LG WT23VT6HA, Owner'S Manual

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 WT23WT6HA WT23VT6HA MFL68267095 Rev 01_110821 www lg com Copyright 2021 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved ...

Page 2: ...allation Place Requirements 10 Connecting the Water Inlet Hoses 11 Installing the Drain Hose 12 Levelling the Appliance 12 OPERATION Operation Overview 14 Preparing the Wash Load 14 Adding Detergents Softeners and Bleaches 16 Control Panel 18 Programme Table 20 Extra Options and Functions 22 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application 28 Smart Diagnosis 30 MAINTENANCE Cleaning after Every Wash 31 Cleanin...

Page 3: ...chnical 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 ...

Page 4: ...er pressure must be between 50 and 800 kPa Maximum Capacity The maximum capacity in some cycles for dry clothes to be washed is 23 kg Installation Never attempt to operate the appliance if it is damaged malfunctioning partially disassembled or has missing or broken parts including a damaged cord or plug This appliance should only be transported by two or more people holding the appliance securely ...

Page 5: ... 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 cold water only Operation Do not apply any sharp objects to the control panel in order to operate the appliance Do not attempt to separate any panels or disassemble the appliance Do not repair or replace an...

Page 6: ... of the fill hoses they may need replacement after 5 years If there is a gas leakage isobutane propane natural gas etc within the home do not touch the appliance or power plug and ventilate the area immediately If the drain hose or inlet hose is frozen during winter use it only after thawing Keep all washing detergents softener and bleach away from children Do not touch the power plug or the appli...

Page 7: ...dust Do not spray water inside or outside the appliance to clean it Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cable Always grip the power plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet socket 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 ...

Page 8: ...ove the quality of the appliance Front View a Door b Control Panel c Dispenser Drawer d Bleach Dispenser e Drum f Levelling Feet Rear View a Hot and Cold Water Inlets b Power Cord c Drain Hose 1 1 This feature is only available on some models Accessories 1 The included accessories vary depending on the model you purchased ...

Page 9: ... the LG service centre a Cold and Hot Water Inlet Hoses 1 b Drain Hose 1 c Tie Strap 1 d Anti Rat Cover 2 e Screw for Anti Rat Cover 2 Specifications Dimension mm Model WT23WT6HA WT23VT6HA Power Supply 120 V 60 Hz Product Weight Approx 59 kg Rate Input 700 W W 690 D 730 H 1130 D 760 H 1460 H H D D W ...

Page 10: ...r 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 applia...

Page 11: ...event leaks when the connections to the taps are properly tightened Do not over tighten connections Do not use mechanical devices such as multi grips to tighten the inlet 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 tig...

Page 12: ...nce 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 counterclockwise to lower the appliance NOTE Do not insert pieces of wood etc under the feet Timber or suspended type flooring will contribute to excessi...

Page 13: ...ION ENGLISH CAUTION Be careful your feet or hands when you lay or raise the appliance 2 Remove the sponge attached on the base 3 Insert the 8 screws a into the holes to assemble the anti rat cover to the appliance ...

Page 14: ... to begin the cycle The appliance will agitate briefly without water to measure the weight of the clothes If the START PAUSE INICIO PAUSA 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 Preparing the Wash Load So...

Page 15: ...underwired 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 wash...

Page 16: ...tergents 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 and start the cycle CAU...

Page 17: ...ry 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 lau...

Page 18: ... 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 INICIO PAUSA to unlock d Extra Options and Functions You can use the extra options and functions to customize the programmes Remote Start Início Remoto With the LG ThinQ app you can use a smartphone to co...

Page 19: ... 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 The time shown is only an estimate Several external factors laundry size room temperature incoming 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 i...

Page 20: ...ption Suitable for washing heavily soiled clothes such as cotton fabrics using more powerful wash motions When washing large loads there will be brief periods of 2 minutes or more without agitation These soak periods are part of the programme s design and are normal Deep Wash Lavado profundo Description Provides additional water and washes heavily soiled mixed items except delicate fabrics This pr...

Page 21: ...y Delicates Delicada Description Use this programme to wash delicate fabrics such as lingerie and woolens Before washing check the care label for the washing instructions This programme uses a slow spin to extract water from clothes so the clothes has more moisture than normal NOTE Hang or lay your delicates flat when you dry them Only cold water will be used for this programme as hot water may da...

