LG FDJ608W Owners Manual

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.

EN ENGLISH

FDJ608W

MFL71424304

Rev.00_050319

www.lg.com

Copyright © 2019 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................................3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................3

Disposal of Your Old Appliance .........................................................................8

INSTALLATION ...............................................................................9

Specifications ....................................................................................................9

Accessories (Optional) ......................................................................................9

Installation Place Requirements......................................................................10

Stacking Installation Instructions (Optional) .................................................... 11

Reversing the door ..........................................................................................13

OPERATION ................................................................................. 15

Using the Appliance ........................................................................................15

Sorting Laundry ...............................................................................................16

Control Panel ..................................................................................................17

Programme Table ............................................................................................18

Option Programme ..........................................................................................20

Rack Dry (Optional) .........................................................................................21

This manual may contain images or content
different from the model you purchased.
This manual is subject to revision by the
manufacturer.

SMART FUNCTIONS .................................................................... 22

Using LG SmartThinQ Application ..................................................................22

Using Smart Diagnosis™ ................................................................................25

MAINTENANCE ............................................................................ 26

Cleaning the Lint Filter ....................................................................................26

Emptying the Water Container ........................................................................27

Cleaning the Cool Air Inlet Grill .......................................................................27

Wiping the Moisture Sensor ............................................................................27

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 28

Diagnosing Problems ......................................................................................28

Error Codes .....................................................................................................32

WARRANTY .................................................................................. 33

OPERATING DATA .......................................................................34

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

EN

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.

This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations
that can cause risk. Read the part with this symbol carefully
and follow the instructions in order to avoid risk.

WARNING

This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions can cause
serious 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 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. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.

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EN

For use in Europe:

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
understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.

Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously
supervised.

Installation

• Make sure the appliance is properly installed, grounded, and
adjusted by qualified service personnel according to the installation
instructions.

• Never attempt to operate the 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 direct sunlight, wind, or 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.

• Do not plug multiple socket outlets, an extension power cable or
adapter with this appliance.

• Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof
textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with foam
rubber pads should not be dried in the appliance.

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EN

• This appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a
sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the
appliance, in such a way that a full opening of the appliance door is
restricted.

• 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 accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

• Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can
result in risk of electric shock. Check with a 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 and off by a utility.

Operation

• 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 and around the appliance free of
combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

• Do not put animals, such as pets into the appliance.

• Do not leave the appliance door open. Children may hang on the
door or crawl inside the appliance, causing damage or injury.

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EN

• Never reach into the appliance while it is operating. Wait until the
drum has completely stopped.

• Do not put in, wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed
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 the door excessively, when the appliance door is
open.

• Use new hose or hose-set supplied with 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 from children.

• Do not touch the power plug or the appliance controls with wet hands.

• Do not bend the power cable excessively or place a heavy object on
it.

Maintenance

• Securely 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.

• Do not spray water inside or outside the appliance to clean it.

• Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cable. Always
grip the power plug firmly and pull straight out from the socket outlet.

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EN

Technical Safety for Using the Dryer

WARNING - To avoid a fire
Risk of Fire and Flammable Materials

• In the appliance enclosure or in the 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
open flame and ignition sources away from the appliance.

• Do not dry unwashed items in the appliance.

• Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified by
the fabric softener instructions.

• 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, kerosene, spot removers,
turpentine, waxes and wax removers should be washed in hot water
with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the appliance.

• 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 trap has to be cleaned frequently.

• Lint must not to be allowed to accumulate around the appliance.

• Do not spray dry cleaning detergent directly onto the appliance or use
the appliance to dry clothes left with dry cleaning detergent.

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• 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.

• 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 and off by a utility.

• Remove clothes from the appliance immediately 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 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.

EN

• Remove the door before disposing of or discarding this appliance to
avoid the danger of children or small animals getting trapped inside.

Disposal of Your Old Appliance

• This crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicates that waste electrical and electronic
products (WEEE) should be disposed of separately from the 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 par ts 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. For the most up to date information for your country please
see www.lg.com/global/recycling.

