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

3

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 qualied 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 qualied 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 qualied

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 qualied service personnel
unless specically recommended in this Owner’s Manual. Use only

authorized factory parts.

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•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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Technical Safety for Using the Dryer

•Do not dry unwashed items in the appliance.

•Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specied
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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•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

Specications

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 specications 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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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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EN

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.

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.

Stacking Installation
Instructions

Your dryer can be placed on top of an LG

washing machine and securely xed with a

stacking kit. This installation must be conducted

by qualied service personnel to ensure it has

been installed correctly.

The qualied service personnel will ensure

you have the correct stacking kit for your
model of washing machine and will ensure it is

rmly xed. For these reasons, expert tting is

essential.

Stacking Kit

In order to stack this dryer an LG stacking kit is
required.

Dryer

Washing
machine

This dryer may only be stacked on top of an
LG washing machine. Do not attempt to stack
this dryer on any other washing machine, as
damage, injury or property damage could result.

Shape and

assembly

direction

Washing Machine Top plate

size

550 mm 600 mm

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Installation Procedure

1

Place the LG dryer on the LG washing
machine.

2

Remove the two screws from the bottom of
the rear cover on each side as illustrated
below.

3

Align the stacking kit holes and the rear cover
holes.

• 3-1) 600 mm

• 3-1) 550 mm

4

Fasten the two screws that were removed
earlier from the dryer to the stacking kit.

5

Use the four screws in the accessory box (16
mm) to assemble the washing machine rear
cover and stacking kit.

6

The procedure for the opposite side will be
the same.

WARNING

• Incorrect installation can cause serious
accidents.

• The weight of the appliance and the height of
installation make the stacking procedure too
risky for one person. This procedure should

be performed by two or more qualied service

personnel.

• The appliance is not suitable for a built-in
installation. Please do not install as a built-in
appliance.

• Do not operate if the appliance is not properly
stacked.

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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,
simply change the water path and re-route to the
drainage facility as below:

1

Take the connecting kit out.

2

Separate the water container hose from the
kit.

3

Connect the drain hose to the kit.

Leveling the appliance

Leveling the appliance prevents unnecessary
noise and vibration. Place the appliance on a

solid, level oor.

If the appliance is not properly level, adjust the
front leveling feet as necessary.

Turn them clockwise to raise and counter­clockwise to lower until the appliance no longer
wobbles, both front-to-back and side-to-side and
corner-to-corner.

Adjustable Feet

Adjustable Feet Adjustable Feet

Diagonal Check

• When pushing down the edges of the top plate
diagonally, the appliance should not move up
and down at all (Check both directions). If the
appliance rocks when pushing the top plate
diagonally, adjust the feet again.

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OPERATION

EN

Using the Appliance

Before the rst cycle, set the appliance to dry
for ve minutes to warm up the drum. Open
the door between loads the rst few times you

use the appliance to allow any odours from the
interior of the appliance to disperse.

1

Ensure the lint lter and water container are

clean.

• The lint lter is inside the door rim. It needs
to be cleaned before each drying cycle.

• Open the door and ensure the lint lter is

clean. If it is not, please clean the lint lter.

• Also check if the water container needs to
be emptied for optimum drying results.

WARNING

• Do not drink the condensed water.

NOTE

• In some instances, LED window may
display (Empty water symbol) and the
appliance may stop because the water
container is full.

2

Place laundry into the drum after sorting.

• The clothes should be sorted by fabric type
and dryness level and all the strings and

belts of clothes should be well tied and xed

before being put into the drum. Push the
laundry to the back to keep it away from
the door seal. Otherwise, the door seal and
clothes may be damaged. Close the door.

CAUTION

• Be careful not to trap laundry between the
door and rubber seal.

3

Turn the power on.

• Press the Power button. The indicator icon
above the button will become illuminated,
indicating that the appliance is all set to run.

4

Select the drying programme you want.

• You can choose a programme by turning
the programme selector knob until the
required programme is indicated.

