E06
Ikea Motor Drive Fault

Washer-dryer drum does not turn; E06 displayed shortly after cycle starts

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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 (open winding or seized), Defective motor tachometer sensor, Faulty motor control circuit on PCB

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the appliance before removing panels or touching the motor area.

Step-by-step checks:

  • 1. Check drum movement: Rotate the drum by hand from the door. It should turn smoothly without grinding or binding. If it is jammed, inspect for foreign objects between drum and tub.
  • 2. Inspect the drive belt: Remove the rear panel. Verify that the drive belt is correctly seated on both the motor pulley and drum pulley. If the belt is off, frayed, or broken, replace it.
  • 3. Examine the motor: Check the drive motor for burnt smell, discoloration, or loose connectors. Ensure the motor mounting bolts are tight.
  • 4. Test motor windings: Disconnect the motor plug and measure resistance across the windings according to the service manual. An open circuit or short to chassis indicates a failed motor.
  • 5. Check tachometer sensor: On many motors, a small tachometer coil is mounted at the rear. Inspect for damage and test resistance; an open tach coil can cause E06.
  • 6. Control board diagnosis: If belt and motor assembly test good, the motor triac or inverter section on the main PCB may be faulty. This is typically a technician-level repair requiring board replacement.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Drive Motor
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