LG RC9011 Series, RC8011 Series Service Manual
CONDENSING DRYER
SERVICE MANUAL
CAUTION
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY TO DIAGNOSE TROUBLE
CORRECTLY BEFORE OFFERING SERVICE.
MODEL : RC9011** / RC8011** Series
JUL. 2008 PRINTED IN KOREA
P/No.: 3828EL9001K
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To avoid personal injury, disconnect power before servicing this product. If electrical power is required
for diagnosis or test purposes, disconnect the power immediately after performing the necessary checks.
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WARNING !
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The information in this service guide is intended for use by individuals possessing adequate backgrounds
of electrical, electronic, and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in
personal injury and property damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible for the
interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any liability in connection with its use.
RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES
If grounding wires, screws, straps, clips, nuts, or washers used to complete a path to ground are
removed for service, they must be returned to their original position and properly fastened.
IMPORTANT
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Sensitive Electronics
ESD problems are present everywhere. ESD may damage or weaken the electronic
control assembly. The new control assembly may appear to work well after repair is
finished, but failure may occur at a later date due to ESD stress.
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Use an anti-static wrist strap. Connect wrist strap to green ground connection point or unpainted
metal in the appliance.
- OR -
Touch your finger repeatedly to a green ground connection point or unpainted metal
in the appliance.
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Before removing the part from its package, touch the anti-static bag to a green ground connection
point or unpainted metal in the appliance.
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Avoid touching electronic parts or terminal contacts; handle electronic control assembly by edges only.
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When repackaging failed electronic control assembly in anti-static bag, observe above instructions.
CONTENTS
1.SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................................4
2.FEATURES AND LOOK ...................................................................................................... 5
3.PART IDENTIFICATION ....................................................................................................... 6
4.PROGRAM CYCLE ............................................................................................................. 7
5.INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................... 10
6.MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................... 12
7.COMPONENT TESTING TIPS ............................................................................................ 14
8.CONTROL LAY-OUT ........................................................................................................ 16
9.WIRING DIAGRAM ......................................................................................................... 17
10. TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................... 18
11. DIAGOSTIC TEST ........................................................................................................... 21
12. DIASSEMBLE INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................ 28
13. EXPLODED VIEW .......................................................................................................... 33
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SPECIFICATIONS
ITEMS RC8011**
MATERIAL & FINISHES
DRYING TYPE
WEIGHT
DIMENSION
STANDARD DRYING CAPACITY
CONTROL TYPE
POWER SUPPLY
MOTOR
HEATER
LED LAMP
DOOR SWITCH
THERMOSTAT
CONTROL TYPE
DRUM CAPACITY
SAFETY DEVICES
SENSING TYPE
FILTER
DRUM SPEED
DRUM
DRYER RACK
CHILD LOCK
TEMPERTURE CONTROL
BUZZER
ANTI-CREASE
FAVOURITE
MORE TIME
LESS TIME
TIME DELAY
DRUM INTERIOR LIGHT
LED DISPLAY
RC9011** REMARK
Condenstation
45 kg (Gross : 50 kg)
595(W) x 850(H) x 600(D)
8.0 kg
Electronic Control
AC 220~230V, 50Hz (16A)
210W
2500W
DC12V(30mA)
250V(5A)
240V(25A)
Electronic
125 Liter
Thermal Fuse (Motor)
Over current protect (Motor)
Thermostat
Micom electronic Control
1. Temperature : 2 thermistors
2. Humidity : Electrode Sensor
Removable
52~53 rpm
Stainless steel
Available
Available
Available
Available
Available
Available Available
Available
Available
Available
Available
TIME DISPLAY
RUNNING STATUS INDICATOR
EMPTY WATER
CLEAN FILTER
Condenstation
45 kg (Gross : 50 kg)
595(W) x 850(H) x 600(D)
9.0 kg
Electronic Control
AC 220~230V, 50Hz (16A)
210W
2500W
DC12V(30mA)
250V(5A)
240V(25A)
Electronic
125 Liter
Thermal Fuse (Motor)
Over current protect (Motor)
Thermostat
Micom electronic Control
1. Temperature : 2 thermistors
2. Humidity : Electrode Sensor
Removable
52~53 rpm
Stainless steel
Available
Available
Available
Available
Available
Available
Available
Available
Available
TIME DISPLAY
RUNNING STATUS INDICATOR
EMPTY WATER
CLEAN FILTER
LGEUK:13A, LGEAP:10A
LGEUK:2350W, LGEAP:1900W
Gentle button
Default : high
Dafault : OFF
Dafault : OFF
Maximum=100min.
