LG UD701KOG1, UD701KOG2 Owner's Manual

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www.lg.comP/NO : MFL68026017

Rev.00_051216

OWNER’S MANUAL

Read this manual carefully before operating
the appliance and retain it for future reference.

Model : UD701KOG1, UD701KOG2

DEHUMIDIFIER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ENGLISH

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

4 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

4 Front

4 Back

5 BEFORE USE

6 OPERATION

6 Control Panel and Display

7 Dehumidifying

7 Setting the Timer

7 Safety Standby Light

7 Bucket Full Light

8 Checking the Filter

8 Auto Defrosting

8 Continuous Drainage Setup

9 Emptying the Water Bucket

10 MAINTENANCE

10 Cleaning the Exterior

10 Cleaning the Water Bucket

11 Cleaning the Air Filter

12 Storing the Product

13 TROUBLESHOOTING

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on the appliance. Always
read and follow all safety messages.

These words mean:

WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

To reduce the risk of explosion, fire, death, electric shock, scalding, or injury to persons when
using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

INSTALLATION

• Adhere to all industry recommended safety procedures including the use of long-sleeved
gloves and safety glasses.

• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially
disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.

• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power
cord.

• When installing or moving the appliance, be careful not to pinch, crush, or damage the power
cord.

• Keep packing materials out of the reach of children. Packaging material can be dangerous for
children. There is a risk of suffocation.

• Destroy the carton, plastic bag, and other packing materials after the appliance is unpacked.
Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets
can become airtight chambers.

• Store and install the appliance where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or
exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

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

• Call an authorized service technician to repair or immediately replace all power cords that
have become damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its
length or at either end.

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

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

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This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or injure you and others. All safety
messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word WARNING or AUTION.

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• In the event of a gas leak (propane gas, LP gas, etc.) do not operate this or any other
appliance. Open a window or door to ventilate the area immediately.

• Do not disassemble, repair or modify the product.

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

• 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 person responsible for
their safety.
Do not allow children to play on or with the appliance. Close supervision of children is
necessary when the appliance is used near children.

OPERATION

• Read all instructions before using the appliance and save these instructions.

• Do not tamper with controls.

• If the product has been submerged, contact an LG Electronics customer information center
for instructions before resuming use.

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

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

• Do not modify or extend the power cord.

• If the product makes a strange noise or emits a smell or smoke, pull the power plug out and
contact an LG Electronics customer information center.

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

• Do not use water to clean the dehumidifier.

• Keep the air inlet and outlet free from obstructions.

• Do not cover the power cord with a rug or carpeting.
Placing heavy objects on top of the cord could damage it.

• 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.

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

• Do not insert fingers, sticks etc. into the air inlet or outlet.
The fan is running at high speeds and could cause personal injuries.

• 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.

• California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

• Connect to a properly rated, protected, and sized power circuit to avoid electrical overload.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of injury to persons, malfunction, or damage to the product or property when
using the appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:

INSTALLATION

• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose.
This product is not designed for preserving precision instruments, tableware or art works.

• Use the appliance only in a well-ventilated area.
Keep the area well ventilated, especially if also using a combustion appliance. Inadequate
ventilation reduces the oxygen level in the air.

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

• 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 product deformation and leaking, resulting in property damage.

• Turn off the dehumidifier and pull out the power plug before cleaning.
Wait for the fan to stop moving.

• 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.

OPERATION

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

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

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

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

• 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.

• Do not touch the product with wet hands.

• Position the product on a firm, stable surface.

• Remove cable ties and extend power cord before use.

• Do not spray foreign substances or water on the product.

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