses Rinse Only Press the Spin button to select the desired Spin speed intensity Spin Only 1 Press the Wash button to select the desired wash time Wash Only Press the Rinse button to select the desired number of Rinses Press the Spin button to select the desired Spin speed intensity Rinse and Spin Only Can be...

Page 26: ...he Delayed time indication The end time may vary slightly due to environmental conditions such as water temperature and water inlet pressure Press Time Delay Reservation button to set the delayed wash ending time If reservation button is pressed it will turn on the Delay Time indicator and show 3 00 The Time Delay can be set from 3 18 hours by 1 hour intervals up to 3 12hours and 2 hour intervals ...

Page 27: ...erminated Therefore it will be necessary to turn the POWER back on and cancel the Child Lock function by holding down the Rinse Spin buttons Press both the Rinse button and the Spin button simultaneously If you want to unlock during wash press both the Rinse and the Spin button simultaneously again To see the remaining time for each process press one of the Wash Rinse or Spin buttons The remaining...

Page 28: ...he right and left sides of the machine for ease of installation At the rear a minimum clearance of 10 cm is sug gested Check that the machine is level Open the lid and look from above to see if it is same as shown Leveling the machine Lift the front of the washing machine and twist the appropriate Adjustable Leg until the surface bubble is some models only located in the center 1 2 3 NOTE Adjustab...

Page 29: ...ill the rubber pack ing is in tight contact with the tap Then tighten the 4 screws Attach the water supply hose securely to the connector Push the water supply hose vertically upwards so that the rubber seal within the hose can adhere completely to the tap Check the connection of water supply hose and the connector After connecting the hose open the tap to check for any water leakage If the water ...

Page 30: ...er Pressing Handle Pressing Rod Water Supply Hose Pressing Rod Pressing Rod Connector Connector Connector Middle Connector Middle Connector Pressing handle Pressing rod Water Supply Hose Fixed sticker Guide plate Fixed sticker screw Middle Connector Fixed Sticker Pressing Handle Pressing Rod Water Supply Hose Pressing Rod Pressing Rod Connector Connector Connector Middle Connector Middle Connector...

Page 31: ...d to the tap Connect the water supply hose to the tap Connect the water supply hose to the tap and then tighten it by screwing it to the right Securely Hand tighten only Do not use any mechanical device to tighten the hose connector Check for water leakage After connecting the hose to both the tap and the machine open the tap to check for any water leakage Connect the water supply hose to the inle...

Page 32: ... the drain hose should not extend more than 50 mm from the end of the hose guide The discharge height should be approximately 0 9 1 2 m from the floor NOTE Before connecting Ensure that the hose clip is set as indicated here Connect the Elbow Hose Push the elbow hose toward the body of the wash ing machine Non Pump Model Place the Drain Hose To change the direction of the hose pull out the elbow h...

Page 33: ...ter supply hose pull out the filter Then use a brush to clean the filter Turn off the power before pulling out the cord Refit the filter after cleaning it and reconnect the inlet hose as per the installation instructions 1 2 3 4 NOTE before reconnecting the inlet hose turn the tap on for 30 seconds with the hoses in the sink so that any impurities in the water line can be flushed out NOTE Check fo...

Page 34: ...nning Cleaning the Inside of your Washer If you use fabric softener or do regular COLD water washing it is very important that you occasionally clean the inside of your washer Fill your washer with HOT water Add about two cups of a powdered Detergent that contains phosphate Let it operate for several minutes Stop the washer open the lid and leave it to soak overnight After soaking drain the washer...

Page 35: ...t cause injury or damage to the product Smart Hinge Smart Hinge NOTE For customer safety the door will be locked automatically during operation When the door is locked the door lock indicator will be on If more clothes need to be added press the START PAUSE to unlock Press START PAUSE Button again to resume operation The machine will turn off automatically if it is interrupted during the wash for ...

Page 36: ...ette sheets separately from lint collec tors eg synthetic fabrics and remove tissues in pockets before wash See page 9 for sorting and caring before loading Do not overload the washer Manually increase the water level Do not overload the washer Some Detergents need to be pre dissolved check the Detergent instructions Try pre dissolving the Detergent Increase Water Temperature using HOT water safe ...

Page 37: ... the lid closed Make sure that the lid is closed properly and press the START PAUSE button The washer will not operate unless the lid is locked Make sure that nothing is caught under the lid including shipping material or clothing Are there foreign objects Such as coins pins etc caught between the wash pulsator and the inner tub Turn off the washer and then press the Power button Press the spin sp...

Page 38: ...le data for smart diagnosis is being transmitted The time remaining for data transmission will be displayed on the washer display Transmission sound may be irritating For proper diagnosis do not remove the phone Smart Diagnosis can be cancelled at any time by pressing the POWER button When data transmission is completed the power is automatically turned off with End displayed for a few seconds NOT...

Page 39: ...y to make changes to the appliance without revising this manual WTG9532VH WTG9532WH WTG8532WH 230V 50 Hz 9 5 kg 8 5 kg 1650 W 50 kg 632 W 670 D 1020 H mm 100 kPa 600 kPa IPX4 MADE IN KOREA Model Power supply Wash capacity Rated input Weight Size Water tab pressure P No Degree of Protection Country of origin ...

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