LG F1496AD1 User manual

WAS HING MAC HINE
S E R VIC E MANUAL
C AUTION
R E AD T HIS MANUAL C AR E F ULLY TO DIAG NOS E T R O UB LE S
C OR R E C T LY B E F OR E OF F E R ING S E R V IC E .
MODE L :F1496AD(P)(1~9)
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P /No.: MF L51781539

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1. S P E C IF IC ATION
IT E M F1496AD(P)(1~9)
P OWE R S UP P LY
P R ODUC T WE IG HT
OP E R ATION WATE R P R E S S UR E
C O NT R OL T Y P E
WAS H & DR Y C APAC ITY
DIME NS ION
WAS H P R OG R AM
R INS E
DOOR S WIT C H TY P E
WATE R LE V E L
R E S E R VATION
S E NS ING OF THE LAUNDR Y AMOUNT
F UZZY LO G IC
DIS P LAY OF T HE R E MAINING T IME
E R R OR DIAG NOS IS
P O WE R AUTO OF F
C HILD LOC K
AUTO R E S TAR T
TIME S AVE
E LE C T R IC ITY
C ONS UMP T ION
WAS HING
S P IN
DR AIN MOTOR
S TE AM HE ATE R
WAS H HE ATE R
DR Y HE ATE R
R E VOLUTION
S P E E D
WAS H
S P IN
No Spin/400/800/1400
50rpm
2
0.3-10kgf/cm (30-1000kP a)
E lectronic
R efer to the R ating Label
600mm(W)x550mm(D)x850mm(H)
R inse+S pin, R inse Hold
11 steps (by sensor)
From 3 hours to 19 hours
Adapted
Adapted
Adapted
11 items
Adapted
Adapted
Adapted
Adapted
130W
770W
40W
---
1150W
1400W
120V~, 60Hz
67kg
Rinse Hold/
Cotton,Cotton Eco,Easy Care,Sports Wear,Wool,Quick 30,
Rinse+Spin,Baby Care,Intensive60,Time Dry,Low Temp Dry,
Iron Dry,Cupboard Dry
Manual Switch Type

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2. F E ATUR E S & TE C HNIC AL E XP LANATION
2-1. F E ATUR E S
Anti Crease function
With the alternate rotation of the drum, creasing in the laundry is
minimized.
More economical by Fuzzy Logic System
FUZZY Logic System detects the amount of load and water
temperature, and then determines the optimum water level and
washing time to minimize energy and water consumption.
Child-Lock
The Child-Lock system has been developed to prevent children
from pressing any button (except Power button) to change the
programme during operation.
Low noise speed control system
By sensing the amount of load and balance, this system
automatically distributes load evenly to minimize the spinning
noise level.
Direct Drive System
The advanced Brushless DC motor rotates the drum directly
without a belt and a pulley.
Built-in heater
Internal heater automatically heats the water to the best
temperature on selected cycles.

2-2. DETERMINE WASHING TIME BY FUZZY LOGIC
To get the best washing performance optimal time is determined by sensing of water temperature,
selected washing temperature and laundry amount.
2-3. 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 to the preset level, then washing program proceeds.
Spinning does not proceed until the water in the tub reduces to a certain level.
water
temperature
washing time
rinse time
the best
washing
performance
spin rhythm, time
laundry
amount
FUZZY
LOGIC
selected
washing
temperature
SENSING EFFECT PROCESSING
DETERMINATION
2-4. THE DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED
While program is operating.
While Door Lock light turns on.
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3. PAR TS IDE NT IF IC AT ION
Drawer
Door
Adjustable Feet
Power Plug
Control Panel
Drain Pump Filter
Drain Plug
Lower cover cap
If the supply cord is
damaged, it must be
replaced by the
manufacturer or its
service agents or a
similarly qualified
person in order to
avoid a hazard.
ACCESSORIES
Inlet hose(1EA) Option : Hot / Cold(2EA) Spanner
Drum
Lower cover
(For datergent and
fabric softener)

4. INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
The appliance should be installed as follows.
Check the conditions of installation area.
1. Check level ground.
On raised foundations or upper level homes, the vibrations can be caused by the type of flooring.
It may be necessary to move the machine to a different area in the home or have the floor
reinforced to properly support the operation of the unit.
2. Check humidity or any foreign objects under the feet.
Clean the floor, and there should not be any foreign objects under the feet.
If the unit has foreign objects underneath the feet, this will prevent the unit from being leveled properly
and will cause vibrations and slipping.
Remove any foreign objects, if any from underneath the machine and level unit properly.
See below for examples of foreign objects.
1
Open the box and check appliance condition.
2
horizontal
Capet Paper Laminated
paper
Washer
Packing Support
(Packing support may not be used depending on models.)
Wrench
This leveling (or spanner) wrench must
be used to remove the shipping bolts
and level the unit. This should be kept
for future use.
Base Packing
Purchased
stopper
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Use spanner to remove transit bolts.
3
Confirm the distance between the appliance and the wall.
4
The tap connection and hose connection must be parallel.
5
Without removal of transit bolts
Spin noise and shaking.
X 4 EA
Transit bolts
More than 2cm If the distance is less than 2cm,
the water supply hose will
kink or fold.
1. Normal Tap without thread & screw type inlet hose.
1. Unscrew the fixing screw to
attach the tap.
2. Push the connector up till the
rubber packing is in tight contact
with the tap. Then tighten the 4
screws.
3. Push the water supply hose
vertically upwards so that the
rubber packing within in the hose
can adhere completely to the tap
and then tighten it by screwing it
to the right.
1. Untighten the upper connector
screw.
2. Push the upper connector up
till the rubber packing is in
tight contact with the tap. Then
tighten the 4 screws.
3. Connect the water supply hose
to the middle connector, pushing
the plate down.
•In case the diameter of the tap
is large remove the guide plate. •Turn the middle connector not to
have water leaked.
•Make sure that the rubber seal is
inside the hose connector.
•To separate the water supply
hose from the middle connector
shut off the tap.
Then pull the inlet hose down,
pushing the plate down.
•Make sure that there are no
kinks in the hose and that it is
not crushed.
2. Normal Tap without thread & one touch type inlet hose (Single inlet models)
Upper
Connector
Fixing screw
Guide plate
Connector
Rubber packing
Upper
Connector
Rubber packing
Upper
Connector Plate
Water supply
hose
Rubber seal
Hose connector
Upper
Connector
Middle
connector
Rubber
packing
Upper
Connector
Fixing screw
Middle
connector
Rubber
packing
Upper
Connector
Plate
Water supply
hose
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Connect Drain Hose.
6
Connect power plug.
7
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.
In this type of drain hose installation, the odor could be coming from the standpipe.
This odor can come up the drain hose and into the unit.
Pour a cup or two of bleach or vinegar down the home drain
and let it sit for 24 hours before running another cycle.
This will help eliminate odor from the home drain.
If a cycle is started too soon after doing this, it will not help the issue.
Connect the power plug to the wall outlet. Avoid connecting several electric devices,
it may be the cause of a fire.
about 100 cm
about 145 cm
about 105 cm
Laundry tub
Max. 100cm
min. 60cm
Max. 100cm
min. 60cm
Retainer
Tie
strap
Hose
min. 60 cm
max. 100 cm
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Check the horizontality with a level (Gage).
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1 Step
If washing machine legs are loose or not screwed, then screw up with the spanner wrench.
Using the level, level the washing machine from front to back and side to side.
2 Step
Using the spanner wrench to adjust leg for horizontality and try for Diagonal test.
3 Step
Perform a Rinse and Spin with some clothing in the machine.
To do this, put 2~3kg of clothing in the unit, power on the unit, press the Rinse and Spin
button, and then start. When the unit reaches the spin cycle, watch for vibrations.
If the unit is vibrating, make small adjustments to the leg until they subside. (Try 2Step again)
4 Step
Tighten the lock nut against the base of the machine to lock the position leg.
Lower the foot until there is no gap between floor and foot.
And only use adjustment rubber when difference at the leg adjustment is more than 10mm.
Place your right hand on the back, right corner and your left hand on the front,
left corner of the unit, then attempt to rock the unit from corner to corner.
Then, move your right hand to the front, right side and your left hand to the
back, left corner and attempt to rock the unit from corner to corner.
If the unit is level, it will not rock. However, if the unit is not level, it will rock.
If the unit rocks, it will be necessary to adjust the leveling feet of the unit.
Adjust the foot under the hand that is on the front of the machine.
How to perform a diagonal test:
A level
Higher
Tighten
Adjustable feet
Diagonal test
Tighten
Adjustable feet
Higher
Tighten
Adjustable feet
Lower Lock nut
10mm
Adjustable bolt
Tighen the lock nut
4620ER3001B
(Gray)
for Wooden floors
Rubber Cup
4620ER3001A
(Black)
for Tile floors
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Test operation
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1Preparation
for washing.
·Connect the power plug to the
outlet.
·Connect the inlet hose.
2Press the power button. 3Press the START/PAUSE
button.
6Check the water heating.
·Press “Temp.” button,
the present temperature will
be displayed.
·Check if the drum rotates
clockwise and counterclockwise.
5
Check automatic reverse turn.
4Check the water supply.
·Check if water is supplied through
the detergent dispenser.
7Check drain and spin.
·Power off and then power on.
Turn on Spin lamps after pressing
the Start/Pause button and Start
the machine again.
·Check drain and spin.
·Power off and then power on.
·Check if the door can be opened
after Door Lock lamp turns off.
8Power off and open the door. 9Water removal.
·If SVC is needed during check,
remove the remaining water by
pulling out the hose cap.
·In case of cotton program.
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5. OP E R ATION
Wash program selector
•13 programs can be set
depending on the type of
the laundry.
•If the power button is
pressed, all lamps are on
•By turning the dial,
[ Cotton -
-eraCysaE-ocEnottoC Sports
-03kciuQ-looW-
Rinse+Spin - Baby Care -
-
]
can be selected.
This is a bi-directional selector.
Start/Pause button
•Use the button to start or pause wash
cycle.
•The power turns off automatically 4
minutes after the pause button is
pressed.
Child -Lock
•
Child Lock system can
be set and canceled by
pressing and holding
both Dry button and
Pre Wash button
simultaneously more
than 3 seconds.
Tub Clean
•Tub Clean course can be set by
pressing and holding Intensive and
Medic Rinse button simultaneously.
•Tub Clean is special cycle to clean the
inside of the washer.
Option
•Dry :
•Intensive : •If the laundry is heavily soiled “Intensive” option is effective.
•By selecting the Intensive option, the wash time may be
extended, depending on the program selected.
•Pre Wash : If the laundry is heavily soiled, “Pre Wash” course is effective.
Pre Wash is available in Cotton,Cotton Eco,Easy Care,Baby
Care Program.
•Medic Rinse : If you want to prevent crease, select this button with spin
Wear
Intensive 60 -Time Dry Iron Dry
Cupboard Dry
-
If you want to dry the clothes, select this button.Dry is available in
Cotton,Cotton Eco,Easy Care,Intensive 60,Baby Care Program.