• If you press the Start/Pause button without
choosing a programme, the appliance
will proceed with the Cotton programme.
Please refer to the programme table for the
detailed information.

5

Press the Start/Pause button.

6

After the cycle has nished, open the door

and remove the laundry.

7

Turn off the appliance.

• Press the Power button.

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CAUTION

• Be careful! The drum inside may still be hot.

• The appliance must not be used for purposes
other than those for which it was designed.

NOTE

• The nal part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs
without heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that
laundry is left at a temperature that ensures the
laundry will not be damaged.

• A high atmospheric temperature and a small
room may both increase drying time as well as
energy consumption.

Sorting Laundry

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

efcient energy usage, do not overload the

appliance.

Woollens

• Dry woollens on the Wool programme. Be sure

to follow fabric care label symbols rst. Wool

may not be completely dried from the cycle,
so do not repeat drying. Pull woollens to their

original shape and dry them at.

Woven and Loopknit Materials

• Some woven and loopknit materials may
shrink, depending on quality.

Permanent Press and Synthetics

• Do not overload the appliance. Take out
permanent press items as soon as the
appliance stops to reduce creases.

Baby Clothes and Night Gowns

• Always check fabric care labels.

Rubber and Plastics

• Do not dry any items made from or containing
rubber or plastics such as:

− Aprons, Bibs and Chair Covers

− Curtains and Table Clothes

− Bathmats

Fiberglass

• Do not dry berglass items in the appliance.
Glass particles left in the appliance may be
subsequently picked up by your clothes in later
cycles.

Icon Description

Dry

Tumble dry

Permanent Press /
Crease resistant

Gentle / Delicate

Do not tumble dry

Do not dry

High heating

Medium heating

Low heating

No Heating / Air

Line dry / Hang to dry

Drip dry

Dry at

In the shade

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Control Panel

1

Power Button

• Press the Power button to turn power on
and off.

• Press the Power button to cancel the
Time Delay function.

2

Programme Selector

• Programmes are available according to
the laundry type.

• The lamp will light up to indicate the
selected programme.

3

Start/Pause Button

• This Start/Pause button is used to start
or pause a dry cycle.

• When in Pause, the power is turned off
automatically after four minutes.

4

Additional Programme Buttons

• Use these buttons to select the desired
options for the selected programme.

Display

•

: This icon indicates that the lint lter

should be cleaned or is clogged.

− Cleaning notice: When you press the Power
button, the icon will become displayed.

− Clogging notice: This icon will become
displayed with a buzzer sound whilst the
appliance is in operation.

•

: This icon indicates that the water

container needs to be emptied or is full.

− Emptying notice: When you press the Power
button, this icon will become displayed.

− Full water notice: The icon will become
displayed and a buzzer will sound while the
appliance is in operation.

•

: This icon indicates that the condenser
should be cleaned. If the icon is displayed,
clean the condenser promptly.

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Programme Table

Drying Programme

Sensor Dry Programmes

Programme Laundry Type Detail Drying Level

Cotton

Towels, dressing gowns and

bed linen

For thick and quilted fabrics Extra

Terry towels, tea towels, towels

and bed linen

For thick and quilted fabrics that

do not need to be ironed

Very

Bath towels, tea towels,

underwear and cotton socks

For fabrics that do not need to

be ironed

Cupboard

Sheets, pillowcase and towels

For fabrics that do not need to

be ironed

Light

Bed linen, table linen, towels,

T-shirts, polo shirts and work

clothes

For fabrics that need to be

ironed

Iron

Mixed Fabric

Bed linen, table linen, tracksuits,

anoraks and blankets

For thick and quilted fabrics that

do not need to be ironed

Very

Shirts and blouses

For fabrics that do not need to

be ironed

Cupboard

Trousers, dressers, skirts and

blouses

For fabrics that need to be

ironed

Iron

Easy Care

Shirts, T-shirts, trousers, under-

wear and socks

For polyamide, acrylic, and

polyester that do not need to be

ironed

Cupboard

Shirts, T-shirts, under-wear,

anoraks and socks

For polyamide, acrylic, polyester

that do need to be ironed

Iron

Bulky Item Bed clothes, sheets For bulky items -

Jeans

Jeans and colour fading

garments.

