Operation Overview..................18 Preparing the Clothes..................19 Control Panel ....................21 Programme Table ....................24 Extra Options and Functions ................28 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................31 Smart Diagnosis ....................33 MAINTENANCE Cleaning after Every Dry .................35 Cleaning the Appliance Periodically ..............37 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................40 APPENDIX Product Fiche....................46...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations that can cause risks.
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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...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not spray dry cleaning detergent directly onto the appliance or use the appliance to dry clothes left with dry cleaning detergent. • 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.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 cord and contact an authorized service centre. •...
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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 appliance door when it is open.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • 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 outlet.
Front View Water Container Control Panel Door Drain Tube Available Accessories Please contact LG Electronics Customer Information Centre or visit the LG Website at http://www.lg.com for purchase. Condensing Drain Hose Drain Hose Holder Elbow Bracket for Securing Drain Hose Dry Rack...
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• The included accessories vary depending on the model you purchased. Specifications Asterisk(s) means model variant and can be varied (0-9) or (A-Z). Description Value Model VH2-B9W Power supply 220-240V~ , 50Hz Product weight 56 kg Allowable temperature 5 - 35 ℃...
INSTALLATION Installation Location • With the appliance installed, adjust all four feet using a spanner to ensure the appliance is Requirements stable, and a clearance of approximately 20 mm is left between the top of the appliance and the Before installing the appliance, check the following underside of any work-top.
INSTALLATION Adjusting and Leveling the • The appliance performs best at a room temperature of 23 ℃. Appliance When the appliance is not perfectly level, turn the adjustable feet until the appliance no longer Electrical Connection wobbles. • Turn the adjustable feet clockwise to raise or •...
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INSTALLATION the door down carefully from the cabinet Swap the position of the hinge assembly with the front side facing down to the floor. the door latch assembly and then tighten the screws in reverse order. • Tighten the screw in their proper position referring from steps 2 to 4.
INSTALLATION Stacking Kit Install the door with the screws removed in step 1 and then check the door closes properly. In order to stack the appliance, an LG stacking kit is required. NOTE Dryer • If you reversed the door, attach the...
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Installing the Optional Drain *1 The depth of the washing machine Hose Place the appliance on the top of an LG front Normally, condensed water is pumped up to the load washing machine. water container where water is collected until manually emptied.
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INSTALLATION Separate the anti-backflow lid and the water container hose from the connecting elbow or T piece. Attach the anti-backflow lid to the head of the connecting elbow or T piece and then connect the optional drain hose to the opposite side of the connecting elbow or T piece.
OPERATION OPERATION Operation Overview • All strings and attached belts of clothes should be well tied and fixed before being put into the drum. Using the Appliance Before the first cycle, set the appliance to dry for 5 Press the Power button to turn the appliance minutes to warm up the drum.
OPERATION Preparing the Clothes • The frequency of cleaning condenser may vary depending on the size and the initial moisture amount of the clothes. NOTE • For the best drying performance and most efficient energy usage, do not overload the After the drying programme has finished, open appliance.
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OPERATION Woollens Symbol Description • Dry woollens on the Wool programme. Be sure to follow fabric care label symbols first. Wool Gentle / Delicate may not be completely dried from the cycle, so do not repeat drying. Pull woollens to their Do not Tumble Dry original shape and dry them flat.
• 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 •...
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OPERATION Description Time and Status Display • The display shows the settings, estimated remaining time, options, and status messages. When the appliance is turned on, the default settings in the display will illuminate. Time and Status Display Description Drying progress indicator •...
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OPERATION Description lights up while the condenser is being washed.
OPERATION Programme Table Sensor Drying Programme Guide Programme Max. Load Capacity 9 kg Cotton+ Description Use for drying with less energy comsumption than Cotton programme with comparable settings. Dry Level Default : Cupboard Available : All Note for test • Tested in accordance with EN 61121 and Regulation 932/2012 institutes •...
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OPERATION Programme Duvet Max. Load Capacity 2.5 kg Description Use this programme for drying blankets or bulky items such as pillows, blankets, comforters, sheets or pet bedding. Dry Level Not adjustable Programme Towels Max. Load Capacity 4.5 kg Description Use this programme for drying towels. Dry Level Not adjustable Programme...
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OPERATION Timed Drying programme Guide Programme Rack Dry Max. Load Capacity – Clothing Type Silk, wool, delicate lingerie Detail Refreshes clothes without tumble drying Programme Warm Air Max. Load Capacity – Clothing Type Bath towels, bath robes, dishcloths and acrylic quilted fabrics Detail Small Items &...