This dryer contains the refrigerant R290 : 0.145 kg Hermetically sealed.

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INSTALLATION

Specifications

Model FDJ608W

Power supply 220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz

Size 600 mm (W) X 690 mm (D) X 850 mm (H)

Product weight 56 kg

Allowable temperature 5 - 35 °C

Max. capacity 8 kg

Water container

a

Control panel

b

Door

c

EN

• Appearance and specifications may vary without notice to improve the quality of the appliance.

Accessories (Optional)

Please contact LG Electronics Customer Information Centre or visit the LG Website at http://www.lg.com for
purchase.

Condensing Drain Hose and Hose

Holder

Model : DH1N

(Sold separately)

Dry Rack Stacking Kit

Model : DR1N

(Sold separately)

Model : DT1W

(Sold separately)

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EN

5 cm 1 cm 1 cm

Installation Place Requirements

Location

Level floor : Allowable slope under the entire

appliance is 1°.

Power outlet : Must be within 1.5 meters of either
side of the location of the appliance.

• Do not overload the outlet with more than one
appliance.

Additional Clearance : For the wall, 5 cm: rear /1
cm: right & left side

• Do not place or store laundry products on top
of the appliance at any time. These products
may damage the finish or controls.

WARNING

• This appliance contains R290, a refrigerant
that is environmentally friendly but flammable.
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit, keep
open flame and ignition sources away from the
appliance.

• Do not 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 by carpets, rugs, etc.

• Never try to correct any unevenness in the
floor with pieces of wood, cardboard or similar
materials under the appliance.

• Do not install the appliance in rooms where
freezing temperatures may occur. Frozen
hoses may burst under pressure. The reliability
of the electronic control unit may be impaired at
temperatures below freezing point.

• 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.

• Please ensure that when the appliance is
installed, it is easily accessible for an engineer
in the event of a breakdown.

• With the appliance installed, adjust all four
feet using a spanner to ensure the appliance
is stable, and a clearance of approximately 20
mm is left between the top of the appliance and
the underside of any work-top.

Ventilation Requirement

NOTE

• For better dr ying performance, please keep the
rear of the appliance away from wall.

• Do not install the appliance where there is a
risk of frost or dust.

• The appliance may not be able to operate
properly or may be damaged by freezing of
condensed water in the pump and drain hose.

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WARNING

• In the appliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure, keep ventilation openings clear of
obstruction. If not, it can result in a fire.

• Alcove or under counter

− Ensure air flow of 3.17 m3/min through the
appliance

• Closet

− Closet door must have 2 (louvered)
openings, each having a minimum area of
387 cm2, located 8 cm from bottom and top
of door.

EN

WARNING

• Avoid installing the appliance around a heat
source. The rear side of the appliance must
be well ventilated. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in problems.

• The appliance should not be installed next to a
refrigeration appliance.

• The appliance is not designed for maritime
use or for use in mobile installations such as
caravans, aircraft etc.

Electrical Connection

• Do not use an extension cord or double
adapter.

• Always unplug the appliance after use.

• Connect the appliance to an earthed socket in
accordance with current wiring regulations.

• The appliance must be positioned so that the
plug is easily accessible.

Stacking Installation Instructions (Optional)

Your dryer can be placed on top of an LG washing
machine and securely fixed with a stacking kit.
This installation must be conducted by qualified
service personnel to ensure it has been installed
correctly.

Washing Machine Top plate size

550 mm 600 mm

Shape and
assembly
direction

Installation Procedure

Place the LG dryer on the LG washing

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machine.

Remove the two screws from the bottom of the

2

rear cover on each side as illustrated below.

Align the stacking kit holes and the rear cover

3

holes.

• 3-1) 600 mm

Stacking Kit

In order to stack this dryer, an LG stacking kit is
required.

Dryer

Washing
machine

This 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 damage,
injury or property damage could result.

• 3-2) 550 mm

Fasten the two screws that were removed

4

earlier from the dryer to the stacking kit.

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