SERVICE MANUAL

WASHING MACHINE
FULL AUTO INVERTER

MODEL
ES-F1408X-SL

In the interests of user-safety (Required by safety regulations in some countries) the set
should be restored to its original condition and only parts identical to those specified

CONTENTS
1. SPECIFICATIONS………………………………………………………………………………… 1

2. ABNORMAL CONDITION…………………………………………………...…………………… 2

3. CIRCUIT DIAGRAM…………………………………………………………………………………4

4. TROUBLESHOOTING …………………………………………………………………………… 4

5. DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE……………………………………………………………………10

Parts marked with " " are important for maintaining the safety of the set. Be sure to replace
these parts with specified ones for maintaining the safety and performance of the set.

This document has been published to be used for

after sales service only.
The contents are subject to change without notice.
SERVICE MANUAL Automatic Washer ES-F1408X-SL

SPECIFICATION
Power source AC 220V, 50Hz
Overall dimension 680x695x1065
Net weight 60kg
Power consumption 300W
Motor output 140W
Waterproof Grade IPX4
Washing &Spin Capacity 14kg
Water capacity 107Liters

Spinner tub speed 300/500/600 r.p.m

Specification: Subject to change without notice.

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ABNORMAL CONDITION

When the washer is abnormal, the washer stops as the every actions turns off, beep tone sounds
ON-0.1 second and OFF-0.1 second for 6 seconds and number window LED display abnormal
code and blink on and off. The washer judges the following six conditions as abnormal condition.

1) Abnormal condition of water supply

In supplying with water, the water level does not reach 1 level within 10 minutes or does not
reach your chosen water level within 20 minutes from the water level of 1 level.

The number window LED display abnormal code: and begin blinking on and off at the
same time and the electric buzzer sounds to indicate a problem.

2) Abnormal condition of drain

In draining, the water level does not go down below the reset level of the water level sensor
within 8 minutes.

The number window LED display abnormal code: and begin blinking on and off at the
same time and the electric buzzer sounds to indicate a problem.

3) Abnormal condition of spin-dry

•The tub switch works 3 times continuously during the program of rinse-spin or works 1 time
in the single program of spin-dry.
The number window LED display abnormal code: and begin blinking on and off at the
same time and the electric buzzer sounds to indicate a problem.

• The washer lid is opened.

The number window LED display abnormal code: and begin blinking on and off at the
same time and the electric buzzer sounds to indicate a problem.

4) Abnormal condition of wash.

The number window LED display abnormal code: and begin blinking on and off at the
same time and the electric buzzer sounds to indicate a problem.

5) Abnormal condition of water level sensor.

The water level sensor malfunctions.
The number window LED display abnormal code: and begin blinking on and off at the
same time and the electric buzzer sounds to indicate a problem.

6) Abnormal condition of load sensor.

The number window LED display abnormal code: and begin blinking on and off at the
same time and the electric buzzer sounds to indicate a problem.

7) Other Item
CODE
abnormal condition method of disposition

Check if the soap is over and inner tub is

Over current for motor
E901 normal ?
Then change PCB
Check the power and HALL if ok or not? then
E902
ver voltage for motor change Main PCB
Low voltage for motor Check the power if ok or not? then change
E904
Main PCB
Motor not work Check the wire connected of ok or not? Then
E908
change PCB
abnormal current in check Power off and try again
E910
circuit Then change PCB
IPM abnormal Power off and try again
E920
Then change PCB
Hall IC abnormal Check the wire connected and HALL ok or
not?
E940
Then change the Main PCB, or changed HALL
in motor
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

TROUBLE SHOOTING

TROUBLE INSPECTION CAUSES REMEDY

a. Power Source
Yes
Any indications Is fuse blown? Deterioration of fuse. Replace.
and beep do not Motor is defective. Replace.
work when Capacitor is defective Replace
power switch is
on and the start No
button is pressed
Poor connect of Repair or replace.
connectors
Control circuit board is
Replace.
defective

b. Water Supply

Water does not Does humming Something on the filter of

flow when the noise come on Yes the water valve or hose Clean the filter.
power switch is from water joint assembly.
on and start Valve？
button is pressed.
No Poor connect of connectors Repair or replace.

Cushion Replace.
Water valve is defective.
Filter Water level sensor is
Replace.
defective.
“magic”joint assembly Control circuit board is
defective. Replace.
 Water is not Check water Low Remove the flow
supplied normally. sheet of the water
pressure.
valve.

Replace the water

valve.

High Clean the filter on

the water valve or
hose joint
assembly.
Replace the water
valve.

Note: When removing the flow sheet, reinstate the filter in place correctly.

Water does not stop Does water stop Something in the air trap
when the plug hose or air leaks from a Clean or replace.
is removed or Yes part related water level
power switch is sensor system.
OFF? Water level sensor is
Replace .
defective.
Control circuit board is Replace.
No defective.

Something on the Replace or

disassemble the
diaphragm on the water
valve and clean
valve. the diaphragm
Diaphragm is deformed Replace
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TROUBLE INSPECTION CAUSES REMEDY

c.Wash/Rinse
No
Washing cycle does Does the spin tub Bearing ass’y is defective. Replace.
not start even if rotated normally Poor connect of
Replace.
water keeps the when the connectors
selected water level. PROGRAM Thermostat on motor is Repair or replace
button opened. after cooling down.
is set to SPIN？ Control circuit board is
Yes defective. Replace.