For jeans which do not need to

be ironed

-

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Sensor Dry Programmes

Programme Laundry Type Detail Drying Level

Skin Care T-shirts, pillowcase, and towels

For cotton fabrics which do not

need to be ironed

-

Sports Wear Soccer kit and training wear For polyester material -

Quick Dry

Linen and towels (excluding

delicate fabrics) sports wear,

bulky Item cycle.

For small loads of suitable

fabrics with short drying times

-

Delicate Silk, ne fabrics and lingerie

For fabrics that are heat-

sensitive, such as synthetic

fabrics

-

Wool Wool For wool fabrics -

Timed Drying Programmes

Programme Laundry Type Detail Drying Level

Rack Dry Silk, wool, delicate lingerie

Refreshes clothes without

tumble drying

-

Cool Air All fabrics that need refreshing Tumbles without heat -

Warm Air

Bath towels, bath robes,

dishclothes and acrylic quilted

fabrics

Small Items & damp clothing,

Everyday items suitable for heat

drying

-

CAUTION

• If the load is less than 1 kg, please use the Warm Air programme in Timed Drying programmes.
Wool items should be dried using the Wool programme and heat-sensitive fabrics including silk,
underwear and lingerie should be dried using the Delicate programme. Please comply with the
recommended laundry load when you select your desired programme. Otherwise, your clothes may
be damaged.

NOTE

• The test results depend on room temperature, type and amount of load, water hardness and water
inlet temperature.

• If the appliance is installed as built under, it may cause performance degradation.

• If the laundry is not spun at a high speed during washing, energy consumption and drying time will
increase.

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Option Programme

Time Delay

You can use the Time Delay option to delay the

nishing time of the drying cycle. Maximum Time

Delay is 19 hours. Minimum Time Delay is 3
hours.

1

Turn the appliance on.

2

Select a programme.

3

Press the Time Delay button.

4

Set time delay hour(s) by pressing the ,

button.

5

Press the Start/Pause button.

Anti Crease ( )

The Anti Crease option prevents creases that
are formed when the laundry is not unloaded
promptly at the end of the drying cycle.
When Anti Crease is selected, the appliance
repeatedly runs and pauses, giving you two
hours to unload the laundry. If the door is
opened during the Anti Crease option, the option
is cancelled.

Favorite

The Favorite option allows you to store a
customized dry programme for future use.

1

Turn the appliance on.

2

Select a programme.

3

Select the option or additional programme.

(Anti Crease, Spin Speed etc.)

4

Press and hold the Favorite option button for
three seconds.

The Favorite option is now stored for future
use. To reuse the stored programme, select
the Favorite option and press the Start/Pause
button.

Drum Light

Whilst the appliance 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. The light is turned off
automatically.

Spin Speed

This additional program is able to control drying
time, allowing you to select high or normal.

• The default option is Normal.

Option

Hand Iron

This function keeps the garments more moist
than the standard Iron dry level.

1

Turn the appliance on.

2

Select a programme.

3

Press the Dry level button and select Iron.

4

Press the Option button and select Hand
Iron.

5

Press the Start/Pause button.

Hand Iron is available to programmes specied

in the table below.

Programme Dry Level

Cotton

IronMixed Fabric

Easy Care

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Damp Dry Beep

With this option, the appliance will beep when
the load is ready for ironing.

This allows you to remove faster-drying
lightweight items or items that you would like to
iron or hang while still slightly damp.

1

Turn the appliance on.

2

Select a programme.

3

Press the Dry level button and select a level.

4

Press the Option button and select Damp
Dry Beep.

5

Press the Start/Pause button.

