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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 basic...
3. FEATURES & TECHNICAL EXPLANATION 3-1. FEATURES Direct Drive System The Tilted Drum and Extra La rge Door Opening Ultra Capacity Large Door and Window Magnetic Door Plunger The Stainless Steel drum Automatic Wash Load Detection...
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 to avoid a hazard. Control Panel Drain Hose Dispenser Drum Back of Washer Door Cold Water Inlet Magnet Door...
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 53.9 ” (137 cm) 53.9 ” (137 cm) 40.8 ” (103.6 cm) 40.8 ” (103.6 cm) 32 ”...
■ 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.
Installation of drain hose about 78"(2.0m) about 55"(1.4m) about 45"(1.1m) about 45"(1.1m) about 70"(1.8m) about 70"(1.8m) • When installing the drain hose at a sink, secure it so it • Properly securing the drain hose will protect the cannot break away and cause flooding and damage. floor from damage due to water leakage.
6. OPERATION COIN TYPE - SIDE BY SIDE (TCW2013QS1) OPTIONAL FUNCTION BUTTON CARD TYPE - SIDE BY SIDE (TCW2013CS1) OPTIONAL FUNCTION BUTTON 1. DISPLAY LED 4. START/PAUSE BUTTON 2. CYCLE BUTTON 5. STATUS LED 3. OPTIONAL CYCLE 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 remaining time Wash time or rinse cycle can be added when and programming options. Error codes are also additional coin is inserted or a valid cash card is displayed here.
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Select cycles designed for different types of fabric and soil levels Wash/Rinse CYCLE Fabric type Temp. Hot/Cold Cotton, Linen, Towels, Shirts, Sheets Warm Warm/Cold Mixed Loads, Work Clothes, Jeans, Shirts Dress Shirts/Pants, Wrinkle Free Clothing, Poly/ Cold/Cold Cold Cotton Blend Clothing, Tablecloths. Dress Shirts/Blouses, Nylons, Delicates Cold/Cold...
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/PAUSE 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, white) in the MOTOR HARNESS is not connected to the connector (3-pin, female, white) of STATOR ASSEMBLY. The electric contact between the connectors (3-pin, male, white) in the MOTOR HARNESS LOCKED and 4-pin, female, white connector in the MAIN PWB MOTOR ASSEMBLY is bad or unstable.
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.
. DIAGNOSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 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 ASSEMBLY, reinsert the connectors correctly. NO POWER Check the fuse or reset Is the supplied voltage 120 V, 60 Hz...
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1. NO POWER 1.Check Electric Wiring. 2.Check the Customerís outlet. 3.Check Noise Filter. 4.Check LED on in Main PWB...
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1. INLET VALVE ERROR 1.Check Electric Wiring. 2.Check Inlet valveís Resistance. 3.Check Inlet valve clogged. 4. Voltage of the inlet valveís connector. -. Valve running : 120Vac Main wash Atomizing Bleach Resistance Inlet Valve Main PWB [k ] YL1 4 0.8~1.2 YL1 3 (1) ~ (2)
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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 Replace the DRAIN Is the coil of the drain pump too high or low? PUMP ASSEMBLY.
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1. Drain Error (OE) 1.Check Electric Wiring. 2.Check drain pump Resistance. 3.Check drain line clogged. 4. Voltage of the drain pump connector. -. Valve running : 120 Vac, 60Hz Drain pump Circulation pump Wiring Diagram...
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FE ERROR Is resistance between each terminal of INLET VALVE ASSEMBLY 0.8~1.2 k ? Replace the INLET VALVE ASSEMBLY. Make sure the tap is closed before replacing. Is water continuously supplied? PRESSURE S/W ASSEMBLY Replace the Is PRESSURE S/W ASSEMBLY broken? PRESSURE S/W ASSEMBLY.
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1. PRESSURE 1.Check Electric Wiring. SENSOR ERROR (PE) 2.Check Pressure sensor 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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dE1/dE2 (Black 2 pin ①, White 6 pin ② and yellow 4 pin ③) Connector.
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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 switchís connector. Door switch Door switch Result Remarks Result Remarks (Type1) (Type2) (2) ~ (4) 700~1500 At 77 (25 ) (2) ~ (4) 700~1500 At 77...
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VIBRATION & NOISE IN SPIN Have all the transit bolts and base packing Remove the transit bolts been removed? and Base packing. Is the washer installed on a solidly constructed Move the washer or floor? reinforce the floor. Check if the washer is perfectly level as follows: Check the leveling of the washer with a level and check that the washer is stable.
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DETERGENT/SOFTENER/BLEACH DOES NOT FLOW IN Refer to page 22 Is water supplied? IE ERROR Are the plugs correctly connected to the terminals Check the wiring. of the INLET VALVE ASSEMBLY? Put it in the correc t compartment Is detergent/softener/bleach put in the correct Bleach compartment of the Dispenser? Softener...
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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. 1. Disassemble the CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (refer to page 38) 2. Remove the 4 silicon caps, and unscrew the 4 screws.
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1. Disassemble the CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (refer to page 38). 2. Disassemble the TOP PLATE ASSEMBLY (refer to page 39). 3. Unscrew a screw on PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY 4. Remove all wire from hooks. 5. Remove the Protective Cover. CONNECTOR PROTECT COVER 6.
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1. Disassemble the CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY Clamp DISPENSER ASSEMBLY (refer to page 38). 2. Disassemble the TOP PLATE ASSEMBLY (refer to page 39). 3. Disassemble the clamps and hoses. 4. Disassemble the bellows at the lower side of DISPENSER 1. Disassemble the CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (refer to page 38).
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1. Disassemble the CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (refer to page 32). 2. Open the DOOR. 3. Disassemble the CLAMP ASSEMBLY. 4. Unscrew the 4 screws from the CABINET COVER. 5. Unscrew 2 screws from inside CAP COVER.
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7. Tilt the CABINET COVER. 8 . Disconnect the DOOR S/W connector. NOTE: When assembling the CABINET COVER, connect the connector. 9. Lift and separate the CABINET COVER. 1. Disassemble the CABINET COVER (refer to page 42 ). 2. Disassemble the CLAMP ASSEMBLY. TUB GASKET 3.
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HEATER 1. Disassemble the cabinet cover. 2. Separate 2 connectors from the heater. 3. Loosen the nut and pull out the heater. CAUTION When assembling the heater, insert the heater into the heater clip on the bottom of the tub. Tighten the fastening nut so the heater is secure.
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1. Disassemble the BACK COVER. 2. Remove the bolt. 3. Pull out the ROTOR. ROTOR 4. Unscrew the 2 screws from the tub bracket. 5. Remove the 6 bolts on the stator. 6. Unplug the 1 connectors from the STATOR. 1.