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Remote Laundry Monitor
and PLC Modem
OWNER’S MANUAL
RLM20K
RLM10
Thank you for buying a Remote Laundry
Monitor and PLC Modem.
Please read your owner's manual carefully.
Provides instructions on safe installation,
use, and maintenance.
Retain it for future reference.
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What is a Remote Laundry Monitor? What is a Remote Laundry Monitor? A Remote Laundry Monitor (RLM) is a small digital display unit that uses your home’s existing electrical wiring to receive information from your LG Washing Machine and Dryer in your laundry room and display it for you in any other location that you choose within your home. 2
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Contents Contents Important Safety Instructions 4 Components 8 1. Washing Machine (and/or) Dryer 8 2. Monitor 9 3. PLC Modem 10 Installation 11 1. PLC (Power Line Communication) Modem 11 2. RLM (Remote Laundry Monitor) 12 3. Setting Home Code 13 4. Home Code Clear 14 Monitor Display Explanation 16 Troubleshooting 18 Warranty 37 3
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Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions An Exclamation Mark inside a triangle is used in this manual to alert the reader to a situation of possible danger to the user and/or the equipment. Please read and be sure you understand these warnings. This symbol is used to alert the user to an unsafe practice or condition which must not be permitted. WARNING Indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed. CAUTION Indi
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CAUTION 2 When Using Products Do not install the monitor in an enclosed place. It must have unrestricted air flow. Overheating may cause plastic components to deform and may even cause fire. Do not install where the unit might get wet (near a bath tub or sink), or where it might be exposed to rain (on a patio or deck). It may cause electric shock, fire, malfunction, or warpage. Do not install the unit in a dusty environment. It may cause fire or electric shock. Do not place heavy objects on th
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WARNING 1 Connecting the Power Do not touch the plug with wet hands. This may result in electric shock. If the power cord or plug is damaged, or the wall outlet is loose, do not use the unit. A damaged power cord may cause fire or electric shock. 2 When Using Products The unit should not be exposed to water. This may cause fire or electric shock. Do not store flammable materials near the unit. This includes gasoline, kerosene, benzene, paints, thinner, etc. This can cause an explosion or fire. D
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WARNING Do not place the power cord near a heating device. The cover of the cord may melt, causing fire or electric shock. Never place the unit near heat sources. This may cause fire. Stop using the unit if smoke or strange smell occurs. If the unit is subsequently used, it may cause fire or electric shock. If it occurs, unplug the unit and call an authorized service center. Do not disassemble or modify the unit. Take the unit to an authorized service center when service is required. If a g
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Components Components 1 Washing Machine (and/or) Dryer 1) Safety Cover ( ) Safety Cover : To be removed only when installing a PLC Modem. Screw(2) WARNING Do not remove the Safety Cover except when using the RLM. Be sure to keep the Safety Cover and be careful not to lose the Gasket on the back of the Safety Cover . When installing the Safety Cover, make sure two screws are reinstalled. Unplug, when removing or installing Safety Cover. Failure to follow these instructions can damage your a
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2 Monitor 1) The front of the Monitor WASHER WASH RINSE SPIN Washing Machine operating condition display DRYER DRY COOLING WRINKLE CARE Digital LED Display Dryer operating condition display Button Power Cord WARNING Do not get any water into the monitor. Do not use excessive force or impact on the monitor. Failure to follow these instructions can damage your monitor. 2) The Rear of the Monitor 3) Hanger Holder Hanger 4) 2 Screws 5) Monitor Stand 9
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3 PLC Modem 1) The front of the PLC Modem PLC Modem 2) The rear of the PLC Modem Gasket Housing WARNING Do not get any water into the modem. Do not use excessive force or impact on the modem. Be careful not to lose the gasket when moving, installing or removing the PLC Modem. Failure to follow these instructions can damage your modem and can be dangerous for the user. 10
