LG UD501KOJ5, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...UD501KOJ5 www lg com Copyright 2019 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved Please read this manual carefully before operating the appliance and retain it for future reference OWNER S MANUAL DEHUMIDIFIER ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS ...

Page 2: ...ht 10 Continuous Drainage Setup 11 Emptying the Water Bucket 12 Using the Pump 14 MAINTENANCE 14 Cleaning the Exterior 14 Cleaning the Water Bucket 15 Cleaning the Air Filter 16 Cleaning the Pump Filter 16 Storing the Product 17 SMART FUNCTIONS 17 Using LG SmartThinQ Application 17 Before Using LG SmartThinQ 18 Installing LG SmartThinQ 18 Registering the Product Via Wi Fi 18 Wi Fi Function 18 Wire...

Page 3: ...ves and safety glasses Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged malfunctioning partially disassembled or has missing or broken parts including a damaged cord or plug Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord When installing or moving the appliance be careful not to pinch crush or damage the power cord Keep packing materials out of the r...

Page 4: ...Do not grasp the power cord or touch the appliance controls with wet hands Do not modify or extend the power cord If the product makes a strange noise or emits a smell or smoke pull the power plug out and contact an LG Electronics customer information center Avoid placing the dehumidifier or other heavy objects on top of the power cord Do not use water to clean the dehumidifier Keep the air inlet ...

Page 5: ...n to stop moving Do not operate the dehumidifier without a filter Using the product without a filter could result in a reduced product lifespan electric shock or injury OPERATION Do not use the product for preserving animals plants precision instruments art works etc Do not place vases or water jars on the dehumidifier Turn off the dehumidifier and empty the water bucket before moving the dehumidi...

Page 6: ...uct is purchased Long pump hose 16 1 4 ft 5 m Short pump hose Drainage adapter Screw provided Owner s manual Hose cover Air filter Air Inlet Draws in air from room and absorbs moisture Power plug Casters Air outlet Display Cover Water bucket Stores dehumidified water Owner s manual Back PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front ...

Page 7: ...ng operation so the room temperature may be increased by about 5 F 3 C depending on the usage conditions indoor temperature size of the room The compressor has a 3 minute delay before restarting If the product is stopped and immediately restarted to protect the compressor there is a 3 minute delay until the compressor restarts The product cannot be operated continuously for more than 23 hours Afte...

Page 8: ...tically turn off Press the button repeatedly to increase the time until shutoff in 1 hour increments up to 12 hours Filter Reset After cleaning the filter press for 3 seconds to reset operating time 8 Pump button Press and hold until the Pump Standby LED lights up to turn the pump on in standby mode Press again to turn the pump off When the water bucket is full if the pump is in standby mode it wi...

Page 9: ... the button repeatedly to increase the time until shut off in 1 hour increments up to 12 hours 3 Press to cancel the Timer function Press the Timer button repeatedly until the Timer On light turns off Timer function Various kinds of reservation including the power on off can be made by the LG SmartThinQ application Execute SmartThinQ Application Select the dehumidifier product Make reservation For...

Page 10: ...r and clean it if necessary or wait 24 hours for the light to go off automatically 2 After cleaning the filter press and hold for three seconds to reset the operating time Auto Defrost Light The Auto Defrost function automatically removes any frost in the heat exchanger caused by low indoor temperatures The Auto Defrost light turns on while the product automatically defrosts the heat exchanger The...

Page 11: ... water bucket into place first then push the top into place NOTE The product does not work without the water bucket installed Place the end of the garden hose in a nearby sink or drain Secure the hose in place to prevent it from falling out of the sink When removing the garden hose hold a cloth or container under the end of the drainage adapter to catch any water Take care not to injure hands whil...

Page 12: ...move the water with a soft cloth While cleaning do not touch the water detection device on the inside top of the water bucket storage area Clean the water bucket once a week during use If the ambient temperature is low there is less moisture in the air for the product to remove Unplug the product before removing the water bucket If the bucket is removed while the product is operating the compresso...

Page 13: ...or product damage The dehumidifier will go into standby mode after about 3 minutes if the water bucket is removed but the pump will continue to function To avoid damaging the pump turn off the appliance before removing the water bucket Do not operate the pump without the pump hoses and water bucket in place Do not operate with the filter disconnected from the short pump hose CAUTION Pull hose out ...

Page 14: ...emove dust from the filter case Cleaning the Water Bucket 1 Lift off the cover of the water bucket 2 Empty the water bucket and use a soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture inside it Reassemble the cover before using Do not use materials such as thinners benzene acid or sponges to clean the product They may damage the surface of the product CAUTION Operating the product with the cover of the ...

Page 15: ...th 4 Bend the sides of the air filter inward slightly to reinsert it Make sure the filter is seated under the tabs inside the filter case 5 Align the hinges on the filter case with the hinge openings on the product and then swing the case to the right to reattach the two hooks Unplug the unit before cleaning it Allow the filter to dry completely out of direct sunlight before reinserting it in the ...

Page 16: ...y remaining water in the bucket 3 Clean the filter Let the filter thoroughly dry for several hours in a shaded well ventilated area before reinstalling it Placing the filter in direct sunlight or near a fire may cause product deformation 4 Disconnect the drainage hose and adapter or pump hose if connected 5 While the filter is drying place the dehumidifier out of direct sunlight in a well ventilat...

Page 17: ...appliance is having trouble connecting to the Wi Fi network it may be too far from the router Purchase a Wi Fi repeater range extender to improve the Wi Fi signal strength The Wi Fi connection may not connect or may be interrupted because of the home network environment The network connection may not work properly depending on the Internet service provider The surrounding wireless environment can ...

Page 18: ...mart Diagnosis Troubleshoot problems with the product using the Smart Diagnosis function in the application Settings Use the Settings feature to manage product or application settings Wireless LAN Module Specifications Wireless function S W version V 1 0 For consideration of the user this device should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the device and the body NOTE ...

Page 19: ...erference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC rad...

Page 20: ... quality may interfere with an accurate diagnosis NOTE THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT Open Source Software Notice Information To obtain the source code under GPL LGPL MPL and other open source licenses that is contained in this pro...

Page 21: ...ss dehumidification to take place in the winter and in dry areas Remove the obstruction Clean the filter Humidity does not seem to decrease much even though the product is running Door or window is open Room is too large for capacity of dehumidifier Product is placed near a steam producing appliance Close the door window Use the dehumidifier in an adequately sized room Do not use the dehumidifier ...

Page 22: ...remove the drainage adapter to allow the water to drain into the water bucket rather than out the drainage adapter There is water left in the water bucket even though the pump is enabled The pump does not run continuously The pump is activated only when the water bucket is full The pump does not completely empty the water bucket This is normal The pump will activate once the water bucket is full O...

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