Error Code CE
The washer cannot detect the position of its wash/spin clutch
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: CE
What This Means
Clutch motor position not detected; Clutch motor fault; Clutch motor connector disconnected; Main PBA fault
What actually causes this:
The clutch mechanism that switches between washing and spinning has failed
First Thing to Check
Unplug the washer, wait 60 seconds, and plug it back in — if the error returns, it needs service
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the clutch motor connector connections
- 2
2. Check the voltage when the power is on at the clutch connector (Cn1 pin 5 — Clutch)
- 3
3. If clutch position cannot be detected, replace the clutch assembly
- 4
4. If clutch tests normal, replace Main PBA
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The washer cannot pump the water out
The washer's control boards cannot communicate with each other
A button on the control panel appears to be stuck
The washer does not detect the door as properly closed
The washer cannot unlock the door after a cycle