• Due to possibility of personal injury or property damage, always contact an authorized
technician for servicing or repair of this unit.
• Refer to Service Manual for detailed installation, operating, testing, troubleshooting, and
disassembly instructions.
CAUTION
All safety information must be followed as provided in Service Manual.
WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to washer
before servicing, unless testing requires power.
Code No. : DC68-03144B-01_EN
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before servicing, unless testing requires power.
GENERAL ERROR FUNCTION
Error
NO
Code
1ndnd
Diagnostic Code
Error Image
DescriptionCorrective Action
The water level fails to drop below
the Reset Water Level within 15
minutes.
Go to “ Will Not Drain”
Troubleshooting Section.
2LOLO
3nFnF
4FLFL
5LELE
6LE(1E)LE(1E)
7OEOE
8dcdc
9E2E2
Door fails to Unlock After 7
attempts.
When the lling Continues for
more than 40 minutes or there is no
change of water level for 6 minutes.
Door fails to lock after 7 attempts.
A water level lower than the Reset
water level (25.6Khz) is detected for
5 seconds during the Wash/Rinse
cycle.
Water Level Sensor Trouble. (When
the input signal from the water level
sensor is out of range, the unit will
send out beeping sounds and halts
the cycle.)
A fault is detected in the water level
sensor. Data (frequency) shows
the water level is at or above the
overow water level. (When this
condition is detected, the machine
will automatically starts draining
water until the water level falls
below the overow water level)
Unbalance or cabinet bump is
detected during nal spin, which
prevents the drum from spinning
over 140 rpm. (Never exceeds 150
RPM due to unbalanced load)
Jammed Key.(When key input
signals are coming out for more
than 30 seconds, it is regarded as
a jam.)
Go to “ Will Not Unlock”
Troubleshooting Section.
Go to “ No Water Fill”
Troubleshooting Section.
Go to “ Will Not Lock”
Troubleshooting Section.
Go to “No Water Fill”
Troubleshooting Section.
Go to “No Water Fill”
Troubleshooting Section
First check to see that all of water
valves are not stuck. If water valves
are OK, check water level sensor.
Go to “Wet Clothes”
Troubleshooting Section.
Check all of keys. If A key is sensed
to be pressed, all keys will do not
respond.
10dsds
Door is detected as open while it is
trying to lock the door.
Go to “Quick Test Mode” and then
do Door Lock/Unlock Test
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NO
Error
Code
Diagnostic Code
Error Image
11tEtE
12
3E3E
13
HrHr
14
nF1nF1
15sudssuds
16AEAE
17SFSF
182E2E
DescriptionCorrective Action
Abnormal high/low temperature or
resistance (Thermal sensor or PBA
resistance).
MICOM is attempting to drive the motor
but is not getting any response signals
from the hall sensor. Visual check shows
motor is not running. (Locked, Defective
Hall Sensor or Overload)
This error code appears when the
heater is 96°C or above.
This error code appears when the
water temperature is 50°C or above
for 8 seconds or longer in the Wool
and Delicate course.
Suds is detected during the washing
session. (“SUdS” is not an error. If the
washer is in suds period, “SUdS” will
light up instead of remaining time.)
Communication error between SUB
PBA and MAIN PBA
System ErrorReplace PCB
Voltage for motor control bus is
over or under specied limit.
Go to “ Board Input Test” and check
Water Temperature. Check loose
or pinched wires. Replace PCB or
thermistor.
Evaluate wire harness for loose or
unhooked connections. Go to “
Quick Test Mode” and test Motor.
Replace PCB
Please connect the hot/cold water
hose connection correctly.
Guide a user to reduce amount of
detergent usage.
Check Main PBA, SUB PBA & Wireharness. Replace PCB
Replace PCB
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TEST MODE
Power Off State
Special Test Mode
Power On State
(Normal User Mode)
Quick Test Mode
Quick Test Mode
EEPROM Clear
Mode
Continuous Cycle
Mode
Service Mode
Demo Mode
Quick Spin Test Mode
Cycle Count Check Mode
S/W Version Check Mode
Fast Time Down Test Mode
Board Input Test Mode
Diagnostic Code
CheckMode
Test Mode:
Each Test Mode for the Potomac is as follows in
the coming pages. The test modes indicated by
the red arrows are modes unable to get an access
once the washing cycle has started due to safety
reasons.
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Denition of Quick Test Mode:
- Check operation of all LED’s (Verify faulty LED).
- Press Soil Level Key + Signal Key and Power Key at the same Time.
Important. Once test mode is performed, all data including the diagnostic code saved in the
EEPROM will be erased.
