LG DVH-09W, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...l 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 DVH5 08W DVH9 09B DVH 09W MFL71424355 Rev 03_031320 www lg com Copyright 2020 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved ...

Page 2: ... Specifications 9 Installation Place Requirements 10 Leveling the Appliance 11 Stacking Instructions 13 OPERATION 15 Operation Overview 15 Preparing the Clothes 16 Control Panel 18 Programme table 20 Option Programmes and Extra Functions 24 SMART FUNCTIONS 27 LG ThinQ Application 27 Smart Diagnosis 29 MAINTENANCE 31 Cleaning after Every Dry 31 Cleaning the Appliance Periodically 33 Care in Cold Cl...

Page 3: ... Safety This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations that can cause risks Read the part with this s...

Page 4: ...pliance 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 th...

Page 5: ...ain vegetable or cooking oil or have been contaminated by hair care products be placed in a tumble dryer they should first be washed in hot water with extra detergent this will reduce but not eliminate the hazard Maximum Capacity The maximum capacity in some cycles for clothes to be dried is WARNING To avoid a fire Installation Make sure the appliance is properly installed grounded and adjusted by...

Page 6: ...g 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 earthed via the power cord 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 a...

Page 7: ...g 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 custo...

Page 8: ...ance by pulling on the power cable Always grip the power plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet socket Do not spray water inside or outside the appliance to clean it 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 ...

Page 9: ...iance Front View Available Accessories Please contact LG Electronics Customer Information Centre or visit the LG Website at http www lg com for purchase a Condensing Drain Hose and Hose Holder b Dry Rack c Stacking Kit NOTE The included accessories vary depending on the model you purchased a Water collection tank b Control panel c Door d Drain Tube ...

Page 10: ...ieces 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 ...

Page 11: ...side of the location of the appliance NOTE Always unplug the appliance after use Leveling the Appliance Checking Leveling Leveling the appliance prevents unnecessary noise and vibration Check whether the appliance is perfectly level after installation If the appliance rocks when pushing the top plate of the appliance diagonally adjust the feet again NOTE Timber or suspended type flooring may contr...

Page 12: ...he screws put the door down carefully from the cabinet b with the front side facing down to the floor WARNING Remove the lower screw first The door may fall on to the floor due to its weight and the door can be damaged 2 Remove 8 screws on the hinge assembly c from the door There are 6 screws on the front and 2 screws on the side 3 Remove the 3 screws from the door latch assembly d which is fixed ...

Page 13: ...the correct stacking kit for your model of LG front load washing machine and will ensure it is firmly fixed For these reasons expert fitting is essential NOTE Some models are not sold with all of the available accessories you may need to purchase the LG stacking kit first if it was not provided with your model Please contact LG Electronics Customer Information Centre or visit the LG Website at htt...

Page 14: ...ws in the accessory box 16 mm to assemble the washing machine rear cover and stacking kit 6 The procedure for the opposite side will be the same Installing the Optional Drain Hose Normally condensed water is pumped up to the water collection tank where water is collected until manually emptied Water can also be drained out directly to a mains drain especially when the appliance is stacked on top o...

Page 15: ...this occurs empty the water collection tank 2 Place the clothes into the drum after sorting and close the door Push the clothes deep into the drum so that the clothes keeps away from the door seal When the clothes get stuck between the door and seal they may get damaged while drying The clothes should be sorted by fabric types and dryness level All strings and attached belts of clothes should be w...

Page 16: ...rogramme to get optimum drying results Overloading gives a poor drying result and causes unnecessary creasing Do not load soaking wet clothes into the appliance It will cause an increasing of drying time and energy consumption Make sure that the clothes are spun thoroughly before loading A mixed fabric load can cause the drying time to be extended and the time remaining in the display to pause dur...

Page 17: ...es Bathmats Fiberglass Do not dry fiberglass items in the appliance Glass particles left in the appliance may be subsequently picked up by your clothes in later cycles Checking the Fabric Care Label The symbols on the fabric care label tell you about the fabric content of your clothes and how it should be dried Symbol Description Dry Tumble Dry Permanent Press Crease Resistant Gentle Delicate Do n...

