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Installation Place Requirements

Location

30 – 50 cm

2 cm

2 cm

Level floor :

 Allowable slope under the entire appliance 

is 1°.

Power outlet :

 Must be within 1.5 meters of either side 

of the location of the appliance.

 

Do not overload the outlet with more than one 
appliance.

Additional Clearance :

 For the wall, 30 – 50 cm: rear 

 

/2 cm: right & left side

 

Do not place or store laundry products on top of the 
appliance at any time.

 

These products may damage the finish or controls.

NOTE

 

For better drying performance, please keep the rear of 
the appliance away from wall.

 

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.

 

Do not install the appliance next to a high-temperature 
appliance like refrigerator, oven or stove etc, which 
can cause poor drying performance and programme 
duration, and adversely affect the proper functioning 
of the compressor. The appliance performs best at a 

room temperature of 23 °C.

Positioning

 

Install the appliance on a flat hard floor.

 

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

 

Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor with 

pieces of wood, cardboard or similar materials under 
the appliance.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Please ensure that when the appliance is installed, it 
is easily accessible for an engineer in the event of a 
breakdown.

 

With the appliance installed, adjust all four feet using 
a transit bolt 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 Requirement

 

Alcove or under counter

 

Ensure air flow of 112 cu.ft./min through appliance

 

Closet

 

Closet door must have 2 (louvered) openings, 
each having a minimum area of 60 sq. inches (387 
sq.cm), located 3 inches (8 cm) from bottom and 
top of door.

Summary of Contents for RC8182*V*Z Series

Page 1: ...allation 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 MFL67653084 RC8182 V Z Rev 00_032216 ...

Page 2: ...cessories Optional 08 Installation Place Requirements 09 Stacking Installation Instructions 10 OPERATION 13 Using the Appliance 13 Sorting Laundry 14 Control Panel 15 Programme Table 16 Option Cycle 19 Rack Dry Optional 21 Using Smart Function Optional 22 MAINTENANCE 23 Cleaning the Lint Filter 23 Emptying the Water Container 24 Cleaning the Cool Air Inlet Grill 24 Wiping the Moisture Sensor 24 Us...

Page 3: ...wed including the following Children in the Household 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 a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not pla...

Page 4: ...s damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agents or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard The 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 Operation Do not use a sharp object like drill or pin to p...

Page 5: ...cohol etc around the appliance It may cause explosion or fire If the drain hose or inlet hose is frozen during winter use it only after thawing Freezing may cause fire or electric shock and frozen parts may cause product malfunction or reduction in product life span Keep all washing detergents softener and bleach away from children These products contain poisonous materials Do not plug multiple pr...

Page 6: ...ren The packaging material can suffocate a child Remove the door to the appliance before the appliance is removed from service or discarded to avoid the danger of children or small animals getting trapped inside Failure to do so can result in serious injury to persons or death Grounding Requirements For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire explos...

Page 7: ... 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 inform...

Page 8: ...40 mm D x 850 mm H Product weight 54 57 kg Allowable temperature 5 35 C Max capacity RC8182 V Z 8 kg Appearance and specifications may vary without notice to improve the quality of the appliance Accessories Optional Please contact the LG Electronics Customer Information Centre for purchase Condensing Drain Hose and Hose Holder Dry Rack Stacking Kit ...

Page 9: ...ioning Install the appliance on a flat hard floor Make sure that air circulation around the appliance is not impeded by carpets rugs etc Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor with pieces of wood cardboard or similar materials under the appliance Do not install the appliance in rooms where freezing temperatures may occur Frozen hoses may burst under pressure The reliability of the electr...

Page 10: ...asily accessible Stacking Installation Instructions Your dryer can be placed on top of an LG 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 service personnel will ensure you have the correct stacking kit for your model of washing machine and will ensure it is firmly fi...

Page 11: ...crews in the accessory box 0 6 inch 16 mm to assemble the washing machine rear cover and stacking kit 6 The procedure for the opposite side will be the same WARNING Incorrect installation can cause serious accidents The weight of the appliance and the height of installation make the stacking procedure too risky for one person This procedure should be performed by two or more qualified service pers...

Page 12: ...ct the drain hose to the kit Leveling the appliance Leveling the appliance prevents unnecessary noise and vibration Place the appliance on a solid level floor If the appliance is not properly level adjust the front leveling feet as necessary Turn them clockwise to raise and counter clockwise to lower until the appliance no longer wobbles both front to back and side to side and corner to corner Adj...

Page 13: ...The clothes should be sorted by fabric type and dryness level and all the strings and belts of clothes should be well tied and fixed before being put into the drum Push the laundry to the back to keep it away from the door seal Otherwise the door seal and clothes may be damaged Close the door CAUTION Be careful not to trap laundry between the door and rubber seal 3 Turn the power on Press the Powe...

Page 14: ...ry must be sorted according to size and type of fabric For the best drying performance and most efficient energy usage do not overload the appliance Woollens Dry woollens on the Wool 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 ...