Quick Test Mode:
1. All LED’s light up and it sends out Beep Sound when it
enters into the Quick Test Mode. (Including 7-Segment)
2. Displays software version for a sec and Clear EEprom. (Ex. If
Machine Version is L9 and S/W Version is 49, 7-Segment will
display L949)
3. When the version is displayed, turn the Jog-Dial so that
the version disappears. Press the following keys to test the
various components.
- Temp Key : Water Valve Test
- Spin Key : Door Lock/Unlock Test
- Soil Key : Water Heater Test
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before servicing, unless testing requires power.
EEPROM Clear Check
Denition of EEPROM Clear Mode:
- EEPROM initialization.
- All course/option settings are to be reset to default values
after EEPROM initialization.
- When Service arises and it needs PCB replacement,
EEPROM should be reset.
How to Enter:
- The machine must be turned o.
-
Press Delay Start Key, Power Key at the same time.
Continuous Run Mode
Denition of Continuous Run Mode:
- Will continuously repeat the current cycle until the Continuous Run Mode is cancelled.
How to Enter:
- Press DelayStart + ExtraRinse together for 7 sec.
Continuous Run Mode:
1. Press
2.
3. The Continuous Run Mode will repeat the previous cycle until continuous run mode is cancelled.
4.
5. If power is lost in Continuous Run Mode (that is, when the power plug is disconnected or the
DelayStart + ExtraRinse 7 sec
Once in Continuous Run Mode, The seven segments will no longer display “0000” and will alternate
between displaying the number of cycles of the completed course and the remaining time of the course.
During Continuous Run Mode, press DelayStart + ExtraRinse 7 seconds to return to normal user
mode. The seven segments will no longer display the number of cycles and will display the
maintenance time only.
Power key is pressed turning the washing machine o), the mode is released when the washing
machine is turned on again.
during Power On State (Normal User Mode) .
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Service Mode
Denition of Service Mode:
- Service Mode enables service technicians to verify the operation of the washing machine and
do troubleshooting.
- Service Mode can be entered during all washing cycle without interrupting the cycle except
some of test modes.
- Various tests can be done with Service Mode. So, troubleshooting can be done based on the
resulting diagnostic codes.
How to Enter:
- To enter the Service Mode, press the Signal + Extra Rinse Keys for 3 seconds or until the unit
sends out beeping sounds.
Service Mode:
1. The washer must be on to go into the Service Mode.
2. The motor speed will be displayed when started (It displays 0 when the motor does not spin).
3. The present state of the machine will not be changed.
(i.e., the current cycle in progress will not be interrupted and only the display will change)
4. To exit Service Mode, press Signal + Extra Rinse Keys for 3 second again, or Power Key.If no key is
operated during Service Mode for 5 minutes, the machine will return to normal user mode.
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Quick Spin Test Mode
Pre Wash + Soil Level
While it is not in Hold Speed Mode
Pre Wash + Soil Level
3 sec
While a cycle is not running
Pre Wash + Soil Level for 3 sec or after 10 minutes
Denition of Quick Spin Test Mode:
- Quick Spin Test Mode is to do Spin Check. (High RPM)
How to Enter:
- During Service Mode, press the Pre Wash + Soil Level Keys for 3 seconds to enter Quick Spin Test
Mode.
- Cannot enter once the washing cycle has started.
Quick Spin Test Mode:
As it enters into the Quick Spin Test Mode, it starts spinning and reaches to its maximum RPM.
Once the Spin speed reaches the maximum RPM, the speed drops immediately.
To hold Quick Spin Test Mode (entering Hold Speed Mode), press the Start/Pause button. If the
Start/Pause button is pressed during Quick Spin Test Mode, it will stop accelerating and hold its
spinning speed for 10 minutes before going back to Quick Spin Test Mode.
Also, to cancel the hold and allow Quick Spin Test Mode to continue, press the Pre Wash + Soil
Level Keys together for 3 seconds.
If you hold down the Pre Wash + Soil Level Keys for three (3) seconds when the washing machine is
not in Hold Speed Mode, Quick Spin Mode is exited and Service Mode is restored.
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Cycle Count Check Mode
Denition of Cycle Count Check Mode:
- Cycle Count Check Mode is to tally up the number of washings.
How to Enter:
- To enter the Cycle Count Check Mode, press the Signal Key during Service Mode.
Cycle Count Check Mode:
1. Activate the Service Mode in advance.
2. When the Signal key is pressed, the total number of washings will light up and a signal LED will
glow.
3. The maximum number of cycles will be 9999.
The counter will roll over to 0 and start counting again after 9999.
4. The counting will be carried out at the end of the normal cycle.
(For normal and Continuous Run cycles, the count is carried out at the end of the cycles.)
5. To exit the Cycle Count Check Mode, press the “Signal” key again.
S/W Version Check Mode
Denition of S/W Version Check Mode:
- S/W Version Check Mode is to bring up S/W Version information.
