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. • 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 • Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified by the fabric softener instructions. • Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches. • The appliance is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning.
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• Never reach into the appliance while it is operating. Wait until the drum has completely stopped. • Do not touch the door during a high temperature programme. • In case of a water leak from the appliance or flood, disconnect the power plug and contact the LG Electronics customer information centre.
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• 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...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electronics customer information centre if you move and install the appliance in a different location. Disposal • Before discarding an old appliance, unplug it. Cut off the cable directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse. • Dispose of all packaging materials (such as plastic bags and styrofoam) away from children.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Parts and Specifications NOTE • Appearance and specifications may change without notice to improve the quality of the appliance. Front View Rear View Power Plug Control Panel Transit Bolts Detergent Dispenser Drawer Drain Hose Drum Door Cover Cap Drain Pump Filter Drain Plug Levelling Feet...
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INSTALLATION Specifications Model WS1308**T WS1508**T Power Supply 220 V~, 50/60 Hz 220 V~, 50/60 Hz Product Weight 81 kg 81 kg Maximum Power 2000 W (Wash) 2000 W (Wash) 2100 W (Dry) 2100 W (Dry) Standard quantity of used water 90 L 90 L Annual Water Consumption...
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INSTALLATION Accessories Cold Supply Hose Anti–slip Sheets*1 Spanner Elbow Bracket for Securing Drain Hose Caps for Covering Transit Bolt Holes Tie Strap*1 *1 The included accessories vary depending on the model you purchased.
INSTALLATION Installation Place Index Clearance (mm) Requirements Before installing the appliance, check the following information to make sure that the appliance should be installed in a correct place. WARNING Installation Location • This appliance must only be used for domestic household purposes and should not be used in •...
INSTALLATION grounded/earthed in accordance with all local NOTE codes and ordinances. • You can purchase rubber cups (part No. 4620ER4002B) from the LG service centre. Unpacking the Appliance Ventilation Lifting the Appliance Off the Foam Base • Make sure that air circulation around the...
INSTALLATION Levelling the Appliance Starting with the bottom two transit bolts use the spanner (included) to fully loosen all Checking the Level transit bolts by turning them counterclockwise. When pushing down the edges of the top plate diagonally, the appliance should not move up and down at all (check both directions).
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• Do not install the washing machine on a plinth, Failure to do so may cause vibration or noise. stand or elevated surface unless it is manufactured by LG Electronics for use with this model. Using Anti-Slip Sheets This feature may vary depending on the model Check if the appliance is perfectly level using a purchased.
• Do not attach the adhesive side of anti- slip sheets to the feet of the appliance. NOTE • Additional anti-slip sheets are available at LG Electronics service centre. Connecting the Hose to the Water Tap Connecting Screw-Type Hose to Tap with Thread...
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INSTALLATION Connecting Screw-Type Hose to Tap Without Connecting One Touch Type Hose to Tap Thread Without Thread Loosen the 4 fixing screws Unscrew the adapter ring plate and loose the 4 fixing screws. Remove the guide plate if the tap is too large to fit the adapter.
INSTALLATION connector latch plate. Make sure the adapter • Make sure that the hose should not be kinked or locks into place. trapped. Installing the Drain Hose Installing the Drain Hose with the Elbow Bracket The drain hose should not be placed higher than 100 cm above the floor.
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INSTALLATION • When installing the drain hose to a sink, secure it tightly with string.
OPERATION OPERATION Operation Overview Add cleaning products or detergent and softener. Using the Appliance • Add the proper amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser. If desired, add bleach Before the first wash, select the Cotton wash or fabric softener to the appropriate areas of programme and add a half amount of the the dispenser.
• This allows you to select an additional programmes and will light when selected. Remote Start With the LG ThinQ app, you can use a smartphone to control your appliance remotely. • In order to use this function, refer to SMART FUNCTIONS.
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OPERATION Description Customizing Washing Programme Buttons Use these buttons to adjust the water temperature, spin speed and soil level settings for the selected programme. • The current settings are shown in the display. • Press the button for that option to select other settings. Display •...
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OPERATION Description lights up when the remote control feature is activated.
OPERATION Preparing the Wash Load NOTE Sort the wash load for best washing results, and • The dashes under the symbol give you then prepare the clothes according to the symbols information about the type of fabric and the on their care labels. maximum allowance of mechanical stress.
OPERATION Adding Detergents and NOTE Softeners • Do not let the detergent harden. Doing so may lead to blockages, poor rinse performance or Detergent Dosage odour. • Full load: According to manufacturer’s • Detergent should be used according to the recommendation.
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OPERATION • Be careful not to get a hand caught in the Open the door and put detergent tablets into drawer while closing. the drum before loading the clothes. • It is normal for a small amount of water to remain in the dispenser compartments at the end of the cycle.
OPERATION Programme Table Washing Programme Cotton 40 ℃ (Cold to 60 ℃) Max. Load: Rating Description Washes normally soiled clothes by combining various drum motions. Stain Care 60 ℃ (40 ℃ to 60 ℃) Max. Load: 5 kg Description Washes heavily soiled clothes by combining special drum motions. Baby Care Max.
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OPERATION Speed Wash 40 ℃ (Cold to 40 ℃) Max. Load: 5 kg Description Washes small loads of lightly soiled clothes in a short time. Rinse+Spin Max. Load: Rating Description Rinses and spins clothes. Use fabric softener if needed. Download Cycle Description This programme allows you to download a new and special washing programme to your appliance with a smartphone.
