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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.

RC8*U2*V*W

RC9*U2*V*W

MFL69702088

Rev.02_053118

ENGLISH

Summary of Contents for RC8 U2 V W Series

Page 1: ...ully 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 RC8 U2 V W RC9 U2 V W MFL69702088 Rev 02_053118 Copyright 2018 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved EN ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ...e Requirements 11 Stacking Installation Instructions 12 Reversing the door 15 OPERATION 17 Using the Appliance 17 Sorting Laundry 18 Control Panel 19 Programme Table 20 Option Programme 22 Rack Dry 24 SMART FUNCTIONS 25 Using LG SmartThinQ Application 25 Using Smart Diagnosis 29 MAINTENANCE 30 Cleaning the Lint Filter 30 Emptying the Water Container 31 Cleaning the Cool Air Inlet Grill 31 Wiping t...

Page 3: ...AUTION This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions can cause the minor injury or damage to the product IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 Children in the Household This appliance is not intended for use by persons includi...

Page 4: ...he 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...

Page 5: ...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 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...

Page 6: ...e power plug and contact the LG Electronics customer information centre Do not push down the door excessively when the appliance door is open Use new hose or hose set supplied with the appliance Reusing old hoses can cause a water leak and subsequent property damage Do not touch the door during a high temperature programme Do not use flammable gas and combustible substances benzene gasoline thinne...

Page 7: ...d 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 o...

Page 8: ...ly 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 product immediately when drying is complete or the power is turned off during the drying process Leaving clothes that has been dried in the appliance unattended could res...

Page 9: ...e 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 a...

Page 10: ...600 mm W X 690 mm D X 850 mm H Product weight 56 kg Allowable temperature 5 35 C Max capacity 8 kg 9 kg Appearance and specifications may vary without notice to improve the quality of the appliance Accessories Please contact the LG Electronics Customer Information Centre for purchase Condensing Drain Hose and Hose Holder Dry Rack Stacking Kit ...

Page 11: ...e 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 reliabilit...

Page 12: ...e plug is easily 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 i...

Page 13: ...s 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 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 personnel The app...

Page 14: ...site side of the connecting kit CAUTION If the hose is installed in a way that leaves it bent or pinched drainage may not function properly 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 clockw...

Page 15: ...ews on the door hinge After removing the screws put the door down carefully with the front side facing down to the floor Cabinet Door hinge 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 from the door There are 6 screws on the front and 2 screws on the side Hinge assembly 3 Remove the 3 sc...

Page 16: ...moving 2 screws and then assemble them on the opposite side Door catch 6 Remove the 2 decorative screws from the appliance frame and then assemble them on opposite side 7 Install the door with the screws removed in step 1 and then check the door closes properly ...

Page 17: ... 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 Power b...

Page 18: ...w 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 Non Iron and Synthetics Do not overload the appliance Take out non Iron items as soon as the appliance stops to reduce creases Baby Clothes and...

Page 19: ...isplay This icon indicates that the lint filter should be cleaned or is clogged Cleaning notice When you press the Power button the icon will become displayed Clogging notice This icon will become displayed with a buzzer sound whilst the appliance is in operation This icon indicates that the water container needs to be emptied or is full Emptying notice When you press the Power button this icon wi...

Page 20: ...ed Extra 4 kg Shirts and blouses For fabrics that do not need to be ironed Cupboard Trousers dressers skirts and blouses For 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 3 5 kg Shirts T shirts under wear anoraks and socks For polyamide acrylic polyester that do need to be irone...

Page 21: ...heat sensitive fabrics including silk underwear and lingerie should be dried using the Delicate programme Please comply with the recommended laundry load when you select your desired programme Otherwise your clothes may be damaged NOTE Tested in accordance with EN61121 and Directive 932 2012 Set programme at Cotton Cupboard Energy Full Half Load for test in accordance in conformity with EN61121 an...

Page 22: ...lled Favorite The Favorite option allows you to store a customized dry programme for future use 1 Turn the appliance on 2 Select a programme 3 Select the option or additional programme Anti Crease EcoHybrid 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 P...

Page 23: ...hild lock function You must deactivate child lock before you can access any other functions Unlocking the Control Panel Press and hold the Favorite and Delay End button simultenesouly for three seconds A beeper will sound and the remaining time for the current programme will reappear on the display Buzzer This option enables you to adjust the volume of the beeper sound More Time Less Time Use thes...

Page 24: ...k 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 and remove any lint accumulated from item...

Page 25: ...network connection If the appliance is having trouble connecting to the Wi Fi network it may be too far from the router Purchase a Wi Fi repeater range extender to improve the Wi Fi signal strength The Wi Fi connection may not connect or may be interrupted because of the home network environment The network connection may not work properly depending on the Internet service provider The surrounding...

Page 26: ...nosing and solving issues with the appliance based on the pattern of use Push Alert When the cycle is complete or the appliance has problems you have the option of receiving push notifications on a smart phone Energy Monitoring The dryer energy usage is affected by the cycle and options so you may see some changes in energy usage from one cycle to another Settings Set the product nickname and dele...

Page 27: ... Download Cycle Download new and special cycles that are not included in the basic cycles on the appliance Appliances that have been successfully registered can download a variety of specialty cycles specific to the appliance Only one cycle can be stored on the appliance at a time Once cycle download is completed in the appliance the product keeps the downloaded cycle until a new cycle is download...

Page 28: ...rranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution such as the cost of media shipping and handling upon email request to opensource lge com This offer is valid for a period of three years after our last shipment of this product This offer is valid to an...

Page 29: ...e phone mouthpiece to the icon and Power button 4 Keep the phone in place until the tone transmission has finished Time remaining for data transfer is displayed For best results do not move the phone while the tones are being transmitted If the call centre 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 stoppe...

Page 30: ...duce 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 lint ...

Page 31: ...aning 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 sense...

Page 32: ...oblem 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...

Page 33: ...g 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...

Page 34: ... 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 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 i...

Page 35: ...ms from a very large load or a few damp spots on a large item after a Sensor Dry programme has completed empty the lint trap then set a Timed Drying programme to finish drying the item s Your home appliance and smartphone is not connected to the Wi Fi network The password for the Wi Fi that you are trying to connect to is incorrect Find the Wi Fi network connected to your smartphone and remove it ...

Page 36: ...ned Unplug the power plug and call for service tE2 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 has malf...

Page 37: ...ncluding scratches dents chips and or other damage to the finish of your product unless such damage results from defects in materials or workmanship 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 ar...

Page 38: ...otton programme at full load Po 0 42 W 0 42 W Power consumption of the left on mode for the standard cotton programme at full load Pl 0 42 W 0 42 W Duration of the left on mode Tl 10 min 10 min The 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 i...

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