How to Enter:
- To enter the S/W Version Check Mode, press the Soil Level Key during Service Mode.
S/W Version Check Mode:
1. Activate the Service Mode in advance.
2. Press the Soil Level Key to bring up its software Version
EX) Generate AE49 at Version 49 (AE is Micom code, 49 is it’s software version)
3. To exit the S/W Version Check Mode, press the Soil Level S/W once again.
Then, it returns to the Service Mode with motor RPM illuminating.
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before servicing, unless testing requires power.
Fast Time Down Test Mode
Denition of Fast Time Down Test Mode:
- Fast Time Down Test Mode is to forward the program to the next cycle stage.
How to Enter:
- To enter the Fast Time Down Test Mode, press the Temp key during Service Mode.
Fast Time Down Test Mode:
1. Activate the Service Mode in advance.
2. To forward the program to the next cycle stage, press the Temp key.
Each stage is located at key points of a complete cycle as follows:
- End of Each Fill (Beginning of Wash or Rinse Tumble Session)
Caution: Check if the current water level is higher than the Reset water level and then perform
the Fast time down test.
- Beginning of Drain Session
- Beginning of Spin Session (Here, it checks the water level. So, if it is over the reset level, it carries
out draining before the spinning.)
- Beginning of Fill Session
- Beginning of Bleach Fill
- Beginning of Fabric Softener Fill
- Every 3 minutes during Wash and Rinse Tumble Session
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to washer
before servicing, unless testing requires power.
Board Input Test Mode
Denition of Board Input Test Mode:
- Board Input Test Mode is to displays a specied input after a key press.
How to Enter:
- To enter the Board Input Test Mode, press the Extra Rinse Key during Service Mode.
Board Input Test Mode:
1. Activate the Service Mode rst.
2. Press the Extra Rinse Key to start Board Input Test.
3. Turn the Jog-Dial so that the Normal Course LED is turned on. The Water Temperature will be
displayed in Celsius.
4. Turn the Jog-Dial to counter clockwise direction so that the Next Course LED is turned on. The
Water Temperature will be displayed in Fahrenheit.
5. Turn the Jog-Dial to counter clockwise direction so that the Next Course LED is turned on. The
door status will be displayed (OP if open, CL if closed).
6. Turn the Jog-Dial to counter clockwise direction so that the Next Course LED is turned on. The
Door Lock Switch status will be displayed (UL if unlocked, LO if locked).
7. Turn the Jog-Dial to counter clockwise direction so that the Next Course LED is turned on. The
Water Frequency will be displayed.
8. Turn the Jog-Dial to counter clockwise direction so that the Next Course LED is turned on. The
SilverCare Status will be displayed. (defualt : “--”)
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to washer
before servicing, unless testing requires power.
Diagnostic Code Check Mode
Service Mode
Spin
Diagnostic Code
Signal
Start/Pause
Pressing
Cycle No.
Before making Code
Cycle Count
Denition of Diagnostic Code Check Mode:
- Diagnostic Code Check Mode is to bring up the stored diagnostic codes (refere nce codes for
service technicians).
How to Enter:
- To enter the Diagnostic Code Check Mode with code “d” ashing, press the Spin Key during
Service Mode.
Diagnostic Code Check Mode :
1. Activate the Service Mode rst.
2. Press the “Spin Key” key to start Diagnostic Code Check Mode with Code “d” ashing.
3. To cycle through the diagnostic codes (d1,d2,d3~d7), turn the Rotary Cycle Selector in one
direction (either Clockwise or Counterclockwise).
4. Now, when turning the Rotary Selector Key in the same direction, it shows diagnostic codes
from the latest (d1).
5. When turning it in the opposite direction, it shows the diagnostic codes in the reverse order.
Ex) When it stops at d5 and turns backward, it shows from d4 down to “d”. Refer to Diagnostic
Code.
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to washer
before servicing, unless testing requires power.
Demo Mode
- Demo mode is entered when the Steam + Signal + PureCycle buttons are held down for ve (5)
seconds simultaneously in the power on state.
- When entering Demo mode, the buzzer rings three (3) times and “- - - -” is displayed on the 7
segment display and all other LEDs are turned o. (Initial Demo mode)
- Demo mode consists of WASH, SPIN and LED modes.
- If the Temp button is pressed during the initial Demo mode, “WASH” blinks on the 7 segment
display and the washing machine enters WASH mode.
- If the Start/Pause button is pressed in WASH mode, the door is locked (Door Lock) and the motor
rotates left and right at 45 RPM in a 7 sec on and 3-sec o cycle.
