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OPERATION

EN

Control Panel

Control Panel Features

For Non-Vapour Mode Models

a

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.

b

Programme Knob

•  Programmes are available according to the laundry type.
•  The lamp will light up to indicate the selected programme.

c

START/PAUSE Button

• Press the 

START/PAUSE

 button to start or pause a wash cycle.

• Press the 

START/PAUSE

 button to stop a wash cycle temporarily.

NOTE

•  If the wash is not recommenced within 

60 minutes

 when in pause, then the appliance will automatically 

turn off.

•  For customer safety, the door will be locked automatically during operation. If there is additional laundry 

to put in, press 

START/PAUSE

 to unlock.

d

Cycle Status Indicator

•  The cycle status indicator is turned on before the start.
•  The cycle status indicator blinks during that process, and then the indicator turns off when that 

process has completed.

e

Display

•  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.

• 

18:88

 : When a programme is selected, the default time for that programme is displayed. The time 

can change as options are selected.
-  If the display shows 

-:--

, then the time will be displayed after the load sensing has detected the 

laundry size.

Summary of Contents for WTR1234WF

Page 1: ...ully 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 EN ENGLISH WTR1234WF MFL70203115 Rev 04_110419 www lg com Copyright 2019 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved ...

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Page 3: ...nstallation Place Requirements 12 Connecting the Water Inlet Hoses 13 Installing the Drain Hose 14 Levelling the Appliance 14 OPERATION 15 Operation Overview 15 Preparing Laundry 15 Adding Detergents Softeners and Bleaches 17 Control Panel 19 Programme 21 Extra Options and Functions 22 SMART FUNCTIONS 25 LG ThinQ Application 25 Smart Diagnosis 27 MAINTENANCE 29 Cleaning after Every Wash 29 Cleanin...

Page 4: ...ical Safety This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations that can cause risk Read the part with thi...

Page 5: ...and other residential type environments Bed and breakfast type environments Areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in launderettes The inlet water pressure must be between 30 and 600 kPa The maximum capacity in some cycles for dry clothes to be washed is 12 kg Installation Never attempt to operate the appliance if it is damaged malfunctioning partially disassembled or has missing or broken p...

Page 6: ... and ordinances Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Tighten and secure the drain hose at connecting ends to avoid separation For models with only one inlet water supply valve do not connect to hot water Connect to col...

Page 7: ...a break or rupture should occur Check the condition of the fill hoses they may need replacement after 5 years Do not use or store flammable or combustible substances ether benzene alcohol chemical LPG combustible spray insecticide air freshener cosmetics etc near the appliance If there is a gas leakage isobutane propane natural gas etc within the home do not touch the appliance or power plug and v...

Page 8: ...using any electrical appliance which is connected 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 Maintenance Remove the power plug when you clean the appliance Securely plug the power plug in the outlet socket after completely removing any moisture and dust Do...

Page 9: ...ng materials such as plastic bags and styrofoam away from children The packaging materials can cause suffocation Remove the door before disposing of or discarding this appliance to avoid the danger of children or small animals getting trapped inside ...

Page 10: ...tions may change without notice to improve the quality of the appliance Front View a Door b Control Panel c Detergent Dispenser Drawer d Bleach Dispenser e Drum f Levelling Feet Rear View This feature is only available on some models a Hot and Cold Water Inlets b Power Cord c Drain Hose ...

Page 11: ...ilable on some models a Cold and Hot Water Inlet Hoses b Tie Strap Specifications Model WTR1234WF Power Supply 220 240 V 50 Hz Dimension Width X Depth X Height 690 mm X 730 mm X 1130 mm Product Weight Approx 67 kg Permissible Inlet Water Pressure 30 600 kPa ...

Page 12: ... or stand It may cause injury or serious malfunctioning Ventilation Make sure that air circulation around the appliance is not impeded by carpets rugs etc Ambient Temperature Do not install the appliance in rooms where freezing temperatures may occur Frozen hoses may burst under pressure The reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point If the appl...

