LG VD-H9066WS, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...his 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 VD H9066WS MFL71424370 Rev 01_070220 www lg com Copyright 2020 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved ...

Page 2: ...s and Specifications 8 Installation Place Requirements 9 Leveling the Appliance 10 Stacking Instructions 12 OPERATION Operation Overview 14 Preparing the Clothes 15 Control Panel 17 Programme Table 19 Option Programmes and Extra Functions 23 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application 26 Smart Diagnosis 28 MAINTENANCE Cleaning after Every Dry 30 Cleaning the Appliance Periodically 32 Care in Cold Climate...

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: ...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 If the power cord is damaged or the hole of the socket outlet is loose do not use the power cor...

Page 6: ...ation 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 a...

Page 7: ...ely 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 th...

Page 8: ...ppliance 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 Container b Control panel c Door d Drain Tube ...

Page 9: ...egree 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...

Page 10: ...asily accessible Outlet socket must be within 1 5 meters of either 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 adj...

Page 11: ...crews 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 betw...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...4 screws 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 container 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 14: ...rs empty the water container 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 well tied and fi...

Page 15: ...ramme 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 during...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...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 18: ...ance diagnose problems c q 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 19: ...abric Max Load Capacity 4 kg Dry Level Clothing Type Detail Extra Bed linen table linen tracksuits anoraks and blankets For thick and quilted fabrics that do not need to be ironed Cupboard Shirts and blouses For fabrics that do not need to be ironed Iron Trousers dressers skirts and blouses For fabrics that need to be ironed Programme Easy Care Max Load Capacity 3 5 kg Dry Level Clothing Type Deta...

Page 20: ...hing Type Light and small clothes less than 3 items Detail For small amount of polyamide acrylic and polyester items Programme Allergy Care Max Load Capacity 4 5 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 Type Silk fine fabrics and lingerie Detail For fabrics that are heat ...

Page 21: ...ng washing energy consumption and drying times will increase Large 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 Selectable Drying Options Programme Rack Dry Max Load Capacity Clothing Type Silk wool delicate lingerie Detail Refreshes clothes without tumble drying Programme C...

Page 22: ...ATION EN Mixed Fabric Extra Cupboard Iron Easy Care Cupboard Iron Duvet Towels Speed 30 Allergy Care Delicates Wool Sportswear Rack Dry Cool Air Warm Air Programme EcoHybrid Programme Dry Level Off Energy Time ...

Page 23: ... option is set only the Power button works after the 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 ...

Page 24: ...ck before you can access any other functions Unlocking the Control Panel Press and hold the Anti Crease and Delay End button simultaneously for 3 seconds A chime will sound and the remaining time for the current programme will reappear on the display Rack Dry This programme is designed for use with clothes that must be dried flat without tumbling including sweaters and delicate fabrics To use the ...

Page 25: ... will rotate 5 Close the door 6 Turn power on and select Rack Dry 7 Press the Start Pause button NOTE Check the lint filter and remove any lint accumulated from items dried on the rack The More Time Less Time keys can be used to finely adjust the drying time ...

Page 26: ... 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 27: ...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 28: ...pp 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 Wi Fi equipped appliance it can transmit troubleshooting data to a smartphone using the LG ThinQ application Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagn...

Page 29: ...29 SMART FUNCTIONS EN NOTE For best results do not move the smartphone while the tones are being transmitted ...

Page 30: ...he 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 is accumulated into 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 lint first the...

Page 31: ...ater Dry the filter completely if the filter is moist Failure to do so odour may occur in the appliance 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 degradation of the drying performance 7 Close them and reinsert the both lint filters...

Page 32: ...blems for people and animals 3 Refit it back into the appliance Push in the water container fully into the appliance until it is in place 4 Press the Start Pause button Cleaning the Appliance Periodically Wiping the Moisture Sensor This device senses the moisture level of the clothes during operation which means it must be cleaned regularly to remove any build up of lime scale on the surface of th...

Page 33: ...ent 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 container if the optional drain hose is installed or the appliance is stacked on the washing machine 3 Reassemble the plug onto the drain tube and reclip the drain tube into its holder CAUTIO...

Page 34: ...ull out the water container and empty the water container 2 Pour 1 5 litres of clean water slowly into the entrance of the water container compartment Then refit the empty water container into the compartment Do not pour the water quickly as it will spill out Pouring more that 1 5 liters of water into the compartment will cause water to leak back out 3 Turn on the appliance 4 Press and hold the Co...

Page 35: ...en the thawing mode is activated It does not allow you to change the thawing time manually To deactivate the thawing mode turn off the appliance 2 Press the Start Pause button to start the thawing mode Actual thawing time varies depending on the installation environment such as installation location and ambient temperatures of the appliance A chime sounds and I is turned off after the thawing is d...

Page 36: ...36 MAINTENANCE EN Nothing appears on the display when the thawing is done 5 Dry the clothes as usual ...

Page 37: ...eration 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...

Page 38: ... overload have it corrected by a qualified electrician Water leaks The water container hose or the optional drain hose is not connected correctly Connect the water container hose or the optional 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 contin...

Page 39: ...nt such as new bath towels it may be necessary to pause the cycle and clean the filter during the cycle House fuse is blown circuit breaker has tripped or power 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 f...

Page 40: ...een left in the appliance for too long after cycle ends Use the Anti Crease option Clothes are shrinking Garment care instructions are not being followed To avoid shrinking your clothes always consult and follow fabric care instructions Some fabrics will naturally shrink when washed Other fabrics can be washed but will shrink when dried in the appliance Use a low or no heat setting Lint is left on...

Page 41: ...omforter If items are too tightly packed or too sparse the sensor may have trouble reading the dryness level of the load Use a Timed Drying programme for very small loads Large bulky items such as blankets or comforters can sometimes wrap themselves into a tight ball of fabric The outside layers will dry and register on the sensors while the inner core remains damp When drying a single bulky item ...

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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