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
FDT208W / FDT208S
52406983
Rev.01_042123
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2022-2023 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
This manual may contain images or
content that may be different from the
model you purchased.
This manual is subject to revision by the
manufacturer.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE...........................................................3
WARNING............................................................................................................3
CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT....................................................................8
INSTALLATION
Parts and Specifications ..................................................................................10
Installation Location Requirements ..............................................................12
Leveling the Appliance ....................................................................................13
Stacking Instructions .......................................................................................13
Connecting the Drain Hose.............................................................................14
OPERATION
Operation Overview.........................................................................................15
Preparing the Clothes......................................................................................16
Control Panel ....................................................................................................18
Programme Table ............................................................................................20
Extra Options and Functions ..........................................................................24
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning after Every Dry .................................................................................26
Cleaning the Appliance Periodically ..............................................................28
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before Calling for Service................................................................................30
APPENDIX
Product Fiche....................................................................................................35
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
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.
Safety Messages
WARNING
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.
Technical Safety
• 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 symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations
that can cause risks. Read the part with this symbol carefully
and follow the instructions in order to avoid risks.
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 appliance.
WARNING - To avoid a fire
Risk of Fire and Flammable Materials
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• 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 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.
• 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 filters must be cleaned frequently.
• Lint must not to be allowed to accumulate around the appliance.
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• Do not spray dry cleaning detergent directly onto the appliance or
use the appliance to dry clothes left with dry cleaning detergent.
• 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. Remove clothes immediately after drying, and
then hang or lay the 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
8 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, 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
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to weathering conditions such as direct sunlight, wind, 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.
• 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.
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.
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• Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance yourself. 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 from
combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
• Do not put or other animals 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.
• 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 on the appliance door when it is open.
• 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, thaw it out
before using the appliance.
• 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
• Remove any moisture or dust from the power plug before securely
plugging it into an outlet.
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• 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.
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cable. Always
grip the power plug firmly and pull 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 discarding this appliance to
avoid the danger of children or small animals getting trapped inside.
CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
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
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. For the most up to date information for
your country please see www.lg.com/global/recycling.
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This dryer contains refrigerant gases
R290 (GWP: 3): 0.110 kg Hermetically sealed.
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INSTALLATION
Parts and Specifications
NOTE
• Appearance and specifications may vary without notice to improve the quality of the appliance.
Front View
a
Top plate
b
Control panel
c
Door
d
Plinth
e
Plinth opening slot
f
Ventilation grills
g
Adjustable feet
h
Plinth cover
i
Type plate
j
Lint filter
k
Drawer cover
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Specifications
Asterisk(s) means model variant and can be varied (0-9) or (A-Z).
Dimension(mm)
Description Value
Model FDT208W / FDT208S
Power supply 220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz
Product weight 48 kg
Allowable temperature 5 - 35 ℃
Index Dimension (mm)
W 600
H 850
D 610
D' 580
D'' 1043
W
D’
D’’
D
H
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Installation Location
Requirements
Before installing the appliance, check the following
information to make sure that the appliance is
installed in the correct location.
Installation Location
WARNING
• Do not install 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 is not designed for maritime use
or for use in mobile installation such as caravans,
aircraft and etc.
• Do not install the appliance as a built-in
appliance. It is not suitable for built-in purpose.
NOTE
• For better drying performance, keep the rear of
the appliance away from the wall.
• Make sure that the location where the appliance
will be installed meets a minimum clearance
conditions.
• Install the appliance 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 stove, and etc. It can cause poor drying
performance and delay programme duration. It
also adversely affect the proper functioning of
the compressor.
• 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.
• 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
• Alcove or under counter
- Make sure that air circulation around the
appliance should not be impeded by carpets,
rugs, etc.
• Cupboard
- Cupboard door must have 2 (louvered)
opening, each have a minimum area of 387
cm
2
, located 8 cm from bottom and top of the
door.
Ambient Temperature
• 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.
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.
A
100 mm
B
20 mm
A
BB
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• 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 socket in
accordance with current wiring regulations.
• The appliance must be positioned a place close
to outlet socket so that the plug is easily
accessible.
• Outlet socket must be within 1.5 meters of either
side of the location of the appliance.
NOTE
• Always unplug the appliance after use.
Leveling the Appliance
Checking Leveling
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 the feet
again.
NOTE
• Timber or suspended type flooring may
contribute to excessive vibration and unbalance.
Re-enforcement or bracing of the timber floor
may need to be considered to stop or reduce
excessive noise and vibration.