Page 22: ...ght take longer to redistribute the laundry evenly if bedclothes are lumped to a side Never wash an electric blanket carpets rugs pet accessories soft toys or shoes It can cause damage to the appliance and other items in the wash Put bedclothes into a laundry net and then soak and sink them in water so that they are less likely to float If the items float during the wash or spin it may damage the ...

Page 23: ...ial button to select additional features such as Soak Remojar Stain Care Speed Wash Lavado Rápido and Rinse Spin Enjuague Centrifugado Press the button repeatedly to move through the available features NOTE Pressing the Special Care Cuidado Especial button before selecting a programme will automatically default to the Normal programme with the Soak Remojar feature selected To protect your garments...

Page 24: ...ng machine will shut off and all programme settings will be lost And any water remaining in the tub will be drained The washing machine can be turned on or restarted any time before the drain begins However once the washing machine begins to drain all controls and functions will be disabled until the water has been completely drained and the washing machine shuts off Deep Fill Relleno profundo or ...

Page 25: ...o save energy by using cooler water while increasing the wash and rinse times to maintain wash performance Wash time will increase up to several minutes with this option Selecting this option increases the water supplied during rinsing The water supplied during washing is not increased For best wash results only wash small loads less than 3 7 kg with this option Setting Child Lock Bloqueo de panel...

Page 26: ...washing programme is finished The buttons make a sound each time they are pressed Press the Signal Señal button to turn the sounds on or off When no signal is heard the signal is off The Signal Señal can be turned on at any time as long as the washing machine is turned on ...

Page 27: ...s water already in the tub Rinse Enjuague and Spin Centrifugado Spin Centrifugado only Rinse Enjuague Only Wash Lavado and Rinse Enjuague 1 Press the POWER ENCENDIDO APAGADO button 2 Select Rinse Spin Enjuague Centrifugado to press the Special Care Cuidado Especial button Press the Spin Centrifugado button for 3 seconds Select Rinse Spin Enjuague Centrifugado to press the Special Care Cuidado Espe...

Page 28: ...rgy consumption of the recently used cycles and monthly average Smart Diagnosis This function provides useful information for diagnosing and solving issues with the appliance based on the pattern of use Settings Allows you to set various options on the appliance and in the application Push Alert When the cycle is complete or the appliance has problems you have the option of receiving push notifica...

Page 29: ...router is set to WEP you may fail to set up the network Please change it to other security protocols WPA2 is recommended and register the product again Installing the LG ThinQ Application Search for the LG ThinQ application from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store on a smartphone Follow instructions to download and install the application Using the Appliance Remotely Remote Start Início Remot...

Page 30: ...lity 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 the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu Follow t...

Page 31: ...care of the appliance can extend the service life Exterior Immediately wipe off any spills Wipe with a damp cloth Do not press on the surface or the display with sharp objects Dispenser Drawer Detergent or fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer Remove the drawer and inserts from the dispenser drawer and clean any buildup once or twice a month Cleaning the Appliance Periodically Tub C...

Page 32: ...ce is not dried completely it may cause a bad smell or mildew WARNING Leave the door open to dry the drum interior but only if it is safe and any children are supervised Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter Water inlet filter collects lime or any small objects that may be in water supplied to the appliance Clean the water inlet filter regularly Turn off the water taps to the appliance if the appliance ...

Page 33: ...r service The door is opened while the washing machine is operating Press Start Pause INICIO PAUSA to cancel the door error Press Start Pause INICIO PAUSA again to start the washing programme 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 d...

Page 34: ...d is 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 cal...

Page 35: ...ects If noise 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 r...

Page 36: ...hen reselect the desired programme and press the START PAUSE INICIO PAUSA button START PAUSE was not pressed after a cycle was set Press the POWER ENCENDIDO APAGADO button then reselect the desired cycle and press the START PAUSE INICIO PAUSA button If the START PAUSE INICIO PAUSA button is not pressed within a certain time the appliance will be turned off Extremely low water pressure Check anothe...

Page 37: ...ck the item Make sure the item does not crest above the top edge of the drum Appliance is not filling properly Filter is clogged Make sure the inlet filters on the fill valves are not clogged Supply hoses may be kinked 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 rever...

Page 38: ...tly Bleach or softener was added directly to the laundry in the drum Always use the dispensers to ensure that laundry products are properly dispensed at the right time in the cycle Clothes were not properly 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 ...

Page 39: ...rk 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 m...

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