Minimum=15min.
3~19 hours
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savesave
Energy
FEATURES AND LOOK
Ultra big Capacity Drum
LG Dryer has 9.0kg / 8.0kg capacity which is the ultra big capacity.
Lower Energy Consumption
Energy is saved by cutting-edge engineering design of drying system
and by optimized heating control. It’s a real money saving.
Reduced drying time
Drying time is shortened by efficient air flow mechanism and
optimized heater.
Innovative noise performance
Noise gets reduced by Noise-absorption & screening technology.
Easy of Use
Wide LED display using electric control.
Control Panel
RC9011A/B/C, RC8011A/B/C
Program Selector Additional Function
LED Display
• Time Display
• Indicator Lamps & Left Time
Drying Level
• Iron
• Light
• Cupboard
• Very
• Extra
Buttons
• More Time
• Less Time
• Option
• Buzzer
• Time Delay/Favourite
Anti-Crease/Drum Light
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PART IDENTIFICATION
RC9011A1/B1/C1, RC8011A1/B1/C1
Water Container
Glass Door
Condenser Cover
Air Ventilation Grill
Accessory parts
1. Drain Hose Assembly
Control Panel
2. Dryer Rack Assembly
P/No. : 5001EL2001A P/No. : 3751EL1002C
3. Stacking kit Assembly ( Purchased Seperately)
1
Holder : 2EA, Screw : 4EA
Purchased Separately
2
Holder : 2EA, Screw : 4EA
Purchased Separately
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PROGRAM CYCLE
Time Delay
You can use the Time Delay function to delay the
finishing time of drying cycle.
Maximum Time Delay is 19 hours.
Minimum Time Delay is 3 hours.
1. Turn the dryer on
2. Select cycle
3. Set time delay hour
4. Press Start/Pause button
Favourite
If there is some cycle you would like to make based
on your own drying habit, use “Favourite”.
Once favourite cycle is stored, you can repeatedly
use next time before changing the stored setting.
For instance, you turn power on and select Extra Dry
in Cotton Cycle and Low temp and Anti-Crease in
series and then lastly press “Favourite” until the
dryer beeps. It’s about 3 seconds. That’s all you have
to do.
The next time, when turning the dryer on and
pressing “Favourite” you can see the above options
you select displays on the panel.
Anti-Crease
Anti-Crease is functioning to prevent creases and
rumples that are formed when the laundry is not
unloaded promptly at the end of drying cycle. In
this function, the dryer repeatedly runs and
pauses to the cycle end.
If the door is open during Anti-Crease process,
this function is cancelled.
Drum Light
During operating cycle, you can see the drum
inside by choosing drum light function.
It helps easy viewing the drying cycle.
More Time/Less Time
Press More Time or Less Time until the desired
drying time is set.
Note
These buttons are available only with Timed
Drying, before you push Start/Pause button.
Child Lock ( )
For the safety of your children, press More Time
and Less Time buttons at the same time for
about 3 seconds. You can see “ ” sign on
LED window.
Note
For “ ” off, press More Time and Less Time
buttons at the same time for about 3 seconds.
Option
Gentle
- These are functioning to shorten or lengthen the
cycle time by increasing or decreasing
temperature.
Damp Dry Beep
- This is a function to inform time.
When is the most suitable for ironing with beeper
sound.
Crease Care
- This is a function to reduce wrinkles.
Buzzer
This is a function to able to adjust volume of
beeper sound.