- WASH mode continues up to ve (5) minutes once started. After the ve (5) minutes have
elapsed, “- - - -” is displayed on the 7 segment display and the initial Demo mode is maintained.
- If the Start/Pause button is pressed during a WASH mode operation, “- - - -” is displayed on the 7
segment display and the initial Demo mode is maintained.
- If the Spin button is pressed in the initial Demo mode, “Spin” blinks on the 7 segment display
and the washing machine enters SPIN mode.
- If the Start/Pause button is pressed in the SPIN mode, the door is locked (Door Lock) and a spin
is operated at 1200 RPM. When the speed reaches 0 RPM, the No Spin, Low, Medium, High, and
Extra High LEDs are turned on.
- During a spin operation, the No Spin LED turns on when the speed is lower than 400 RPM. The
Low LED turns on between 400 RPM and 700 RPM. The Medium LED turns on between 700 RPM
and 900 RPM and The High LED turns on between 900 RPM, and 1100 RPM. The Extra High LED
turns on at higher than 1100 RPM.
- SPIN mode continues up to four (4) minutes once started. After the four (4) minutes have
elapsed, “- - - -” is displayed on the 7 segment display and the initial Demo mode is maintained.
- If the Start/Pause button is pressed during a SPIN mode operation, “- - - -” is displayed on the 7
segment display and the initial Demo mode is maintained.
- If the Soil Level button is pressed during the initial Demo mode, “LED” is displayed on the 7
segment display and the washing machine enters LED mode.
- If the Start/Pause button is pressed in LED mode, all LEDs are turned on. The LED mode
continues up to thirty (30) seconds once started. After the thirty (30) seconds have elapsed, “- - -
-” is displayed on the 7 segment display and the initial Demo mode is entered.
- If the Start/Pause button is pressed during an LED mode operation, “- - - -” is displayed on the 7
segment display and the initial Demo mode is entered.
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to washer
before servicing, unless testing requires power.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
- As the micom wash machine is congured of the complicate structure, there might be the
service call.
Below information is prepared for exact trouble diagnosis and suitable repair guide.
Caution for the Repair and Replacement
Please follow below instruction for the trouble diagnosis and parts replacement.
1) As some electronic components are damaged by the charged static electricity from the resin
part of machine or the human body, prepare the human body earth or remove the potential
dierence of the human body and machine by contacting the power supply plug when the
work contacting to PCB is executed.
2) Since AC120V is applied to the triac T1 and T2 on P.C.B, the electric shock may occur by touching
and be careful that the strong and weak electricity are mixed.
3) As the P.C.B assembly is designed for no trouble, do not replace the P.C.B assembly by the wrong
diagnosis and follow the procedure of the trouble diagnosis when the micom is not operated
normally.
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to washer
before servicing, unless testing requires power.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Wet Clothes
• Unbalance due to not enough load. Put additional load.
•
Due to excessive suds by using general detergent. Use HE (High-Eciency) or reduce its quantity.
• Low Spin Speed or Drain Only was selected.
• Go to “ Will Not Spin”.
Will Not Lock
• Door is not aligned or closed properly.
• Perform Quick Test Mode. Check Door Lock.
Check the output voltage of Door Lock Coil.
If it reads 120V, change Door Lock Switch, and if not, change PCB. (Refer to PCB Connector Check.)
• Read Lock Switch and PCB (CN3). (Refer to PCB Connector Check.)
• Try Door Lock and check for 120V to Door Lock Connector. If 120V present, change Main Control Board and
if not, change Door Lock switch.
Will Not Unlock
• Check if the door is being pushed out, which may keep it from unlocking.
• Door locks itself when the water level is too high. Opening door will result in water draining from door
opening.
• Check the following with Board Input Test Mode.
Water Level (frequency): Over 23.80 KHz.
If so, refer to “Will Not Drain”.
Temperature (Inside Drum): Higher than 60ºC/140ºF.
If so, wait until it drops.
When everything is normal, check PCB connectors and Door Lock Switch.
• Drain manually after removing the plastic drain hose holder.
• Display shows “LO”. Turn o and on the unit. If “LO” keeps illuminating, check PCB and Door Lock Switch.
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to washer
before servicing, unless testing requires power.
PROBLEM CHECKING AND METHOD OF PCB
- If you plug in the power cord and turn Power S/W on, memorized data is displayed.
If any data is not displayed, check the followings.
Thermistor Check
Check Voltage at Pin #4 and #5 of CN5
Tester Check = DC 1.6V
If it ready 5V, check if its connector is engaged
properly.
Water Sensor Check
Check Voltage and Frequency at Pin #6 and #5 of CN5
Reset water level = DC1.6V, 26.0KHz
Check Voltage and Frequency at Pin #7 and #5 of CN5
Reset water level = DC1.6V, 26.0KHz