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Café Motor Not Running / Motor Drive Fault

Washer-dryer combo stops mid-cycle and displays error code 2; drum does not rotate.

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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.

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Possible Causes

Failed drive motor, Loose or broken drive belt, Faulty motor inverter board, Loose wiring between main control and motor

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Disconnect power at the outlet or breaker before accessing internal components.

Basic checks:

  • Verify load: Remove heavy items and check if the drum can be turned by hand. It should rotate smoothly without grinding.
  • Power reset: Unplug the unit for 5 minutes to reset the control board, then reconnect and try a rinse/spin cycle.

Internal inspection (advanced users):

  • Remove the rear access panel to inspect the drive belt on the Café combo drum pulley and motor pulley. If the belt is off, frayed, or broken, replace it.
  • Check the motor wiring harness for loose connectors or damaged wires. Reseat all plugs at the motor and at the motor inverter (if separate from the main board).
  • If the motor hums but does not turn, or if the code reappears immediately, the drive motor or motor inverter board may be defective.

When to call a technician: Motor and inverter diagnostics require electrical testing under load. If the belt is intact and wiring looks good, schedule service with a Café-authorized technician.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Drive Motor
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