LG FDV309W User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

DRYER

Before beginning installation, read these instructions

carefully. 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.

EN ENGLISH

FDV309W

MFL71736617

Rev.00_071320

www.lg.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

This manual may contain images or

content that may be different from the

model you purchased.

This manual is subject to revision by the

manufacturer.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE...........................................................3

WARNING............................................................................................................3

CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT....................................................................8

INSTALLATION

Parts and Specifications ....................................................................................9

Installation Place Requirements ....................................................................10

Leveling the Appliance ....................................................................................11

Stacking Instructions .......................................................................................14

OPERATION

Operation Overview.........................................................................................16

Preparing the Clothes......................................................................................17

Control Panel ....................................................................................................20

Programme Table ............................................................................................23

Option Programmes and Extra Functions ....................................................28

SMART FUNCTIONS

LG ThinQ Application.......................................................................................32

Smart Diagnosis ...............................................................................................35

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning after Every Dry .................................................................................37

Cleaning the Appliance Periodically ..............................................................39

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before Calling for Service................................................................................41

APPENDIX

Product Fiche....................................................................................................50

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

WARNING

To reduce the risk of explosion, fire, death, electric shock, injury or

scalding to persons when using this product, follow basic precautions,

including the following

Technical Safety

• In the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, keep

ventilation openings clear of obstruction. If not, it can result in a fire.

This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations

that can cause risks. Read the part with this symbol carefully

and follow the instructions in order to avoid risks.

WARNING

This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions can

cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION

This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions can

cause the minor injury or damage to the appliance.

WARNING - To avoid a fire

Risk of Fire and Flammable Materials

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• This appliance contains R290, a refrigerant that is environmentally

friendly but flammable. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit, keep

an open frame and ignition sources away from the appliance.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above

and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or

lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision

or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and

understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the

appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by

children without supervision.

• Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously

supervised.

• Do not dry unwashed items in the appliance.

• 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.

• Never stop the appliance before the end of the drying cycle unless all

items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is

dissipated.

• The appliance is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been used

for cleaning.

• Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil,

vegetable oil, acetone, alcohol, petroleum, kerosene, spot removers,

turpentine, waxes and wax removers should be washed in hot water

with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the

appliance.

• Do not drink the condensed water. Failure to do so may result in food-

borne illnesses.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer or its service agents or similarly qualified person in

order to avoid a hazard.

• The lint filter must be cleaned frequently.

• Lint must not to be allowed to accumulate around the appliance.

• Do not spray dry cleaning detergent directly onto the appliance or

use the appliance to dry clothes left with dry cleaning detergent.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Do not dry clothes stained with oil substances. Oil substances

(including edible oils) stained on clothes cannot be completely

removed even after washing with water.

• The appliance must not be supplied through an external switching

device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly

switched on and off by a utility.

• Remove clothes from the appliance immediately when drying is

complete or the power is turned off during the drying process.

Leaving clothes that have been dried in the appliance unattended

could result in fire. Clothes removed from the appliance after drying

could result in fire. Remove clothes immediately after drying, and

then hang or lay the clothes flat to cool.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household only.

Maximum Capacity

• The maximum capacity in some cycles for clothes to be dried is

9 kg

(Dry)

• The recommended maximum capacity for each drying programme

may differ. To get good dry results, please refer to

Programme Table

OPERATION

chapter for further details.

Installation

• Make sure the appliance is properly installed, grounded, and

adjusted by qualified service personnel according to the installation

instructions.

• 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.

• Do not install the appliance in a damp and dusty place. Do not install

or store the appliance in any outdoor area, or any area that is subject

to weathering conditions such as direct sunlight, wind, rain, or

temperatures below freezing.

• Tighten the drain hose to avoid separation.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• If the power cord is damaged or the hole of the socket outlet is loose,

do not use the power cord and contact an authorized service centre.

• Do not plug multiple socket outlets, an extension power cable or

adapter with this appliance.

• Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof

textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with foam

rubber pads should not be dried in the appliance.

• This appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding

door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the

appliance, in such a way that a full opening of the appliance door is

restricted.

• 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.

• This appliance is equipped with a power cord having an equipment-

grounding conductor and a grounding power plug. The power plug

must be plugged into an appropriate socket outlet that is installed

and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

• Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can

result in risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or

service personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is

properly grounded.

• Do not modify the power plug provided with the appliance. If it does

not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified

electrician.

Operation

• Do not attempt to separate any panels or disassemble the appliance.

