LG FD 309 Series Owner'S Manual Download

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OWNER'S MANUAL

DRYER

Before beginning installation, read these instructions

carefully. This will simplify installation and ensure that the

product is installed correctly and safely. Leave these

instructions near the product after installation for future

reference.

ENGLISH

FDV709W / FD*309*

MFL71887401

Rev.03_060922

www.lg.com

Summary of Contents for FD 309 Series

Page 1: ... will simplify installation and ensure that the product is installed correctly and safely Leave these instructions near the product after installation for future reference ENGLISH FDV709W FD 309 MFL71887401 Rev 03_060922 www lg com Copyright 2021 2022 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved ...

Page 2: ...s refrigerant gases 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE 7 Safety Messages 7 WARNING 7 Technical Safety 7 Maximum Capacity 9 Installation 9 Operation 10 Maintenance 11 Disposal 12 OPERATION Control Panel 13 Control Panel Features 13 Time and Status Display 14 Basic Operation 16 Drying the Clothes 16 Preparing the Clothes 18 Sorting the Clothes 18 Checking the Fabric Care Label 18...

Page 3: ...ance Remotely 29 Deactivating Network Connection 30 Radio Equipment Specifications 30 Declaration of Conformity 30 Declaration of Conformity for UK 30 Smart Diagnosis 31 Using LG ThinQ to Diagnose Issues 31 Using Audible Diagnosis to Diagnose Issues 31 MAINTENANCE Cleaning after Every Dry 32 Cleaning the Lint Filter 32 Emptying the Water Container 34 Cleaning the Appliance Periodically 36 Wiping t...

Page 4: ...ting and Leveling the Appliance 49 Reversing the door 49 Stacking Instructions 52 Stacking Kit 52 Installation Procedure 52 Installing the Optional Drain Hose 54 APPENDIX Product Fiche 55 Commission Delegated Regulation EU No 392 2012 55 Names of Parts and Accessories 57 Front View 57 Available Accessories 57 Technical Data 59 Note for test institutes 59 Specifications 59 Standby Power Consumption...

Page 5: ...r the particular programme 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 If the clothes are not spun at a high speed during washing energy consumption and drying times will increase Large bed sheets or quilt covers may not dry evenly due to uneven airflow should they...

Page 6: ...he municipal waste stream Old electrical products can contain hazardous substances so correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health Your old appliance may contain reusable parts that could be used to repair other products and other valuable materials that can be recycled to conserve limited resources You can take your ...

Page 7: ...built in structure keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction If not it can result in a fire 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 symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations that can cause risks Read the part with this symbol...

Page 8: ...iance before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated The appliance is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil vegetable oil acetone alcohol petroleum kerosene spot removers turpentine waxes and wax removers should be washed in hot water w...

Page 9: ...e clothes flat to cool This appliance is intended to be used in household only Maximum Capacity The maximum capacity in some cycles for clothes to be dried is 9 kg Dry The recommended maximum capacity for each drying programme may differ To get good dry results please refer to Programme Table in OPERATION chapter for further details Installation Make sure the appliance is properly installed ground...

Page 10: ...d This appliance must be grounded 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 an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding power plug The power plug must be plugged into an appropriate socket outlet that is installed and grounded in acco...

Page 11: ...hed 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 customer information centre Do not push down on the appliance door when it is open Do not use flammable gas and co...

Page 12: ...ll straight out from the outlet Do not spray water inside or outside the appliance to clean it Disposal Before discarding an old appliance unplug it and cut off the power cable directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse Dispose of all packaging materials such as plastic bags and styrofoam away from children The packaging materials can cause suffocation Remove the door before disposing of or d...

Page 13: ...dry cycle When in pause the power is turned off automatically after a certain time 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 R...

Page 14: ...teady Once a progress is complete the corresponding symbol will turn off If a programme is paused the active progress will stop blinking B Time Remaining Display When a drying programme is selected drying time for the selected programme is displayed This time will change when you set the extra options for the programme Error messages will appear when the appliance diagnose problems C Extra Option ...

Page 15: ...d the appliance will not operate E This symbol lights up when the water container needs to be emptied or is full Emptying notice When you press the Power button this icon will become displayed Full water notice The icon will become displayed and a chime will sound while the appliance is in operation f This symbol lights up when the appliance is connected to Wi Fi network at home I This symbol ligh...

Page 16: ...ring the cycle NOTE In some instance LED window may display E icon to inform you that the water container is full If this occurs 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 c...

