Washer shows F31 and may not spin or may spin erratically
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
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the washer before accessing the motor or control board.
Step-by-step checks:
- 1. Inspect motor and belt: Remove the rear panel. Check that the drive belt is intact and properly tensioned. Inspect the motor for signs of overheating.
- 2. Check wiring: Reseat the motor connector and inspect the harness back to the control for damage.
- 3. Test motor windings: Measure resistance between motor terminals according to the wiring diagram. Replace the motor if readings are out of spec.
When to call a technician: If motor and wiring are good, the motor drive circuitry on the control board likely needs professional diagnosis and replacement.
Repair Difficulty
Required Part
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