LG V5RT9 User manual

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
V5RT9
MFL71736614
Rev.03_082521
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2020-2021 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 ....................................................................................14
Stacking Instructions .......................................................................................17
OPERATION
Operation Overview.........................................................................................20
Preparing the Clothes......................................................................................22
Control Panel ....................................................................................................24
Programme Table ............................................................................................27
Option Programmes and Extra Functions ....................................................32
SMART FUNCTIONS
LG ThinQ Application.......................................................................................36
Smart Diagnosis ...............................................................................................40
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning after Every Dry .................................................................................41
Cleaning the Appliance Periodically ..............................................................44
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before Calling for Service................................................................................45
APPENDIX
Product Fiche....................................................................................................54

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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 filter must be cleaned frequently.
• Lint must not to be allowed to accumulate around the appliance.
• Do not spray dry cleaning detergent directly onto the appliance or
use the appliance to dry clothes left with dry cleaning detergent.

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• 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. Clothes not removed from the appliance after
drying 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 9 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
to weathering conditions such as direct sunlight, wind, rain, or
temperatures below freezing.
• Tighten the drain hose to avoid separation.

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• 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.
• 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.
• Keep the area underneath and around the appliance free of
combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
• Do not put animals, such as pets into the appliance.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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• 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 door, when the appliance door is open.
• Do not touch the door during a high temperature programme.
• 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, use it only after
thawing.
• 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
• Securely plug the power plug in the socket outlet after completely
removing any moisture and dust.
• 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 socket
outlet.
• Do not spray water inside or outside the appliance to clean it.

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Disposal
• Before discarding an old appliance, unplug it. Cut off the 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
• 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 authorized WEEE collection point. Please note that
some
*1
distributors are obliged to:
• This crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicates that waste
electrical and electronic products (WEEE) should be
disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream.
Please dispose of old devices separately from other waste
and take them to a designated collection point for
electrical and electronic waste. In case the devices contain
batteries or lamps that can be readily removable by end-
user without damage, please separate them from the main
devices before disposing them unless you want the old
devices reused (waste batteries and lamps are collected
separately). Please also note that you are personally
responsible for clearing personal information on the
device before disposing of your devices.

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- take back old devices from end-users upon selling a new equivalent
equipment to them and
- provide free-of-charge collection for electrical and electronic
equipment of very small dimensions (not exceeding 25 cm) without
the obligation for end-users to purchase new equipment of an
equivalent type.
When offline or online distributors deliver new equipment to private
households, they are obligated to collect old equipment directly from
them or to propose a take-back solution in a reasonable distance.
Therefore, we recommend you to contact your distributor for more
information.
• LG Electronic Deutschland GmbH is duly registered as Producer in
Germany. As such, LG contributes to the country-wide collection and
recycling of WEEE that you bring to municipal separate collection
facility. For the most up to date information please see www.lg.com/
global/recycling or https://www.lg.com/de/support/altgeraete-
rueckgabe
*1 Distributors with a sales area for electrical and electronic equipment
of at least 400 square meters as well as distributors of foodstuffs with
a total sales area of at least 800 square meters who offer electrical
and electronic equipment.
This dryer contains refrigerant gases
R290 (GWP: 3): 0.145 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
Available Accessories
Please contact LG Electronics Customer Information Centre or visit the LG Website at
http://www.lg.com for purchase.
a Condensing Drain Hose and Hose Holder
b Dry Rack
c Stacking Kit
NOTE
• The included accessories vary depending on the model you purchased.
a Water Container
b Control Panel
c Door

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Specifications
Asterisk(s) means model variant and can be varied (0-9) or (A-Z).
Information on LED Lighting
This product contains the light source of energy efficiency class G.
• The LED lighting automatically turns on and off in any of the following cases:
- when opening and closing the door,
- when pressing
Power and Start/Pause Button.
• The LED lighting is not dimmable.
• The LED lighting does not contain mercury.
• Please see
www.lg.com/global/recycling .
NOTE
• This feature varies depending on the model purchased.
If the LED lighting is not working
Close the door and re-open, or press Power Button. If the LED lighting does not turn
on, please contact the LG Electronics customer information centre. Do not attempt
removal of the LED lighting.
Model V5RT9
Power supply 220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz
Dimension (Width X Depth X Height) 600 mm X 690 mm X 850 mm
Product weight 56 kg
Allowable temperature 5 - 35 ℃

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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
- Ensure airflow of 3.17 m
3
/mm
through the appliance.
• 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.
5 cm 1 cm 1 cm

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NOTE
• Make sure that air circulation around
the appliance is not impeded by
carpets, rugs, and etc.
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.
• 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.