Does the pulsator No Bearing ass’y is defective. Replace.

rotate by hand?
Yes
No
Does humming Motor are Replace or repair.
dis-connected.
noise come on
Capacitor wires are Replace or repair.
from motor？ dis-connected.

Yes
Motor coil shorten. Replace.
Capacitor is defective Replace.
Is the torque
The spin tub rotates motor working Yes Brake lining on bearing Replace bearing
together with the normally. ass’y is worn out. ass’y.
pulsator during Brake lever ass’y is
washing or rinsing defective. Replace bearing assy.
cycle.
No
Torque motor is broken. Replace.

Note:
Break-work is Does brake-work
No
Brake lining is worn out. Replace bearing ass’y.
normal when spin normally? ’
Brake lever ass y is defective. Replace bearing ass’y.
tub stops within 10
sec. under no-load.

d. Drain
Is the built-in pump
Yes
Water does not Foreign matter in drain Clean drain hose
drain out. working normally？ hose. inside.

No
Pump lead wire is Repair or replace.
disconnected.
Control circuit board is Replace.
defective.
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TROUBLE INSPECTION CAUSES REMEDY

Drain takes time Drain hose ass’y is deformed. Replace or replace.

too long. Hose is connected in the
Repair.
wrong way.
Note: In draining, the water lever
level sensor can Hose is too long or position of Repair.
not reset in 8minutes. hose is too high.
The number window LED display
abnormal code: and begin blinking
on and off at the same time and the
electric buzzer sounds to indicate a
problem.

• If the Drain Hose is too long or high, it may make draining

impossible.
• The extend Drain Hose to a maximum long of 3 meters and
maximum high of 10 centimeters.

e. Spin Drying
Yes
Spin drying cycle Does safety Machine inclines. Replace with level.
does not work.
device work?
No
Small pulley mounting Tighten up.
screw is loosed.
Note:
Motor is disconnected or Replace.
1. The tub switch works 3 times
continuously or works 1 time in the burnt.
single program of spin-dry. The Capacitor is broken or Replace.
number window LED display abnormal disconnected.
code: and begin blinking on and
off at the same time and the electric Bearing ass’y is defective. Replace.
buzzer sounds to indicate a problem. Torque motor is defective. Replace.
2. Do not disconnect the wire from the Brake lever is defective. Repair or replace.
capacitor, because this wire acts as
de-pressing noise from outside to the Thermostat on motor is Repair or replace
micro-computer. opened. after cooling down.
Poor contact of 6-pin Repair or replace.
connectors (blue &white).
Control circuit board is Replace.
defective.
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TROUBLE INSPECTION CAUSES REMEDY

Operation of safety device

Start of spin-drying. Safety device work. Normal spin.

Electric circuit works to stop

Electric circuit spin when safety device
count operation of detects continuously three
safety device. times of abnormal swing of
spin drum.

Automatic
adjustment or Stop of Spin-Dry Water supply
load.

Agitation of load
(Rinsing ).

When the safety device works by abnormal swing of spin drum, machine works automatically to
stop Spin-Dry cycle and operates water supply valve to pour water into the Wash/Spin Tub and
then starts washing cycle for replacing washing clothes evenly.
After above operation has down twice, if safety device works again, machine will stop, and the
number window LED display abnormal code: and begin blinking on and off at the same time
and the electric buzzer sounds to indicate a problem.
• Open the Wash Lid and rearrange the clothes evenly around the Wash/Spin Tub.
• Close the Wash Lid and press the START/PAUSE button again.

f. Buzzing and rattling

Buzzing/rattling IsINSPECTION
high water Low Something in water valve. Replace.
during water pressure (more
supply. than 4kg/cm2)?

High Adjust faucet

Faucet open too far
turning.
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TROUBLE INSPECTION CAUSES REMEDY

Buzzing/rattling Does some noise Belt is slipping. Adjust.

Yes
during washing sound during Pulley is loose. Tighten.
or rinsing. spin drying? Some part touch motor Repair or replace

No Something underneath Remove.

pulsator.
Pulsator is rubbing. Adjust bearing ass’y.
Pulsator shaft is burnt. Replace bearing ass’y.

Buzzing/rattling Is sound in Bearings of bearing ass’y Replace.

during spin-dry. low-pitched
is defective.
monotone?

Is variable sound Machine is in unbalance. Place machine

happened by evenly on base.
vibration? Suspension rod ass’y is
worn out. Replace.

Does noise sound

when the washer Adjust.
Belt is slipping
begins to work?

Is clattering on
maximum Motor pulley is loose. Tighten up.
rotation?

Wire and/or air trap hose Tighten.

Is flapping? is loose.
 Disassembly procedure for 14kg

No. Parts Part image Disassembly procedure

take off the back

disassemble the cover
1 back cover
screws

hold the back

plate and take off the
2 back plate take off back plate
take off the two
screws

take off the

take off the screws
wire
3 water inlet valve

pull out the wire

4 safety switch

5 water level sensor

press the clips and pull out the
take out the water wire
level sensor
 take off the
6 display PCB take off the
screws
screw and the
display PCB
top frame

take off the screw pull off the

7 magnetic switch
plug

open the PCB cover

take off the screws and PCB

8 main PCB seperate the

main PCB and
inverter PCB

take off the take out the

9 integrated filter
screws integrated
filter

move the screw take off the screw

10 top frame cover
take down the
top frame
 open the PCB cover

take off the screws and

PCB

seperate the
11 inverter PCB main PCB and
inverter PCB

take off the screws

12 drain motor

take off the

take off the screws
13 bubble pump
back plate
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