This document is an owner's manual for an LG washing machine, specifically models T2518SSAB and T2516DSAV.
Function Description
The LG washing machine is designed to wash various types of laundry using different wash cycles and options. It features a top-loading design with a drum, dispenser drawer for detergent and bleach, and leveling feet for stable installation. The appliance includes smart functions like LG SmartThinQ application connectivity and Smart Diagnosis™ for troubleshooting.
Important Technical Specifications
- Models: T2518SSAB, T2516DSAV
- Power Supply: 220 V~, 60 Hz
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 632 mm x 670 mm x 1020 mm
- Product Weight: 50 kg
- Allowable Water Pressure: 30 - 800 kPa
- Max. Watt:
- T2518SSAB: 1500 W
- T2516DSAV: 700 W
- Max. Capacity:
- T2518SSAB: 18 kg
- T2516DSAV: 16 kg
- Wi-Fi: Supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks only.
Usage Features
The washing machine offers a range of features for convenient and effective laundry care:
Control Panel:
The control panel includes a POWER button, START/PAUSE button, Program button, Option buttons, and a digital display. The display shows settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages.
Washing Programmes:
- Normal: For normal loads, automatically detects load size and adjusts settings.
- Whitening (for steam models): Removes stains efficiently with water heated to about 40 °C.
- Allergy Care (for steam models): High-temperature programme to reduce allergens (not recommended for wool, silk, leather, or delicates).
- Smart Rinse: Increases rinsing performance for sensitive skin or baby clothes.
- Eco Wash: Consumes less water and electricity for normal clothes.
- Quick Wash: For lightly soiled clothes (under 3 kg) in a short time.
- Pre Wash + Normal: Pre-treats immediate stains without handwash.
- School Care: For school uniforms, with a longer washing time and slow spin to reduce noise.
- Delicates: For delicate fabrics like lingerie and woolens, uses cold water and slow spin.
- Duvet: For blankets and bedclothes with hand wash sign (recommends using a laundry net).
Option Programmes:
- Water Level: Manually adjustable, or automatically detected by the machine.
- Wash: Adjusts laundry time and wash actions.
- Rinse: Changes the number of rinses.
- Intensive Rinse: Removes detergents more effectively.
- Spin: Changes spin strength.
- Air Dry: Reduces drying time by minimizing moisture (for laundry under 2 kg, 60 min for cotton, 120 min for synthetic fiber).
- Steam (for steam models): Uses steam, automatically selected under Allergy Care.
- Time Delay: Sets a delayed start for the wash cycle (up to 18 hours).
- Soak: For heavily soiled laundry.
- Tub Dry: Dries the empty tub after a wash.
- Delicate Wave (for non-steam models): Controls water wave power.
- Strong Wave: Controls water wave power.
Manual Washing:
Allows selection of Rinse, Spin, Rinse only, or Wash only cycles manually.
Special Functions:
- Child Lock: Disables controls to prevent children from changing programmes. Activated by pressing and holding Tub Dry and Rinse buttons for 3 seconds.
- LG SmartThinQ Application: Connects the appliance to a smartphone for remote control, cycle download, Tub Clean Coach, Energy Monitoring, and Smart Diagnosis™.
- Remote Start: Starts a wash cycle remotely via the SmartThinQ app.
- Download Cycle: Downloads new and special cycles to the appliance.
- Smart Diagnosis™: Provides accurate diagnosis of malfunctions via a smartphone when contacting customer service.
Maintenance Features
- Cleaning Your Washing Machine:
- Care After Wash: Recommends using warm or hot water every 5th wash, turning off taps, unplugging the power cord, wiping the door and seal, and leaving the door open to dry the drum.
- Exterior: Wipe spills and the body with a damp cloth.
- Dispenser Drawer: Remove and clean once or twice a month to prevent detergent and softener buildup.
- Tub Clean: A special cycle to clean the inside of the washing machine. Add antilimescale to the main wash compartment.
- Quick Tub Clean (Optional): Cleans inner and outer tubs quickly, recommended before washing baby clothes.
- Cleaning the Water Inlet Filter: Turn off the water tap, unscrew the supply hose, and clean the filter with a hard bristle brush. Recommended if water is hard or contains lime deposit.
- Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter (Optional): Turn the cap on the rear of the machine counter-clockwise, remove foreign objects and fluff, then replace.
- Caution on Freezing During Winter: Install the product where it won't freeze. If installed outdoors, disconnect the cold supply hose and remove water. To handle freezing, thaw the tap and hose connections with a hot water cloth or immerse the hose in warm water (50-60 °C).
Troubleshooting:
The manual provides a comprehensive troubleshooting guide for common issues like rattling noise, thumping sound, vibrating noise, poor stain removal, water leaking, and various error messages (dE, dL, dr, IE, LE1, OE, UE, tE, FE, PE, LE, AE, ECL, E3, CL). Solutions range from checking for foreign objects, redistributing laundry, cleaning filters, to contacting service personnel.
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