LG RC8055AH1Z, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...LG HEAT PUMP DRYER OWNER S MANUAL Please read this manual carefully before operating your dryer and retain it for future reference RC8055AH1Z RC8055AH2Z P NO MFL63749079 ...

Page 2: ...ed the operating noise of this LG dryer by using innovative sound absorbing and noise screening technologies making it much quieter than conventional dryers Ease of Use The wide electronically controlled LED display on this machine is very easy to use Simply select the cycle you require and your LG dryer will do the rest Smart Diagnosis is available C ontents Safety Instructions 3 Installation Ins...

Page 3: ... Before plugging in the power cord make sure the cord is earthed and connected to a circuit breaker No earthing may cause breakdowns or an electric shock Do not plug into an adaptor Do not use with an extension lead Abnormal heating of outlet may cause a fire Do not remove the top plate when installing the dryer Do not modify this product May cause breakdown fire or electric shock Keep the dryer a...

Page 4: ...osive substances such as wax oil paint gasoline degreasers dry cleaning solvents kerosene etc May cause fire or explosion Do not place flammable items near the dryer May cause toxic gases parts damage fire or explosion Unplug the power cord when cleaning or not using the dryer Water or dirt may cause an electric shock Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded unplug the appliance t...

Page 5: ...ed in the tumble dryer May cause spontaneous combustion leading to explosion and fire Plastic articles such as shower caps or waterproof nappy covers should not be placed in the tumble dryer May cause spontaneous combustion leading to explosion and fire If the tumble dryer is installed on a carpet it may be damaged due to poor air ventilation May cause spontaneous combustion leading to explosion a...

Page 6: ...tely and carefully Your dryer should not be located near to a gas hob cooker heater or grill as flames from the burners could damage your dryer When the dryer is fitted beneath a work surface allow 30cm 50cm space at either side of the dryer and at the back of the dryer to allow air to exit the rear grille This air flow is critical for condensation of water during the drying process If you use thi...

Page 7: ...ed below 3 Align the stacking kit holes and the rear cover holes 3 1 23 6 inch 600mm 3 2 21 7 inch 550mm Fasten the 2 screws that were removed earlier from dryer to stacking kit Use 4 screws in accessory box 0 6inch 16mm to assemble washer rear cover and stacking kit The procedure for the opposite side will be the same WARNING Incorrect installation can cause serious accidents The weight of the dr...

Page 8: ...mp and screw must be purchased separately Note The damper in the door lock assembly and the packing for the rack assembly in the drum should be removed before use For better drying performance please keep the rear of product away from wall Do not install the dryer where there is a risk of frost or dust The tumbles dryer may not be able to operate properly or may be damaged by freezing of condensed...

Page 9: ... level adjust the front levelling feet as necessary Turn them clockwise to raise and counter clockwise to lower until the dryer no longer wobbles both front to back side to side and corner to corner Diagonal Check When pushing down the edges of the machine the machine should not move up and down at all Please check both directions If the machine rocks when pushing the machine top plate diagonally ...

Page 10: ... Additional programme Spin Speed Option Dry Level Child Lock Drum Light Options Time Delay Anti Crease Favorite Buzzer Smart Diagnosis function is available only for the products with a Smart Diagnosis mark RC8055AH2Z RC8055AH1Z Water Container Control Panel Air Ventilation Grill Opaque Door Glass Door ...

Page 11: ...Trousers dresses skirts and blouses For fabrics that need to be ironed Tumbles without heat All fabrics that need refreshing Cool Air T shirts pillowcase and towels Skin Care Shirts and blouses Refresh Refer to the Note For cotton fabrics which do not need to be ironed Odour removal of fabric For fabrics in need of odour removal Bath towels bath robes dishcloth and quilted fabrics made of acrylic ...

Page 12: ...cating that the machine is all set to run 2 Open the door 3 Check the filter and water container are clean The filter is inside the door rim or in the back of the door It needs to be cleaned before and after drying Open the door and check the filter is clean If not please clean it referring to page 17 Also check if the water container need to be emptied for optimum drying results 4 Place laundry i...

