LG RC9042AQ3Z, 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 RC9042AQ3Z BQ3Z CQ3Z DQ3Z EQ3Z P NO MFL63749054 ...

Page 2: ...und absorbing and noise screening technologies making it much quieter than conventional dryers Steam Refresh LG s steam technology allows you to inject fabrics with a swirling jet of hot steam to refresh clothes reduce static and make ironing easier Simply select the Steam Refresh cycle or you can add a steam option to selected cycles Easy of Use The wide electronically controlled LCD display on t...

Page 3: ...efore plugging in the power cord make sure 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 away fr...

Page 4: ...ive 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 the...

Page 5: ...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 and fire Do not open the dryer door during steam cycles F...

Page 6: ...letely 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 t...

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: ... be purchased separately Note The damper in the door locker 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 dust The tumbles dryer may not be able to operate properly or may be damaged by freezing of condensed water in the pump...

Page 9: ...el 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 and 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 of two directions If machine rocks when pushing the machine top plate diagonal...

Page 10: ...lly check the condition of the hose and replace the hose if necessary Hose connector Y connector Y connector Short hose Long hose A B Rubber seal Note After connecting inlet hose to water tap turn on the water tap to flush out foreign substances dirt sand or sawdust in the water lines Let water drain into a bucket and check the water temperature Step2 Check the installation environment A type When...

Page 11: ...by hand and then tighten another 2 3 turn with plier Make sure that there are no kinks in the hose and that they are not crushed Step4 Turn on cold water tap Check for leaks Check that the water taps are turned on Check for leaks around Y connector tap and hoses Note After completing connection if water leaks from the hose repeat the same steps ...

Page 12: ...ntainer Control Panel Air Ventilation Grille Door Cycle selector LCD Display Start Pause Power Additional program More Eco Hybrid Steam Drum Light Dry Level Child Lock Less Options Time Delay Anti Crease Favorite Buzzer SmartDiagnosis function is available only for the products with a SmartDiagnosis mark ...

Page 13: ...do not need to be ironed Trousers dressers skirts and blouses For fabrics that do need to be ironed Tumbles without heat All fabrics that need refreshing Cool Air Comforter bedding and Children s clothing Steam Hygiene Shirts and blouses Steam Refresh Sanitising non washable items quickly and easily using the power of steam alone Recommend to use this cycle for cotton and polyester material Crease...

Page 14: ...ated indicating 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 19 Also check if water container need to be empted for better drying results 4 Place laundr...

Page 15: ... 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 loading 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 wa...

Page 16: ...3 Place dryer 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 center 2 Place delicate fabrics or...

Page 17: ...these buttons to select the desired options for the selected cycle Options This allows you to select addition cycle and will light when select Language Selection English is the default language Language can be changed only when LCD is on Power On and then press the Time Delay and Anti Crease button simultaneously for 3 seconds until the Select a Language menu is displayed Start Pause This Start Pa...

Page 18: ... wool silk and easily discoloured clothes WARNING Do not open the dryer door during Steam Cycles Do not touch the steam nozzle in the drum during or after the steam cycle Favorite Favorite option allows you to store a cus tomized dry cycle for future use 1 Turn the dryer on 2 Select a cycle 3 Select the option or additional program Steam Anti Crease Eco Hybrid etc 4 Press and hold Favorite option ...

Page 19: ... 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 Pause button WARNING Do not drink the co...

Page 20: ...e 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 hos...

Page 21: ... immediate vicinity The water inlet filter icon will be displayed on the control panel when water does not enter the dryer If water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit the water inlet filter may become clogged It is therefore a good idea to clean it from time to time 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Unscrew the water inlet hose 3 Care fully remove the filter from inlet valve and clean the fi...

Page 22: ...sted in accordance with EN61121 2005 test program 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 ...

Page 23: ...sposal 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 center 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 Date ...

Page 24: ...ll 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 fabrics the wetness of the clothes and the condition of the filter This is not...

Page 25: ...open The door is open Please close the door completely ERROR No water supply Check tap hose ERROR See owner s manual ERROR The door must be closed and Start Pause button must be pressed for re operation If error message continues to occur unplug the power cord and call the service center for advice tE1 See owner s manual ERROR tE2 See owner s manual ERROR tE3 See owner s manual ERROR tE4 See owner...

Page 26: ...ill 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 Pressing the Power button during the trans mission will shut off the SmartDiagnosis 5 Once the countdown is over and the tones have stopped resume your conversation with the call center agent...

Page 27: ... should be T Electrical Requirements Max capacity 9 kg Allowable temperature 5 35 C Depth with door open 1090mm Volts Hertz Watts 230 V 50 Hz 1800 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 top of door ...

Page 28: ...use 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 leveling the product adjustment of drain Normal maintenance recommended by the owner s manual Removal of foreign objects substances from the machine including...

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