LG F12U2HDS1 Washing Machine Reviews

If you're looking for a relatively affordable washing machine from the Korean company LG with a wide range of programs and modern features, consider the F12U2HDS1. It's certainly not a "fancy" machine, but it's also far from basic. Let's discuss its features and what people are saying about it.

Machine specifications

The LG F12U2HDS1 front-loading washing machine has a respectable 7 kg load capacity. The maximum spin speed is 1200 rpm. Washing programs are available for a wide range of fabrics. Additional programs include:

• refresh;
• hypoallergenic;
• stain removal;
• my program;
• steam wash;
• night mode;
• cleaning the drum.

The machine also has built-in Smart Diagnosis technology, which allows you to solve any problem that arises via your mobile phone.

There is also protection from children and leaks, the noise level during spinning is within 72 dB. The warranty period for this Russian-assembled model is 1 year.

User opinions

Vartanov

I decided to write a review about this washing machine; it's really quite good. The drum hatch is huge, 51 cm, so loading laundry is a breeze. An experienced user will figure out the controls very quickly, but grandma will need some training. The appearance, in my opinion, is superb. When washing bedding, it clumps together, causing noise during the spin cycle, and the machine starts jumping around. I think this is normal for LG, and I hope things get better in the future.

ElenaE Sh, Samara

I don't know where to begin, I'll start with the fact that we have a new son in our family, which means there's more laundry to do. Before that, we had Atlant machine The 3.5 kg load capacity wasn't very effective. After reading online customer reviews, I couldn't decide whether the new machine was better with a front-loading or a top-loading option. Ultimately, I decided to rely on the advice of the store managers. The main thing was that it held more and wasn't made in China. We bought an LG F12U2HDS1 during the "Weekend Special" promotion, even though we preferred another model, which was also $130 more expensive.

Now about the washing machine itself. The design is gorgeous, white, with a tinted hatch. It has a ton of different modes, including:

• "Sportswear";
• "Down blanket";
• "Everyday";
• "Berezhnaya";
• "Cotton".

It removes stains that even Vanish couldn't get rid of before. It washes everything from children's socks to blankets. I also liked the melody that plays when you turn it on and off. It has quite a few interesting features, but I won't list them all; they're all well described in the instructions. I'll point out the downsides:

1. there is no option to reduce the program time, although some washing machines have this option;
2. the powder is difficult to rinse out of the tray;
3. fingerprints remain on the hatch door, which requires constant maintenance;
4. It's too "intelligent" and sometimes, when there's an imbalance, it can't switch to spin mode and starts to freeze for two hours. Manually rearranging the laundry may not help.

The car seems okay, but the question arises: is it worth paying for bells and whistles that ultimately just get in the way? Think about it for yourself.

Barkor, Lyubertsy

This machine only gets a 3 out of 5 stars. Its advantages are that it looks decent, washes well, and has all sorts of features, like steam wash. However, it also has some serious downsides. It's very noisy when filling with water, and it's also noisy during the spin cycle. I had an Ariston, and it was silent. Also, it takes a long time to spin, trying to fluff up the laundry, and sometimes it doesn't spin at all.

Svetik Solnyshko, Kazan

LG has done a great job, improving the design, adding a steam function, and eliminating the vibrations; the machine no longer jumps during the 1200 RPM spin cycle. I'm saying this because I've used a washing machine from this company before and was satisfied. This time, I'm disappointed. The problem is that the machine is too noisy. I don't recommend buying it; it'll only cause you stress. The service center assured me it's normal, and I'll just have to put up with it.

Laysan, Kazan

I got this washing machine as a result of exchanging another one under the extended warranty. I chose this model because of its steam cleaning feature. It's a nice-looking machine, slim, but not particularly impressive. There is a big drawback: water remains in the rubber cuff, plus water drips from it from above, It's annoying to have to wipe the cuff and the tiles next to the car every time. I'd rather skip the fancy features like steam and go with a simpler option; it's not worth overpaying for all that.

Evgeniya, St. Petersburg

Like many others, we bought a washing machine because of its steam wash feature. Overall, we're happy with our choice. Although I didn't notice much of an effect from the steam. It's quiet during operation, and the noise when filling with water isn't annoying. The water temperature and spin speed are adjustable, so the number of programs isn't important. The maximum spin speed leaves laundry wrinkled.

   

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