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TROUBLESHOOTING

Operation of your appliance can lead to errors and malfunctions. The following tables contain possible 

causes and notes for resolving an error message or malfunction. It is recommended to read the tables 

carefully below in order to save your time and money that may cost for calling to 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. If the appliance does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following 

tables before calling to LG Electronics service centre.

Error Messages

Symptoms

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 malfunctioned.

•  Unplug the power plug and call for service.

F1

TEMPERATURE 

ERROR

The temperature inside the drum has risen suddenly.

•  Unplug the power plug and call for service.

LE1

MOTOR LOCKED 

ERROR

The motor has stopped suddenly.

•  Check if the amount of laundry exceeds the maximum load capacity.
•  Unplug the power plug and call for service.

LEz

 

AE

COMPRESSOR ERROR

The compressor has stopped suddenly.

•  Unplug the power plug and call for service.

OE

DRAIN PUMP ERROR

The drain pump motor has malfunctioned.

•  Unplug the power plug and call for service.

The surrounding temperature for installation is below zero.

•  The recommended surrounding temperature for installation is 5 - 35 °C.

Summary of Contents for FDV708W

Page 1: ... 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 EN ENGLISH FDV708W FDV909W FDV909S MFL71424338 Rev 01_101119 ...

Page 2: ...ON 10 Parts and Specifications 10 Installation Place Requirements 11 Leveling the appliance 12 Stacking Instructions 14 OPERATION 16 Operation Overview 16 Sorting Laundry 17 Control Panel 18 Programme Table 20 Option Programmes and Extra Functions 24 SMART FUNCTIONS 26 Using LG SmartThinQ Application 26 Using Smart Diagnosis 29 MAINTENANCE 30 Cleaning after Every Dry 30 Cleaning the Appliance Peri...

Page 3: ...erious injury or death CAUTION This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions can cause the minor injury or damage to the product IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of explosion fire death electric shock injury or scalding to persons when using this product follow basic precautions including the following Children in the Household This appliance is not intended fo...

Page 4: ...he appliance if it is damaged malfunctioning partially disassembled or has missing or broken parts including a damaged cord or plug This appliance should only be transported by two or more people 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...

Page 5: ...qualified electrician or service personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Do not modify the power plug provided with the appliance If it does not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician The appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device such as a timer or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on...

Page 6: ... the appliance Reusing old hoses can cause a water leak and subsequent property damage Do not touch the door during a high temperature programme Do not use flammable gas and combustible substances benzene gasoline thinner petroleum alcohol etc near the appliance If the drain hose or inlet hose is frozen during winter use it only after thawing Keep all washing detergents softener and bleach away fr...

Page 7: ...ructions Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches Never stop the appliance 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...

Page 8: ...y when drying is complete or the power is turned off during the drying process Leaving clothes that have been dried in the appliance unattended could result in fire Clothes removed from the appliance after drying could result in fire Remove clothes immediately after drying and then hang or lay the clothes flat to cool Disposal Before discarding an old appliance unplug it Cut off the cable directly...

Page 9: ...uences 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 appliance either to the shop where you purchased the product or contact your local government waste office for details of your nearest authorised WEEE collection point ...

Page 10: ...prove the quality of the appliance Front View a Water container b Control panel c Door Accessories Please contact LG Electronics Customer Information Centre or visit the LG Website at http www lg com for purchase a b c a Condensing Drain Hose and Hose Holder b Dry Rack c Stacking Kit INSTALLATION ...

Page 11: ... install the appliance next to a high temperature appliance like refrigerator oven or stove etc which can cause poor drying performance and programme duration and adversely affect the proper functioning of the compressor The appliance performs best at a room temperature of 23 C Positioning Install the appliance on a flat hard floor Make sure that air circulation around the appliance is not impeded...

Page 12: ...iance to an earthed socket in accordance with current wiring regulations The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is easily accessible Leveling the appliance Checking the Level 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 adjust...

Page 13: ...m the door There are 6 screws on the front and 2 screws on the side c 3 Remove the 3 screws from the door latch assembly d which is fixed between the door and the hinge assembly and then remove the screw which is fixed on the door hook d 4 Switch the position between the hinge assembly c and door latch assembly d and then tighten the screws in reverse order Tighten the screw in proper position ref...

Page 14: ...s dryer may only be stacked on top of an LG washing machine Do not attempt to stack this dryer on any other washing machine as it could result in damage injury or property damage Shape and assembly direction Washing Machine Top plate size 550 mm 600 mm Installation Procedure WARNING Incorrect installation can cause serious accidents The weight of the appliance and the height of installation make t...

Page 15: ...llected until manually emptied Water can also be drained out directly to a mains drain especially when the dryer is stacked on top of a washing machine With a connecting kit for 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 kit b a 2 Attach the anti backflow lid ...

Page 16: ... and belts of clothes should be well tied and fixed before being put into the drum Push the laundry to the back to keep it away from the door seal Otherwise the door seal and clothes may be damaged Close the door CAUTION Be careful not to trap laundry between the door and rubber seal 3 Turn the power on Press the Power button The indicator icon above the button will become illuminated indicating t...

Page 17: ...w fabric care label symbols first Wool may not be completely dried from the cycle so do not repeat drying Pull woollens to their original shape and dry them flat Woven and Loopknit Materials Some woven and loopknit materials may shrink depending on quality Non Iron and Synthetics Do not overload the appliance Take out non Iron items as soon as the appliance stops to reduce creases Baby Clothes and...

