LG RC80V9AV3Q User Guide

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.

RC80V9*V*Q RC90V9*V*Q

EN ENGLISH HU MAGYAR BG БЪЛГАРСКИ HR HRVATSKI

www.lg.com

MFL71424343

Rev.01_072720

TABLE OF CONTENTS

This manual may contain images or content that may be different from the model you purchased.

This manual is subject to revision by the manufacturer.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................	3
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.....................................................	3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...........................................................	3
CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT................................................................	9
INSTALLATION.............................................................................	10
Parts and Specifications..................................................................................	10
Installation Place Requirements......................................................................	11
Leveling the appliance.....................................................................................	12
Stacking Instructions........................................................................................	14
OPERATION..................................................................................	16
Operation Overview.........................................................................................	16
Sorting Laundry...............................................................................................	17
Control Panel...................................................................................................	18
Programme Table............................................................................................	20
Option Programmes and Extra Functions........................................................	24
SMART FUNCTIONS....................................................................	26
Using LG ThinQApplication.............................................................................	26
Smart Diagnosis..............................................................................................	29
MAINTENANCE.............................................................................	30
Cleaning after Every Dry..................................................................................	30
Cleaning the Appliance Periodically.................................................................	31
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................	32
Before Calling for Service................................................................................	32
OPERATING DATA........................................................................	37
Product Fiche...................................................................................................	37

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

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.

Safety Messages

This symbol is displayed to 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 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 (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.

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 qualified 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, 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.

•Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be dried in the appliance.

•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 equipmentgrounding 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 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 and off by a utility.

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 qualified service personnel

unless specifically recommended in this Owner’s Manual. Use only authorized factory parts.

•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 fire or explosion.

•In case of flood, 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 flammable gas and combustible substances (benzene, gasoline, thinner, petroleum, alcohol, etc.) near the appliance.

•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 firmly and pull straight out from the socket outlet.

Technical Safety for Using the Dryer

WARNING - To avoid a fire

Risk of Fire and Flammable Materials

•In the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction. If not, it can result in a fire.

•This appliance contains R290, a refrigerant that is environmentally friendly but flammable. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit, keep open flame and ignition sources away from the appliance.

•Do not dry unwashed items in the appliance.

•Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used 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 oil, vegetable oil, acetone, alcohol, petroleum, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers should be washed in hot water with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the appliance.

•Do not drink the condensed water. Failure to do so may result in foodborne illnesses.

•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agents or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

•The lint filter 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.

•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 appliance immediately when drying is complete or the power is turned off during the drying process. Leaving clothes that have been dried in the appliance unattended could result in fire. Clothes removed from the appliance after drying could result in fire. Remove clothes immediately after drying, and then hang or lay the clothes flat 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.

CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Disposal of Your Old Appliance

•This crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicates that waste electrical and electronic products (WEEE) should be disposed of separately from the 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 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 information for your country please see www.lg.com/global/recycling.

This dryer contains refrigerant gases

R290 (GWP: 3): 0.145 kg Hermetically sealed.

INSTALLATION

Parts and Specifications

NOTE

• Appearance and specifications may vary without notice to improve the quality of the appliance.

Front View

A Water container

B Control panel

C Door

Accessories

Please contact LG Electronics Customer Information Centre or visit the LG Website at http://www.lg.com for purchase.

ACondensing Drain Hose and Hose Holder

BDry Rack

CStacking Kit

Specifications

Model	RC80V9VQ		RC90V9VQ
Power supply		220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz
Size	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

Installation Place Requirements

Before installing the appliance, check the following information to make sure that the appliance should be installed in a correct place.

Location

	5 cm	1 cm	1 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: Should have 5 cm for the wall and 1 cm for rear, right and 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 hightemperature 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 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 3.17 m3/min through the appliance

• Closet

−− Closet door must have 2 (louvered) openings, each having a minimum area of

387 cm2, located 8 cm from bottom and top of door.

WARNING

•Avoid installing the appliance around a heat source. The rear side of the appliance must be well ventilated. Failure to follow these instructions may result in problems.

•The appliance should not be installed next to a refrigeration appliance.

•The appliance is not designed for maritime use or for use in mobile installations such as caravans, aircraft etc.

Leveling the appliance

Checking the Level

Leveling the appliance prevents unnecessary noise and vibration. Check whether the appliance is perfectly level after installation.

•If the appliance rocks when pushing the top plate of the appliance diagonally, adjust the feet again.

Adjusting and Leveling the appliance

When the appliance is not perfectly level, turn the adjustable feet until the appliance no longer wobbles.

•Turn the adjustable feet clockwise to raise or turn the adjustable feet counterclockwise to lower from front-to-back, side-to-side and corner-to-corner.

Reversing the door

You can reverse the door for your convenience.

Electrical Connection

•Do not use an extension cord or double adapter.

•Always unplug the appliance after use.

•Connect the appliance to an earthed socket in accordance with current wiring regulations.

•The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is easily accessible.

WARNING

•Do not reverse the door while the appliance is stacked on a washing machine.

•Before removing the hinge screws, have an assistant support the weight of the door. The door could fall on the floor due to the weight of the door.

•For safety reasons, two or more people need to work together to reverse the door.

NOTE

•The appearance of the screws varies and the screws must be inserted differently depending on the position. Make sure the screw is properly selected before tightening.

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