Do not apply any sharp objects to the control panel in order to

operate the appliance.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance. All repairs and

servicing must be performed by qualified service personnel unless

specifically recommended in this Owner’s Manual. Use only

authorized factory parts.

• Keep the area underneath and around the appliance free of

combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

• Do not put animals, such as pets into the appliance.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Do not leave the appliance door open. Children may hang on the door

or crawl inside the appliance, causing damage or injury.

• Never reach into the appliance while it is operating. Wait until the

drum has completely stopped.

• Do not put in, wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed

in, soaked in, or spotted with combustible or explosive substances

(such as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, drycleaning solvents,

kerosene, vegetable oil, cooking oil, etc.). Improper use can cause fire

or explosion.

• In case of flood, disconnect the power plug and contact the LG

Electronics customer information centre.

• Do not push down on the door, when the appliance door is open.

• Do not touch the door during a high temperature programme.

• Do not use flammable gas and combustible substances (benzene,

gasoline, thinner, petroleum, alcohol, etc.) near the appliance.

• 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 appliance controls with wet

hands.

• Do not bend the power cable excessively or place a heavy object on it.

Maintenance

• Securely plug the power plug in the socket outlet after completely

removing any moisture and dust.

• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning the

appliance. Setting the controls to the OFF or stand by position does

not disconnect this appliance from the power supply.

• Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cable. Always

grip the power plug firmly and pull straight out from the socket

outlet.

• Do not spray water inside or outside the appliance to clean it.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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. The packaging materials can cause

suffocation.

• Remove the door before disposing of or discarding this appliance to

avoid the danger of children or small animals getting trapped inside.

CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Disposal of Your Old Appliance

This dryer contains refrigerant gases

R290 (GWP: 3): 0.145 kg Hermetically sealed.

• This crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicates that waste

electrical and electronic products (WEEE) should be

disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream.

• Old electrical products can contain hazardous substances

so correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent

potential negative consequences for the environment and

human health. Your old appliance may contain reusable

parts that could be used to repair other products, and

other valuable materials that can be recycled to conserve

limited resources.

• You can take your appliance either to the shop where you

purchased the product, or contact your local government

waste office for details of your nearest authorised WEEE

collection point. For the most up to date information for

your country please see www.lg.com/global/recycling.

INSTALLATION

Parts and Specifications

NOTE

• Appearance and specifications may vary without notice to improve the quality of

the appliance.

Front View

Available Accessories

Please contact LG Electronics Customer Information Centre or visit the LG Website at

http://www.lg.com for purchase.

Condensing Drain Hose and Hose Holder

Dry Rack

Stacking Kit

NOTE

• The included accessories vary depending on the model you purchased.

Water Container

Control Panel

Door

INSTALLATION

Specifications

Asterisk(s) means model variant and can be varied (0-9) or (A-Z).

Installation Place

Requirements

Before installing the appliance, check the

following information to make sure that

the appliance should be installed in a

correct place.

Installation Location

WARNING

• Do not install the appliance around a

heat source. The rear side of the

appliance must be well ventilated.

Failure to follow these instructions

may result in problems.

• The appliance is not designed for

maritime use or for use in mobile

installation such as caravans, aircraft

and etc.

• Do not install the appliance as a built-

in appliance. It is not suitable for built-

in purpose.

NOTE

• For better drying performance, keep

the rear of the appliance away from

the wall.

• Make sure that the location where the

appliance will be installed meets a

minimum clearance conditions.

• Install the appliance on a flat hard

floor. Allowable slope under the

appliance is 1 degree.

• Never try to correct any unevenness in

the floor with pieces of wood,

cardboard or similar materials under

the appliance.

• Install the appliance in a location

where service engineers are easily

accessible in the event of a breakdown.

• Do not install the appliance next to

high-temperature appliances such as

refrigerator, oven or stove, and etc. It

can cause poor drying performance

and delay programme duration. It also

adversely affect the proper functioning

of the compressor.

• Do not install the appliance where

there is a risk of frost or dust. The

appliance may not be able to operate

properly or may be damaged by

freezing of condensed water in the

pump and drain hose.

• With the appliance installed, adjust all

four feet using a spanner to ensure the

appliance is stable, and a clearance of

approximately 20 mm is left between

Model FDV309W

Power supply 220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz

Dimension (Width X Depth X Height) 600 mm X 690 mm X 850 mm

Product weight 56 kg

Allowable temperature 5 - 35 ℃

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