E06
Caple Motor Drive Fault

Washer-dryer drum does not rotate during wash or spin; E06 is shown on the display.

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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

Worn or broken drive belt, Faulty motor carbon brushes (on brushed motors), Open or shorted motor windings, Defective motor control circuit on main PCB

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the appliance before removing the rear panel. Avoid touching sharp metal edges.

  • Step 1 – Check drum movement: With the machine off, open the door and rotate the drum by hand. It should turn smoothly without grinding or binding.
  • Step 2 – Inspect drive belt: Remove the rear panel and check if the belt is still on the motor pulley and drum pulley. If it has slipped off or snapped, replace it with a Caple-compatible belt.
  • Step 3 – Check belt tension and alignment: Ensure the new belt sits centrally on both pulleys and has firm tension. A loose belt can cause E06 during spin.
  • Step 4 – Inspect motor connections: Verify that the motor plug is fully seated and that there are no burnt or damaged wires.
  • Step 5 – Carbon brush check (if applicable): On brushed motors, remove the motor and inspect the carbon brushes. If they are worn below ~1 cm, replace both with matching Caple-compatible brushes.
  • Step 6 – Test run: Reassemble, plug in, and run a spin-only cycle. If the drum still does not turn and E06 reappears, the motor windings or control board may be faulty.
  • Step 7 – Advanced diagnosis: Motor winding resistance and PCB triac/IGBT checks should be performed by a qualified technician due to shock risk.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Drive Belt
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