Error Code 9C9
The washer's power module is overheating and shutting down
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: 9C9
What This Means
Ambient temperature overheating of IPM; PBA defect; Motor short circuit
What actually causes this:
The motor may be shorted, or the washer is in a location that's too hot with poor ventilation
First Thing to Check
Make sure the washer has adequate ventilation around it and is not in direct sunlight or near a heat source
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. After eliminating PBA as the cause, check the motor connector
- 2
2. If the motor is shorted, replace the motor and PBA
- 3
3. If the motor is not shorted, replace just the Main PBA
Other Error Codes for WH53DBH700GFA3
The dryer is getting an unusual electrical power frequency
The main control board and motor control board cannot communicate
The washer cannot read the water temperature correctly
The dryer's control board is not receiving the correct voltage
The dryer's safety temperature monitor is not working correctly
The dryer's door switch is not working correctly
Two of the washer's circuit boards have lost communication
The laundry load is uneven and the washer cannot spin safely