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OPERATION Programme Steam TurboWash Time Dry Extra Dry Normal Dry Sportswear Duvet Speed Wash Rinse+Spin Selectable Maximum Spin Speed Programme Maximum Spin Speed Cotton Extra High Stain Care Extra High Baby Care Extra High Hygiene Extra High Allergy Care Extra High Delicates Sportswear Extra Low...
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OPERATION Standard 60 ℃ Cotton programme Standard 40 ℃ Cotton programme (Half Full Load Half Load Load) Number of washing cycles Water Consumption during washing cycle (liter) Duration of each washing Cycle (minutes) Number of rinse cycles Water Consumption of each rinse cycle 25/25 25/25 25/25...
OPERATION Drying Programme Blankets and Duvets Check fabric care labels on blankets and duvets General Tips for Drying before using the drying programme. Some blankets and duvets may shrink by the heated air. Use the automatic programmes to dry most loads. Electronic sensors measure the temperature of the Rubber and Plastics exhaust to increase or decrease drying...
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OPERATION Extra Dry Press the Start/Pause button. Select this function to get the more drying results than the Normal Dry option with comparable settings. Using a Wash and Dry Function Prepare the clothes and load the drum. • For consistently dry loads, all articles in the load should be similar in material and thickness.
OPERATION Extra Options and Follow the next steps to customize a washing programme: Functions You can use the extra options and functions to Prepare the clothes and load the drum. customize the programmes. Customizing a Washing Press the Power button. Programme Each programme has default settings that are Add detergent.
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OPERATION Using Special Options Press the Add Item button as necessary. You can customize the programmes by using the following special options: Open the door after it unlocks itself and add or Steam remove necessary clothing items. Adding this option helps provide better cleaning results.
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OPERATION Settings Child Lock Use this option to disable the controls. This function can prevent children from changing cycles or operating the appliance. NOTE • Once this function is set, all buttons are locked except the Power button. • When the controls are locked, and the remaining time are alternatively shown on the display during the wash while this function is...
SMART FUNCTIONS SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application notifications on a smartphone. The notifications are triggered even if the LG ThinQ application is off. The LG ThinQ application allows you to communicate with the appliance using a smartphone. NOTE LG ThinQ Application Features •...
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SMART FUNCTIONS • Smartphone user interface (UI) may vary Run the LG ThinQ application and sign in with depending on the mobile operating system (OS) your existing account or create an LG account and the manufacturer. to sign in. • If the security protocol of the router is set to WEP, you may fail to set up the network.
• The activation of the network connection may increase the power consumption of the appliance. Start a cycle from the LG ThinQ application on your smartphone. NOTE Open Source Software Notice • Once this function is enabled, you can only start...
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LG ThinQ application. • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the instructions 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 Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter Run this function once a month (or more often if needed) to reduce build-up of detergent and softener and other residue. The water inlet filter collects lime or any sediment that may be in water that is supplied to the •...
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MAINTENANCE Allow the water to cool before cleaning the drain Unscrew the drain pump filter slowly to drain pump filter. Open the door in an emergency or the remaining water and then proceed to perform an emergency water evacuation. remove any debris or objects from the filter. Unplug the appliance.
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MAINTENANCE check for build-up of cleaning products once or twice a month. Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by pulling the drawer straight out until the drawer stops. • Then gently pull the drawer outward while pressing hard the disengage button. Remove the build-up of detergent and softener.
Operation of your appliance can lead to errors and malfunctions. The following tables contain possible causes and notes for resolving an error message or malfunction. It is recommended to read the tables carefully below in order to save your time and money that may cost for calling to LG Electronics service centre.
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• Check and clean the drain filter. Door sensor malfunctions. dE dE1 dEz dE4 DOOR ERROR • Please call LG service centre. You can find your local LG service centre phone number in the warranty card. This is a control error. CONTROL ERROR •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Thumping sound Heavy clothes may produce a thumping sound. This is usually normal. • If the sound continues, the appliance is probably out of balance. Stop and redistribute the clothes. The clothes may be out of balance. •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Appliance does not Door is open. operate. • Close the door and make sure that nothing is caught under the door preventing it from closing completely. Circuit breaker/fuse is tripped/blown. • Check house circuit breakers/fuses. Replace fuses or reset breaker. The appliance should be on a dedicated branch circuit.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Appliance does not Kinked drain hose. drain water. • Ensure that the drain hose is not kinked. Drain located higher than 1 m above the floor. • Make sure that the drain hose is no higher than 1 m above the bottom of the appliance.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Staining Clothes were not properly sorted. • Always wash dark colours separately from light colours and whites to prevent discoloration. • Never wash heavily soiled items with lightly soiled items. Wrinkling Appliance is not unloaded promptly. •...
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• Find the Wi-Fi network connected to your smartphone and remove it, then not connected to the register your appliance on LG ThinQ. Wi-Fi network. Mobile data for your smartphone is turned on. • Turn off the Mobile data of your smartphone and register the appliance using the Wi-Fi network.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Your home appliance The router frequency is not 2.4 GHz. and smartphone are • Only a 2.4 GHz router frequency is supported. Set the wireless router to 2.4 not connected to the GHz and connect the appliance to the wireless router. To check the router Wi-Fi network.