• Do not install the appliance on any elevated
surface, stand or plinth as it can become
unstable and fall causing serious injury and
damage.
Adjusting and Leveling the
Appliance
When the appliance is not perfectly level, turn 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.
Stacking Instructions
Stacking Kit Installation
When the dryer is placed on the washing machine,
the total weight of these products may reach
almost 150 kg (when loaded). Place the products on
a solid floor that has a load bearing capacity.
In order to put the dryer machine onto the washing
machine, a special stacking kit is required as an
optional extra. Please contact LG Electronics
Customer Information Centre or visit the LG
Website at http://www.lg.com for purchase.The
assembly instruction will be served together with
the stacking kit.
• Appropriate Installation Table for Washing
Machine and Tumble Dryer
Tumble Dryer
(Depth)
56 cm 61 cm
Washing
Machine (Depth)
37 cm
42 cm
53 cm
#
56 cm
##
59 cm
##
85 cm
##
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Connecting the Drain Hose
Using the Laundry Tub to Drain
In products with a heat pump unit, water
accumulates in the water tank during the drying
process. You must empty the accumulated water
after each drying process. Instead of periodically
emptying the water tank, you can also use the
water drain hose.
Please contact LG Electronics Customer
Information Centre or visit the LG Website at http:/
/www.lg.com for purchase.
1
Pull and take out the end of the hose at the
back of the dryer. Do not use any tools to take
out the hose.
2
Fit one end of the water discharge hose, which
is provided with the product, to the slot from
which you have removed the hose.
3
Fix the other end of the water discharge hose
directly to the water outlet or sink.
NOTE
• The hose must be connected in a manner that it
cannot be displaced. If the hose comes out
during water discharge, there might be flooding
in your house.
2
1
3
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OPERATION
Operation Overview
Using the Appliance
Before the first cycle, set the appliance to dry for 5
minutes to warm up the drum. Open the door
between loads the first few times you use the
appliance to allow any odours from the interior of
the appliance to disperse.
Children must be supervised so that they do not
climb inside the drum.
1
Ensure the lint filter and water container are
clean.
• Open the door and ensure the lint filter is
clean. When the filter is full with lint, drying
times will be longer than usual.
• Pull out the water container and empty the
condensed water. When the water container
is full, the appliance may stop during 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 clothes should be sorted by fabric types
and dryness level.
• All strings and attached belts of clothes
should be well tied and fixed before being
put into the drum.
3
Choose a drying programme by turning the
programme selector knob.
4
Press the
Start/Pause
button to start the
drying programme.
• When you press the button, the appliance
ventilates the inside of the drum for 10
seconds in order to get the appliance ready
for drying operation.
5
After the drying programme has finished, open
the door and unload the clothes.
CAUTION
• Be careful! The drum inside may still be hot.
6
Clean the lint filter and empty the water
container.
7
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.
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WARNING
• For safety reasons, do not allow children or
animals to enter the appliance. It may cause
damage or injury.
NOTE
• The final part of a tumble dry cycle occurs
without heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that the
clothes are left at a temperature that ensures
the clothes will not be damaged.
• A high atmospheric temperature and a small
room may both increase drying time as well as
energy consumption.
Preparing the Clothes
NOTE
• For the best drying performance and most
efficient energy usage, do not overload the
appliance.
Checking the Clothes before
Loading
CAUTION
• Check that the clothes are not stuck between
appliance and door, or the clothes may get
damaged while drying.
• Observe the maximum load capacity on the
programme table for the relevant drying
programme to get optimum drying results.
Overloading gives a poor drying result and
causes unnecessary creasing.
• Do not load soaking wet clothes into the
appliance. Doing so will increase the drying 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 keys
can damage both your appliance and clothes.
• Remove loose belts and close zippers, hooks and
strings to make sure that these items do not
snag other clothes.
Sorting the Clothes
Clothes have their own fabric care labels, so drying
according to the fabric care label is recommended.
Sort the clothes into size and type of fabric and
then prepare the clothes according to the symbols
on the fabric care labels.
Woollens
• Dry woollens on the
Wool Refresh
programme.
Be sure to follow 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.
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
- Bath Mats
Fiberglass
• Do not dry fiberglass items in the appliance.
Glass particles left in the appliance may be
subsequently picked up by your clothes in later
cycles.
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Checking the Fabric Care Label
The symbols on the fabric care label tell you about
the fabric content of your clothes and how they
should be dried.