Page 18: ...for safety reasons d Extra Options and Functions Additional Programme Buttons Use these buttons to select the desired options for the selected programme Not all options are available in each programme Remote Start With the LG ThinQ app you can use a smartphone to control your appliance remotely In order to use the Remote Start function refer to SMART FUNCTIONS Wi Fi Press and hold Delay End button...

Page 19: ...ance diagnose problems c o lights up when the Beeper function is turned off d K lights up when the lint filter should be cleaned or is inserted Cleaning notice When you press the Power button the icon will become displayed Missing notice When the lint filter is not inserted the icon will become displayed and the appliance will not operate e E lights up when the water collection tank needs to be em...

Page 20: ...hirts polo shirts and work clothes For fabrics that need to be ironed Note for test institutes Set program Cotton Normal Cupboard option for test in accordance or in conformity with AS NZS 2442 1 The test results depend on room temperature type and amount of load water hardness Programme Mixed Fabric Max Load Capacity 4 kg Dry Level Clothing Type Detail Extra Bed linen table linen tracksuits anora...

Page 21: ... removal and reloading mid cycle to ensure proper drying Programme Towels Max Load Capacity 2 5 kg Clothing Type Towels Pillowcases Detail For cotton fabrics which do not need to be ironed Programme Allergy Care Max Load Capacity 1 kg Clothing Type Cotton underwear bed sheets and baby clothes Detail Helps to remove allergens such as house mites Programme Delicates Max Load Capacity 1 5 kg Clothing...

Page 22: ...ge Bed sheets or quilt covers may not dry evenly due to uneven airflow should they become rolled up They may require removal and reloading mid cycle to ensure proper drying Programme Rack Dry Max Load Capacity Clothing Type Silk wool delicate lingerie Detail Refreshes clothes without tumble drying Programme Cool Air Max Load Capacity Clothing Type All fabrics that need refreshing Detail Tumbles wi...

Page 23: ...tions Programme Dry Mode Programme Dry Level Off Normal Turbo Cotton Extra Cupboard Iron Mixed Fabric Extra Cupboard Iron Easy Care Cupboard Iron Duvet Towels Allergy Care Delicates Wool Sportswear Rack Dry Cool Air Warm Air Quick 30 1kg ...

Page 24: ...he drying cycle is end When a drying cycle is running pause the cycle first to set the option Always turn off the appliance before unloading the clothes Dry Level It allows you to select a dryness level for the drying programme 1 Turn the appliance on 2 Select a programme 3 Select a dryness level by pressing the Dry Level button repeatedly Beep On Off It allows you to turn the chime sound on and o...

Page 25: ...ogramme is designed for use with clothes that must be dried flat without tumbling including sweaters and delicate fabrics To use the programme you need a dryer rack that is placed inside the appliance Before drying discard packing materials of the dryer rack NOTE Some models are not sold with all of the available accessories you may need to purchase the dryer rack first if it was not provided with...

Page 26: ...26 OPERATION EN NOTE The More Time Less Time keys can be used to finely adjust the drying time ...

Page 27: ... or the appliance has problems you have the option of receiving push notifications on a smartphone The notifications are triggered even if the LG ThinQ application is off Energy Monitoring This function checks the energy consumption of the recently used cycles and monthly average Settings Allows you to set various options on the appliance and in the application NOTE If you change your wireless rou...

Page 28: ...the router is set to WEP you may fail to set up the network Please change it to other security protocols WPA2 is recommended and register the product again Installing the LG ThinQ Application Search for the LG ThinQ application from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store on a smartphone Follow instructions to download and install the application Using the Appliance Remotely Remote Start Use a sm...

Page 29: ...ons not attributable to LGE s negligence the service may not operate due to external factors such as but not limited to Wi Fi unavailability Wi Fi disconnection local app store policy or app unavailability The feature may be subject to change without prior notice and may have a different form depending on where you are located Using LG ThinQ to Diagnose Issues If you experience a problem with your...

Page 30: ...il the data transfer has finished Time remaining for data transfer is displayed 4 After the data transfer is complete the diagnosis will be displayed in the application NOTE For best results do not move the smartphone while the tones are being transmitted ...

