Motor
- Inverter motor.
Direct drive system. The motor is attached directly to the drum, so the direct drive system does not have easily worn parts in its design, which ensures high reliability and durability of the motor.
- Spin speed: 1200 rpm.
- Energy class: B
- Washing quality class: A
- Spin quality class: B
- Water consumption per washing and drying cycle: 125 l.
- Electricity consumption (cotton washing, full load at 60 °C): 1.02 kWh
- Sound power level:
- Washing: 55 dBA
- Spin: 69 dBA
Minimum noise level. The direct drive system does not have brushes or a belt in its design, so it creates much less noise during operation. Since the axis of rotation of the motor and the drum coincides, vibration levels are reduced to a minimum.
Washing machine LG f12u1hdm1n - features
The machine of the Korean brand has a number of features that distinguish it from other machines in its class:
- gentle care system – “6 caring movements”;
- Full touch control panel;
- direct drive;
- remote hardware diagnostics and problem identification;
- control and adjustment of settings via smartphone;
- presence of a drying program.
Gentle care system – “6 caring movements”
The advanced LG f12u1hdm1n washing machine is equipped with a gentle care system. The program regulates the washing process of the machine, adapts to the type of items, selecting the drum rotation cycle for them, caring for the laundry as carefully and efficiently as possible. The drum part of the unit can rotate in several ways:
- sway smoothly;
- make reverse movements;
- activate torsion;
- include a basic spin style.
In addition, the gentle care system allows for easy smoothing of clothes, preventing them from wrinkling and the appearance of deep creases and folds. The laundry in such a machine is evenly moistened with detergent solutions throughout the entire washing cycle. Proportional distribution of the powder allows you to achieve maximum effect in removing the most difficult stains.
Touch control panel
The modern lg f12u1hdm1n washing machine is equipped with an innovative touch control panel with high sensitivity. This model has no buttons or levers. Everything turns on and is activated with one touch. The manufacturer took care of consumers and modified the design of the console. He positioned it not at a right angle, but at a slope of 15 degrees. Thanks to this design, the panel is easily visible from above. In order to turn on the wash or add certain settings, the housewife does not need to bend over. Everything is done so that you can control the machine while remaining in a natural position.
Disadvantages of the touchpad
The touch control type also has its drawbacks. Over time, such a console can become overly sensitive and respond instantly to even an accidental touch. There are reviews that after a few years the sensor becomes so sensitive that it reacts to the movement of an approaching hand, even if it has not touched the surface of the console. Thus, by purchasing such a machine, you run the risk of becoming a hero in the movie “The Matrix” in a couple of years, turning the equipment on and off without touching it. It doesn’t seem to be a big deal, but if the car starts only if you walk too close next to it, this is unlikely to please anyone, especially if there are children in the house.
Direct drive
The Korean washing machine lg f12u1hdm1n is equipped with direct drive. The model's motor is attached directly to the drum. There are no wearing parts - belts, brushes. Thanks to this design, the machine is more durable and reliable than its belt-mounted counterparts. In addition, due to the perfect balancing and synchronization of the movement of the motor and the drum, the model is almost silent and does not vibrate during operation. But every plus has its minuses.
Disadvantages of direct drive machines
Let's figure out what disadvantages are present in direct drive machines. Technical service experts warn that such equipment is extremely sensitive to any power surges and power outages. This is a big minus in the realities of Russian reality. After all, the lights in our country are turned off often and unexpectedly. In addition, direct drive models are more expensive to repair. If the unit responsible for controlling the drum in the machine breaks down, its repair will cost the owner a pretty penny. For this amount you can replace a dozen belts on a belt drum.
Another problem with direct drive machines is the possibility of liquid penetration into the oil seal. If this happens, the machine will not function correctly, and the owner will not be able to take it for free service repairs under warranty. After all, this problem does not apply to warranty cases. In order to avoid such force majeure, the user will have to periodically change the oil seal, which in any case will take time and cause unnecessary problems.
Washing machine lg f12u1hdm1n - remote hardware diagnostics
The model is equipped with technology that allows for self-diagnosis of equipment. Using such a system, it is possible to identify and identify more than 85 problems in the technical and functional areas of the device. The program is very easy to use. If the machine starts to work incorrectly, just turn on the mode and wait for the results. Then all the information is transferred by the owner of the machine to the manufacturer’s service center through a call on a mobile phone. A user service technician interprets the self-diagnosis data and provides a detailed report on the nature of the problem and possible solutions to the problem.
