Use and Care manual Condensing Dryer RC8011A RC8011A1 / RC8011B / RC8011C / RC8011B1 / RC8011C1 Please read this manual carefully prior to use. Keep it for future reference. Write down model name and serial number of your product. Have all these details ready when you call for service.
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S afety Instructions To help reduce any risk of electric shock, fire, or other personal or property injury when using your dryer, please follow basic safety instructions. Safety Instructions WARNING Serious injury or death may occur when not observing the following rules. Not allowed actions. • Before plugging power cord, make sure cord is grounded and connected to circuit breaker. No grounding may cause breakdowns or an electric shock. • Do not plug with several other appliances power cord.
S afety Instructions Safety Instructions • Do not use damaged power cord, plug and socket. • Prevent pets biting the dryer. It may cause a fire or an electric shock. Pets may die from an electric shock or appearance may be damaged. • Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather. • Do not press the button with sharp edged devices like a screwdriver or a pin. It may cause an electric shock, a fire, malfunction or deformation. It may cause an electric shock.
S afety Instructions • Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. • If this appliance is supplied from a cord extension set or an electrical connector, portable outlet device must be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture. It may cause an electric shock, a fire, malfunction and deformation. • Items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable or cooking oil constitute a fire hazard and should not be placed in a tumble dryer.
Installation Instructions I nstallation Instructions The following instructions will guide you through the initial steps of setting up your dryer. Please note that every section of this manual provides important information regarding the preparation and use of your dryer, and it is important that you review this entire manual before proceeding with any installation or use. Be sure to observe all listed warnings and cautions. These installation instructions are intended for use by qualified installers.
I nstallation Instructions Stacking Kit 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 the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
I nstallation Instructions Level the Dryer Installation Instructions 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. 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.
A ppearance & Design RC8011A/B/C RC8011A1/B1/C1 Control Panel Water Container Glass Door Opaque Door Air Ventilation Grill Control Panel RC8011A/B/C Program Selector LED Display • Time Display • Indicator Lamps & Left Time Drying Level • • • • • Iron Light Cupboard Very Extra Additional Function Buttons RC8011A1/B1/C1 Program Selector LED Display • Time Display • Indicator Lamps & Left Time • More Time • Less Time • Option • Buzzer • Time Delay/Favourite Anti-Crease/Drum Light Drying Level • • •
O perating Your Dryer Cycle Selection Table Operating Your Dryer Electronic Sensor Dry Cycles Cotton Cycles (Note) Select the gentle by pressing the option button for heat-sensitive items Mixed Cycles (Note) Select the gentle by pressing the option button for heat-sensitive items Quick Dry Drying Level Towels, dressing gowns and bed linen For thick and quilted fabrics Extra Terry towels, tea towels, towels, bed linen For thick and quilted fabrics which do not need to be ironed Very Bath towels,
O perating Your Dryer Before First Use of the Dryer Before you use the dryer for the first time, there are some points that you have to check. After removing package, you will check the product has no problem and is properly installed. 1. Check the dryer is well balanced by using a leveller. In order to check this, you can see and adjust legs which are suppose to stay put. 2. Check some major parts such as water container, condenser, control panel and drum. 3.
O perating Your Dryer 5. Close the door. Before you close the door, make sure fabrics are well placed inside and that foreign objects, especially flammable ones, are not caught around door. Select the desired cycle. CAUTION - Be careful not to trap laundry in between the loading door and rubbber seal. Operating Your Dryer 6. Select the drying cycle you want. You can choose a cycle by turning the program control knob until the required program reaches to its indicator.
A dditional Functions RC8011A/B/C Additional Functions RC8011A1/B1/C1 Time Delay Favourite 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 If there is some cycle you would like to make based on your own drying habit, use “Favourite”.
A dditional Functions Anti-Crease Child Lock ( 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. 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.
C aring for Your Dryer How important care and cleaning is~ Empty Water Container It’s not very difficult to care for your dryer. All you have to do is to follow the information below. Condensed water is collected to water container You should empty the water container after every use. Not doing this may result in improper drying performance. If water container is full, “Empty Water” Lamp glows and a buzzer sounds while the dryer is operating.
C aring for Your Dryer Condenser Condenser is also a very important part for efficient drying performance result so it needs a special care from you. It is recommended that condenser be cleaned three or four times a year or when the condenser clean lamp blinks. 1. Open condensing cover by using a coin or flat blade screwdriver. 4. Clean the condenser completely under the tap letting water to flow through. Caring for Your Dryer < Front > 2. Open sealing cover by turning a locking lever. < Side > 5.
C aring for Your Dryer Ventilation Grille and Cool Air Inlet Grille Vacuum the front ventilation grill 3~4 time a year to make sure there must be no build-up of lints or dirts which cause improper intake air flow. 3. Connect drain hose to the kit. Moisture Sensor? Note Condensed Water Drain-out Normally, condensed water is pumped up to water container where water is collected until emptied.
A dditional Tips for Smart Use Drying Guide & Energy consumption Cottons Iron Light * Cupboard 8kg 8kg 8kg Display Drying Time (Including Cooling Time) 97min 103min 115min Mixed Fabrics Cupboard 4kg 48min 1.70 kWh 2kg 1.5kg 1.5kg 1kg 2.5kg 50min 45min 30min 21min 60min 1.41 0.85 0.69 0.45 2.85 Course Ca. of Dryer Quick Dry Delicate Special Sports Wear Fabrics Wool Bulkey Item Energy Consumption 3.55 kWh 4.49 kWh 4.
A dditional Tips for Smart Use Spare Parts Accessory Parts Spare parts in your need are provided under the terms of warranty. Components covered by warranty is provided free of charge. If coverage is expired, spare parts must be purchased from service center. • Your dryer comes with accessories such as 1. Condensing Drain Hose Disposal of the Dryer Service Contact If there is something wrong with your dryer, first you must be through the troubleshooting table.
T roubleshooting Guidelines Troubleshooting Tips To save you time and money, the following page will help answer your questions before service call. Troubleshooting Guidelines Questions What to do Dryer doesn't work 1. Check dryer is plugged in. 2. Check "Start" button is pressed. 3. Check door is properly closed. 4. Check Room temperature is below 5°C. 5. Check a fuse is not blown or the circuit breaker is tripped and replace them.
T roubleshooting Guidelines Error Mode • : LED displays “ ” in case of the door open. The door must be closed and start Button must be pressed for re-operation. • : If display errors continues to occur, unplug the power cords and then call to the Service Center.
T echnical Data 850 mm 640 mm 600 mm Technical Data Electrical Requirements Volts Hertz Watts 230 V 50 Hz 2600 You are sure to check the rating plate on the dryer to make sure the dryer has right rating.
W arranty Disposal of your old appliance 1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. 2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities. 3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.
Warranty conditions for dryer 1. The warranty period begins on the purchase date and is valid for 24 months. Begin of warranty period is proven if, the buyer submits purchase receipt together with the warranty card, filled in and signed by the seller. The serial number of the product must agree with the number entered onto the warranty card. 2. During the warranty period, we will correct any defects at no cost to you, if it can be proven that these are attributed to manufacturing or material defeats. 3.
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