Symbol Description
Dry
Tumble Dry
Permanent Press / Crease
Resistant
Gentle / Delicate
Do not Tumble Dry
Do not Dry
High Heat
Medium Heat
Low Heat
No Heat / Air
Line Dry / Hang to dry
Drip Dry
Dry Flat
In the Shade
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Control Panel
Control Panel Features
Description
a
Programme Selector
• Programmes are available according to the clothing type.
• The lamp will light up to indicate the selected programme.
b
Time and Status Display
• The display shows the settings, estimated remaining time, options, and status messages.
When the appliance is turned on, the default settings in the display will illuminate.
c
Customizing Drying Programme Buttons
• Use these buttons to adjust the dry level or spin speed settings for the selected
programme.
• The current settings are shown in the display.
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.
e
Start/Pause Button
• This
Start/Pause
button is used to start or pause a dry cycle.
• When in pause, the power is turned off automatically after a certain time for safety
reasons.
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Display symbols
symbols Description symbols Description
Water tank warning indicator Anti-crease 60‘
Lint filter cleaning warning
indicator
Anti-crease 120‘
Heat exchanger cleaning
warning indicator
Delicate
Extra Dry Beep On/Off
Cupboard Dry Delay
Iron Dry
Drying level 1
Energy Consumption Display
The energy consumption display shows the
energy consumption of the selected program. The
bigger the display, the more the energy
consumption. The energy consumption level
increases or decreases depending on the fabric
type, duration of the selected program, the drying
level and the spinning speed.
Drying level 2
Drying level 3
Drying level 4
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Programme Table
Drying programme Guide
Programme
Cotton
R
Max. Load Capacity 8 kg
Detail
This programme dries cotton laundry including bedsheets, pillowcases,
pyjamas, underwear, tablecloths etc.
Note
• Set programme at
Cotton
R
+
Cupboard
+
(Full & Half Load) for test in
accordance in conformity with EN 61121 and Regulation 932/2012.
• The
Cotton
R
+
Cupboard
+
is the most efficient programme in terms of
the test conditions proposed by EN 61121 and Regulation 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.
Programme Synthetics Max. Load Capacity 4 kg
Detail
This programme dries synthetics, such as shirts, t-shirts, blouses, at a lower
temperature compared to the cottons programme.
Programme Delicates Max. Load Capacity 2kg
Detail
This programme dries thin clothes like shirts, blouses and silk garments at a low
temperature to make them ready to wear.
Programme Mixed Fabrics Max. Load Capacity 4 kg
Detail
This programme dries cotton-synthetic mixed garments that do not discolour to
make them ready to wear.
Programme Towel Max. Load Capacity 3 kg
Detail
This programme dries thick cotton laundry such as towels, bathrobe, etc.
Programme Hygiene Max. Load Capacity 3 kg
Detail
This programme is suitable for the fabrics which need hygiene requirements.
Programme Time Dry Max. Load Capacity –
Detail
To reach the required drying level at a low temperature, you can use the time
programmes of 10 min. to 150 min. Regardless of the drying level, the
programme stops at the desired time.
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NOTE
• Stand By Mode
- After 15 minutes without user's action in selection mode, the appliance goes to Stand By mode to
decrease energy consumption. In this mode,
---
must blink with 0.5 sec ON, 3 sec OFF. At the Stand
By mode,
---
led luminosity is reduced. To restart the appliance, it will be necessary to move selector
to Off and select a programme.
Programme Babywear Max. Load Capacity 3 kg
Detail
This programme provides hygienic drying for delicate infant clothes at a low
temperature.
Programme Duvet Max. Load Capacity 2.5 kg
Detail
This programme is used to dry single duvet with feather, down or synthetic
fillings.
Programme Sportswear Max. Load Capacity 4 kg
Detail
Sport program is used for synthetic sport laundries like shorts, t-shirts at low
temperature.
Programme Outdoor Max. Load Capacity 2 kg
Detail
This programme is suitable for outdoor clothing, waterproof jackets, jackets
with inner insulation, etc.
Programme Wool Refresh Max. Load Capacity –
Detail
Wool refresh helps wool textiles to remove excess water after washing by
applying low temperature and gentle movements of drum.
Programme Refresh Max. Load Capacity –
Detail
Time drying option is selected from 10 minutes to 150 minutes without
providing hot air, refresh is done and bad odors can be eliminated.
Programme Quick 34 Max. Load Capacity 1 kg
Detail
1 kg of synthetics spun at a high speed in the washing machine are dried in 34
minutes.