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Time Delay & Beep ON/OFF
•Press the button when reservation washing
is needed.
•When the button is pressed, [ ] is
displayed, maximum delay of [ ] hours
can be set.
•
Each press advances time delay by the hour.
•Use [Power] button to cancel [Time Delay]
•[Time Delay] means the time required from
the present to the completion of washing.
•
The Beep on/off function can be set by
pressing and holding the Time Delay button
(About 3 seconds)
.
The Beep on/off function can be set at any time
and it is automatically cancelled in the event of
a power cut.
The Beep on/off function also works when
power is off.
Power button
•Press the button to turn power on and off.
•Press the button to cancel the time delay.
Spin Button
•By pressing the Spin Button the spin speed
can be chosen
•F1496ADP3
Rinse Hold/No spin/400/800/1400
LED display
•Display the estimated remaining time
(Hour : Minute) to finish.
•In case of abnormal operation, error indications are
displayed.
( )
•See troubleshooting guide.
Water temperature selector
•Press the button to select water temperature.
•60°C is selected for Cotton and Baby Care
only.
•By pressing the button while operating the
washer, the present temperature is displayed.

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6. WIRING DIAGRAM / PCB LAYOUT / PROGRAM CHART

PCB LAYOUT
Wash Heater
Dry Heater
Power Relay
Fan Motor
Pressure SwitchHall Sensor
Door SW & Main Valve
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'U\9DOYH
Drain Pump & Pre Valve
'UDLQ3XPS
3UH9DOYH
Common
&RPPRQ


Display Connector
Thermistor
DD Motor
Display Power
V ~ U / U ~ W
/ W ~ V
R : 5 ~15
Hb
(5~15k
Ha
(5~15k
)
Common