Page 13: ...rn off the dryer Press the Power button Select the desired cycle Take out the laundry Clean the filter Replace the filter if it is damaged Be careful not to trap laundry between the door and rubber seal CAUTION Take care if using a vacuum cleaner to clean the filter as it is easily damaged and torn If there is a residue build up on the filter scrub the filter with a brush to remove If you want to ...

Page 14: ... door 2 Do not remove the filter 3 Place drying rack over the bottom of the dryer door opening Reset the rack on the dryer back lodge Push down on the frame front to secure over filter 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 1 Insert wire edge to the drum ...

Page 15: ...d cycle Additional Programme Use these buttons to select the desired options for the selected cycle Options This allows you to select additional options and will light up when selected Start Pause This Start Pause button is used to start the dry cycle or pause the dry cycle To stop the cycle temporarily press the Start Pause button When in Pause the power is turned off automatically after 4 minute...

Page 16: ... the stored cycle select Favorite option and press the Start Pause Drum Light Whilst the dryer is running it is possible to see inside the drum if you select the Drum Light function Light on Door is opened Light off Door is closed Off automatically Time Delay You can use the Time Delay option to delay the finishing time of drying cycle Maximum Time Delay is 19 hours Minimum Time Delay is 3 hours 1...

Page 17: ...uld occur the water container needs to be emptied within the next hour 2 Pull the filter out 1 Open the door 3 Clean the filter by using a vacuum cleaner or rinsing under the tap 1 Pull out the water container 2 Empty water container in the sink 4 Replace the filter Push the filter all the way down to avoid interference with the door 5 Close the door 3 Push it back into the dryer 4 Press the Start...

Page 18: ... drum as illustrated 2 Separate water container hose from the kit 3 Connect drain hose to the kit Condensed Water Drain out 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 dryer is stacked on top of a washing machine With a connecting kit for the mains drain hose...

Page 19: ... you use the dryer and irritate your skin Below are fabric care labels Symbols Instructions Fabric Care Labels Clothes have their own wash care labels so drying according to the wash care label is recommended Not only that the laundry must be sorted according to size and type of fabric For the best drying performance and most efficient energy usage do not overload the dryer Dry Tumble dry Permanen...

Page 20: ...he standard cotton programme specifies that it is suitable to dry normal wet cotton laundry and that it is the most efficient programme in terms of 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 product is installed as built under it may cause performance degradation 179 111 1 91 1 0...

Page 21: ...disposal Service Contact If there is a problem with your dryer first consult the Trouble Shooting Guide If you cannot find the error and you are unable to resolve the problem please contact the Service Centre A Customer Service representative will ask you the following questions 1 Name address and postcode 2 Phone number 3 Description of problem 4 Model number and serial number of your dryer 5 Dat...

Page 22: ...the filter is clean 2 Check all the items in the dryer are clean 3 Check all the laundry has been correctly sorted by fabric type 4 Check the dryer is not overloaded 5 Check if there are any paper tissues or other degradable items amongst the laundry and remove The drying time is not consistent The drying time for a load will vary depending on the heat setting the size of the load the type of fabr...

Page 23: ...stomer service centre The door must be closed and the Start Pause button must be pressed for re opera tion If error message continues to occur unplug the power cord and call the service centre for advice If error message continues to occur unplug the power cord and call the service centre for advice ...

Page 24: ...the display will count down the time 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 Pressing the Power button during the transmission will shut off the Smart Diagnosis 5 Once the countdown is over and the tones have stopped resume your conversation with the call...

Page 25: ...ou what the voltage should be Electrical Requirements Max capacity 8 kg Allowable temperature 5 35 C Depth with door open 1090mm Volts Hertz Watts 230 V 50 Hz 800 Ventilation Requirement Alcove or under counter Closet Ensure air flow of 112 cu ft min through dryer Closet door must have 2 louvered openings each having a mini mum area of 60 sq inches 387 sq cm located 3 inches 8 cm from bottom and t...

Page 26: ... or use in accordance with the owner s manual Faults caused by vermin for example rats mice etc Noise or vibration that is considered normal for example water drain sound spin sound or warning beeps Correcting the installation for example levelling the product adjustment of drain Normal maintenance recommended by the owner s manual Removal of foreign objects substances from the machine including t...

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