Washer-dryer displays E16 and may stop mid-cycle; often associated with spin or motor operation

Safety: Unplug the appliance. Motor and control board testing involves live circuits; advanced steps should be left to professionals.

• 1. Visual inspection of motor: Remove the rear panel and inspect the motor and its connector. Look for burn marks, melted plastic, or signs of water ingress from leaks above.
• 2. Check wiring harness: Follow the motor wires to the control board. Look for chafed insulation or pinched cables. Repair or replace damaged sections.
• 3. Basic motor tests: Disconnect the motor and measure resistance between windings and between each winding and earth. Very low resistance or continuity to earth indicates a shorted motor that must be replaced.
• 4. Control board check: If the motor tests good, the fault may lie in the motor drive components on the PCB (triac or inverter). This requires component-level diagnostics and is usually resolved by replacing the main control board.

Warning: Do not continue to run the machine with suspected short circuits; this can cause further damage or fire risk.