ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS OWNER’S MANUAL DEHUMIDIFIER Please read this manual carefully before operating the appliance and retain it for future reference. UD501KOJ5 MFL63261233 Rev.02_061620 www.lg.com Copyright © 2019 - 2020 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 3 3 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRODUCT OVERVIEW 6 6 6 Front Back Components 7 8 BEFORE USE 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 11 12 OPERATION Control Panel and Display Dehumidifying Setting the Timer Timer function Safety Standby Light Bucket Full Light Checking the Filter Auto Defrost Light Continuous Drainage Setup Emptying the Water Bucket Using the Pump 14 MAINTENANCE 14 14 15 16 16 Cleaning th
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 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. ! 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 CAUTION.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH • Do not use the product if the outlet is damaged or loose. • 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.
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.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ENGLISH PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Display Air outlet Cover Water bucket Stores dehumidified water Back Air filter Air Inlet Draws in air from room and absorbs moisture Casters Hose cover Power plug Power cord and plug may differ depending on the country where the product is purchased. Components Owner’s manual Long pump hose 16 1/4 ft.
BEFORE USE 7 Indoor temperature and relative humidity affect dehumidification. - Dehumidification is decreased if the temperature or relative humidity is low. - The product does not operate unless the desired humidity level is lower than the current humidity level. This product operates at temperatures from 41 °F - 90 °F (5 °C - 32 °C). - At temperatures of 32 °F (0 °C) or less, water freezes inside the product.
OPERATION 8 ENGLISH OPERATION Control Panel and Display 1 2 4 3 1 Safety Standby light (red) 2 Power button 3 Fan Speed control button 4 Fan Speed indicator lights 5 Humidity display 6 Humidity control button 7 Timer button 8 Pump button 9 10 Auto Defrost light Bucket Full light 11 Check Filter light 12 13 14 15 Timer On light Pump Standby light Wi-Fi On light Timer Function light 14 5 11 9 15 6 12 10 7 13 8 After 23 hours of continuous operation, the red lamp lights up f
OPERATION 1 Press 3 Press to cancel the Timer function. - Press the Timer button repeatedly until the Timer On light turns off. to turn on the power. - It takes 30 minutes of continuous operation to reach the desired humidity level the first time the product is used. ! - The display shows the current humidity level. 2 Press / NOTE Empty the drain water bucket before setting the Timer function.
OPERATION ENGLISH Safety Standby Light Continuous Drainage Setup - After 23 hours of continuous operation, the red Safety Standby light turns on for one hour and the fan and compressor shut off to prevent product malfunction. Items Needed: 3/4" (outer diameter) threaded garden hose nearby sink or drain. - After an hour with the fan and compressor shut off, the Safety Standby light turns off and the fan and compressor automatically restart. 1 Unplug the product.
OPERATION CAUTION Take care not to injure hands while connecting drainage hose. 5 Reinstall the water bucket. 2 Lift off the cover of the water bucket. Cover Water bucket handle 3 Pour the water out of the bucket. Water bucket handle ! NOTE • The product does not work without the water bucket installed. • Place the end of the garden hose in a nearby sink or drain. Secure the hose in place to prevent it from falling out of the sink.
OPERATION ENGLISH ! NOTE • If the water bucket is removed immediately after turning off the dehumidifier, the water remaining in the heat exchanger may drip inside the water bucket storage area. Remove the water with a soft cloth. • While cleaning, do not touch the water detection device on the inside top of the water bucket storage area. • Clean the water bucket once a week during use. • If the ambient temperature is low, there is less moisture in the air for the product to remove.
OPERATION 13 short pump hose (provided) to the connector at the back of the water bucket storage area. Insert the hose until it stops and tug gently to make sure it is secure. 7 To remove either the short or long pump hose, use your index finger and thumb to push the inner white ring in at the base of the hose connector while sliding the hose out. If you're pressing the correct ring, you should feel some give in the hose.
MAINTENANCE ENGLISH MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Exterior Cleaning the Water Bucket 1 Lift off the cover of the water bucket. Wipe the exterior of the dehumidifier with a soft, damp cloth. - Do not spray water directly on the product. Doing so may cause damage to the insulation or stains on the surface of the product. Use a vacuum cleaner or soft brush to remove dust from the filter case. 2 Empty the water bucket and use a soft Soft cloth cloth to remove any remaining moisture inside it.
MAINTENANCE 15 ! CAUTION • Unplug the unit before cleaning it. 3 Clean the air filter with a vacuum cleaner or soft brush. - If the filter is very dirty, wash it in water and a neutral detergent. - Clean the air filter once a month. • Allow the filter to dry completely, out of direct sunlight, before reinserting it in the product. Operating the product with a damp filter may cause product failure. 1 Release the two hooks at the right of the filter case and swing it open to remove it.
MAINTENANCE ENGLISH Cleaning the Pump Filter Storing the Product 1 Remove the filter from the short pump 1 Unplug the product. hose. 2 Empty the water bucket completely. - Remove the lid from the water bucket and use a soft cloth to wipe up any remaining water in the bucket. 3 Clean the filter. 2 Clean the filter with a soft brush or wash it in water and a neutral detergent. Clean the air filter once a month.
SMART FUNCTIONS 17 Using LG ThinQ Application The LG ThinQ application allows you to communicate with the appliance using a smartphone. Before Using LG ThinQ 1 Check the distance between the appliance and the wireless router (Wi-Fi network). • If the appliance is too far from the wireless router, the signal strength becomes weak. It may take a long time to register or installation may fail. 2 Turn off the Mobile data or Cellular Data on your smartphone.
SMART FUNCTIONS ENGLISH Installing LG ThinQ Wi-Fi Function Search for the LG ThinQ application from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store on a smart phone. Follow instructions to download and install the application. Smart Diagnosis™ Registering the Product Via Wi-Fi 1 Press operation. button to start dehumidifier 2 Check the information (Wi-Fi network name, password) of AP at the place where the dehumidifier is installed.
SMART FUNCTIONS 19 FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
SMART FUNCTIONS ENGLISH NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. Open Source Software Notice Information To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licenses, that is contained in this product, please visit http://opensource.lge.com.
TROUBLESHOOTING 21 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING If the product does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following before calling for service. Problem The product is not running. Possible Cause - Power plug is not inserted correctly. - Insert the power plug. - Power outage. - Check other appliances. - Water bucket is not installed properly. - Install the water bucket correctly. - Bucket Full light is on. - Empty the water bucket. - Auto Defrost light is on. - This is normal.
TROUBLESHOOTING ENGLISH Problem Possible Cause Solutions Water is draining - The drainage adapter was not - The drainage adapter is only for out of the hole at removed when the pump hose was use with a garden hose for the side of the connected. continuous draining. If using the appliance when the pump, remove the drainage pump hose is adapter to allow the water to drain connected. into the water bucket rather than out the drainage adapter.
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