Page 17: ... CAUTION Be careful The drum inside may still be hot 7 Press the Power button to turn the appliance off 8 Clean the lint filter and empty the water container 9 To help reduce odours from forming the dryer s door can be left open or slightly ajar for a short period of time if possible to help ventilate the drum after use WARNING For safety reasons do not allow children or animals to enter the appli...

Page 18: ...s Some woven and loopknit materials may shrink depending on quality No Iron and Synthetics Do not overload the appliance Take out no iron items as soon as the appliance stops to reduce creases Baby Clothes and Nightgowns Always check fabric care labels Rubber and Plastics Do not dry any items made from or containing rubber or plastics such as Aprons Bibs and Chair Covers Curtains and Tablecloths B...

Page 19: ...ying time and energy consumption Make sure that the clothes are spun thoroughly in the washer before loading them in the dryer A mixed fabric load can cause the drying time to be extended and the time remaining in the display to pause during active drying until the actual time remaining matches the time displayed Make sure to empty all pockets Items such as nails hair clips matches pens coins and ...

Page 20: ... Default Cupboard Available All Programme Mixed Fabric Max Load Capacity 4 kg Description Dries mixed fabrics simultaneously Use for various kind of fabrics except special garments silk delicate sports wear dark clothes wool duvet curtains Dry Level Default Cupboard Available All Programme Easy Care Max Load Capacity 4 kg Description Dries clothes that do not need ironing after drying Use for poly...

Page 21: ...Capacity 1 5 kg Description Use this programme for drying dress shirts blouses nylons lingerie or sheer and lacy clothes which can easily be damaged Dry Level Not adjustable Programme Wool Max Load Capacity 1 kg Description Use this programme for drying shrinkable woolen or hand washable items requiring delicate care Dry Level Not adjustable Programme Sportswear Max Load Capacity 2 kg Description ...

Page 22: ...0 Max Load Capacity 1 kg Description Use this programme for drying light or small items up to 3 items Dry Level Not adjustable Programme Download Cycle Max Load Capacity Description This programme allows you to download a new and special drying programme to your appliance with a smartphone The default programme is Deodorization Programme Rack Dry Max Load Capacity Description Use this programme to...

Page 23: ...rying 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 Extra Option Programme EcoHybrid Delay End Anti Crease Off Energy Time Cotton R Cotton Mixed Fabric Easy Care Duvet Towels Allergy Care Delicates Wool Sportswear Speed 30 Rack Dry Warm Air ...

Page 24: ...ly runs for 10 seconds and pauses for 5 minutes The option is turned off automatically after 2 hours at the end of drying cycle To turn off the option press the Anti Crease button before you start a drying cycle NOTE When the option is set a rectangle with a dashed line and ENd appears on the display until the feature is off When the option is set only the Power button works after the drying cycle...

Page 25: ...s the More Time button to increase the selected programme time by 5 minutes Press the Less Time button to decrease the selected programme time by 5 minutes Child Lock It allows you to control the locking and unlocking of control panel It prevents children from changing cycles or operating the appliance Locking the Control Panel 1 Press and hold the Anti Crease and Delay End button simultaneously f...

Page 26: ... Please contact LG Electronics Customer Information Centre or visit the LG Website at http www lg com for purchase 1 Open the door 2 Insert the hook of dryer rack to the drum centre 3 Place the dryer rack on the structure above the lint filter and press it to complete assembly 4 Place wet items on top of the rack Allow space around items for air to circulate The dryer rack does not move but the dr...

Page 27: ... the pattern of use Push Alert When the cycle is complete 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 an...

Page 28: ...ection may not work properly depending on the Internet service provider The surrounding wireless environment can make the wireless network service run slowly If the appliance cannot be registered due to problems with the wireless signal transmission unplug the appliance and wait about a minute before trying again If the firewall on your wireless router is enabled disable the firewall or add an exc...

Page 29: ...Q application on your smartphone NOTE Once this function is enabled you can only start a cycle from the LG ThinQ smartphone application If the cycle is not started the appliance will wait to start the cycle until it is turned off remotely from the application or this function is disabled If the door has been opened you cannot start a cycle remotely Disable the Function Manually When the function i...

Page 30: ... LG Electronics declares that the radio equipment type Dryer is in compliance with Directive 2014 53 EU The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address http www lg com global support cedoc cedoc LG Electronics European Shared Service Centre B V Krijgsman 1 1186 DM Amstelveen The Netherlands Declaration of Conformity for UK Hereby LG Electronics decl...

