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BEFORE SERVICING THE WASHING MACHINE, UNPLUG THE POWER CORD TO AVOID THE RISK OF AN ELECTRIC SHOCK. WHEN SERVICING INTERNAL PARTS, USE ONLY SERVICE PARTS SUPPLIED FROM LG. AFTER SERVICING THE ELECTRIC WIRE, INSURE THAT INSULATION TAPE IS APPLIED TO PREVENT AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
1. SPECIFICATION ITEM Refer to 1 page POWER SUPPLY 220 V - 240 V ~, 50 Hz F12U2HDM(P)(0~9)N:64kg PRODUCT WEIGHT WASHING 155 W SPIN 490 W ELECTRICITY DRAIN MOTOR 37 W CONSUMPTION 1350 W WASH HEATER 1700 W WASH 46 rpm REVOLUTION SPIN SPEED...
2. FEATURES & TECHNICAL EXPLANATION 2-1. Product Features Inverter Direct Drive system The advanced Brushless DC motor directly drives the drum without belt and pulley. 6 Motion Washer is able to perform various drum actions or a combination of different actions depending on the wash program selected. Combined with a controlled spin speed and the ability of the drum to rotate both left and right, the wash performance of the machine is greatly improved, giving you perfect results every time.
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2-2. WATER LEVEL CONTROL This model adopts a pressure sensor which can sense the water level in the tub. Water supply is stopped when the water level reach the preset level, then washing program proceeds. Spinning does not proceed until the water in the tub reduces to a certain level. 2-3.
4. INSTALLATION INSTALLATION The appliance should be installed as follows. Check the conditions of installation area. 1. Check level ground. horizontal On raised foundations or upper level homes, the vibrations can be caused by the type of flooring. It may be necessary to move machine to a different area in the home or have the floor...
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Connect Drain Hose. If the drain hose is not installed properly, the unit will not drain properly. This allows water to back flow into the unit which can cause odors. Refer to Owner Manual for proper drain hose installation. The odor could also be coming from the home’s drain to which the drain hose is attached. Laundry tub about 100 cm Hose...
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Check the horizontality with a level (Gage). Step 1 If washing machine legs are loose or not Screwed in, then tighten with the spanner wrench. Using the level, level the washing machine from front to back and side to side. A level Higher Tighten...
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Test operation Preparation Touch the power button. Touch the START/PAUSE button. washing. ・ Connect the power plug to the ・ In case of Coloreds program. outlet. ・ Connect the inlet hose. Check the water heating. Check automatic reverse turn. Check the water supply. ・...
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How to use washer Delay ( Rinse ( You can set a time delay so that the washing Rinse plus ( Add rinse once. machine will start automatically and nish after a speci ed time interval. NOTE The delay time is the time to the end of the programme, not the start.
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How to use washer Child Lock Select this function to lock the buttons on the control assembly to prevent tampering. "Child Lock" can be set only during the washing cycle. Locking the control panel 1. Touch and hold the Child Lock button for 3 seconds.
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How to use washer Tub Clean ( Tub Clean is a special cycle to clean the inside of the washing machine. A higher water level is used in this cycle at higher spin speed. Perform this cycle regularly. 1. Remove any clothing or items from the washer and close the door.
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PCB Layout (Main) Dry heater Wash Heater PCB POWER Fan Motor control signal Hall Sensor Control B l ack: Thermistor for dry D u ct R e d: Thermistor for Dry H e ater B l ue: Thermistor for wash H e ater Door Switch Drain Pump/Pre Value...
7. TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1. CHECK BEFORE SERVICE Before servicing ask the customer what the trouble is. Check the adjustments. (Power supply :220-240 V~, Removal of transit bolts etc..) Check the troubles referring to the troubleshooting. Decide service steps referring to disassembly instructions. Then, service and repair.
7-4. ERROR DISPLAY If you press the Start/Pause button in error condition, any error except will disappear and the machine will change into the pause status. In case of , if the error is not resolved within 20 sec., and in case of all other errors, if the error is not resolved within 4 min., the power will turn off automatically and the error only will blink.
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ERROR SYMPTOM CAUSE The connector in the LEAD WIRE ASSEMBLY is MOTOR LOCKED not connected to the connector of STATOR RROR ASSEMBLY. Reconnect or repair the connector. The hall sensor is out of order/defective. Replace the STATOR ASSEMBLY Page 38 OWER The washer experienced a power failure FAILURE...
Water Inlet Error (IE) [Note] Environmental safety check list 1. No water tap leakage or freeze 4. No entanglement of water supply hose. 2. No water shortage. 5. No water supply hose leakage 3. The inlet filter is not cloggeed. Is the water tap closed ? Check the Water tap...
Unbalanced Error (UE) The few items of clothing will clump together Does the load lean toward one and their weight will be in one place on the drum, side , or is the load a few items ? throwing the weight off during spin mode. So add some laundry to overcome UE error.
