LG MD16GQSA1 Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

DEHUMIDIFIER

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Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.

MD19GQGA1 / MD16GQSA1

MFL68026038

Rev.01_011421

www.lg.com

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The following safety precautions are intended to prevent accidental property damage and personal injury through safe and correct use of the product.

WARNING

Failure to follow the instructions could result in death or serious injury of the user.

CAUTION

Failure to follow the instructions could result in personal injury or property damage.

WARNING

When installing the dehumidifier

• Do not damage, alter, excessively bend, twist, pull, pinch or heat the power cord.

If the power cord is damaged, request for repair to the service technician to prevent any risk. If not, it can cause fire, electric chock or product failure.

• Do not use multiple-outlet adaptors with this dehumidifier.

Excessive use of power could result in electric shock or fire.

• Do not use the product if the outlet is damaged or loose.

Doing so could result in electric shock or fire.

• If there is a gas leak, open the window for ventilation before using the dehumidifier.

Failure to do this could result in explosion, fire or burns.

• Do not disassemble, repair or modify the product.

Doing so could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not store or use flammable gases or materials near the dehumidifier.

Doing so could result in fire or product malfunction.

• 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.

When using the dehumidifier

• Push the power plug all the way into the wall outlet so that it is not loose.

A loose connection could result in fire.

• Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.

Doing so could result in electric shock or injury.

• Do not modify or extend the power cord.

Doing so could result in fire or electric shock.

• If the product makes a strange noise or emits a smell or smoke, pull the power plug out and contact the service center.

Failure to do this could result in explosion, fire or burns.

• Avoid placing the dehumidifier or other heavy objects on top of the power cord.

Doing so could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not use water to clean the dehumidifier.

Doing so could result in electric shock or malfunction.

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• Keep the air inlet and outlet free from obstructions.

Failure to do this could result in poor performance or malfunction.

• Do not cover the power cord with a mat etc.

If heavy objects are placed on the mat, the power cord underneath could be damaged, causing fire or electric shock.

• Do not place combustion appliances directly in the path of the dehumidifier’s airway.

Doing so could result in incomplete combustion or deformation by heat.

• Keep the product away from fire.

Failure to do this could result in fire.

• Do not use the product in places where it could be splashed by water.

Doing so could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not insert fingers, sticks etc. into the air inlet or outlet.

You could be injured by the high-speed fan.

• Only qualified personnel may clean the internal parts. Do not use corrosive detergents.

Doing so could result in product malfunction, fire or electric shock.

CAUTION

When installing the dehumidifier

• Do not use the product for purposes other than its intended use.

This product is not designed for preserving precision instruments, tableware or art works. The quality of the items you are trying to preserve could deteriorate.

• Ventilate frequently.

Keep the area well ventilated, especially if you are using a combustion appliance as well. Inadequate ventilation reduces the oxygen level in the air.

• Always hold the plug head when pulling the power plug.

Failure to do so could result in electric shock or injury.

• Do not use excessive force when pulling the extension hose.

Doing so could result in damage to or deformation of the hose.

• Do not use the product in places where chemicals are used.

Chemicals and solvents dissolved in the air in places such as hospitals, factories, laboratories and hair salons could cause the product to become deformed, causing the dehumidified water to leak and wet nearby household items, equipment etc.

• Turn off the dehumidifier and pull out the power plug before cleaning.

If you do not do this, you could be injured by the high-speed fan.

• DO NOT operate the dehumidifier without a filter.

Using the product without a filter could result in a reduced product lifespan, electric shock or injury.

When using the dehumidifier

• Do not use the product for preserving animals/plants, precision instruments, art works etc.

It may cause property damage.

• Do not place vases or water jars on the dehumidifier.

If the water flows into the dehumidifier, it could result in fire or electric shock.

• Product must be placed on safe and hard surface floor.

On weak surface floor, product is prone to vibration and noise. Product must stand upright, otherwise it causes defect and water leakage.

• Turn off the dehumidifier and empty the water tank before moving the dehumidifier.

The water could overflow from the tank, wetting household items or causing fire or electric shock.

• Pull out the power plug if you will not be using the product for an extended period.

Failure to do this could result in product malfunction or fire.

• Do not use the product in a very small space such as a closet.

Poor ventilation could result in overheating or fire.

• Do not use wax, thinner or a strong detergent when cleaning. Wipe the product using a

soft cloth.

Using inappropriate cleaning products could cause the product to become discolored or develop surface flaws.

• Do not use the product in direct sunlight or rain.

The product could overheat, causing fire or electric shock.

• Do not touch the product with wet hands.

Doing so could result in electric shock. Position the product on a firm, stable surface.

• If the product is on an unstable surface, it may vibrate and make noise.

If the product is tilted or laid down, the dehumidified water could overflow and the product could malfunction.

• Do not keep the power cord tied up when using the product.

The power cord could overheat, resulting in fire.

• Do not spray foreign substances or water into the sensor hole.

This could result in electric shock or malfunction.

• Do not use the product at unstable voltage for a long period of time.

The product may stop automatically to protect itself. This could result in electric shock or malfunction.

• Do not allow child to mount on the product.