Page 31: ...ided in the LG ThinQ application 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 1 Press the Power button to turn on the appliance Do not press any other buttons or turn the...

Page 32: ...ning the lint filter insert them in a place If the lint filter is not in the appliance you can not 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 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 fi...

Page 33: ...en the lint drops into the filter inlet it may cause degradation of drying performance and increase in drying time 2 Pull out the outer filter 3 Remove the inner filter 4 Open the outer filter by unfolding in the direction of the arrow grasping the top edge of the outer filter 5 Clean the residual lint using vacuum cleaner or washing under running water Dry the filter completely if the filter is m...

Page 34: ... cause the appliance to malfunction Emptying the Water Container Condensed water is collected in the water container Empty the water container after every use Not doing so will affect the drying performance NOTE If the water container is full the Eicon glows and a chime will sound while the appliance is operating If this should occur the water container needs to be emptied within the next hour Whe...

Page 35: ...not drink the condensed water or reuse it It could be lead to health problems 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 ...

Page 36: ...rough the ventilation grill Adequate room ventilation should be provided to avoid the back flow of gases into the room from units burning other fuels such as open fires Draining the Remaining Condensed Water After drying clothes a small quantity of condensed water may stagnate in the base of the appliance and cause odours Drain the remaining water regularly to reduce any unpleasant odours from the...

Page 37: ...at leave your clothes smelling after drying Using this cleaning function periodically helps to reduce the unpleasant odours from the appliance CAUTION Remove all of the clothes from the appliance 1 Pull out the water container empty the condensed water from it and refit the water container back into the appliance 2 Turn on the appliance 3 Press the Drum Care button 4 Press the Start Pause button T...

Page 38: ...tment 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 litres of water into the compartment will cause water to leak back out 3 Turn on the appliance 4 Press and hold the Condenser Care button for 3 seconds 5 Press the Start Pause button to start the cleaning of the condenser The cleaning of the condenser proceeds fo...

Page 39: ...toms Possible Cause Solution dE DOOR ERROR The door has been opened while the appliance is in operation 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 tE4 TEMPERATURE ERROR Temperature Sensor has ...

Page 40: ...t increase fuse capacity If the problem is a circuit overload have it corrected by a qualified electrician Appliance does not heat 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 Water leaks The water container hose or th...

Page 41: ...lter Even an unbalanced load in the appliance can cause poor spinning resulting in wetter clothes which will take longer to dry Greasy or dirty spots are left on clothes Fabric softener is used incorrectly When washing clothes that are to be dried in the appliance use the correct amount of fabric softener as recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener Clean and dirty clothes are being d...

Page 42: ... clogged If it looks dirty follow the cleaning instructions With some loads that produce high amounts of lint it may be necessary to clean the lint filter during the cycle Clothes have not been sorted properly Some fabrics are lint producers i e a fuzzy white cotton towel and should be dried separately from clothes that are lint trappers i e a pair of black linen pants Appliance is overloaded Divi...

Page 43: ...sh drying the item s Clothes take too long to dry Load is not properly sorted Separate heavy items from lightweight items Larger and heavier items take longer to dry Light items in a load with heavy items can fool the sensor because the light items dry faster Large load of heavy fabrics Heavy fabrics take longer to dry because they tend to retain more moisture To help reduce and maintain more cons...

Page 44: ... drying a very small load add a few extra items to ensure proper tumbling action If the load is very small and you are using Sensor Dry programmes the electronic control cannot properly sense the dryness of the load and may shut off too soon Use Timed Drying programmes or add some extra wet clothes to the load Symptoms Possible Cause Solution The appliance has an odour Are you using the appliance ...

Page 45: ...are of both lint filters clean If any residues were left in the lint filter after drying it may cause odours And also dry the lint filter completely after cleaning Deodorization and cleaning the condenser should be done periodically by referring to the MAINTENANCE section Symptoms Possible Cause Solution Your home appliance and smartphone is not connected to the Wi Fi network The password for the ...

Page 46: ...4 GHz and connect the appliance to the wireless router To check the router frequency check with your Internet service provider or the router manufacturer The appliance is too far from the router If the appliance is too far from the router the signal may be weak and the connection may not be configured correctly Move the location of the router so that it is closer to the appliance Symptoms Possible...

Page 47: ...pliance on a flat hard floor Allowable slope under the appliance is 1 degree 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...

