Washer-dryer shows F26, may not start or may stop unexpectedly.

Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Defective door lock feedback switch, broken wiring from lock to control, control board input fault

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the appliance.

Door lock feedback:

Inspect lock: As in F06, access the door lock and check the connector and wiring.
Continuity test: With the lock removed, operate it manually (or energize carefully off the machine if skilled) and check that the feedback contacts open/close correctly with a multimeter.

Replace lock: If the feedback contacts are faulty, replace the door lock assembly. If wiring and lock are good, the main control board may be at fault.

Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Door Lock Assembly

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