Preparing Laundry ...................15 Adding Detergents, Softeners and Bleaches..........17 Control Panel ....................19 Programme.......................20 Extra Options and Functions ................21 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................25 Smart Diagnosis ....................25 MAINTENANCE Cleaning after Every Wash ................26 Cleaning the Appliance Periodically ..............26 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................29...
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 or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. • 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.
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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 * This feature is only available on some models. Door Power Cord Tempered Glass Cold Water Inlets Detergent Dispenser Drawer Fabric Softener Dispenser Bleach Dispenser...
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*1 The included accessories vary depending on the model you purchased. Cold Water Inlet Hoses Drain Hose Tie Strap Anti-Rat Cover Screw for Anti-Rat Cover Specifications Model T2312VS2W Power Supply 220 V~, 50 Hz Product Weight Approx. 38 kg Dimension(mm) 1310...
Contact your local WARNING authorised LG repairer. • The power plug must be plugged into an • This appliance must only be used for domestic appropriate outlet socket that is installed and...
INSTALLATION Connecting the Water Inlet Connecting the Hose to the Water Tap Hoses Connecting Screw-Type Hose to Tap with Thread Before connecting the water inlet hose to the water Screw the hose connector onto the water supply tap, check the hose fitting type and then choose tap.
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INSTALLATION Push the adapter onto the end of the tap so Remove the guide plate if the tap is too large that the rubber seal is connected to be to fit the adapter. watertight. Tighten the 4 fixing screws. Push the inlet hose vertically upwards so that the rubber seal within the hose can adhere completely to the tap and then tighten the...
INSTALLATION Installing the Drain Hose in the water lines. Let the water drain into a bucket, and check the water temperature. without the Elbow Bracket Push the elbow hose toward the body of the appliance. Connecting the Hose to the Appliance Screw the water inlet hose to the water inlet valve on the back of the appliance.
INSTALLATION • Make sure the drain hose is not kinked. need to stop or reduce excessive noise and vibration. • Do not install the appliance on any elevated surface or platform, as it may become unstable and cause serious injury and damage. •...
OPERATION OPERATION Operation Overview End of cycle. • When the cycle is finished, a melody will sound. Immediately remove your clothing Using the Appliance 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 laundry.
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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 • Option washing is not designed to be used with fabric softener dispenser. • Dilute fabric softener with water. Undiluted fabric softener may result in spots that look like oil stain. Adding Liquid Bleaches • Measure and add the recommended amount of fabric softener into the compartment marked •...
OPERATION Control Panel Control Panel Features POWER START/PAUSE POWER Button • Press this button to turn on or off the appliance. • The appliance automatically turns off once a certain time has passed after the wash has completed. START/PAUSE Button •...
OPERATION - The time shown is only an estimate. Several external factors (laundry size, room temperature, incoming water temperature, etc.) can affect the actual time. • : This icon turns on when the Child Lock function is selected to lock the controls. •...
OPERATION will result in damage to the wash load and the • If someone has sensitive skin or skin trouble, use appliance. this programme. Tub Clean This is a special function to clean inside the drum of your appliance. • To use this function, refer to the MAINTENANCE for details.
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OPERATION • When water level is automatically detected, it Press the POWER button. may differ depending on the amount of laundry even though the same water level is indicated on Select a washing programme. the control panel. Press the Delay button to set the required Wash delay ending time.
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OPERATION • When the controls are locked, and the remaining time are alternatively shown on the display during the wash while the child lock is engaged. • Turning off the power will not reset this function. You must deactivate this function before you can access any other options and functions.
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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 Rinse Press the Spin Press the Rinse Press the Wash button.
SMART FUNCTIONS SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the instructions for audible diagnosis provided The LG ThinQ application allows you to 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 • For models without a lint filter, the lint is holiday), especially if there is no floor drain discharged when the water drains during (gully) in the immediate vicinity. washing. • error message will be displayed on the control panel when water is not entering the detergent drawer.
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MAINTENANCE Close the lid and then insert the lower part of CAUTION the filter into the wash drum. Press the top of the filter until you hear a click sound. • If the mesh hole of the lint filter is clogged, foreign objects in the laundry may not be filtered.
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 Foreign objects, such as coins, pins, clips, etc.,are caught between the pulsator and the inner drum. FOREIGN OBJECTS ERROR • Turn off the appliance and then press the POWER button. Press the Spin button without selecting a cycle to drain and spin the laundry. When the spin is complete, remove the clothes and then find and remove any objects caught in the pulsator gap.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Sensor for clothes-sensing is defective. CLOTHES SENSING • Manually redistribute the laundry if laundry have become tangled. ERROR Motor’s revolution is too low. Contact-point of Connector is defective. • Unplug the appliance and wait 60 seconds. Reconnect power and try again.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Operation Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Appliance will not Control panel has powered off due to inactivity. operate. • This is normal. Press the POWER button to turn on the appliance. Appliance is unplugged. • Make sure that the cord is plugged securely into a working outlet. Water supply is turned off.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Water leaking Water inlet hose connection is loose at tap or appliance. • Check hoses for leaks, cracks and splits. • Tighten hose connections. House drain pipes are clogged. • The appliance pumps out water very rapidly. Check for water backing up out of the drain pipe during drain.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Performance Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Poor stain removal Proper options are not selected. • Heavier soils and tougher stains may require extra cleaning power. Select the Soak option to boost the cleaning power of the selected cycle. Previously set stains. •...