Page 48: ...reezing point NOTE If the appliance is delivered in winter and temperatures are below freezing place the appliance at room temperature for a few hours before putting it into operation The appliance performs best at a room temperature of 23 Electrical Connection Do not use an extension cord or double adapter Do not overload the outlet with more than one appliance Connect the appliance to an earthed...

Page 49: ...rn the adjustable feet until the appliance no longer wobbles Turn the adjustable feet clockwise to raise or turn the adjustable feet counterclockwise to lower from front to back side to side and corner to corner Reversing the door You can reverse the door for your convenience WARNING Do not reverse the door while the appliance is stacked on a washing machine Before removing the hinge screws have a...

Page 50: ...ch is fixed between the door and the hinge assembly and then remove the screw which is fixed on the door hook 4 Swap the position of the hinge assembly C and the door latch assembly D and then tighten the screws in reverse order Tighten the screw in their proper position referring from steps 2 to 4 5 Remove the door catch E from the appliance frame by removing 2 screws and then assemble them on th...

Page 51: ... 7 Install the door with the screws removed in step 1 and then check the door closes properly NOTE If you reversed the door attach the sticker MEZ68823002 enclosed with the manual onto the door glass where the handle is located ...

Page 52: ...r purchase Stacking on the LG SIGNATURE washing machine is unavailable Stacking Kit In order to stack the appliance an LG stacking kit is required A Dryer B LG Front Load Washing Machine The appliance may only be stacked on top of an LG front load washing machine Do not attempt to stack the appliance on any other washing machine as it could result in damage injury or property damage Installation P...

Page 53: ...n each side 3 Align the LG stacking kit holes and the rear cover holes in a line In case of that the depth of the washing machine is 550 mm or more and 599 mm or less In case of that the depth of the washing machine is 600 mm or more and 650 mm or less 4 Fasten the 2 screws that were removed earlier from the appliance to the stacking kit 5 Use the 4 screws in the accessory box 16 mm to assemble th...

Page 54: ...hine 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 1 Separate the anti backflow lid A and the water container hose B from the connecting elbow or T piece 2 Attach the anti backflow lid A to the head of the connecting elbow or T piece and then connect the optional drain hose C to the opposite side of the conn...

Page 55: ...rd cotton programme at full load Edry kWh 1 91 Energy consumption of the standard cotton programme at partial load Edry1 2 kWh 1 03 Power consumption of the off mode for the standard cotton programme at full load Po W 0 18 0 25 Power consumption of the left on mode for the standard cotton programme at full load Pl W 0 18 0 25 Duration of the left on mode Tl min 10 The Cotton R Cupboard Energy used...

Page 56: ...e time of the standard cotton programme at partial load Tdry1 2 min 115 Condensation efficiency class X on a scale from G least efficient to A most efficient A Average condensation efficiency Cdry of the standard cotton programme at full load 91 Average condensation efficiency Cdry1 2 of the standard cotton programme at partial load 91 The weighted condensation efficiency Ct for the standard cotto...

Page 57: ...nt View Available Accessories Please contact LG Electronics Customer Information Centre or visit the LG Website at http www lg com for purchase Index Part Name Index Part Name A Water Container C Door B Control Panel D Drain Tube Condensing Drain Hose Drain Hose Holder ...

Page 58: ...58 Names of Parts and Accessories NOTE The included accessories vary depending on the model you purchased Elbow Bracket for Securing Drain Hose Dry Rack Stacking Kit ...

Page 59: ...test conditions proposed by EN61121 and Directive 932 2012 The test results depend on room temperature type and amount of load water hardness fluctuations in the main electricity supply and chosen additional options Specifications Asterisk s means model variant and can be varied 0 9 or A Z Dimension mm Description Value Model FDV709W FD 309 Power supply 220 240 V 50 Hz Product weight 56 kg Allowab...

Page 60: ...er which the power management function or a similar function switches the equipment automatically into standby and or off mode and or the condition providing networked standby 20 min Standby power consumption 0 25 W Network standby power consumption 2 0 W The period of time after which the power management function or a similar function switches the equipment automatically into standby and or off ...

Page 61: ...turn on please contact the LG Electronics customer information centre Do not attempt removal of the LED lighting Open Source Software Notice Information To obtain the source code under GPL LGPL MPL and other open source licenses that have the obligations to disclose source code that is contained in this product and to access all referred license terms copyright notices and other relevant documents...

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