6

When the laundry is ready for ironing, the
buzzer will sound for approximately one
minute.

7

Press the Start/Pause button and open the
door.

8

Take out laundry which you wish to iron.
(Leave the other laundry in the appliance.)

9

Close the door and press the Start/Pause
button.

Damp Dry Beep is available to programmes

specied in the table below.

Programme Dry Level

Cotton

Extra/Very

Cupboard/Light

Mixed Fabric Very/Cupboard

Easy Care Cupboard

Child Lock ( )

Use this option to disable the controls. This
feature can prevent children from changing
cycles or operating the appliance.

Locking the Control Panel

1

Press and hold the Child Lock button for
three seconds.

2

A beeper will sound, and CL will appear on
the display.

When the Child Lock is set, all buttons are
locked except the Power button.

NOTE

• Turning off the power or completing all cycles
will not reset the child lock function. You must
deactivate child lock before you can access
any other functions.

Unlocking the Control Panel

Press and hold the Child Lock button for three
seconds.

• A beeper will sound and the remaining time for
the current programme will reappear on the
display.

Buzzer

This option enables you to adjust the volume of
the beeper sound.

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Rack Dry (Optional)

The dryer rack is placed inside the appliance,
as in the picture below. Remove and discard
packing material before use.

The Rack Dry is designed for use with laundry

that must be dried at, without tumbling,

including sweaters and delicate fabrics.

1

Open the door.

2

Insert the hook to the drum centre.

3

Place the dryer rack on the structure

above the lint lter and press it to complete

assembly.

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.

7

Press the Start/Pause button.

NOTE

• Check the lint lter and remove any lint
accumulated from items dried on the rack.

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SMART FUNCTIONS

EN

Using the Tag On Function

Conveniently use the Smart Diagnosis™ to
communicate with the appliance directly from a
smart phone.

• The Tag On function can only be used with
most smart phones equipped with the NFC
(Near Field Communication) function and
based on the Android OS (operating system).

Installation of the Application

• Search LG Smart Laundry&DW Global on the
Google Play Store from your smart phone.

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Using the Appliance

LG Smart Laundry&DW Global application
allows you to use various features for your
convenience.

• Cycle Download

• Smart Diagnosis™

• Tag On Cycle Set

• Laundry Stats

NOTE

• Press in the LG Smart Laundry&DW
Global application for a more detailed guide on
how to use the Tag On function.

• Depending on the smart phone manufacturer
and Android OS version, the NFC activation
process may differ. Refer to the manual of your
smart phone for details.

• Because of the characteristics of NFC, if the
transmission distance is too far, or if there is
a metal sticker or a protective case on the
phone, transmission will not be good. In some
cases, NFC-equipped phones may be unable
to transmit successfully.

• The content found in this manual may differ
depending on the version of LG Smart
Laundry&DW Global application, and it may be

modied without informing customers.

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EN

Using the Smart Diagnosis™
Function

Use this function if you need an accurate
diagnosis by an LG Electronics customer
information centre when the appliance
malfunctions or fails.

Smart Diagnosis™ can not be activated
unless the appliance is connected to power.
If the appliance is unable to turn on, then
troubleshooting must be done without using
Smart Diagnosis™.

1

Press the Power button to turn on the
washing machine. Do not press any other
buttons or turn the programme selector knob.

2

When instructed to do so by the call centre,
place the mouthpiece of your phone close to
the Power button.

Max.

10 mm

3

Press and hold the (More) button for three
seconds, while holding the mouthpiece of
your phone close to the Smart Diagnosis™
icon and Power button.

4

Keep the phone in place until the tone

transmission has nished. Time remaining for

data transfer is displayed.

• 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.

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service centre

5

Once the countdown is over and the tones
have stopped, resume your conversation with
the call centre agent, who will then be able to
assist you using the information transmitted
for analysis.

NOTE

• The Smart Diagnosis™ function depends on
the local call quality.

