Washer displays E85 and may not start or may shut down 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

Shorted motor winding, Jammed drum, Motor control board overcurrent detection, Wiring short

Safety First: Unplug the washer immediately; do not repeatedly reset an overcurrent fault.

Check drum movement: Ensure the drum turns freely by hand.
Inspect motor and wiring: Look for burn marks or melted insulation. Replace damaged components.
Test motor: Measure winding resistance; replace the motor if shorted.
Replace motor control: If the motor is good but E85 persists, the motor control board may be faulty.

Hard 4/5

GE Drive Motor, GE Motor Control Board

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