Page 13: ...et hoses Ensure that the curved end of the water inlet hose is connected to the appliance Connecting the Hose to the Water Tap Connecting Screw Type Hose to Tap with Thread Screw the hose connector onto the water supply tap Hand tighten only with the aid of a soft cloth NOTE After connecting the water inlet hose to the water tap turn on the water tap to flush out foreign substances dirt sand sawdu...

Page 14: ...y noise and vibration Check whether the appliance is perfectly level after installation If the appliance rocks when pushing the top plate of the appliance diagonally adjust the feet again Adjusting and Levelling the Feet When the appliance is not perfectly level turn the adjustable feet until the appliance no longer wobbles Turn the adjustable feet clockwise to raise or turn the adjustable feet co...

Page 15: ...e briefly without water to measure the weight of the laundry If the START PAUSE button is not pressed within a certain time the appliance will shut off and all settings will be lost 6 End of cycle When the cycle is finished a melody will sound Immediately remove your clothing from the appliance to reduce wrinkling NOTE The Auto Restart function allows the cycle to restart by itself in case of powe...

Page 16: ...derwired bras in a wash net Close zippers hooks and strings to make sure that these items do not snag other clothes Pre treat dirt and stains by saturating the dirt and stains with dissolved detergent and brushing them in order to remove dirt CAUTION Do not wash or spin any item labelled or known to be water proof or water resistant even if the product care label on the item permits machine washin...

Page 17: ...g General powdered detergents for all types of fabric Powdered detergents for delicate fabric Liquid detergents for all types of fabric or designated detergents only for wool For better washing performance and whitening use detergent that contains general powdered bleach Detergent is dispensed from the dispenser at the beginning of the cycle Dilute liquid detergent with water pour into the drum an...

Page 18: ... doing so will cause staining on the clothes that will be difficult to remove Adding Liquid Bleaches Before starting the appliance pour the measured amount of bleach directly into the bleach dispenser a Avoid splashing or overfilling Mix powdered bleach with water to a liquid consistency and pour it into the bleach dispenser Check clothing care label for special instructions and separate the laund...

Page 19: ...the appliance will automatically turn off For customer safety the door will be locked automatically during operation If there is additional laundry to put in press START PAUSE to unlock d Cycle Status Indicator The cycle status indicator is turned on before the start The cycle status indicator blinks during that process and then the indicator turns off when that process has completed e Display The...

Page 20: ...ing water temperature etc can affect the actual time H The Door Lock icon turns on when the cycle starts and the door is locked f The Wi Fi icon turns on when the appliance is connected to Wi Fi network at home f Extra Options and Functions You can use the extra options and functions to customize the programmes ...

Page 21: ...g water supply press the START PAUSE button to pause open the door and add the detergent powder drum type that has been diluted with warm water directly into the drum Press the START PAUSE button to resume the cycle Since this cycle is programmed to use a lesser amount of water usage of fabric softener is not recommended At the end of hot wash fill the washing operation starts Duvet Use this progr...

Page 22: ...clean inside the drum of your appliance To use this function refer to the MAINTENANCE for details Download Cycle Download a new or special washing programme to this appliance using the smartphone It will be placed in this programme position You can check the default programme in the LG ThinQ application Extra Options and Functions You can use the extra options and functions on some programmes to c...

Page 23: ... this option to allow a lower agitation intensity Turbo Clean Use this option to save time and energy by using the jet spray technology Hot Wash Cold Wash Press the Hot Wash and or Cold Wash buttons to select hot water cold water or hot and cold water warm water If Hot Wash is selected washing will be done with hot water and rinse will be done with cold water Under normal and standard user environ...

Page 24: ...When water level is automatically detected it may differ depending on the amount of laundry even though the same water level is indicated on the control panel Wash Adjusting the wash time setting modifies the cycle times and or wash actions Press Wash button until the desired wash time is selected Rinse Times Use this option to change the number of rinses Press Rinse button to change the number of...

Page 25: ... push notifications on a smartphone The notifications are triggered even if the LG ThinQ application is off NOTE If you change your wireless router Internet service provider or password delete the registered appliance from the LG ThinQ application and register it again The application is subject to change for appliance improvement purposes without notice to users Functions may vary by model Before...

