Washer stops mid-cycle with E06; door may remain locked

Safety first: Unplug the washer. Be aware that sharp edges exist inside the cabinet.

Steps to check and address E06:

• Access the motor: Remove the rear panel. The drive motor is mounted under the drum with a belt to the pulley.
• Inspect wiring: Check the motor plug and wiring harness for loose connections, corrosion, or damage.
• Check carbon brushes (if fitted): On many Siemens brushed motors, remove the brush holders and inspect brush length. If brushes are worn below manufacturer spec, replace both brushes as a set.
• Test tachometer coil: With a multimeter, measure resistance of the tach coil at the motor. If open circuit or very high resistance, the motor assembly or tach sensor must be replaced.
• Check belt and drum movement: Ensure the belt is intact and the drum turns freely by hand without binding.

When to call a technician: If the motor and tach test good, the motor control circuitry on the main PCB may be defective and requires professional diagnosis.