Error Code 3E
The washer's motor isn't working
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: Hot&Cool LED flash
What This Means
Motor connector terminal disconnected; Motor cover state damaged; Motor coil broken due to moisture or foreign substance; PBA control circuit defective
What actually causes this:
The motor wiring came loose or the motor itself has failed
First Thing to Check
Unplug the washer, wait 60 seconds, and try again
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the motor connector terminal connections
- 2
2. Check if the Motor Cover State is damaged
- 3
3. Check if the coil is broken due to moisture from any alien substance
- 4
4. Check motor winding resistance: Pin1-Pin2: 5.4Ω ±10%, Pin2-Pin3: 5.4Ω ±10%
- 5
5. If the PBA control circuit is defective, replace the PBA
Other Error Codes for WA40A3005AW
The control boards inside the washer can't communicate
Water is leaking inside the washer
Too much water is in the washer or the water level sensor failed
The laundry load is uneven and the washer can't spin safely
The incoming water is too hot
A button on the washer control panel appears stuck
The washer can't detect the water level properly
The washer isn't filling with water