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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow...
2. SPECIFICATIONS GCWF1069CS1/GCWF1069CD1/ GCWF1069CS3/GCWF1069CD3/ MODEL GCWF1069QS1/GCWF1069QD1 GCWF1069QS3/GCWF1069QD3 COLOR BLUE WHITE STAINLESS SILVER POWER SUPPLY 120V, 60Hz PRODUCT WEIGHT 190 lbs. (87kg) WASHING 500W ELECTRIC POWER DRAIN MOTOR CONSUMTION CIRCULATION MOTOR FUSE 250V, 12A (Time Delay) WASH 45 rpm REVOLUTION SPEED...
3. FEATURES & TECHNICAL EXPLANATION 3-1. FEATURES Direct Drive System The advanced Brushless DC motor directly drives the drum without belt and pulley. The Tilted Drum and Extra Large Door Opening Tilted drum and extra large door opening make it possible to load and unload easily.
4. PARTS IDENTIFICATION Shipping Bolts (4) Power Plug If the supply cord is damaged, · it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorized service technician in order t avoid a hazard. Control Panel Drain Hose Dispenser (for single model) Dispenser Drum (for stack model)
5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING • Washer is heavy. Two or more people may be needed to install and move the appliance. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. • Store and install the washer where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
Minimum installation spacing for Installation clearances recessed area installation. The location must be large enough to open the washer door completely. Washer dimensions 52 5/8" 133.7 cm 52 5/8" 133.7 cm 52 5/8" 133.7 cm 30 3/16" (76.7cm) 30 3/16"...
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Installation of Auto dosing system Detergent Input period Main wash Main wash phase Bleach Main wash (Remaining w ashing me: 5 Minutes) So ener Final rinse phase Pre-wash Pre-wash phase Auto dosing interface Auto dosing interface Wire Color Black: Jump wire (- signal) Red: Main Wash (+ signal) Blue: Bleach (+ signal)
INSTALL THE APPLIANCE ON A FLAT AND FIRM SURFACE Level floor NOTE: A firm, solid floor is even more critical to a front-loading washer than to a top-loader. • Allowable slope under entire washer is 1°. If your floor is wood and/or frame •...
Level adjustment • Leveling the washing machine properly prevents excessive noise and vibration. Install the appliance on a solid and level floor surface, preferably in a corner of the room. • If the floor is uneven, adjust the adjustable feet as required.
Electrical connection · Do not use an extension cord or double adapter. · If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. · If the machine will not be used for an extended time, unplug it, shut off the water supply and open the door to provide ventilation.
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6. OPERATION CONTROL PANEL FEATURES Coin type (GCWF1069QS1/GCWF1069QS3) Coin type (GCWF1069QD1/GCWF1069QD3) Card / OPL Type (GCWF1069CS1/GCWF1069CS3/ GCWF1069CD1/GCWF1069CD3 1. Display LED 4. Start/Pause button 2. Cycle button 5. Status LED 3. Optional function button...
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Status LED Display LED Cycle button Start/Pause button Optional function button Display LED Optional function button The display shows the vend price and Add Super Wash: Wash time or rinse cycle remaining time and programming options. Error can beadded when additional coin is inserted or a valid cash card is entered.
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Select cycles designed for different types of fabric and soil levels Wash / Rinse CYCLE Fabric Type Temp. Cotton, Linon, Towels, Shirts, Sheets Hot/Cold Warm Mixed Loads, Work Clothes, Jeans, Shirts Warm/Cold Dress Shirts/Pants, Wrinkle Free Clothing, Cold Cold/Cold Poly/Cotton Blend Clothing, Tablecloths. Dress Shirts/Blouses, Nylons, Sheer or Lacy Delicates Cold/Cold...
7. WIRING DIAGRAM/PROGRAM CHART/PCB LAYOUT Wiring Diagram Program Chart PREWASH (A+B+C) WASH (D+E) RINSE ((G+H+I+J+K+L)*n) SPIN (M+N+O+P) (O) Disenta Water Tumble Intermi en Wave F Tumble Drai Intermi ent Tumble Drain Water Supply Drain Spin Water Supply Spin ngle Supply (CCCC - D + Super Wash) t Spin orce...
8. TROUBLESHOOTING 8-1. BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE Be careful of electric shock when disconnecting parts while troubleshooting. The voltage of each terminal is 120V- when the unit is plugged in. 8-2. QC TEST MODE. The washer must be empty. Card Type 1.
8-5. ERROR DISPLAY · If you press the START button when an error is displayed, any error except will disappear and the machine will go into the pause status. ERROR SYMPTOM CAUSE • Correct water level (246) is not reached within 10 minutes WATER INLET after water is supplied or it does not reach the preset water ERROR...
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The connector (3-pin, male, blue) in the MOTOR HARNESS is not connected to the connector (3-pin, female, white) of STATOR ASSEMBLY. LOCKED The electric contact between the MOTOR HARNESS MOTOR and the MAIN PWB ASSEMBLY is bad or unstable. The MOTOR HARNESS between the STATOR ERROR ASSEMBLY and MAIN PWB ASSEMBLY is cut (open circuit).
8-6. DISPENSER The dispenser drawer is a multi-chambered reservoir that allows the user to add all the appropriate laundry additives before starting the cycle. It has a place for pre-wash and Main wash detergent, fabric softener, and bleach. Powdered or liquid detergents may be used, but softener and bleach must be liquids.