Programme Shirt 20 Max. Load Capacity 0.5 kg
Detail
2 to 3 shirts are ready for to be ironed in 20 minutes.
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Selectable Drying Options
*1 This option is automatically inserted in the programme and can not be deselected.
NOTE
•
Delay
,
Child Lock
and
Anti Crease
options can be selected for every drying programme in this table.
Consumption Data
Unit Description
Programme Dry Target Delicate Time Dry Dry Level Spin
Cotton
## #
#
Synthetics
## #
#
Delicates
#
#
*1
#
Mixed Fabrics
## #
#
Towel
## #
#
Hygiene
## #
#
Time Dry
#
Babywear
## #
#
Duvet
## #
#
Sportswear
## #
#
Outdoor
## #
#
Wool Refresh
Refresh
#
Quick 34
#
Shirt 20
#
kg
: Laundry load (Weight of dry laundry)
rpm (spun at)
: Selected spin speed in washing
machine
%
: Remaining moisture of laundry
h:mm
: Programme duration
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Common Programmes
*1 Test programme based on 60% moisture content in accordance with Regulation 392/2012/EU for
energy labelling, measured in accordance with EN 61121
NOTE
• The test results depend on room temperature, type and amount of load, residual moisture levels after
spinning, fluctuations in the main electricity supply and chosen additional options.
kWh
: Energy consumption
Programme kg rpm (spun
at)
%h:mmkWh
Cotton
+
Cupboard
*1
8 1000 60 2:59 1.88
Cotton
+
Iron
8 1000 60 2:28 1.55
Synthetics
+
Cupboard
4 800 40 1:14 0.93
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Extra Options and
Functions
Dry Target
It allows you to select a dry target for the drying
programme.
•
Extra
: For thick and quilted fabrics
•
Cupboard
: For fabrics that do not need to be
ironed
•
Iron
: For fabrics that need to be ironed
1
Select a programme.
2
Select a dry target by pressing the
Dry Target
button repeatedly.
Dry Level
The dampness level obtained after drying can be
increased by another 3 levels in addition to the
standard setting.
This way, it is ensured that the laundry is drier.
1
Select a programme.
2
Select a dry target by pressing the
Dry Level
button repeatedly.
Time Dry
It allows you to increase or decrease drying time
when you use manual drying programmes such as
Time Dry
and
Refresh
.
• Select drying time by pressing the
Time Dry
button repeatedly.
Spin
For the laundry to be dried, set the spin speed on
the washing machine where you washed the
laundry.
This way, it is ensured that the estimated drying
time is more accurately displayed.
Delay
It allows you to delay the starting time of the drying
cycle from 1 hours to 23 hours.
1
Select a programme.
2
Press the
Delay
button.
3
Set time delay hour(s) by pressing the
Delay
button.
4
Press the
Start/Pause
button.
NOTE
• If you long press the
Delay
button, the delay
time will change continuously.
Beep On/Off
It allows you to turn the chime sound on and off.
Press and hold the
Options
button for 3 seconds at
the same time.
• The LED lights up when the option is turned on.
Delicate
Delicate fabrics are dried in a longer time at low
temperatures.
1
Select a programme.
2
Press the
Options
button.
3
Press the
Start/Pause
button.
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Anti Crease
It allows you to reduce creases that are formed
when the clothes are not unloaded promptly at the
end of drying cycle.
If you do not open the door of the machine at the
end of the program, the anti-crease option will be
active for 60 minutes. When the
Anti Crease
option
is selected,
Anti Crease
will be active for 120
minutes.
To turn off the option, press the
Anti Crease
button before you start a drying cycle.
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
Options
and
Anti Crease
button simultaneously for 3 seconds.
2
A chime will sound, and
CL
will appear on the
display.
• When the function is activated, all buttons
are locked.
Unlocking the Control Panel
Press and hold the
Options
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.
NOTE
•
Child Lock
is not automatically deactivated at
the end of the programme. In case that
programme ended with
Child Lock
status at
previous use, you should unlock control panel
after turning on the appliance to operate control
panel and start a programme.
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING
• Remove the power plug when you clean the appliance. Not removing the plug may result in electric
shock.
Cleaning after Every Dry
Cleaning the Lint Filter
CAUTION
• Clean the lint filter in the proper way referring to
the following instructions. Failure to do so, the
lint that is accumulated on the heat exchanger
may not be cleaned properly.
NOTE
• Unload the all of the laundries from the
appliance before pull out the lint filter.
• After cleaning 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 filter.
• Open the filter by unfolding it in the
direction of the arrow.
