Washer displays F41 and may not start or may stop unexpectedly

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

Failed motor control section on main board, shorted drive motor, wiring short between motor and control

Safety first: Unplug the washer before accessing the motor or control board.

Step-by-step checks:

1. Inspect motor and harness: Remove rear panel and check for burnt smell, melted insulation, or visible shorts.
2. Test motor windings: Measure resistance between motor terminals and to ground. Replace motor if windings are shorted to ground.
3. Inspect control board: Look for burnt components in the motor drive area.

When to call a technician: Motor drive faults often require board replacement and should be handled by a professional.

Professional Required 5/5

Main Control Board (CCU)

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