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PROGRAM CYCLE
Cycle Selection Table
Electronic Auto Dry Cycles
Cotton (Whites and coloreds)
(Note) Select the gentle by pressing the option button for heat-sensitive items
Towels, dressing gowns
and bed linen
Terry towels, tea towels, towels,
bed linen
Bath towels, tea towels,
underwear, cotton socks
Sheets, pillowcase, towels
Bed linen, table linen, towels, T-shirts
Polo shirts and work clothes
Mixed-Fabric Cycles
(Note) Select the gentle by pressing the option button for heat-sensitive items
Bed linen, table linen, tracksuits,
anorak, blankets
Shirts, blouses
Trousers, dressers, skirts, blouses
Quick Dry Cycles
For thick and quilted fabrics
For thick and quilted fabrics which do not need to be ironed
For fabrics which do not need to be ironed
For fabrics which do need to be ironed lightly, not completely
For fabrics which do need to be ironed
For thick and quilted fabrics which do not need to be ironed
For fabrics which do not need to be ironed
For fabrics which do need to be ironed
Standard
program
Extra Dry
Very Dry
Cupboard dry
light Dry
Iron Dry
Very Dry
Cupboard dry
Iron Dry
A kind of linen and towel except
for the special fabrics
Timed Drying Cycles for selected length of time
Bath towels, bath robes, dishclothes,
Quilted fabrics made of acrylic
All fabrics needing freshing, tumbles without heat
Special Fabrics
Wool
Silk, Women's thin clothes, lingerie
Soccer uniform, training wear
Bed clothes
For the small loads of qualified fabrics with short drying times
Small clothes & pre-dried laundry
Normal fabrics using hot temperature for 20minutes
Small clothes & pre-dried laundry
Normal fabrics using hot temperature 40minutes
For wool fabrics
For fabrics which are heat-sensitive like synthetic fabrics
For 100% polyester material
For bulky items
Quick Dry
Warm
Cool Air
Delicate
Sports Wear
Bulkey Item
CAUTION
If the load is less than 1kg, please use "Timed Drying Course"
Your wool should be used in Wool program and heat-sensitive fabrics including silk, underwears,
lingerie should be used in delicates courses.
Otherwise, these clothes can cause undesirable drying results.
Wool
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PROGRAM CYCLE
Course
Course Detail
Extra
Very
Cotton
Mixed
Fabrics
Timed
Drying
Special
Fabrics
Cupboard
Light
Iron
Very
Cupboard
Iron
Quick
Cool Air
Warm
Delicate
Sports wear
Wool
Bulky Item
More time
Less time
XO
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O
O
X
X
X
X
Gentle
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
X
X
O
X
X
X
X
Damp Dry
beep
O
O
O
X
X
O
O
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Hand
Iron
X
X
X
X
O
X
X
O
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Crease
care
X
X
X
X
X
O
O
O
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Buzzer
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Time
Delay
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Favourite
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Anti
crease
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Left Time
125
120
115
103
97
53
48
41
50
40
40
45
30
21
60
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Level the Dryer
1. Leveling the dryer is to prevent undesirable
noise and vibration.
When placing your dryer in an solid and level
area where water is not dripping and freezing,
flammable materials are not stored.
Dryer is raised
Adjustable Feet
2. If the dryer is not properly level, adjust the front
leveling legs up and down as necessary.
Turn them clockwise to raise and
counterclockwise to lower until the dryer is not
wobbling both front-to-back and side-to-side.
Adjustable Feet
Dryer is lowered
Adjustable Feet
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 diagonally, adjust the feet again.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Stacking Kit
In order to stack this dryer on LG Washing
machine, you must purchase the LG
stacking kit that is fitted by LG washing
machine top plate size.
1. Place the LG dryer on the LG Washing
machine.
WARNING
When Placing
the dryer, pull
power cord out of
a power source.
Don’t drop the
dryer.
2. Unscrew Rear cover in the Base by unscrewing
2 screws.
Dryer
Washer
3. After detaching protection sheet of doubleside tape, align stacking kit holes rear cover
holes and then attach tape to the washer by
pressing hard.
4. Assemble a stacking kit as following.
• Screw 2 screws which is unscrewed earlier to
assemble dryer rear back and stacking kit.( )
• Use accessory screws to assemble washer rear
cover and stacking kit. ( , )
• The procedure for the opposite side will be the
same.
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Condensate Drain
The dryer can drain water without delivering to
water container. Water is directly pumped out
of the dryer.
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