Water Outlet Error (OE) Check drain hose for kink and straighten the Hose Is the drain hose kinked ? Drain Hose Check & Clean Pump Filter Is the Pump filter clogged ? This kind of accumulation on the drain filter not only prevents proper drainage, but also will promote bacteria growth and cause odors.
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Is the Standpipe Height greater Observe Standpipe Height requirements than 1.0 m above the floor? of 1.0m maximum. - Your washer will not be able to drain out water adequately, if the standpipe exceeds 1.0 m. In this case, water may flow back into the washer. When there is no water in the Check the Air Chamber...
FE (Overflow Error) Power off for 10sec. Then power on. Is the water level over reference line and is the water level frequency under 21.3kHz? * Water level frequency Spin Rinse+ - Touch and Hold’ ‘ &‘ ’ simultaneously. Drain out the water and then Is water continuously check the Air Chamber...
Pressure Sensor S/W Error (PE) Is the Connector connected correctly to Reconnect or repair the Connector Main PCB and the Pressure Switch Or replace the Harness Is the Harness alright ? Is the resistance of the Pressure Switch Replace the Pressure Switch out of range? [Pin1 ~ Pin3]...
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Symptom Check Point 1. PR ESS URE 1.C heck Electric Wiring. SE NSOR ERROR ( PE ) 2.C heck Pressure s ensor‘s Resist ance. 3.C heck Air chamber and T ube clogged. Press ure S ensor MAIN P WB Micom VT WH SB R esistance Press ure...
Door Open Error (dE2) Close the door fully. Is the door closed? Is the Door assembly in line with door switch ? Scratch by Latch Hook Touching Lift up & Close the door. If the dE is displayed, Replace the Door Bracket Does the Spring...
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Symptom Check Point 1. DOO R O PE N 1.C heck Electric Wiring. ERROR (dE) 2.C heck latch hook spring. (Crack ed) 3.C heck Door switch‘s Resist ance. 4.C heck Voltage of Door switch’s c onnector. Door switch R esult Remarks (Type2) (2) ~ (4)
Thermistor (Heating) Error (tE) Is the Connector connected correctly to Reconnect or repair the Connector Main PCB and the Thermistor and the Heater? Or replace the Harness Is the Harness alright ? Heater for Washing Heater for Steam Replace the Thermistor Is the resistance of the Thermistor...
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Sym ptom Ch eck Point r o r . Check Electric Wring 2. Check Heater Resistance k Thermistor’s Resistance Water leaked into the Thermistor’s commector. Wash H ea ter R esistance Main H ea ter [Ω ] Wash H ea ter RD 3 12 ~ 18 YL 3...
Motor Locked Error (LE) [Pre Check] Gentle wash cycles, such as Perm Press, Delicates, Hand Wash, and Wool/Silk should only be used for smaller loads. Because these cycles are more gentle in tumbling and spinning, putting too much in the drum can register an issue with the motor.
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Symptom Check Point 1. LOCKED MOTOR 1.Check Electric Wiring. ERROR (LE) 2.Check Motor’s Resistance. 3.Check Hall sensor ‘s Resistance. 4.Check Hall sensor ‘s Voltage. Motor Hall Sensor (1)(2)(3)(4)(5) Hall Main PWB Result Sensor (1) ~ (5) NA1 3 ~ NA1 1 8 ~ 12 k (2) ~ (5) NA1 2...
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Disassemble the Hall Sensor 1) Disassemble the hook of Hall Sensor by (-) driver. 2) Pull up Hall Sensor slowly as shown in picture. Caution If you disassemble by force,not following the directions, the hooks of stator(red circled) might break. Hence need change of stator assembly.
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Symptom Check Point 1. NO POWER 1.Check Electric Wiring. 2.Check the Customer’s outlet. 3.Check Noise Filter. 4.Check LED on in Main PWB t l i Resistance Noise Filter [Ω ] WH1 (1) ~ RD1 (3) WH1 (3) ~ RD1 (1)
Dry Heater Error (dHE) Is the C onnec tor connected correctly to R econnect or repair the C onnec tor. Main P C B and the Dry Heater F an Motor? Or replace the Harnes s Or is the Harnes s alright? Y E S Is the res is tance of the...
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Dry Heater Trouble After power off, is the resistance of Dry Heater out of Replace the Dry Heater range 33~37 ? Thermostat closed ? Replace the Thermostat When checking voltage between connectors(1,2) Replace the PWB assembly (main) on drying, is the voltage AC 220-240V as the figure ?
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Dry Fan Motor Trouble Is the C onnec tor connected correctly to R econnect or repair the C onnec tor Main P C B and the Dry Heater F an Motor? Or replace the Harnes s Or is the Harnes s alright? Y E S Are the res is tance s ame between...