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Installation Installation PLC (Power Line Communication) Modem The PLC (Power Line Communication) Modem is necessary in order to use the Remote Laundry Monitor. 1. Remove the 2 Screws of the Safety Cover on the rear of the Washing Machine or Dryer. (ref. Picture 1) 2. Place the PLC Modem into position on the appliance. (ref. Picture 2) 3. Secure the modem with the 2 screws removed from the safety cover (Refer to Picture 3). 4. Locate the Washing Machine or Dryer where you want. WARNING Make su
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RLM (Remote Laundry Monitor) 1. Unpack the Monitor parts. 2. (Wall mount) When installing the monitor attach the wall Hanger Holder with the supplied Screws (2EA) in the place you have chosen for the monitor. The Hanger Holder must be mounted securely (See Picture 1.) 3. Insert the monitor's hanger into the wall Hanger Holder (Picture 2) or the Monitor Stand (Picture 3). 4. Plug the monitor's power cord into an available outlet. 5. Turn on the Washing machine or Dryer with the assembled PLC mo
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Setting Home Code What is Home Code? Home Code is a number assigned to each home for networking. The user has no access to the code for security. The Home Code must be set in order to use the RLM for the first time. 1. Turn on the Washing Machine or Dryer with the assembled PLC Modem. In case you have purchased a Washing Machine and Dryer, turn on both of them and then set the Home Code. 2. Insert the plug of the Remote laundry Monitor into an outlet. 3. Push the WASHER/DRYER button for more t
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Home Code Clear - Replacing or repairing (lost or broken) the monitor - If you replace the monitor, reset the Home Code as detailed below. WARNING Use the method below when necessary. 1. The appliance must be switched off. After pressing the buttons listed below simultaneously, turn the Power button on. Dryer Washing Machine Front Panel EXTRA RINSE and STAIN CYCLE buttons WRINKLE CARE and ANTI BACTERIAL buttons Rear Panel QUICK CYCLE and RINSE+SPIN buttons RACK DRY and WRINKLE CARE buttons 14
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2. The screen shows as the power turns on, and All LEDs are turned on. “HOME CODE CLEAR IS PROCESSING...” will display on the LCD. 3. The Home Code becomes cleared automatically. After showing for 3 seconds, the machine is automatically turned off. “HOME CODE CLEAR IS PROCESSING....DONE.” will display on the LCD, then the machine is automatically turned off. 4. Home Code clear is completed. 5. Set the Home Code on the RLM. (See Page 13, Setting the Home Code) If you replace the
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Monitor Display Explanation Monitor Display Explanation 1 In case of one product When power is turned on, the RLM displays... Washing Machine Dryer WASHER WASH RINSE SPIN WASHER WASH RINSE SPIN WRINKLE DRYER DRY COOLING CARE WRINKLE DRYER DRY COOLING CARE When all of the operation is over, the RLM displays... Washing Machine Dryer WASHER WASH RINSE SPIN WASHER WASH RINSE SPIN WRINKLE WRINKLE DRYER DRY COOLING CARE DRYER DRY COOLING CARE When the operation is paused, the RLM displays... Washing M
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Washing Machine : Rinse cycle WASHER WASH RINSE SPIN WASHER WASH RINSE SPIN WRINKLE DRYER DRY COOLING CARE WRINKLE DRYER DRY COOLING CARE When error is occurred, the RLM displays... Washing Machine WASHER WASH RINSE SPIN WASHER WASH RINSE SPIN WRINKLE WRINKLE DRYER DRY COOLING CARE DRYER DRY COOLING CARE Refer to the manual related with Error display. When Child Lock is set, the RLM displays... Washing Machine : Rinse cycle WASHER WASH RINSE SPIN WASHER WASH RINSE SPIN WRINKLE WRINKLE DRYER DRY
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1 When RLM doesn’t operate. Check the PLC Modem is assembled. Check the Home Code setting is correct. If the washer’s status is displayed, the dryer’s status is not be displayed, and vice versa. To 2 resolve this issue, clear and reset the Home Code. (See pages 13 and 14 for instructions.) - You Should clear Home Code and then Setting Home Code again. (See 14 Page “Home Code Clear” and 13 Page “Setting Home Code” ) The PLC modem may affect some lamps, causing th
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Moniteur de lessive à distance et modem PLC GUIDE DE L’UTILISATEUR Merci d’avoir acheté un moniteur de lessive à distance et modem PLC. Lire attentivement le guide de l’utilisateur. I Il donne des instructions pour une installation, une utilisation et un entretien sécuritaires. Conserver à des fins de références.
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Qu’est-ce qu’un moniteur de lessive à distance ? Qu’est-ce qu’un moniteur de lessive à distance ? Un moniteur de lessive à distance (RLM) est un petit appareil d’affichage numérique qui utilise le câblage électrique résidentiel existant pour recevoir de l’information de la laveuse et de la sécheuse LG dans la salle de lavage et qui affiche l’information dans tout endroit désiré dans la résidence. 20