Page 15: ...icon will become displayed Full water notice The icon will become displayed and a buzzer will sound while the appliance is in operation Power button Press the Power button to turn power on and off Press the Power button to cancel the Time Delay function Programme Selector Programmes are available according to the laundry type The lamp will light up to indicate the selected programme Start Pause bu...

Page 16: ...or fabrics that need to be ironed Iron Easy Care Shirts T shirts trousers under wear and socks For polyamide acrylic and polyester that do not need to be ironed Cupboard Shirts T shirts under wear anoraks and socks For polyamide acrylic polyester that do need to be ironed Iron Bulky Item Bed clothes sheets For bulky items Jeans Jeans and colour fading garments For jeans which do not need to be iro...

Page 17: ...Programme RC8182 V Z 8 kg Capacity of dryer Display Drying Time Including Cooling Time Eco Normal Turbo Cotton Extra 8 kg 135 min 115 min 100 min Cupboard 8 kg 125 min 105 min 90 min Iron 8 kg 95 min 75 min 65 min Mixed Fabric Extra 4 kg 120 min 100 min 80 min Cupboard 4 kg 110 min 90 min 70 min Iron 4 kg 100 min 80 min 60 min Easy Care Cupboard 3 5 kg 100 min 80 min 60 min Iron 3 5 kg 90 min 70 m...

Page 18: ... energy consumption for drying wet cotton laundry The test results depend on room temperature type and amount of load water hardness and water inlet temperature If the appliance is installed as built under it may cause performance degradation If the laundry is not spun at a high speed during washing energy consumption and drying time will increase CAUTION If the load is less than 1 kg please use t...

Page 19: ... or additional programme Anti Crease Eco Hybrid etc 4 Press and hold the Favorite option button for three seconds The Favorite option is now stored for future use To reuse the stored programme select the Favorite option and press the Start Pause button Drum Light Whilst the appliance is running it is possible to see inside the drum if you select the Drum Light function Light on Door is opened Ligh...

Page 20: ...tton Damp Dry Beep is available to programmes specified in the table below Programme Dry Level Cotton Extra Cupboard Mixed Fabric Cupboard Easy Care Cupboard Child Lock Select this function to lock the buttons on the control panel to prevent tampering Locking the control panel 1 Press and hold the Child Lock button for three seconds Child Lock 2 A beeper will sound and CL will appear on the displa...

Page 21: ...fabrics 1 Open the door 2 Insert the hook to the drum centre 3 Place the dryer rack on the structure above the lint filter and press it to complete assembly 4 Place wet items on top of the rack Allow space around items for air to circulate The rack does not move but the drum will rotate 5 Close the door 6 Turn power on and select Rack Dry 7 Press the Start Pause button NOTE Check the lint filter a...

Page 22: ...rer and Android OS version the NFC activation process may differ Refer to the manual of your smart phone for details Because of the characteristics of NFC if the transmission distance is too far or if there is a metal sticker or a protective case on the phone transmission will not be good In some cases NFC equipped phones may be unable to transmit successfully The content found in this manual may ...

Page 23: ...reduce drying time and energy consumption 1 Open the door 2 Remove the first lint filter 3 Remove the second lint filter 4 Open both lint filters and remove all the lint Open the first lint filter Open the second lint filter 5 Rinse away the lint under warm running water 6 Dry the lint filters completely close them and reinsert both lint filters Note Remove moisture from the mesh Otherwise the lin...

Page 24: ...ning the Cool Air Inlet Grill Vacuum the Cool Air Inlet grill 3 4 times a year to make sure there is no build up of lint or dirt that may cause improper air flow NOTE Warm air is exhausted through the ventilation grill Adequate ventilation should be provided to avoid the back flow of gases into the room from units burning other fuels such as open fires Wiping the Moisture Sensor This device senses...

Page 25: ...r button 4 Keep the phone in place until the tone transmission has finished The display will count down the time For best results do not move the phone while the tones are being transmitted If the call center agent is not able to get an accurate recording of the data you may be asked to try again 5 Once the countdown is over and the tones have stopped resume your conversation with the call center ...

Page 26: ...lem is a circuit overload have it corrected by a qualified electrician 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 m...

Page 27: ...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 laundry that is to be dried in t...

Page 28: ...f 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 Laundry has 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 ...

Page 29: ... 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 singl...

Page 30: ...nplug the power plug and call for service tE2 tE3 tE4 tE5 F1 The temperature inside the drum has risen suddenly Unplug the power plug and call for service LE1 The motor has stopped suddenly Check if the amount of laundry exceeds the maximum load Unplug the power plug and call for service LE2 The compressor has stopped suddenly Unplug the power plug and call for service AE OE The drain pump motor h...

Page 31: ...he finish of your product unless such damage results from defects in materials or workmanship and is reported within one 1 week of delivery Damage or missing items to any display open box discounted or refurbished Product Products with original serial numbers that have been removed altered or cannot be readily determined Model and Serial numbers along with original retail sales receipt are require...

Page 32: ...mption of the left on mode for the standard cotton programme at full load Pl 0 4 W Duration of the left on mode Tl 10 min The Cotton Cupboard Eco 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...

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