Preparing the Wash Load ................17 Adding Detergents and Softeners ..............17 Control Panel ....................20 Programme Table ....................22 Extra Options and Functions ................25 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................28 Smart Diagnosis ....................30 MAINTENANCE Cleaning After Every Wash................31 Cleaning the Appliance Periodically ..............31 TROUBLESHOOTING...
global_main.book.book Page 3 Friday, April 1, 2022 11:55 AM 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.
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global_main.book.book Page 4 Friday, April 1, 2022 11:55 AM 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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global_main.book.book Page 5 Friday, April 1, 2022 11:55 AM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS power plug. The power plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet socket that is installed and earthed / grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. • Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock.
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• 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. • Turn off water taps to relieve pressure on hoses and valves and to minimize leakage if a break or rupture should occur.
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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.
global_main.book.book Page 8 Friday, April 1, 2022 11:55 AM INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Parts and Specifications NOTE • Appearance and specifications may change without notice to improve the quality of the appliance. Front View Rear View Control Panel Power Plug Detergent Dispenser Drawer Transit Bolts Drum Drain Hose...
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global_main.book.book Page 9 Friday, April 1, 2022 11:55 AM INSTALLATION Accessories Spanner Cold Supply Hose Elbow Bracket for Securing Drain Hose Caps for Covering Transit Bolt Holes *1 The included accessories vary depending on the model you purchased. Specifications Model F4R5TYG** / F4R5VYG** / WV4149**G Power Supply 220‒240 V~, 50 Hz...
global_main.book.book Page 10 Friday, April 1, 2022 11:55 AM 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 •...
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 Lifting the Appliance Off the Ventilation Foam Base • Make sure that air circulation around the...
global_main.book.book Page 12 Friday, April 1, 2022 11:55 AM INSTALLATION Starting with the bottom two transit bolts • If the appliance rocks when pushing the top use the spanner (included) to fully loosen all plate of the appliance diagonally, adjust the feet transit bolts by turning them counterclockwise.
Failure to do so may cause vibration or noise. • Do not install the washing machine on a plinth, stand or elevated surface unless it is manufactured by LG Electronics for use with this model. Connecting the Water Supply Hose...
global_main.book.book Page 14 Friday, April 1, 2022 11:55 AM INSTALLATION NOTE NOTE • No further backflow protection required for • After connecting the water inlet hose to the connection to the water inlet. water tap, turn on the water tap to flush out foreign substances (dirt, sand, sawdust, and etc.) in the water lines.
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global_main.book.book Page 15 Friday, April 1, 2022 11:55 AM INSTALLATION • Securing the drain hose correctly will protect the floor from damage due to water leakage. 105 cm • If the drain hose is too long, do not force it back into the appliance.
global_main.book.book Page 16 Friday, April 1, 2022 11:55 AM OPERATION OPERATION Operation Overview • Add the proper amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser. If desired, add bleach or fabric softener to the appropriate areas of Using the Appliance the dispenser. Before the first wash, select the Cotton wash programme and add a half amount of the Turn on the appliance.
global_main.book.book Page 17 Friday, April 1, 2022 11:55 AM 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.
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global_main.book.book Page 18 Friday, April 1, 2022 11:55 AM OPERATION detergents that are suitable for Drum (front • Minimum load: 1/3 of full load. load) type washers. • If too many suds occur, reduce the detergent amount. Using the Dispenser •...
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global_main.book.book Page 19 Friday, April 1, 2022 11:55 AM OPERATION Adding Water Softener • Pour fabric softener to the maximum fill line. Pouring excessive fabric softener over the maximum fill line can cause it to dispense too A water softener, such as anti-limescale can be used to cut down on the use of detergent in areas early, which may stain the clothes.
• 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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global_main.book.book Page 21 Friday, April 1, 2022 11:55 AM OPERATION Description Customizing Washing Programme Buttons Use these buttons to adjust the water temperature or spin speed settings for the selected programme. • The current settings are shown in the display. •...
global_main.book.book Page 22 Friday, April 1, 2022 11:55 AM OPERATION Description lights up when the control panel is locked except for the Power button. lights up when the appliance is connected to Wi-Fi network at home. lights up when the remote control feature is activated. lights up when the programme starts and the door is locked.
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global_main.book.book Page 23 Friday, April 1, 2022 11:55 AM OPERATION Baby Steam Care 60 ℃ Max. Load: 4.5 kg Description Helps wash food stains from baby clothes. Delicates 20 ℃ (Cold to 40 ℃) Max. Load: 2 kg Description Washes machine-washable lingerie, sheer and lacy clothes. Hand/Wool 30 ℃...
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global_main.book.book Page 24 Friday, April 1, 2022 11:55 AM OPERATION Extra Options NOTE • Rinse+, Delay End and Add Item options can be selected for every washing programme in this table. Programme Intensive Pre Wash Cotton Cotton+ Mixed Fabric Easy Care Silent Wash Allergy Care Baby Steam Care...
global_main.book.book Page 25 Friday, April 1, 2022 11:55 AM OPERATION Spin Speed Programme Default Available Baby Steam Care 1000 rpm Up to 1000 rpm Delicates 800 rpm Up to 800 rpm Hand/Wool 800 rpm Up to 800 rpm Sportswear 800 rpm Up to 800 rpm Quick 30 800 rpm...
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global_main.book.book Page 26 Friday, April 1, 2022 11:55 AM OPERATION Customize the washing programme (Temp., Press the Power button. Spin, Rinse+ and Intensive) as necessary. Select a washing programme. Press the Start/Pause button. Press the Start/Pause button. Only Using a Spin Function Press the Add Item button as necessary.
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global_main.book.book Page 27 Friday, April 1, 2022 11:55 AM OPERATION • To cancel the function, the Power button should be pressed. • Avoid using liquid detergent for this function. Settings Child Lock Use this option to disable the controls. This function can prevent children from changing cycles or operating the appliance.
Page 28 Friday, April 1, 2022 11:55 AM 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.
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Use a smartphone to control your appliance wireless router manual. remotely. You can also monitor your cycle • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network operation so you know how much time is left in the connection problems or any faults, cycle.
To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, diagnosis method. and other open source licenses that have the • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the obligations to disclose source code, that is Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow...
global_main.book.book Page 31 Friday, April 1, 2022 11:55 AM 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. •...
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global_main.book.book Page 32 Friday, April 1, 2022 11:55 AM MAINTENANCE Run this function once a month (or more often if appliance. Clean the inlet filter every six months or needed) to reduce build-up of detergent and so, or more often if the water is very hard or softener and other residue.
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global_main.book.book Page 33 Friday, April 1, 2022 11:55 AM MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Dispenser Drawer Open the cover cap and pull out the drain tube. Detergent and fabric softener can build up in the dispenser drawer. Liquid detergents can remain under the dispenser drawer and not dispense completely.
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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global_main.book.book Page 36 Friday, April 1, 2022 11:55 AM 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.
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global_main.book.book Page 37 Friday, April 1, 2022 11:55 AM 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.
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global_main.book.book Page 38 Friday, April 1, 2022 11:55 AM 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. •...
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The password for the Wi-Fi that you are trying to connect to is incorrect. and smartphone are • 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.
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After Sales Service (Egypt Only) • Shelf Life Time: 6 Years • LG is committed to providing all spare parts of this appliance during the shelf life.