2
Clean a large cluster of lint first, then clean the
residual lint using vacuum cleaner or washing
under running water.
• Dry the filter completely if the filter is moist.
Failure to do so, odour may occur in the
appliance.
3
After drying the inner filter completely, close
the filter by pushing down its center.
• Ensure the left and right side of the inner
filter is closed properly.
4
Insert the inner filter into the outer filter.
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Clean the outer filter
1
Remove the dust or lint around the filter inlet.
CAUTION
• When 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 moist.
Failure to do so, odour may occur in the
appliance.
6
Close the outer filter while pushing the side
a
of the filter.
7
Close them, and reinsert the both lint filters.
CAUTION
• Do not load or remove any clothes when the lint
filter is not in a place. The clothes can drop into
the filter inlet and it may 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
E
icon 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.
• When the condensed water is drained out
directly through the optional drain hose, there is
no need to empty the water container.
a
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1
Pull out the water container.
2
Empty the water container into the sink.
CAUTION
• Do 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.
Cleaning the Appliance
Periodically
Cleaning The Heat Exchanger
Clean the heat exchanger when the
J
lights up .
Clean the heat exchanger after 30 drying cycles or
3 times a month even if
J
is not lights up.
1
Open the kick plate cover as shown.
2
Unlock the exchanger cover by turning in the
direction shown with arrows.
3
Take out the exchanger cover as shown.
4
Clean the front surface of the exchangeras
shown.
5
Fit the exchanger cover as shown.
6
Lock the exchanger cover by turning in the
direction shown with arrows.
7
Close the kick plate cover as shown.
1
3
5
2
4
6
7
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Wiping the Moisture Sensor
This device senses the moisture level of the clothes
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 dry
rough acrylic sponge.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
Errors and malfunctions may occur when operating the appliance. The following tables contain possible
causes and notes for resolving an error message or malfunction. Read the tables below carefully in order
to save time and money before calling the 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
Operation
Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution
EOO
Contact the nearest authorised service agent.
EO3
Empty the water tank, if problem does not solved, contact the
nearest authorised service agent.
EO4
Contact the nearest authorised service agent.
EOs
Contact the nearest authorised service agent.
EO6
Contact the nearest authorised service agent.
EO7
Contact the nearest authorised service agent.
EO8
There may be voltage fluctuation in mains.Wait until voltage is
appropriate for working range.
Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution
Appliance will not turn
on.
Power cord is not properly plugged in.
• Make sure that the power plug is securely plugged into a grounded outlet
matching the appliance's rating plate.
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.
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Performance
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 the optional drain hose is not connected
correctly.
• Connect the water container hose or the optional drain hose correctly.
The door is closed while clothes or foreign substance is caught in the
door.
• Check if clothes or foreign substance is caught in the door before using the
appliance. If water leaks continuously, 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 clothes are not unloaded
promptly after the drying cycle. When the option is set, the appliance runs
for 10 seconds and pauses for 5 minutes. The option is works for up to 2
hours.
Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution
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 consistent drying times for
large and heavy fabrics, separate these items into smaller loads of a
consistent size.
Appliance controls are not set properly.
• Use the appropriate control settings for the type of load you are drying.
Some loads may require an adjustment of the dry level setting for proper
drying.
Lint filter needs to be cleaned.
• Remove the lint from the lint filter after every cycle. With the lint removed,
hold the lint filter up to a light to see if it is dirty or clogged. With some
loads that produce high amounts of lint, such as new bath towels, it may
be necessary to pause the cycle and clean the filter during the cycle.
Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution
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Clothes take too long
to dry.
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.
Appliance is overloaded.
• Divide extra large loads into smaller loads for better drying performance
and efficiency.
Appliance is underloaded.
• If you are 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.
Drying time is not
consistent.
Heat settings, load size, or dampness of clothing 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 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 dried together.
• Use the appliance to dry only clean items. Soil from dirty clothes can
transfer to the clean clothes in the same or later loads.
Clothes were not properly cleaned or rinsed before being placed in the
appliance.
• Stains on dried clothes could be stains that were not removed during the
washing process. Make sure that clothes are being completely cleaned or
rinsed according to the instructions for your washing machine and
detergent. Some difficult soils may require pre-treating prior to washing.
Clothes are wrinkled. Clothes have dried too long (overdried).
• Over drying a load of clothes can lead to wrinkled clothes. Try a shorter
drying time.
Clothes have been left in the appliance for too long after cycle ends.
• Use the
Anti Crease
option.
