This machine had E47 a few years ago and I replaced the wax motor switch (mostly successfully -- I think I did not recess it enough so frequently the door lock triggers a pause). I mention this in case it is a contributing factor.
Machine yesterday suddenly developed problem when it would:
1. Turn itself on every few seconds when plugged in (and not otherwise engaged in a washing cycle). It beeps as if the Start button was pressed, but sometimes the display would show a backwards lower-case L. Every five seconds or so.
2. It *will* run a "normal" (but noisy) wash cycle but it will beep and discontinue every few moments. Somehow it does progress through the various fill and rinse and timer countdowns without a hitch, but no longer attempts high spin operation. It will remain stuck with the minute count as '1', endlessly beeping and power-cycling the display every 5 seconds or so. Of the seven segments on each LCD digit, the topmost horizontal one becomes illuminated in the center and then the leftmost digit is illuminated, then back to 1 again.
3. I tried some of the diagnostic/troubleshooting modes used for E47 testing. This involves pressing Option and Pause/Cancel and adjusting the washer cycle selection knob in fun ways. This never sets up properly with the blinking LEDs. Power cycling happens every few seconds on the board (see #1, above).
I suspect that I will be told to replace the control board. I will need some guidance on selecting the proper parts and the ensuing installation. I am not looking forward to moving this heavy beast so am hoping the work can be done mostly through the front panel.
Thanks in advance for your sage advice.
Ken
Machine yesterday suddenly developed problem when it would:
1. Turn itself on every few seconds when plugged in (and not otherwise engaged in a washing cycle). It beeps as if the Start button was pressed, but sometimes the display would show a backwards lower-case L. Every five seconds or so.
2. It *will* run a "normal" (but noisy) wash cycle but it will beep and discontinue every few moments. Somehow it does progress through the various fill and rinse and timer countdowns without a hitch, but no longer attempts high spin operation. It will remain stuck with the minute count as '1', endlessly beeping and power-cycling the display every 5 seconds or so. Of the seven segments on each LCD digit, the topmost horizontal one becomes illuminated in the center and then the leftmost digit is illuminated, then back to 1 again.
3. I tried some of the diagnostic/troubleshooting modes used for E47 testing. This involves pressing Option and Pause/Cancel and adjusting the washer cycle selection knob in fun ways. This never sets up properly with the blinking LEDs. Power cycling happens every few seconds on the board (see #1, above).
I suspect that I will be told to replace the control board. I will need some guidance on selecting the proper parts and the ensuing installation. I am not looking forward to moving this heavy beast so am hoping the work can be done mostly through the front panel.
Thanks in advance for your sage advice.
Ken