WASHING MACHINE SERVICE MANUAL CAUTION READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY TO DIAGNOSE TROUBLES CORRECTLY BEFORE OFFERING SERVICE. MODEL : F1261RD,WD-1259(0~9)RD, WD-12596RW*
2 CONTENTS 1. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 3 2. FEATURES & TECHNICAL EXPLANATION ................................................................................ 4 3. PARTS IDENTIFICATION ............................................................................................................ 7 4. INSTALLATION & TEST ............................................................................................................... 8 5. WIRING DIAGRAM/PROGRAM CHART .....................................................................................11 6. OPERATION ................................................................................................................................12 7. TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................14 7-1. BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE ...................................................................................14 7-2. QC TEST MODE .................................................................................................................14 7-3. HOW TO CHECK THE WATER LEVEL FREQUENCY ......................................................15 7-4. ERROR DISPLAY ...............................................................................................................16 8. ERROR DIAGNOSIS AND CHECK LIST ....................................................................................17 8-1. DIAGNOSIS AND SOLUTION FOR ABNORMAL OPERATION ........................................17 8-2. FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................20 9. DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................................................29 10. EXPLODED VIEW ....................................................................................................................36 10-1. CABINET & CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY ....................................................................36 10-2. DRUM & TUB ASSEMBLY................................................................................................37 10-3. DISPENSER ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................38 10-4. DRYER ASSEMBLY .........................................................................................................39
3 1. SPECIFICATIONS ITEM F1261RD,WD-1259(0~9)RD,WD-12596RW* BLUE WHITE COLOR POWER SUPPL 220~240V, 50Hz PRODUCT WEIGHT 80 kg WASHING 200 W DRAIN MOTOR 37 W WASH HEATER 1200 W WASH 42 rpm SPIN 1200 rpm CYCLES 9 WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURES 5 SPIN SPEEDS 5 OPTIONS Bio, Soak, Pre Wash, Rinse+Spin, Spin Only CUSTOM PROGRAM Incorporated WATER CIRCULATION Incorporated OPERATIONAL WATER PRESSURE 30-1000 kPa CONTROL TYPE Electronic WASH CAPACITY 10/7 kg DIMENSIONS 635 m(W) x 740 m(D) x 925 m(H) DELAY WASH From 3 hours to 19 hours DOOR SWITCH TYPE PTC + Solenoid WATER LEVEL 10 steps (by sensor) LAUNDRY LOAD SENSING Incorporated ERROR DIAGNOSIS Incorporated AUTO POWER OFF Incorporated CHILD LOCK Incorporated ELECTRIC POWER CONSUMTION REVOLUTION SPEED
4 2. FEATURES & TECHNICAL EXPLANATION 2-1. FEATURES Direct Drive System The advanced Brushless DC motor directly drives the drum without belt and pulley. Tilted Drum and Extra Large Door Opening The tilted drum and extra large door opening make it possible to load and unload easily. Water Circulation Spray detergent solution and water onto the load repeatedly. Clothes are soaked more quickly and thoroughly during the wash cycle. Detergent suds are eliminated more easily by the water shower during rinse cycle. The water circulation system uses both water and detergent more efficiently. Automatic Wash Load Detection Automatically detects the load and optimizes the washing time. Built-in Heater The internal heater automatically heats the water to the optimum temperature on selected cycles. Child Lock The Child lock feature prevents children from pressing any buttons to change the settings during operation. 5°
5 2-2. NEURO FUZZY WASHING TIME OPTIMIZATION To get the best washing performance, optimal time is determined by the water temperature, the selected washing temperature, and the size of the load. 2-3. WATER LEVEL CONTROL This model incorporates a pressure sensor which can sense the water level in the tub. The water supply is stopped when the water level reaches the preset level, the washing program then proceeds. Spinning does not proceed until the water in the tub drains to a certain level. 2-4. DOOR CONTROL The door can be opened by pulling the door handle whenever washer is not in operation. When the cycle is completed, the DOOR LOCKED light will turn off. If a power failure has occurred while in operation, the door will unlock after 5 minutes. Clicking sounds can be heard when the door is locked/unlocked. NEURO- FUZZY load size selected washing temperature water temperature washing time rinsing time spin rhythm, time the best washing performance SENSING PROCESSING DETERMINATION EFFECT
6 2-5. THE DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED While program is operating When a power failed and power plug is taken out in operation While Door Lock lights turn on. White the motor is in the process of intertial rotating, through the operation is paused. 2-6. DOOR LOCKED LAMP LIGHTS When the frequency of water level is lower than 22.9 kHz (It can be canceled when the frequency is more than 23.8 kHz) When the temperature inside the tub is higher than 45 °C and water level is not 25.5 kHz (It can be canceled when the water level is 25.5 kHz or the temperature inside the tub is lower than 40 °C) 2-7. CHILD LOCK Use this option to prevent unwanted use of the washer. Press and hold Option and Rinse button for 3 seconds to lock/unlock control. When Child lock is set, CHILD LOCK lights and all buttons are disabled except the Power button. You can lock the washer while it is operating. 2-8. WATER CIRCULATION When Washing and Rinsing function of shower at the upper part of Gasket. When Washing, it continuously operates for 3 minutes and intermittently. When Rinsing, it continuously operates after completion of water supply.
7 3. PARTS IDENTIFICATION ACCESSORIES
8 Before servicing, ask the customer what the trouble is. Check the setup (power supply is 220-240V AC, remove the transit bolts....). Check with the troubleshooting guide. Plan your service method by referring to the disassembly instructions. Service the unit. After servicing, operate the appliance to see whether it functions correctly. STANDARD INSTALLATION The appliance should be installed as follows: REMOVE THE SHIPPING INSTALL THE APPLIANCE ADJUST THE BOLTS ON A FLAT AND FIRM SURFACE LEVELING Remove the 4 shipping bolts Turn the leveling feet to adjust with the supplied wrench. the appliance. Do first lower side to remove easily. Keep the shipping bolts and spanner for future use. Insert the 4 caps (provided) into the hole. Turn clockwise to raise; counterclockwise to lower. 4. INSTALLATION & TEST
9 HOW TO CONNECT THE INLET HOSE Verify that the rubber washer is inside of the valve connector. Tighten the inlet hose securely to prevent leaks. CONNECT THE DRAIN HOSE CONNECT POWER PLUG The end of the drain hose should be placed less than 100 cm from the floor. Connect the power plug to the wall outlet. Avoid connecting several electric devices, as doing so may cause a fire. Make sure that the hose is not twisted. Avoid submerging the end of the hose.
10 TEST OPERATION Connect the power plug to the outlet. Connect the inlet hoses. Power off and the power on. Press the SPIN button. Press the START/PAUSE button. Check the spin and drain functions. Listen for a click to determine if the door is unlocking. Listen for a click to determine if the door has locked. If SVC is needed during check, remove the remaining water by pulling out the hose cap. Preparation for Press the POWER button. Press the START/PAUSE washing. button. Press the Temp. button Check if the drum rotates Check if water is supplied and the present temperature will clockwise and counterclockwise. through the detergent dispenser. be displayed. Check the water heating Check the automatic Check the water supply. function. reverse rotation. Check the drain and spin Press the Water removal functions. START/PAUSE button.
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