It may cause serious injury and also product defect.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 6 QUICK START 7 NAME OF EACH PART

7 Front side 7 Back side 8 Display Panel

9 CHECKLIST BEFORE

USAGE

10 HOW TO USE

11 Smart Dehumidification 12 Jet Dehumidification 12 Silent Dehumidification 13 Spot Drying 14 Laundry Drying 15 Ionizer 15 Defrost Operation 15 Auto Clean 16 Bucket full 17 OFF Timer 17 Timer function 18 Lock Function 19 How to empty water tank 20 How to Continuous Drainage Setup 21 Product registration through Wi-Fi func-

tion

22 SMART FUNCTIONS

22 LG ThinQ Application 24 Smart Diagnosis

25 HOW TO CLEAN

25 How to clean the exterior and inlet of

the dehumidifier 25 How to clean water tank 26 How to clean Pre-Filter

27 HOW TO STORE 28 TROUBLESHOOTING

TIPS

29 PRODUCT SPECIFICA-

TIONS

QUICK START

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Dehumidifier efficiency varies depending on room temperature and relative humidity.

• A lower temperature and lower relative humidity will reduce the moisture removal rate.

• The compressor operates in dehumidification mode only when the set humidity is lower than the room humidity.

The operating temperature is 5°C to 32°C.

• The dehumidifier cannot be used at 0°C or below because the dehumidified water could freeze.

• At 32°C or higher, the dehumidifier may stop running automatically to protect itself from overheating.

The room temperature increases while the dehumidifier is running.

• This dehumidifier does not have temperature control functions.

• The dehumidifier generates heat while operating, raising the room temperature by about 2°C or 3°C depending on the usage conditions (room air pressure and room size).

The dehumidification can be restarted after three minutes.

• If you attempt to restart the dehumidifier immediately after stopping it, the compressor will start running again after about three minutes for product safety reasons.

QUICK START

NAME OF EACH PART

Front side

NAME OF EACH PART

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Start/stop button

It adjusts

the direction

of the wind.

Back side

It absorbs the air and

moisture in the room.

Display

Outlet

Louver

Water tank lid

Water tank

It stores dehumidified water.

Hose cover

Pre-Filter

Inlet

Rubber Cap Power plug

Wheels for moving

Power plug hanging part

Components

The components are at the top part of the product packaging box. The form of water container may differ in each product.

Extension hose Shoes drying kit Laundry drying kit

NAME OF EACH PART

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Display Panel

Start/stop

Operation mode

Buttons to turn off Wi-Fi

Wind strength control

Humidity control Ionizer

indicator lamp

Humidity &Off timer

display

Start/Stop button It is used to start and stop the product operation. Operation mode button It is used to switch to Smart dehumidification mode,

Ionizer button It is used to remove harmful bacteria in the air. When you

Humidity control button It controls the desired humidity. (30%~70%)

Wind strength control button It controls the wind strength. When you press the button

Buttons to turn off Wi-Fi Register to the app, pressing and holding the Start/Stop

Off Timer button The product will be turned off after the set time.

Operation mode lamp It displays the currently set operation mode. Humidity & Off timer display

Wi-Fi indicator lamp It is displayed when Wi-Fi function is set. Timer indicator lamp It is displayed when timer is set in Wi-Fi app. Set indicator lamp It is displayed when humidity is set.

Jet dehumidification mode, Silent dehumidification mode, Spot drying mode, and Laundry drying mode.

Smart dehumidification → Jet dehumidification → Silent dehumidification → Spot drying → Laundry drying →

Smart dehumidification The Auto Clean function will turn on/off after depressing the button for 3 seconds or more.

press the button for 3 seconds, lock function is operated.

Humidity control can be set in the units of 5%.

for 3 seconds, Wi-Fi pairing is operated.

button and the Wind strength control button at the same time for more than 3 seconds turns off Wi-Fi.

After finishing product registration and while Wi-Fi is off, pressing and holding the button for more than 3 seconds turns on Wi-Fi and you can control the product from your smart-phone that has been previously registered.

When the button is pressed, it is increased by 1 hour each time, and you can set up to 8 hours.

It displays the current humidity and set humidity. When Off timer is set, it displays the Off timer time, and it automatically displays the current humidity after completing the setting.

Desired humidity is displayed with "Set" light, and the light is turned off when showing current humidity.

Wi-Fi

Timer

indicator lamp

Bucket full indicator lamp

Off Timer

CHECKLIST BEFORE USAGE

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Dehumidification amount changes according to indoor temperature and relative humidity.

- If the temperature or relative humidity is low, dehumidification amount is decreased.

- Dehumidification is performed with compressor operation only when the desired humidity is lower than the current humidity.

The product can operate in the temperature boundary of 5°C~32°C.

- At 0°C or less, dehumidified water will freeze, and dehumidification cannot be performed.

- If it is over 32°C, the temperature inside the dehumidifier will rise, and there will be cases of stopping the operation by protective device activation to avoid excessive usage.

When the dehumidifier is under operation, the indoor temperature will rise.

- Dehumidifier does not have a cooling/heating function.

- Heat is generated during the operation, so the temperature may be increased by about 2°C~3°C according to the usage conditions (indoor temperature, size of the room).

Operation will restart after 3 minutes.

- If it is restarted right after the stop, the compressor will start about 3 minutes after to protect the product.

It automatically protects the product during the continuous operation.

If it is operated for 24 hours or more continuously, the compressor will stop automatically to protect the product, and it will restart after 1 hour.

Please have gap of 30cm or more from the wall.

If it is not ventilated well, the air suction performance will be degraded.

There may be water remaining in the drain water tank at the first time usage.

There may be water remaining in the drain water tank by the product outgoing inspection to check the normal operation of the product. It is not a failure.

CHECKLIST BEFORE USAGE

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