Error Code E3
Your washer's motor is struggling and cannot run properly.
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: E3
What This Means
Motor overloaded due to too much laundry (non-sensing); Motor hall sensor terminal is not connected; PBA fault; Motor driving error from PBA is weak (unstable relay operation); Erroneous operating signals from motor hall sensor
What actually causes this:
Almost always caused by putting too many clothes in the washer at once.
First Thing to Check
Remove about half the clothes from the drum and restart the cycle.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check the motor hall sensor terminal connections
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2. Check the motor connector terminal connections and contacts
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3. Check for overloading due to too much laundry
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4. Check the motor stator and rotor for damage
- 5
5. Check for coil disconnections due to foreign material
- 6
6. If PBA control circuit is faulty, replace PBA
Other Error Codes for WF42H5000AW
Your washer's motor cannot spin the drum.
The control boards inside your washer are not communicating.
Your washer is not getting enough water.
Your washer lost power briefly during a cycle.
A button on your washer's control panel appears stuck.
Your washer detected a problem with its water heating system.
Your washer thinks the door is not closing properly.
Your washer is overfilling with water.