• The communication performance will improve
and you can receive better service if you use
the home phone.

• If the Smart Diagnosis™ data transfer is poor
due to poor call quality, you may not receive
the best Smart Diagnosis™ service.

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MAINTENANCE

EN

WARNING

• Remove the power plug when you clean the
appliance. Not removing the plug may result in
electric shock.

Cleaning the Lint Filter

Clean the lint lter before each drying cycle. It

should also be cleaned if the icon becomes
illuminated and the buzzer sounds while the
appliance is in operation.

Cleaning the lint lter will reduce drying time and

energy consumption.

1

Open the door.

2

Remove the lint lter.

3

Open the lint lter and remove all the lint.

4

Rinse away the lint under warm, running
water.

5

Dry the lint lter completely, close and
reinsert the lint lter.

NOTE

• Remove moisture from the mesh. Otherwise,

the lint lter may be clogged due to water lm

and the appliance may not operate.

• If the lint lter is not in the appliance, you can
not operate the appliance.

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EN

Emptying the Water Container

Condensed water is collected in the water
container.

Empty the water container after every use. Not
doing so will affect the drying performance.

If the water container is full, the

icon glows
and the buzzer sounds while the appliance
is operating. If this should occur, the water
container needs to be emptied within the next
hour.

1

Pull out the water container.

2

Empty the water container in the sink.

3

Push it back into the appliance.

4

Press the Start/Pause button.

Cleaning the Cool Air Inlet
Grill

Vacuum the Cool Air Inlet grill 3 – 4 times a year
to make sure there is no build up of lint or dirt

that may cause improper air ow.

NOTE

• Warm air is exhausted through the ventilation
grill.

• Adequate ventilation should be provided to

avoid the back ow of gases into the room from
units burning other fuels, such as open res.

Wiping the Moisture Sensor

This device senses the moisture level of the
laundry during operation, which means it must
be cleaned regularly to remove any build up of
lime scale on the surface of the sensor.

Wipe the sensors inside the drum.

CAUTION

• Do not wipe the moisture sensor with abrasive
materials. Always clean the sensor with a
rough sponge.

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EN

Cleaning the Condenser

The condenser is also a very important part for

efcient drying performance result, so it needs

special care from you. It is recommended that
the condenser be cleaned three or four times a
year or when the

icon blinks.

1

Push the cap and open the condensing
cover.

2

Open the seal by turning the locking lever.

3

Pull the condenser out by inserting a nger

into the tab at the front of the condenser. (Do
not force the condenser).

NOTE

• If the icon is displayed, clean the
condenser promptly.

4

Clean the condenser thoroughly under a tap,

letting the water ow through.

5

Put everything back together by following the
instructions in reverse order.

CAUTION

• The locking lever must be closed after cleaning
the condenser as illustrated above.

• Operating when the condenser is clogged
with lint can damage the appliance. This also
increases energy consumption.

• Do not use sharp objects to clean the heat
exchanger. This could cause damage and
leaking.

• Never operate the appliance without the heat
exchanger.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

EN

The appliance is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems
at an early stage. If the appliance does not function properly or does not function at all, check the
following before you call for service:

Diagnosing Problems

Symptoms Reason Solution

Appliance will not
turn on.

Power cord is not properly
plugged in.

• Make sure that the plug is securely
plugged into a grounded outlet

matching the appliance’s rating plate.

House fuse is blown, circuit
breaker has tripped, or power
outage has occurred.

• Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
Do not increase fuse capacity. If the
problem is a circuit overload, have it

corrected by a qualied electrician.

Appliance does not
heat.

House fuse is blown, circuit
breaker has tripped, or power
outage has occurred.

• Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
Do not increase fuse capacity. If the
problem is a circuit overload, have it

corrected by a qualied electrician.

Clothes take too long
to dry.

Load is not properly sorted.

• Separate heavy items from lightweight
items. Larger and heavier items take
longer to dry. Light items in a load
with heavy items can fool the sensor
because the light items dry faster.