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. diagnosis and Troubleshoo Ting WARNING 1. be careful of electric shock if disconnecting parts while troubleshooting. 2. First, check the connection of each electrical terminal with the wiring diagram. 3. if you replace the Main PWb asse Mbl Y, reinsert the connectors correctly. NO POWER Check the fuse or reset is the supplied voltage 120V~, 60h z?
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1. NO POWER 1.Check Electric Wiring. 2.Check the customer's outlet. 3.Check Noise Filter. 4.Che ck LED on in Main PWB 5.Check External Fuse (Single Harness).
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1. INLET VALVE ERROR 1.Check Electric Wiring. 2.Check Inlet valve's Resistance. 3.Check Inlet valve clogged. 4. Voltage of the inlet valve's connector. -. Valve running : 120Vac ± 5% Softener Bleach Main Resistance Inlet Valve Main PWB [k ] Main NA4 6 0.8 ~ 1.2 YL1 3...
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OE ERROR (DRAIN TROUBLE) Repair the DRAIN HOSE Is the drain hose twisted or frozen? ASSEMBLY. Reconnect or repair the Is the connector disconnected or disassembled? connector Is the coil of the drain pump too high or low? Replace the DRAIN (resistance of the coil is 10-20 Ω) PUMP ASSEMBLY.
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Symptom Check Point 1. Drain Error (OE) 1.Check Electric Wiring. 2.Check drain pump's Resistance. 3.Check drain line clogged. 4. Voltage of the drain pump's connector. -. Pump running : AC 120V~, 60Hz -. Stopped pump / motor : 0~1Vac Drain pump Circulation pump Resistance Main...
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1. PRESSURE 1.Check Electric Wiring. SENSOR ERROR (PE) 2.Check Pressure sensor's Resistance. 3.Check Air chamber and Tube clogged. Pressure Sensor Resistance Pressure Main Sensor 21 ~ 23 NA2 5 (1) ~ (3) NA2 7 10%)
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Symptom Check Point 1. DOOR OPEN 1.Check Electric Wiring. ERROR (dE) 2.Check latch hook spring. (Cracked) 3.Check Door switch's Resistance. 4.Check Voltage of Door switch's connector. Door switch Door switch Result Remarks Result Remarks (Type1) (Type2) (2) ~ (4) 700~1500 At 77 (25 ) (2) ~ (4)
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DETERGENT/SOFTENER/BLEACH DOES NOT FLOW IN Refer to previous page Is water supplied? IE ERROR Are the plugs correctly connected to the terminals Check the wiring. of the INLET VALVE ASSEMBLY? -Single model- Put it in the correct compartment Is detergent/softener/bleach put in the correc t -Single model- compartment of the DRAWER? Bleach...
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SUDS OVERFLOW FROM THE APPLIANCE Is HE(High Efficiency) detergent used ? Is the proper amount of detergent used as recommended? Recommend to reduce the amount of detergent. This appliance has an automatic suds sensing function which prevents overflow. When excessive suds are sensed, the suds removing implementations such as drain, water input, and pause will operate, without rotating the drum WATER OVERFLOW FROM THE DRAWER OR DISPENSER...
10. DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Unscrew 2 screws 2. Disassemble the CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY - Pull out the CONTROL PANEL . Do not pull out the CONTROL PANEL too forcefully as it can be broken. 3. Disconnect the DISPLAY PWB ASSEMBLY connector from CABLE (HARNESS).
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WARNING TOP PLATE ASSEMBLY • When you disassemble the top plate, be sure to take gloves and careful plate’s edge. Failure to do so can cause serious injury. -Stack model- -Single model- 1. Disassemble the LID OUT 1. Pull out the DRAWER ASSEMBLY 2.
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1. Disassemble the CONTROL PANEL ASSEMB LY (Refer to page 37) 2. Disassemble the TOP PLATE ASSEMBLY (Refer to previous page) 3. Unscrew a screw on PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY 4. Remove all wire from hooks. 5. Detach fuse from Protective Cover. (fit fuse into holder on Cover when reassembling) 6.
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-Single model- 1. Disassemble the CONTROL PANEL ASSE MBLY DISPENSER ASSEMB LY Clamp (Refer to page 37) 2. Disassemble the TOP PLATE ASSEMB LY (Refer to page 38) 3. Disassemble the clamps and hoses. 4. Disassemble the bellows at the lower side of DISPENSER -Stack model- DISPENSER ASSEMBLY Clamp...
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1. Disassemble the CONTROL PANEL ASSE MBLY (Refer to page 37) 2. Open the DOOR. 3. Disassemble the CLAMPASSEMB LY. 4. Unscrew the 5 screws from the CABINET COVER. 5. Unscrew the screw from CAP COVER. 6. Unscrew the screw from inside CAP COVER. CAP COVER 7.
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8. Unscrew the screw from the lower side of the CABINET COVER . 9. Tilt the CABINET COVER. 10. Disconnect the DOOR S/W connector. NOTE: When assembling the CABINET COVER, connect the connector. 11. Lift and separate the CABINET COVER. 1.
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1. Open the DOOR. 2. Unscrew the 7 screws from the HINGE COVER. 3. Put a flat ( - ) screwdriver into the openng of the hinge, and HINGE COVER pull out the HINGE COVER. 4. Unscrew a screw from the lower side of DOOR. 5.
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(refer to page 41) HEATER/THERMISTOR Thermistor the thermister connector (refer to page 37) (refer to page 38)
MOTOR ASSEMBLY 1. Disassemble the BACK COVER. 2. Remove the bolt. 3. Pull out the ROTOR. ROTOR 4. Unscrew a screw from the bracket. 5. Remove the 6 bolts on the stator. 6. Unplug the connector from the STATOR. DAMPER 1.