Page 18: ... the power is turned off automatically after 14 minutes d Additional Programme Buttons Use these buttons to select the desired options for the selected programme In order to use the Remote Start function refer to SMART FUNCTIONS e Drying Progress Indicator The different indicator icon lights up depending on the drying cycle progress This icon lights up when the appliance is in drying progress This...

Page 19: ...ecome displayed and the appliance will not operate E This icon indicates that 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 I This icon indicates the condenser auto cleaning status The icon will be displayed...

Page 20: ... in conformity with EN61121 and Directive 932 2012 The Cotton Cupboard Energy is the most efficient programme in terms of the test conditions proposed by EN61121 and Directive 932 2012 The test results depend on room temperature type and amount of load water hardness and water inlet temperature 1 The maximum load capacity may vary depending on the model you purchased Programme Mixed Fabric Max Loa...

Page 21: ...brics which do not need to be ironed Programme Speed 30 Max Load Capacity 1 kg Laundry Type Light and small items less than 3ea Detail For small amount of polyamide acrylic and polyester items Programme Allergy Care Max Load Capacity 1 kg Laundry 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 Laund...

Page 22: ...kg please use the Warm Air programme in Timed Drying programmes Wool items should be dried using the Wool programme and heat sensitive fabrics including silk underwear and lingerie should be dried using the Delicates programme Please comply with the recommended laundry load when you select your desired programme Otherwise your clothes may be damaged NOTE It is suitable to dry normal wet cotton lau...

Page 23: ...Time Cotton Extra Cupboard 1 Iron Mixed Fabric Extra Cupboard 1 Iron Easy Care Cupboard 1 Iron Duvet 1 Towels 1 Speed 30 1 Allergy Care 1 Delicates 1 Wool 1 Sportswear 1 Rack Dry 1 Cool Air 1 Warm Air 1 1 This option is automatically inserted in the programme and cannot be deselected ...

Page 24: ...LCD screen When the option is set only the Power button works Beep On Off q It allows you to turn a chime sound on and off 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 EcoHybrid It allows you to offer the option of saving energy or time Energy Energy savin...

Page 25: ...er functions Unlocking the Control Panel Press and hold the Delay End and Anti Crease 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 laundry that must be dried flat without tumbling including sweaters and delicate fabrics To use this programme you need a dryer rack...

Page 26: ...ouble 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 make the wireless netw...

Page 27: ...ne Energy Monitoring The dryer energy usage is affected by the cycle and options so you may see some changes in energy usage from one cycle to another Settings Set the product nickname and delete product NOTE If you change your wireless router Internet service provider or password delete the registered appliance from the LG SmartThinQ application and register it again The application is subject to...

Page 28: ...t automatically into standby and or off mode and or the condition providing networked standby 20 min Declaration of Conformity Hereby 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...

Page 29: ...phone mouthpiece to the logo and Power button 4 Keep the phone in place until the tone transmission has finished Time remaining for data transfer is displayed For best results do not move the phone while the tones are being transmitted If the call centre agent is not able to get an accurate recording of the data you may be asked to try again 5 Once the countdown is over and the tones have stopped ...

Page 30: ...Open the first lint filter Open the second lint filter 5 Rinse away the lint under warm running water 6 Dry the lint filters completely close them and reinsert both lint filters NOTE Remove moisture from the mesh Otherwise the lint filter may be clogged due to water film and the appliance may not operate If the lint filter is not in the appliance you can not operate the appliance MAINTENANCE WARNI...

Page 31: ...sor This device senses the moisture level of the laundry during operation which means it must be cleaned regularly to remove any build up of lime scale on the surface of the sensor Wipe the sensors inside the drum CAUTION Do not wipe the moisture sensor with abrasive materials Always clean the sensor with a rough sponge Cleaning the Appliance Periodically Cleaning the Cool Air Inlet Grill Vacuum t...

Page 32: ...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 malfunctioned Unplug the power plug and call for service F1 TEMPERATURE ERROR The temperature inside the dr...

Page 33: ...uously contact the LG Electronics Customer Information Centre Appliance runs and pauses by itself after the drying cycle finishes This is how the anti crease option works Make sure that the anti crease option has been set The option is designed to prevent creases that are formed when the laundry is not unloaded promptly after the drying cycle When the option is set the appliance runs for 10 second...

Page 34: ...ng is not consistent The drying time for a load will vary depending on the type of heat used electric the size of the load the type of fabrics the wetness of the clothes and lint filter 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 ...

Page 35: ...e drying clothes Excess static in clothes after drying Clothes have dried for too long overdried Overdrying a load of laundry can cause a build up of static electricity Adjust settings and use a shorter drying time or use Sensor Dry programmes Drying synthetics non Iron or synthetic blends These fabrics are naturally more prone to static build up Try using fabric softener or use shorter Timed Dryi...

Page 36: ...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 manufactu...

Page 37: ...mode for the standard cotton programme at full load Po 0 18 W 0 18 W Power consumption of the left on mode for the standard cotton programme at full load Pl 0 18 W 0 18 W Duration of the left on mode Tl 10 min 10 min The Cotton Cupboard Energy used at full and partial load is the standard drying programme to which the information in the label and the fiche relates that this programme is suitable f...

Page 38: ...38 EN The weighted condensation efficiency Ct for the standard cotton programme at full and partial load 91 91 The sound power level 62 dB A 62 dB A Free Standing ...

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