Gram User Interface or Door Lock Start Inhibit

Washer will not start; display is on but Start button does nothing

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

Door not fully closed, Faulty Start/Pause button, Control panel (UI) failure, Child lock function activated

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

User steps:

Check door: Open and firmly close the door until you hear it latch.
Child lock: Consult your Gram manual to see if a key or lock symbol is lit. If so, disable child lock by holding the specified button combination for several seconds.
Try another program: Select a different cycle and press Start to rule out a program-specific issue.

If still no response:

Power reset: Unplug for 5–10 minutes, then reconnect.
UI failure: If buttons or knob do not respond reliably, the user interface board or control panel may need replacement.

Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

User Interface Control Board

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