LG RC9011 Series User 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.
!
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.
■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.
■Before removing the part from its package, touch the anti-static bag to a green ground connection
point or unpainted metal in the appliance.
■
Avoid touching electronic parts or terminal contacts; handle electronic control assembly by edges only.
■When repackaging failed electronic control assembly in anti-static bag, observe above instructions.

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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
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ITEMS RC8011**
TIME DISPLAY
RUNNING STATUS INDICATOR
EMPTY WATER
CLEAN FILTER
STANDARD DRYING CAPACITY
MATERIAL & FINISHES
LGEUK:13A, LGEAP:10A
LGEUK:2350W, LGEAP:1900W
Gentle button
Default : high
Dafault : OFF
Maximum=100min.
Minimum=15min.
3~19 hours
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
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
DRYING TYPE
WEIGHT
DIMENSION
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
Dafault : OFF
Available Available
FAVOURITE
MORE TIME
LESS TIME
TIME DELAY
DRUM INTERIOR LIGHT
LED DISPLAY
RC9011** REMARK

FEATURES AND LOOK
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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
savesave
Energy
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Program Selector Additional Function
Buttons
• More Time
• Less Time
• Option
• Buzzer
• Time Delay/Favourite
Anti-Crease/Drum Light
Drying Level
• Iron
• Light
• Cupboard
• Very
• Extra
LED Display
• Time Display
• Indicator Lamps & Left Time

PART IDENTIFICATION
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1. Drain Hose Assembly
P/No. : 5001EL2001A P/No. : 3751EL1002C
2. Dryer Rack Assembly
3. Stacking kit Assembly ( Purchased Seperately)
1
Accessory parts
Holder : 2EA, Screw : 4EA
Purchased Separately
Holder : 2EA, Screw : 4EA
Purchased Separately
2
RC9011A1/B1/C1, RC8011A1/B1/C1
Control Panel
Water Container
Glass Door
Air Ventilation Grill
Condenser Cover

PROGRAM CYCLE
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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
More Time/Less Time
Press More Time or Less Time until the desired
drying time is set.
Buzzer
This is a function to able to adjust volume of
beeper sound.
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.
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.
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.
Note
For “ ” off, press More Time and Less Time
buttons at the same time for about 3 seconds.
Note
These buttons are available only with Timed
Drying, before you push Start/Pause button.

PROGRAM CYCLE
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Cycle Selection Table
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.
Cotton (Whites and coloreds)
(Note) Select the gentle by pressing the option button for heat-sensitive items
Mixed-Fabric Cycles
(Note) Select the gentle by pressing the option button for heat-sensitive items
Towels, dressing gowns
and bed linen For thick and quilted fabrics
Standard
program
Extra Dry
Very Dry
Cupboard dry
light Dry
Iron Dry
Very Dry
Cupboard dry
Iron Dry
Quick Dry
Warm
Cool Air
Wool
Delicate
Sports Wear
Bulkey Item
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
For the small loads of qualified fabrics with short drying times
For wool fabrics
For fabrics which are heat-sensitive like synthetic fabrics
For 100% polyester material
For bulky items
Small clothes & pre-dried laundry
Normal fabrics using hot temperature for 20minutes
Small clothes & pre-dried laundry
Normal fabrics using hot temperature 40minutes
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
Bed linen, table linen, tracksuits,
anorak, blankets
Shirts, blouses
Trousers, dressers, skirts, blouses
Quick Dry Cycles
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
Electronic Auto Dry Cycles

PROGRAM CYCLE
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Course
Course Detail
Extra
Very
Cupboard
Light
Iron
Very
Cool Air
Delicate
Sports wear
Wool
Bulky Item
Warm
Cupboard
Iron
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O
O
O
O
O
O
O
X
X
O
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O
X
X
O
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O
O
O
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O
O
X
X
X
X
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O
O
X
X
O
O
X
X
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O
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125
120
115
103
97
53
48
41
50
40
40
45
30
21
60
Less time
More time
Gentle Hand
Iron
Cotton
Mixed
Fabrics
Timed
Drying
Special
Fabrics
Quick
Crease
care Buzzer Time
Delay
Anti
crease
Left Time
Favourite
Damp Dry
beep