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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.
Reversing the door
You can reverse the door for your
convenience.
WARNING
• Do not reverse the door while the
appliance is stacked on a washing
machine.
• Before removing the hinge screws,
have an assistant support the weight
of the door. The door could fall on the
floor due to the weight of the door.
• For safety reasons, two or more people
need to work together to reverse the
door.
NOTE
• The appearance of the screws varies
and the screws must be inserted
differently depending on the position.
Make sure the screw is properly
selected before tightening.
1 Open the door and remove 2 screws
on the door hinge
a . After removing
the screws, put the door down
carefully from the cabinet
b with the
front side facing down to the floor.

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WARNING
• Remove the lower screw first. The door
may fall on to the floor due to its
weight and the door can be damaged.
2 Remove 8 screws on the hinge
assembly
c from the door.
• There are 6 screws on the front and
2 screws on the side.
3 Remove the 3 screws from the door
latch assembly
d which is fixed
between the door and the hinge
assembly, and then remove the screw
which is fixed on the door hook.
4 Swap the position of the hinge
assembly
c and the door latch
assembly
d and then tighten the
screws in reverse order.
• Tighten the screw in their proper
position referring from steps 2 to 4.
5 Remove the door catch e from the
appliance frame by removing 2
screws and then assemble them on
the opposite side.
6 Remove the 2 decorative screws from
the appliance frame and then
assemble them on opposite side.

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7 Install the door with the screws
removed in step 1 and then check the
door closes properly.

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Stacking Instructions
The appliance can be placed on top of an LG front load washing machine and securely
fixed with a stacking kit. This installation must be conducted by qualified service
personnel to ensure it has been installed correctly.
The qualified personnel will ensure you have the correct stacking kit for your model
of LG front load washing machine and will ensure it is firmly fixed. For these reasons,
expert fitting is essential.
NOTE
• Some models are not sold with all of the available accessories, you may need to
purchase the LG stacking kit first if it was not provided with your model. Please
contact LG Electronics Customer Information Centre or visit the LG Website at http:/
/www.lg.com for purchase.
• Stacking on the LG SIGNATURE washing machine is unavailable .
Stacking Kit
In order to stack the appliance, an LG
stacking kit is required.
a Dryer
b LG Front Load Washing Machine
The appliance may only be stacked on
top of an LG front load washing machine.
Do not attempt to stack the appliance on
any other washing machine, as it could
result in damage, injury or property
damage.
Installation Procedure
WARNING
• For safety reasons, installation
procedure should be performed by
two or more qualified service
personnel.
• The weight of the appliance and the
height of the installation makes the
installation procedure too risky for one
person.
• Incorrect installation can cause serious
accidents.
• Do not operate if the appliance is not
properly stacked.
NOTE
• The stacking kit should be aligned
depending on the depth of the
washing machine. (When you open the
door or look at the side of the washing
machine, you can find the dimension
information of your washing machine
at the label.)

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NOTE
• For Type A , it must be assembled with
550R or 550L on upper part.
• For
Type B , it must be assembled with
600R or 600L on upper part.
*1 The depth of the washing machine
1 Place the appliance on the top of an
LG front load washing machine.
2 Remove the 2 screws from the
bottom of the rear cover on each
side.
3 Align the LG stacking kit holes and the
rear cover holes in a line.
• In case of that the depth of the
washing machine is 550 mm or
more and 599 mm or less
• In case of that the depth of the
washing machine is 600 mm or
more and 650 mm or less
4 Fasten the 2 screws that were
removed earlier from the appliance
to the stacking kit.
5 Use the 4 screws in the accessory box
(16 mm) to assemble the washing
machine rear cover and stacking kit.
6 The procedure for the opposite side
will be the same.
Installing the Optional Drain
Hose
Normally, condensed water is pumped
up to the water container where water is
collected until manually emptied. Water
can also be drained out directly to a
mains drain, especially when the
appliance is stacked on top of a washing
machine. With the connecting elbow or T
piece of the mains drain hose, simply
change the water path and re-route to
the drainage facility as below:
How to align LG stacking kit to the
appliance
Type A Type B
550 mm 1 the
depth
*1
1 599 mm
600 mm
1 the
depth
*1
1 650 mm

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1 Separate the anti-backflow lid a and
the water container hose
b from the
connecting elbow or T piece.
2 Attach the anti-backflow lid a to the
head of the connecting elbow or T
piece and then connect the optional
drain hose
c to the opposite side of
the connecting elbow or T piece.
CAUTION
• If the optional drain hose is installed in
a way that leaves it bent or pinched,
drainage may not function properly.
b
a
a
c

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OPERATION
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 Press the Power button to turn the
appliance on.
• Depending on the models, the
Power button may light up to
indicate that the appliance is ready
for dry.
4 Choose a drying programme by
turning the programme selector
knob.
5 Press the Start/Pause button to start
the drying programme.