Large load of heavy fabrics.

• Heavy fabrics take longer to dry
because they tend to retain more
moisture. To help reduce and maintain
more consistent drying times for large
and heavy fabrics, separate these
items into smaller loads of a consistent
size.

Appliance controls are not set
properly.

• Use the appropriate control settings for
the type of load you are drying. Some
loads may require an adjustment of the
dry level setting for proper drying.

Lint lter needs to be cleaned.

• Remove the lint from the lint lter
before every cycle. With the lint

removed, hold the lint lter up to a

light to see if it is dirty or clogged. With
some loads that produce high amounts
of lint, such as new bath towels, it may
be necessary to pause the cycle and

clean the lter during the cycle.

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EN

Symptoms Reason Solution

Clothes take too long
to dry.

House fuse is blown, circuit
breaker has tripped, or power
outage has occurred.

• Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
Do not increase fuse capacity. If the
problem is a circuit overload, have it

corrected by a qualied electrician.

Appliance is overloaded.

• Divide extra large loads into smaller
loads for better drying performance

and efciency.

Appliance is underloaded.

• If you are drying a very small load,
add a few extra items to ensure proper
tumbling action. If the load is very
small and you are using Sensor Dry
programmes, the electronic control
cannot properly sense the dryness of
the load and may shut off too soon.
Use Timed Drying programmes or add
some extra wet clothes to the load.

Drying time is not
consistent.

Heat settings, load size, or
dampness of clothing is not
consistent.

• The drying time for a load will vary
depending on the type of heat used
(electric), the size of the load, the type
of fabrics, the wetness of the clothes,

and lint lter. Even an unbalanced

load in the appliance can cause poor
spinning, resulting in wetter clothes
which will take longer to dry.

Greasy or dirty spots
are left on clothes.

Fabric softener is used
incorrectly.

• When washing laundry that is to
be dried in the appliance, use the
correct amount of fabric softener as
recommended by the manufacturer of
the fabric softener.

Clean and dirty clothes are
being dried together.

• Use the appliance to dry only clean
items. Soil from dirty clothes can
transfer to the clean clothes in the
same or later loads.

Clothes were not properly
cleaned or rinsed before
being placed in the appliance.

• Stains on dried clothes could be
stains that were not removed during
the washing process. Make sure
that clothes are being completely
cleaned or rinsed according to the
instructions for your washing machine

and detergent. Some difcult soils may

require pre-treating prior to washing.

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EN

Symptoms Reason Solution

Clothes are wrinkled.

Clothes have dried too long
(overdried).

• Over drying a load of laundry can lead
to wrinkled clothes. Try a shorter drying
time.

Clothes have been left in the
appliance for too long after
cycle ends.

• Use the Anti crease option.

Clothes are shrinking.

Garment care instructions are
not being followed.

• To avoid shrinking your clothes,
always consult and follow fabric care
instructions. Some fabrics will naturally
shrink when washed. Other fabrics can
be washed but will shrink when dried
in the appliance. Use a low or no heat
setting.

Lint is left on clothes.

Lint lter has not been

cleaned properly.

• Remove the lint from the lint lter
before every cycle. With the lint

removed, hold the lint lter up to a light

to see if it is dirty or clogged. If it looks
dirty, follow the cleaning instructions.
With some loads that produce high
amounts of lint, it may be necessary to

clean the lint lter during the cycle.

Laundry has not been sorted
properly.

• Some fabrics are lint producers (i.e., a
fuzzy white cotton towel) and should be
dried separately from clothes that are
lint trappers (i.e., a pair of black linen
pants).

Appliance is overloaded.

• Divide extra large loads into smaller
loads for drying.

Tissue, paper, etc., has been
left in pockets.

• Check pockets thoroughly before
drying clothes.

Excess static in
clothes after drying.

Clothes have dried for too
long (overdried).