Page 31: ...ot operate the appliance a Inner Filter Always clean the inner filter before and after use b Outer Filter Clean the outer filter after drying 10 times or when the lint has accumulated onto the outer filter Clean the inner filter 1 Pull out the inner filter from the outer filter and then open the inner filter Open the filter by unfolding it in the direction of the arrow 2 Clean a large cluster of l...

Page 32: ... the filter completely if the filter is moist Failure to do so odour may occur in the appliance DO NOT tap the filter repeatedly as the built in magnet may dislodge and cause a malfunction 6 Close the outer filter while pushing the side a of the filter NOTE Ensure the side of the filter is closed properly Failure to do so any lint accumulated on the filter may get into the appliance and may cause ...

Page 33: ... the sink CAUTION Do not drink the condensed water or reuse it It could lead to health problems for people and animals 3 Refit it back into the appliance Push in the water collection tank fully into the appliance until it is in place 4 Press the Start Pause button to resume operation Cleaning the Appliance Periodically Wiping the Moisture Sensor This device senses the moisture level of the clothes...

Page 34: ...ter The remaining water can cause a freezing of the main drain hose s and affect the drying performance in cold weather Draining the remaining water can prevent the appliance from unexpected freezing 1 Run the Cool Air programme while 3 minutes then turn off the appliance 2 Unclip the drain tube under the appliance and drain the remaining water NOTE Use the water collection tank if the optional dr...

Page 35: ...f the condenser automatically using water that is condensed from the clothes during operation However you can clean the condenser manually if you want to clean it more often CAUTION Remove all of the clothes from the appliance 1 Pull out the water collection tank and empty the water collection tank 2 Pour 1 5 litres of clean water slowly into the entrance of the water collection tank compartment T...

Page 36: ...1 Turn on the appliance and press the Less Time button for 3 seconds When thawing mode is activated estimated thawing time 3 hours and I appears on the display NOTE Only Less Time button on the control panel is pressed to activate the thawing mode Only Power and Start Pause buttons work when the thawing mode is activated It does not allow you to change the thawing time manually To deactivate the t...

Page 37: ...t 30 minutes 4 Operate the Cotton programme again Check if the OE message will appear or E will light up within 10 minutes after operating the appliance When the OE message or E icon appears go to step 2 and repeat procedure Nothing appears on the display when the thawing is done 5 Dry the clothes as usual ...

Page 38: ...ation or the appliance is being operated without the door being closed properly Close the door completely If dE is not released call for service dE4 DOOR ERROR Door switch detection is not working properly Unplug the power plug and call for service tE1 tEz TEMPERATURE ERROR Temperature Sensor has malfunctioned Unplug the power plug and call for service FI TEMPERATURE ERROR The temperature inside t...

Page 39: ...nal drain hose correctly The door is closed while clothes or foreign substance is caught in the door Check if clothes or foreign substance is caught in the door before using the appliance If water leaks continuously contact the LG Electronics Customer Information Centre Symptoms Possible Cause Solution Greasy or dirty spots are left on clothes Fabric softener is used incorrectly When washing cloth...

Page 40: ... outage has occurred Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse Do not increase fuse capacity If the problem is a circuit overload have it corrected by a qualified electrician Appliance is overloaded Divide extra large loads into smaller loads for better drying performance and efficiency Appliance is underloaded If you are drying a very small load add a few extra items to ensure proper tumbling action ...

Page 41: ...c in clothes after drying Clothes have dried for too long overdried Overdrying a load of clothes can cause a buildup of static electricity Adjust settings and use a shorter drying time or use Sensor Dry programmes Drying synthetics permanent press or synthetic blends These fabrics are naturally more prone to static buildup Try using fabric softener or use shorter Manual Drying time settings Clothe...

Page 42: ...ecommendations undissolved detergent may accumulate on the clothes and cause an odour You can smell odours from the clothes if the clothes were left in the appliance after drying or in the washing machine after washing Unload the clothes promptly at the end of the drying or washing cycle Ensure you can smell same odour in the washing machine If so clean the tub of the washing machine referring to ...

Page 43: ...name SSID is set incorrectly The wireless network name SSID should be a combination of English letters and numbers Do not use special characters The router frequency is not 2 4 GHz Only a 2 4 GHz router frequency is supported Set the wireless router to 2 4 GHz and connect the appliance to the wireless router To check the router frequency check with your Internet service provider or the router manu...

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