E53
Zanussi Motor Control Circuit Error

Washer shows E53 and may not reach full spin speed.

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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.

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Possible Causes

Intermittent motor windings, Loose motor connector, Failing motor control triac, PCB track damage

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the appliance before inspection.

  • Reseat motor connector: Remove and refit the multi-pin plug on the motor to ensure good contact.
  • Check for overheating: Look for discoloration on the motor and PCB around the motor drive components.
  • Test motor: If possible, bench-test the motor or substitute a known-good motor to confirm whether the fault lies in the motor or PCB.

Most E53 faults require main control board replacement after verifying the motor is sound.

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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Main Control Board
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