The LG F12C3QD has the following ease of use features:
Tactile features
- The LG F12C3QD has a dial and buttons for power, start/pause, spin, temperature, intensive, and prewash.
- The dial to select programmes clicks into place.
- The detergent tray has raised markings to indicate compartments and a max fill indicator for the softener compartment.
Audio output
- The buttons make audible tones when pressed.
- This machine makes an audible tone when the cycle is done.
- There is an audible tone to indicate an error message.
Visual contrast
- There are small LED lights to signal the spin speed and temperature settings.
- There are no touchscreen elements.
- There is no digital display.
- The colour contrast is grey on white and the print size is small.
Simplicity
- The LG F12C3QD is turned on by using the power button. Programmes are set by turning the dial. The spin speed and temperature are set using two protruding buttons.
- The machine is started by pressing the start/pause button once.
- The buttons are large and well spaced.
- The control interface is manual.
- There are nine programmes.
Verification
- This machine does not display the time remaining or the stage of the programme the machine is in.
- The buttons make audible tones when pressed.
- The dial clicks into place and the buttons protrude outwards.
- You can pause the cycle using the start/pause button.
Maintenance
- There are no auto-cleaning programmes or settings.
- The detergent tray is easy to remove and clean; the compartments are small but easy to wipe down.
- This machine features LG's Smart Diagnosis system.
Smart features
LG's Smart Diagnosis-enabled machines can be connected to an app (on either Android or iOS). The app communicates with the LG customer service helpline to diagnose a problem and provide feedback and troubleshooting advice.
