Error Code AE
The two circuit boards inside the washer cannot talk to each other
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: AE
What This Means
Incorrect wire connections between sub and main PBAs; Sub PBA is short-circuited because of moisture; Main PBA communication circuit fault; Disconnected wires between boards
What actually causes this:
Moisture from steam got into the control board connections, or a wire came loose
First Thing to Check
Unplug the washer for 10 minutes to let any moisture dry, then plug it back in and try again
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check for disconnected wires between the sub and main PBAs
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2. Check whether the sub PBA is short-circuited because of moisture
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3. If the main PBA communication circuit is faulty, replace it
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4. Check Main PBA, SUB PBA, and wire harness connections
Other Error Codes for WA48H7400AW
The hot and cold water hoses are connected to the wrong faucets
The washer lid is stuck and will not unlock
The washer lid is not closing or latching properly
The water temperature sensor is giving incorrect readings
The washer motor is not spinning or not being detected
The vibration sensor inside the washer is malfunctioning
A control button appears to be stuck or the main relay has a fault
The clutch that switches between wash and spin modes is not working