LG RC8066F, RC9066F Owner's 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.
MFL67653091
Rev.00_062216
www.lg.com
RC8066**F RC8066*F
RC9066**F RC9066*F
TABLE OF CONTENTS
This manual may contain images or
content different from the model you
purchased.
This manual is subject to revision by the
manufacturer.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........................................................3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................3
INSTALLATION ........................................................................10
Specifications ............................................................................................10
Accessories (Optional) ..............................................................................10
Installation Place Requirements ................................................................11
Stacking Installation Instructions ...............................................................12
OPERATION ............................................................................ 15
Using the Appliance ...................................................................................15
Sorting Laundry .........................................................................................16
Control Panel .............................................................................................17
Programme Table ......................................................................................18
Option Programme ....................................................................................20
Rack Dry (Optional) ...................................................................................22
SMART FUNCTIONS ............................................................... 23
Using the Tag On Function ........................................................................23
Using the Appliance ...................................................................................23
Using the Smart Diagnosis™ Function ......................................................24
MAINTENANCE ....................................................................... 25
Cleaning the Lint Filter ...............................................................................25
Emptying the Water Container...................................................................26
Cleaning the Cool Air Inlet Grill ..................................................................26
Wiping the Moisture Sensor ......................................................................26
Cleaning the Condenser ............................................................................27
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................. 28
Diagnosing Problems ................................................................................28
Error Codes ...............................................................................................32
WARRANTY ............................................................................. 33
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
EN
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.
This symbol is displayed to the indicate matters and
operations that can cause risk. Read the part with this
symbol carefully and follow the instructions in order to
avoid risk.
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 product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons
when using your product, basic safety precautions should be
followed, 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 play with the appliance.
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EN
For use in Europe:
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.
Installation
•Make sure the appliance is properly installed, grounded, and
adjusted by qualied 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, or
rain or temperatures below freezing.
•Tighten the drain hose to avoid separation.
•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.
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EN
•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 qualied 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 t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualied
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 qualied service personnel
unless specically recommended in this Owner’s Manual. Use only
authorized factory parts.
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EN
•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.
•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 re or explosion.
•In case of ood, disconnect the 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 ammable gas and combustible substances (benzene,
gasoline, thinner, petroleum, alcohol, etc.) near the appliance.
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EN
•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.
•Do not spray water inside or outside the appliance to clean it.
•Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cable. Always
grip the power plug rmly and pull straight out from the socket
outlet.
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EN
Technical Safety for Using the Dryer
•Do not dry unwashed items in the appliance.
•Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specied
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 such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof
textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows tted with
foam rubber pads should not be dried in the appliance.
•Do not drink the condensed water. Failure to do so may result in
food-borne illnesses.
•The lint trap has to 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.
•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.
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EN
•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 result in re. Clothes removed from the appliance after drying
could result in re. Remove clothes immediately after drying, and
then hang or lay the clothes at to cool.
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.
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INSTALLATION
EN
Specications
1
2
3
5
6
4
1
2
5
6
1
Water container
2
Control panel
3
Glass door
4
Opaque door
5
Condenser cover
6
Air ventilation grill
Model RC8066*F, RC8066**F RC9066*F, RC9066**F
Power supply 220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz
Size 600 mm (W) X 640 mm (D) X 850 mm(H)
Product weight 43 - 46 kg
Allowable temperature 5 - 35 °C
Max. capacity 8 kg 9 kg
• Appearance and specications 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
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EN
Installation Place
Requirements
Location
30-50 cm 2 cm 2 cm
Level oor : 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 nish 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 at hard oor.
• Make sure that air circulation around the
appliance is not impeded by carpets, rugs, etc.
• Never try to correct any unevenness in the
oor 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 ow of 3.17 m
3
/min through the
appliance
• Closet
− Closet door must have 2 (louvered) openings,
each having a minimum area of 387 cm
2
,
located 8 cm from bottom and top of door.
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