User manual LG TD-C70040E

[. . . ] Rather than just throwing these materials away, please ensure they are offered for recycling. It should be unplugged or disconnected from the mains electricity supply by a competent person. The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind it to prevent misuse. See the "Warning and Safety" section of this booklet for further details. Energy saving tips To avoid unnecessarily long drying times and high consumption of energy: ­ Make sure that your laundry is thoroughly spun before drying. [. . . ] Damp or wet filters could cause operational faults. ^ Push the large filter back into the door holder until it clicks into position. Ensure it is facing the correct way. 18 Cleaning and care Cleaning the condenser unit Detergent residue, hair and fine fluff from the dryer can get through the fluff filters and block the condenser unit. Dust from the room in which the dryer is installed can also get into the condenser unit and cause a blockage. Check the condenser unit at least twice a year. If the dryer is used frequently then clean the condenser unit after approx. Removing the condenser unit ^ Turn the lever on the inner cover downwards to the vertical position. ^ Pull the cover forwards ^ Then remove it by pulling it diagonally upwards. ^ Open the service panel. The hooks at the side will prevent the panel from falling off. ^ Now remove the panel by pulling it diagonally upwards. ^ Turn the lever on the condenser unit to the vertical position. 19 Cleaning and care If you cannot see any fluff: ^ Replace the condenser unit (see following page). If you can see some fluff: ^ Clean the condenser unit as described below. static electricity after drying. 22 Problem solving guide Problem There is a build up of fluff. Possible cause Fluff is principally the result of friction when garments are being worn and washed. Machine drying hardly causes any fluff to form and has been established by research institutes to have no appreciable effect on the lifetime of the garment. The load consisted of different fabrics. Remedy Fluff is collected by the fluff filters and can be easily removed (see "Cleaning and care"). The laundry is not sufficiently dry. ­ Finish drying using "Warm air" (timed drying). ­ Select a more suitable drying programme next time (see "Programme chart"). Change the lamp as described at the end of this section. The interior drum lighting does not come on. The lighting switches off automatically (to save energy). The lamp needs changing. 23 Problem solving guide Problem Possible cause Remedy The drying process Important: Before attempting to remedy one of the goes on too long or following causes, switch the dryer off and switch on again even switches off. Ventilation to and from the Open a door or window while the machine is in dryer may be insufficient (e. g. because it is installed operation for increased air in a small room). caused the temperature in the room to rise sharply. [. . . ] ­ The programme selector is at Finish. A Press the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B-C. B Switch the dryer on with the I-On/0-Off button. C Wait until the Start indicator lamp comes on . [. . . ]