Clothes are shrinking. Garment care instructions are not being followed.
• To avoid shrinking your clothes, always consult and follow fabric care
instructions. Some fabrics will naturally shrink when washed. Other fabrics
can be washed but will shrink when dried in the appliance. Use a low or no
heat setting.
Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution
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Lint is left on clothes. Lint filter has not been cleaned properly.
• Remove the lint from the lint filter after every cycle. With the lint removed,
hold the lint filter up to a light to see if it is dirty or 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.
• Divide extra large loads into smaller loads for drying.
Tissue, paper, etc., has been left in pockets.
• Check pockets thoroughly before drying clothes.
Excess static in clothes
after drying.
Clothes have dried for too long (overdried).
• Overdrying a load of clothes can cause a buildup of static electricity. Adjust
settings and use a shorter drying time, or use Sensor Dry programmes.
Drying synthetics, permanent press, or synthetic blends.
• These fabrics are naturally more prone to static buildup. Try using fabric
softener, or use shorter Timed Drying time settings.
Clothes have damp
spots after a Sensor
Dry programme.
Very large load or very small load. Single large item such as a blanket or
comforter.
• If items are too tightly packed or too sparse the sensor may have trouble
reading the dryness level of the load. Use a Timed Drying programme for
very small loads.
• Large, bulky items such as blankets or comforters can sometimes wrap
themselves into a tight ball of fabric. The outside layers will dry and
register on the sensors, while the inner core remains damp. When drying
a single bulky item, it may help to pause the cycle once or twice and
rearrange the item to unwrap and expose any damp areas.
• To dry a few remaining damp items from a very large load or a few damp
spots on a large item after a Sensor Dry programme has completed, empty
the lint filter, then set a Timed Drying programme to finish drying the
item(s).
Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution
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Odours
Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution
The appliance has an
odour.
Are you using the appliance for the first time?
• The smell is caused by rubber material that is attached to the appliance
inside. This kind of smell is a rubber's own smell and disappears
automatically after using the appliance several times.
Do you smell an odour during use?
• When washing the clothes, use the detergent in accordance with the
manufacturers recommendations. If you use the detergent excessively not
according to the recommendations, undissolved detergent may
accumulate on the clothes and cause an odour.
• You can smell odours from the clothes if the clothes were left in the
appliance after drying or in the washing machine after washing. Unload
the clothes promptly at the end of the drying or washing cycle.
• Ensure you can smell same odour in the washing machine. If so, clean the
tub of the washing machine referring to the washing machine user
manual.
• Always take care 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.
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APPENDIX
Product Fiche
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 392/2012
Asterisk(s) means model variant and can be varied (0-9) or (A-Z).
LG FDT208W / FDT208S
Rated capacity in kg of cotton laundry for the standard cotton programme at
full load
8 kg
Dryer type Condenser Household
Tumble Dryer
Energy efficiency class on a scale from D (least efficient) to A+++ (most
efficient).
A++
Weighted annual energy consumption (AE
C
) kWh per year (kWh/year)
*1
235
Automatic tumble drier Yes
Awarded an “EU Ecolabel award” under regulation (EC) No 66/2010 No
Energy consumption of the standard cotton programme at full load (E
dry
)
(kWh)
1.88
Energy consumption of the standard cotton programme at partial load (E
dry1/
2
) (kWh)
1.10
Power consumption of the off-mode for the standard cotton programme at
full load (P
o
) (W)
0.50
Power consumption of the left-on mode for the standard cotton programme
at full load (P
l
) (W)
1.00
Duration of the left-on mode (T
l
) (min) N/A
The
Cotton
R
~
Cupboard
+
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 for drying
normal wet cotton laundry and that it is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption
for cotton.
The weighted programme time (T
t
) of the standard cotton programme at full
and partial load (min)
138
The programme time of the standard cotton programme at full load (T
dry
)
(min)
179
The programme time of the standard cotton programme at partial load
(T
dry1/2
) (min)
107
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*1 Based on 160 standard drying cycles for cotton programmes at full and partial load, and the
consumption of the low-power modes. Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is
used.
Condensation efficiency class X on a scale from G (least efficient) to A (most
efficient)
B
Average condensation efficiency C
dry
of the standard cotton programme at
full load (%)
81
Average condensation efficiency C
dry1/2
of the standard cotton programme
at partial load (%)
81
The weighted condensation efficiency (C
t
) for the standard cotton
programme at full and partial load (%)
81
The sound power level in dB(A) 65
Free-Standing
LG FDT208W / FDT208S
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