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Manual for F1443KDS(1~9) - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download
Uploaded: April 8, 2025, 12:50 a.m.
Warranty Summary
The warranty period is 24 months from the date of purchase and covers manufacturing or material defects, with extended warranty on specific parts.
Basic Operation Steps:
- Sort Laundry (Refer to page 15).
- Open the door and load laundry.
- Press the Power button.
- Select a Program (Refer to pages 16-18).
- Select additional options if desired (Refer to pages 20-23).
- Add detergent (Refer to pages 24-25).
- Press the Start/Pause button.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Symptom | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Rattling and clanking noise | Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins maybe in drum or pump. | Stop washer, check drum and drain filter. If noise continues after washer is restarted, call your authorised service centre. |
| Thumping sound | Heavy wash loads may produce a thumping sound. This is usually normal. | If sound continues, washer is probably out of balance. Stop and redistribute wash load. |
| Vibrating noise | Have all the transit bolts and packing been removed? Are all the feet resting firmly on the ground? | If not removed during installation, refer to Installation guide for removing transit bolts. Wash load may be unevenly distributed in drum. Stop washer and rearrange wash load. |
| Water leaks. | Fill hoses or drain hose are loose at tap or washer. House drain pipes are clogged. | Check and tighten hose connections. Unclog drain pipe. Contact plumber if necessary. |
| Oversudsing | Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent may cause excessive foaming which may result in water leaks. | |
| Water does not enter washer or it enters slowly | Water supply is not adequate in area. Water supply tap is not completely open. Water inlet hose(s) are kinked. The filter of the inlet hose(s) clogged. | Check another tap in the house. Fully open tap. Straighten hose. Check the filter of the inlet hose. |
| Water in the washer does not drain or drains slowly. | Drain hose is kinked or clogged. The drain filter is clogged. | Clean and straighten the drain hose. Clean the drain filter |
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Symptom | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Rattling and clanking noise | Foreign objects such as coins or safety pins maybe in drum or pump. | Stop washer, check drum and drain filter. If noise continues after washer is restarted, call your authorised service centre. |
| Thumping sound | Heavy wash loads may produce a thumping sound. This is usually normal. | If sound continues, washer is probably out of balance. Stop and redistribute wash load. |
| Vibrating noise | Have all the transit bolts and packing been removed? Are all the feet resting firmly on the ground? | If not removed during installation, refer to Installation guide for removing transit bolts. Wash load may be unevenly distributed in drum. Stop washer and rearrange wash load. |
| Water leaks. | Fill hoses or drain hose are loose at tap or washer. House drain pipes are clogged. | Check and tighten hose connections. Unclog drain pipe. Contact plumber if necessary. |
| Oversudsing | Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent may cause excessive foaming which may result in water leaks. | |
| Water does not enter washer or it enters slowly | Water supply is not adequate in area. Water supply tap is not completely open. Water inlet hose(s) are kinked. The filter of the inlet hose(s) clogged. | Check another tap in the house. Fully open tap. Straighten hose. Check the filter of the inlet hose. |
| Water in the washer does not drain or drains slowly. | Drain hose is kinked or clogged. The drain filter is clogged. | Clean and straighten the drain hose. Clean the drain filter |