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OPERATION Programme EcoHybrid Programme Dry Level Energy Time Mixed Fabric Extra Cupboard Iron Easy Care Cupboard Iron Duvet – Towels – Allergy Care – Delicates – Wool – Sportswear – Speed 30 – Rack Dry – Warm Air –...
OPERATION Extra Options and • When the option is set, only the Power button works after the drying cycle is end. Functions • When a drying cycle is running, pause the cycle first to set the option. Delay End • Always turn off the appliance before unloading the clothes.
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5 minutes. your model. Please contact LG Electronics • Press the Less Time button to decrease the Customer Information Centre or visit the LG selected programme time by 5 minutes. Website at http://www.lg.com for purchase. Open the door.
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OPERATION Place wet items on top of the rack. Allow space around items for air to circulate. • The dryer rack does not move, but the drum will rotate. Close the door. Turn power on and select Rack Dry. Press the Start/Pause button. NOTE •...
Scan the QR code attached to the product using the be connected to LG ThinQ application. camera or a QR code reader app on your • If you enable this function in the LG ThinQ smartphone. application and turn on the dryer after using the washer, a recommended dryer cycle is automatically set.
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SMART FUNCTIONS Run the LG ThinQ app and sign in with your • The wireless network name (SSID) should be a existing account or create an LG account to combination of English letters and numbers. (Do sign in. not use special characters.) •...
Download new and special cycles that are not LG Electronics will also provide open source code to included in the basic cycles on the appliance. you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of...
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SMART FUNCTIONS the instructions for audible diagnosis provided in the LG ThinQ application. Press the Power button to turn on the appliance. • Do not press any other buttons or turn the programme selector knob. Place the mouthpiece of your smartphone close to the Power button.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE WARNING • Remove the power plug when you clean the appliance. Not removing the plug may result in electric shock. Cleaning after Every Dry Clean the inner filter Pull out the inner filter from the outer filter and Cleaning the Lint Filter then open the inner filter.
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MAINTENANCE Clean the outer filter Close the outer filter while pushing the side of the filter. Remove the dust or lint around the filter inlet. CAUTION • When the lint drops into the filter inlet, it may NOTE cause degradation of drying performance and increase in drying time.
MAINTENANCE Empty the water container after every use. Not Press the Start/Pause button. doing so will affect the drying performance. Cleaning the Appliance NOTE Periodically • If the water container is full, the icon glows and a chime will sound while the appliance is operating.
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MAINTENANCE NOTE NOTE • Adequate room ventilation should be provided • Use the water container if the optional drain to avoid the back flow of gases into the room hose is installed or the appliance is stacked on from units burning other fuels, such as open the washing machine.
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MAINTENANCE Empty the water container after the function Turn on the appliance. has finished. Press and hold the Condenser Care button for NOTE 3 seconds. • When the optional drain hose is installed, there is no need to empty the water container. Press the Start/Pause button to start the cleaning of the condenser.
Errors and malfunctions may occur when operating the appliance. The following tables contain possible causes and notes for resolving an error message or malfunction. Read the tables below carefully in order to save time and money before calling the LG Electronics service centre. Before Calling for Service Your appliance is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an early stage.
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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. Appliance runs and This is how the anti crease option works.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Clothes take too long Appliance controls are not set properly. to dry. • Use the appropriate control settings for the type of load you are drying. Some loads may require an adjustment of the dry level setting for proper drying.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Clothes are wrinkled. Clothes have dried too long (overdried). • Over drying a load of clothes can lead to wrinkled clothes. Try a shorter drying time. Clothes have been left in the appliance for too long after cycle ends. •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Clothes have damp Very large load or very small load. Single large item such as a blanket or spots after a Sensor comforter. Dry programme. • If items are too tightly packed or too sparse the sensor may have trouble reading the dryness level of the load.
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• Find the Wi-Fi network connected to your smartphone and remove it, then connected to the Wi-Fi register your appliance on LG ThinQ. network. Mobile data for your smartphone is turned on. • Turn off the Mobile data of your smartphone and register the appliance using the Wi-Fi network.
APPENDIX Product Fiche Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 392/2012 Asterisk(s) means model variant and can be varied (0-9) or (A-Z). VH2-B9W Rated capacity in kg of cotton laundry for the standard cotton programme at 9 kg full load Dryer type...
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APPENDIX VH2-B9W Condensation efficiency class X on a scale from G (least efficient) to A (most efficient) Average condensation efficiency C of the standard cotton programme at full load (%) Average condensation efficiency C of the standard cotton programme dry1/2...