There is no doubt that the remote diagnostic feature is extremely useful. It indirectly helps device owners save money and time. You don’t need to pay to call a third-party technician to understand what happened to your assistant. In addition, the user, knowing the cause of the breakdown, is protected from fraud and dishonest service, when the cause of the malfunction is deliberately stated incorrectly in order to lure the person out of additional money to replace even new parts and to pay for services that he does not need at all.
Drying program
allows you to dry clothes quickly and efficiently, without wasting time on hanging and regular drying on clotheslines. This mode is very convenient to use in the cold season, when clothes take a long time to dry. The function receives a decent rating from users after the first case, when it solves the problem of a person who is in a hurry and needs to put on an item that is in the wash.
- The drying program in the presented model has several modes:
- for ironing;
- intensive - in the closet;
- eco-drying.
Iron drying allows you to end up with laundry with little moisture, ideal for subsequent ironing. Eco drying is an economical mode that reduces energy consumption. The “To the Closet” program is a regular cycle with intensive drying and processing of items until they are completely dry. Drying time depends not only on the choice of mode, but also on the volume of laundry. The more it is, the longer the process will take. In total, the program works in a time range from half an hour to 2-3 hours.
Functions
6 movements of care. Unlike conventional washing machines, the LG drum has a wide range of rotation options, maximally adapted to different types of fabric and degree of soiling of the laundry.
A washing machine with a drying saves space; there is no need to use special devices for drying clothes that take up a lot of space.
SmartDiagnosis mobile diagnostics help you reduce time and save money when problems arise. You can transfer data to determine the problem to the technical support center via telephone.
Contactless communication system. Tag On technology allows you to use most NFC-enabled smartphones to connect to your washing machine. By downloading the LG Smart Laundry app, you can download and install new wash modes.
Washing modes and programs
The Lg machine is equipped with 14 washing programs. After purchasing the unit, the user has at his disposal functions such as cotton, mixed, super fast and intensive mode. In addition, the model is equipped with special programs. It can be used to wash downy, bulky items, carry out thorough hygienic treatment of linen, wash stubborn stains using a program specially designed for this, and care for children’s clothes and newborns’ linen. Lovers of a healthy lifestyle and athletes will undoubtedly appreciate a separate program for caring for sports items. And those who are always busy and careerists will like the fast mode, the duration of which does not exceed 30 minutes.
Owner reviews
I analyzed reviews from real users of this model. Now I’ll tell you what the owners of this car complain about, and then we’ll move on to the positive reviews:
- The first month there was a plastic smell when drying.
- The lock mode does not help by pressing the turn off button.
- After turning off, it does not continue washing from the same place.
- If the clothes dry out, it is really difficult to iron them.
- It is a bit noisy in drying mode.
- At 1200 rpm it moves a couple of centimeters.
- If you don't remove the laundry from the machine, a smell immediately appears.
- Stretches out the wash cycle a bit.
- The panel is very sensitive and will allow you to open the door, even if there is water inside.
Now let's move on to the positive reviews, which sometimes overlap with negative ones:
- Automatically determines the drying time.
- There is an iron mode and a gentle mode.
- There is a function for washing down items and children's clothes.
- Possibility of creating your own program.
- Anti-crease function. Freed my wife from having to spend the whole day ironing mountains of clean linen.
- I really liked the design, I fell in love with this large and dark hatch.
- Nice music at the end of the wash.
- The control panel is in Russian, sensitive touch buttons.
- Diagnostics. Using a smartphone with a specially installed program, you can check the functioning of the machine software.
If you become the owner of this washing machine, share your opinion about this model in the comments.
Washing machine lg f12u1hdm1n - general characteristics
This is a free-standing model equipped with an auto-balancing function, an auto-load detector and intelligent control that allows you to automatically determine the amount of laundry and regulate the consumption of water and electricity. The machine is equipped with a stainless steel drum with bubble perforation. For convenient use on any surface, even uneven surfaces, the model comes with adjustable feet. The legs vary in length within 10 mm. The machine comes in a classic white color with a silver door decorated with a wide, black plastic cover.