8. TROUBLESHOOTING WITHOUT ERROR CODES PF (Power Failure or no power) Is the Power Plug connected Reconnect Power Plug firmly. firmly to the power outlet? Check the fuse or And is the supply voltage reset the circuit breaker. 220~240V AC? Is Multi-plug socket used ? Don’t use Multi-plug...
Vibration & Noise During Spin Have all the Transit Bolts been removed? Remove the Transit Bolts Washer Packing Support Refer to INSTALLATION . (Page 7)
Detergent & Softener does not flow in Is water supplied? Refer to [ Water Inlet Error (IE) ] (page 23) Is detergent & softener put in the correct compartment of the drawer? Put it in the Correct Position . Reference (Amount of Detergent & Softener) Detergent Softener NO!!
Water Leak 1. Water Leak from Dispenser Is the Dispenser Tray Damaged or warped? Replace the Dispenser Tray Is detergent & softener put in Put it in the Correct Position the correct compartment of the drawer? Reference (Amount of Detergent & Softener) Detergent Softener NO!!
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2. Water Leak from Dispenser Are the gasket (seal) Clean the periphery of Gasket Door regularly. and door cleaned regularly? Is the door or gasket damaged? Replace the damaged parts. 3. Unknown – Water on Floor Are the inlet hoses loose or cracked/split? Replace the Inlet Hoses Check!!
Before using the Tag On function The Tag On function allows you to conveniently use the LG Sma rtDiagnosis and Cycle Download features to communicate with your appliance right from your own smart phone. To use the Tag On function: 1.
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NFC-equipped phones may be unable to transmit successfully. Press in the LG Smart Laundry & DW app for a more detailed guide on how to use the Tag On function. NFC reading performance of your smart phone is must be higher than a certain level for...
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7. To measure output signal voltage from the hall sensor, carefully move test leads to terminals 1 to 4, blue and gray. Slowly rotate motor rotor by hand. You should read a pulsing 10 Vdc. If 10 Vdc is measured from 1 to 4, move lead on blue wire to red wire, terminal 2.
10. DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Remove the power cord from the outlet before disassembling or repairing the unit. CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY Screws 1 Unfasten the screws from the parts displayed in the fig. 2 Disassemble the top plate assembly by sliding it back and then lifting it up. 3 Pull the drawer panel assembly out.
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PWB ASSEMBLY(MAIN) 1 Unscrew two screw of the PWB 2 Disassembly PWB like the picture DISPENSER ASSEMBLY 1 The plate assembly(Top) are disassembled. 2 Pull the drawer to arrow direction. 3 Two screws are unscrewed. 4 Clamp 5 Cutting cable ties and the ventillation hose are disassembly on the dispenser...
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INLET VALVE 1 Disconnect the wiring connector. 2 Remove the valve by two screws of the valve holder. When reconnecting the connector GRAY/ BLACK-BLACK VALVE (PRE-WASH) / BLACK-BLACK VALVE (NORMAL-WASH) WHITE YELLOW/ BLACK-BLACK (DRY) VALVE • Rating : 220/240V 50/60Hz DOOR •...
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1 The plate assembly(Top) is disassembled. 2 Pull out the drawer and unscrew 2 screws. 3 Lift the side the Control Panel Assembly and pull it out 1 Two screws are unscrewed. 2 Push out PANEL ASSEMBLY, CONTROL after Push the hook( ) below.
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4 Lift and separate the cabinet cover. NOTE: When assembling the CABINET COVER, connect the Door S/W connector. SWITCH ASSY, DOOR LOCK 1 Two screws are unscrewed and disassembly cabinet cover. 2 The Door Lock S/W is disconnected form the wiring connector and the strap.
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ROTOR ASSEMBLY, STATOR ASSEMBLY, FRICTION DAMPER 1 Remove the back cover. 2 After loosening the bolt, Roto r , pull out the rotor. 1 Remove the 6 bolts from the stato r. 2 Disconnect the 2 connectors. Motor Stator Hall Sensor U V W Common V ~ U (8~11 )
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PUMP 1 Disassembly Top Plate, Control Panel, Drawer Panel Assembly, Cabinet Cover Assembly. 4 Remove pump outlet hose. Bellows 5 Remove tub pump bellows. 6 Remove cap(Remaining Hose). Pump Hose 7 Disconnect the wiring. 8 Three screws are unscrewed from the cabinet. 9 Remove the pump to arrow direction.
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WHEN FOREIGN OBJECT STUCK BETWEEN DRUM AND TUB 1 Remove washing heater. 2 Remove the foreign object(wire,coin,etc) by inserting long bar in the hole.
10. EX PLODED VIEW AND PART LIST 10-1. THE PART LIST OF CABINE T ASSEMBLY A154 A140 A134 A103 A102 A104 A110 A152 A151 A150 A141 A101 A100 A130 A430 A440 A410 A201 A133 A200 A310 A220 A485 COLD (BLUE) A450 A276 A205...