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B efore servicing ask the customer what the trouble is.
C heck the adjustments . (P ower supply : 120V , R emoval of transit bolts etc..)
C heck the troubles referring to the troubles hooting.
Decide service steps referring to disassembly instructions.
Then, service and repair.
After servicing, operate the appliance to see whether it works OK or NOT.
7. T R OUB LE S HOOTING
7-1. B E F OR E S V C C HE C K ING
7-2. LOAD TE S T MODE
1P ress and Hold ‘Spin’ & ‘ T emp. ’ buttons
and then pres s ‘P ower’ button.
2The washer mus t be empty and the controls must be in the off s tate.
3P ress P ower with above two buttons pressed and then buzzer will sound.
4P ress the S tart/P ause button repeatedly to cycle through the test modes
1
2
3
4
5
6
None
1 time
2 times
3 times
4 times
5 times
6 times
7 times
8 times
9 times
10 times
11 times
12 times
Turns on all lamps and locks the door.
Tumble clockwis e.
Low speed S pin.
High speed S pin.
Inlet valve for prewash turns on.
Inlet valve for main was h turns on.
Inlet valve for hot water turns on.
Inlet valve for Dry turns on.
Tumble counterclockwise.
Heater turns on for 3 sec.
Drain pump turns on.
Dry F an / Dry Heater turn on.
Off
rpm (42~50)
rpm (55~65)
rpm (125~155)
Water level frequency (25~65)
Water level frequency (25~65)
Water level frequency (25~65)
Water level frequency (25~65)
rpm (42~50)
Water temperature
Water level frequency (25~65)
Dry F an 6min. / Dry Heater 5min.
-
Number of times the
S tart/P aus e button is pres sed C heck P oint Dis play S tatus

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7-3. HOW TO C HE C K T HE WATE R LE VE L F R E QUE NC Y
7-4. HOW TO K NOW TO TE MP E R ATUR E OF E AC H T HE R MIS TOR
AT OP E R ATING C ONDIT ION.
The digits means water level frequency. (10-1 kHz)
ex) 241 : Water level frequency = 241 x 10-1 kHz
24.1 kHz
P ress the P re was hand S pin button s imultaneously .
P ress the Medic R inse and S pin button simultaneously .
Thermistor in tub temperature.

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 15 sec., and in case of other errors,
if the error is not resolved within 4 min., power will be turned off automatically and the error only will be
blinked. But in the case of , power will not be turned off.
7-5. ERROR DISPLAY
ERROR SYMPTOM CAUSE
WATER INLET
ERROR •Not reached to the water level(246) within 8 minutes
after water supplied or not reached to the preset
water level within 25 minutes. Page 20
1
UNBALANCE
ERROR •The appliance is tilted.
•Laundry is gatherd to one side. Page 21
2WATER OUTLET
ERROR •Not fully drained within 10 minutes. Page 22
3OVERFLOW
ERROR •Water is over flowing (over 8 level).
If " " is displayed, the drain pump operates
to drain the water automatically. Page 24
4PRESSURE SENSOR
S/W ERROR •The sensor pressure switch is out of order.
Page 25
5DOOR OPEN
ERROR •In case of operating the reservation function or the
other function with door opened. Close the door,
then the error display is resolved.
•The door switch is out of order. Page 26
6
THERMISTOR(HEATING)
ERROR
•The THERMISTOR is out of order. Page 27
7
MOTOR LOCKED
ERROR •The connector in the LEAD WIRE ASSEMBLY is
not connected to the connector of STATOR
ASSEMBLY.
Reconnect or repair the connector.
•The hall sensor is out of order/defective.
Replace the STATOR ASSEMBLY Page 28
8•Water leaks Page 36
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POWER
FAILURE •The washer ecperienced a power failure Page 33
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DRY HEATER
ERROR •The Dry Heater is out of order
•The Connector of the Dry Heater is not connected
properly to the connector in the Main PWB ASSEMBLY
•The Dry fan motor is out of order Page 30
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7-6. TROUBLESHOOTING WITH ERROR
Water Inlet Error (IE)
Is the water tap closed ?
[Note] Environmental safety check list
1. No water tap leakage & freeze. 2. No entanglement of water supply hose.
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5. No the inlet filter clogged.
Check the Water tap and open it fully .
When there is water in the tub,
is the water level frequency
over 26.2KHz ?
Reconnect or repair the Connector .
Or replace the Harness .
Replace the Inlet Valve .
Is the Connector connected correctly to the Main
PCB and the Inlet Valve ?
Or is the Harness alright ?
Check the Air Chamber and the Tube (clogged)
And When you check the water level frequency again,
if it is over 26.2KHz, you replace the Pressure switch.
YES
YES
NO
NO
Replace the Main PCB .
NO
YES
YES
NO
NO
Is the each resistance of Inlet Valve within
3.5 ~4.5 k ?
When the washing machine is started,
is operated the inlet valve?
1
2
3
Pre. Valve
Main Valve
Dry Valve
1
3
2