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................41 APPENDIX Product Fiche....................47...
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...
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...
• 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 FD1609BD / FD1809GB 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 and the hinge assembly, and then remove the the door down carefully from the cabinet screw which is fixed on the door hook. with the front side facing down to the floor. WARNING Swap the position of the hinge assembly •...
• Some models are not sold with all of the opposite side. 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 http://www.lg.com for purchase.
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*1 The depth of the washing machine The procedure for the opposite side will be the Place the appliance on the top of an LG front same. load washing machine.
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INSTALLATION 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 of a washing machine. With the connecting elbow or T piece of the mains drain hose, simply change the water path and re- route to the drainage facility as below:...
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 using water that is condensed from the clothes during operation. • The frequency of cleaning condenser may vary NOTE depending on the size and the initial moisture amount of the clothes. • For the best drying performance and most efficient energy usage, do not overload the 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 NOTE Functions • When the option is set, a rectangle with a dashed line and appears on the display until the Delay End feature is off. • When the option is set, only the Power button It allows you to delay the finishing time of the works after the drying cycle is end.
Please contact LG Electronics Customer Information Centre or visit the LG Child Lock Website at http://www.lg.com for purchase. It allows you to control the locking and unlocking of control panel.
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OPERATION Place the dryer rack on the structure above the lint filter and press it to complete assembly. 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.
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.
SMART FUNCTIONS • The wireless network name (SSID) should be a Run the LG ThinQ app and sign in with your combination of English letters and numbers. (Do existing account or create an LG account to not use special characters.) sign in.
LG Electronics will also provide open source code to Once cycle download is completed in the appliance, you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of the appliance keeps the downloaded cycle until a performing such distribution (such as the cost of new cycle is downloaded.
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Using Audible Diagnosis to Diagnose Issues Follow the instructions below to use the audible diagnosis method. • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the instructions for audible diagnosis provided in the LG ThinQ application.
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 Cleaning the Lint Filter Pull out the inner filter from the outer filter and 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 Emptying the Water Container Refit it back into the appliance. • Push in the water container fully into the Condensed water is collected in the water appliance until it is in place. container. Empty the water container after every use. Not doing so will affect the drying performance.
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Cool Air Inlet Grill Unclip the drain tube under the appliance and drain the remaining water. Vacuum the cool air inlet grill 3 - 4 times a year to make sure there is no build up of lint or dirt that may cause improper air flow.
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MAINTENANCE Pull out the water container, empty the Pull out the water container and empty the condensed water from it and refit the water water container. container back into the appliance. Pour 1 litre of clean water slowly into the Turn on the appliance.
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MAINTENANCE WARNING • For safety reasons, do not allow children or animals to enter the appliance. It may cause damage or injury.
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). FD1609BD / FD1809GB Rated capacity in kg of cotton laundry for the standard cotton programme at 9 kg full load...
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APPENDIX FD1609BD / FD1809GB 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...
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