Page 26: ...ollow instructions to download and install the application Using the Appliance Remotely Remote Start Use a smartphone to control your appliance remotely You can also monitor your cycle operation so you know how much time is left in the cycle Using this function 1 Put the laundry into the drum and add detergent into the detergent dispenser drawer If desired add bleach or fabric softener to the appr...

Page 27: ...o Wi Fi unavailability Wi Fi disconnection local app store policy or app unavailability The feature may be subject to change without prior notice and may have a different form depending on where you are located Using LG ThinQ to Diagnose Issues If you experience a problem with your Wi Fi equipped appliance it can transmit troubleshooting data to a smartphone using the LG ThinQ application Launch t...

Page 28: ...28 SMART FUNCTIONS EN NOTE For best results do not move the smartphone while the tones are being transmitted ...

Page 29: ...e door open to dry the drum interior but only if it is safe and any children are supervised Cleaning the Exterior Proper care of the appliance can extend the service life Exterior Immediately wipe off any spills Wipe with a damp cloth and then again with a dry cloth ensuring there is no moisture in cabinet joints or crevices Do not press on the surface or the display with sharp objects Dispenser D...

Page 30: ...ilter regularly Turn off the water taps to the appliance if the appliance is to be left for any length of time e g holiday especially if there is no floor drain gully in the immediate vicinity IE error message will be displayed on the control panel when water is not entering the detergent drawer If the water is very hard or contains traces of limescale the filter on the water inlet may be clogged ...

Page 31: ...water supply problems occur take the following measures Turn off the tap and thaw out the tap and both connection areas of water inlet hose of the appliance using a hot water cloth Take out the water inlet hose and immerse in warm water below 50 60 ...

Page 32: ...t closed properly Close the door completely If the error code is still displayed call for service dL DOOR LOCK ERROR Door is not locked properly Check nothing is caught under the door including shipping materials or clothing Close the door completely If the error code is still displayed call for service dr DRAIN FEATURE The appliance is paused during a cycle for a few minutes The cycle will be can...

Page 33: ... too small Add more items to allow the appliance to balance the laundry Heavy items are mixed with lighter items Wash items of somewhat similar weight The load is out of balance Manually redistribute the laundry if laundry have become tangled tE TEMPERATURE SENSOR ERROR Control error Unplug the appliance and wait 60 seconds Reconnect power and try again If the error code is still displayed call fo...

Page 34: ...oise continues after the appliance is restarted call for service Thumping sound Heavy laundry may produce a thumping sound This is usually normal If the sound continues the appliance is probably out of balance Stop and redistribute the laundry The laundry may be out of balance Pause the cycle and redistribute the laundry after the door unlocks Vibrating noise Packaging materials are not removed Re...

Page 35: ...ain hose installation and check for restrictions in the drain Contact a plumber to repair drain pipe 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 For larger drain pipes insert the drain hose into the pipe...

Page 36: ...ycle where it stopped once power is restored Control needs to be reset 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 If the START PAUSE button is not pressed within a certain time the appliance will be turned off Ext...

Page 37: ...used Follow the guidelines provided by the detergent manufacturer Cycle time is longer than usual The load is too small Add more items to allow the appliance to balance the laundry Heavy items are mixed with lighter items Always try to wash items of somewhat similar weight to allow the appliance to evenly distribute the weight of the laundry for spinning The load is out of balance Manually redistr...

Page 38: ... sorted Always wash dark colours separately from light colours and whites to prevent discolouration Never wash heavily soiled items with lightly soiled items Wrinkling Appliance is not unloaded promptly Always remove items from the appliance as soon as the cycle is complete Appliance overloaded The appliance can be fully loaded but the drum should not be tightly packed with items The door of the a...

Page 39: ... name SSID is set incorrectly The wireless network name SSID should be a combination of English letters and numbers Do not use special characters The router frequency is not 2 4 GHz Only a 2 4 GHz router frequency is supported Set the wireless router to 2 4 GHz and connect the appliance to the wireless router To check the router frequency check with your Internet service provider or the router man...

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