• Overdrying a load of laundry can cause
a buildup of static electricity. Adjust
settings and use a shorter drying time,
or use Sensor Dry programmes.

Drying synthetics, permanent
press, or synthetic blends.

• These fabrics are naturally more
prone to static buildup. Try using fabric
softener, or use shorter Timed Drying
time settings.

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EN

Symptoms Reason Solution

Water leaks.

The water container hose
or the drain hose is not
connected correctly.

• Connect the water container hose or
the drain hose correctly.

The door is closed while
laundry or foreign substance
is caught in the door.

• Check if laundry or foreign substance
is caught in the door before using the
appliance. If water leaks continuously,
contact the LG Electronics Customer
Information Centre.

Clothes have damp
spots after a Sensor
Dry programme.

Very large load or very small
load. Single large item such
as a blanket or comforter.

• If items are too tightly packed or too
sparse the sensor may have trouble
reading the dryness level of the load.
Use a Timed Drying programme for
very small loads.

• Large, bulky items such as blankets
or comforters can sometimes wrap
themselves into a tight ball of fabric.
The outside layers will dry and register
on the sensors, while the inner core
remains damp. When drying a single
bulky item, it may help to pause the
cycle once or twice and rearrange the
item to unwrap and expose any damp
areas.

• To dry a few remaining damp items
from a very large load or a few damp
spots on a large item after a Sensor
Dry programme has completed, empty
the lint trap, then set a Timed Drying

programme to nish drying the item(s).

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EN

Error Codes

Symptoms Reason Solution

dE

The door has been opened
while the appliance is in
operation or the appliance is
being operated without the
door being closed properly.

• Close the door completely.

• If dE is not released, call for service.

tE1

Temperature Sensor has
malfunctioned.

• Unplug the power plug and call for
service.

tE3

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WARRANTY

EN

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

• Service trips to deliver, pick up, or install or repair the product; instruction to the customer on
operation of the product; repair or replacement of fuses or correction of wiring or plumbing, or
correction of unauthorized repairs/installation.

• Failure of the product to perform during power failures and interruptions or inadequate electrical
service.

• Damage caused by leaky or broken water pipes, frozen water pipes, restricted drain lines,
inadequate or interrupted water supply or inadequate supply of air.

• Damage resulting from operating the Product in a corrosive atmosphere or contrary to the

instructions outlined in the Product’s owner’s manual.

• Damage to the Product caused by accidents, pests and vermin, lightning, wind, re, oods, or acts of
God.

• Damage or failure caused by unauthorized modication or alteration, or if it is used for other than the
intended purpose, or any water leakage where the product was not properly installed.

• Damage or failure caused by incorrect electrical current, voltage, or plumbing codes, commercial
or industrial use, or use of accessories, components, or consumable cleaning products that are not
approved by LG.

• Damage caused by transportation and handling, including scratches, dents, chips, and/or other

damage to the nish of your product, unless such damage results from defects in materials or

workmanship.

• Damage or missing items to any display, open box, discounted, or refurbished Product.

• Products with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered, or cannot be readily
determined. Model and Serial numbers, along with original retail sales receipt, are required for
warranty validation.

• Increases in utility costs and additional utility expenses.

• Repairs when your Product is used in other than normal and usual household use or contrary to the

instructions outlined in the Product’s owner’s manual.

• Costs associated with removal of your Product from your home for repairs.

• The removal and reinstallation of the Product if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not

installed in accordance with published installation instructions, including LG’s owner’s and installation

manuals.

• Damage resulting from misuse, abuse, improper installation, repair, or maintenance. Improper repair

includes use of parts not approved or specied by LG.

• Noise or vibration that is considered normal, for example, water drain sound, spin sound or warning
beeps.

Filter is clogged.

- Not heating, long dry time

Clean the lint lter.

Improperly connected power
cord or electrical outlet issue.

- No power

- Not heating

Reconnect power cord, replace
house fuse or reset breaker. If
outlet is issue, electrician may
be required.

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