Troubleshooting Machine Fault Errors - Dexter Laundry WCVD Series Troubleshooting And Fault Codes

Troubleshooting Machine Fault Errors

Displayed on front of washer
The following pages are a description of fault codes that will appear on the front of the
washer. There is a chart format that shows what fault code that will be displayed at washer
front. These codes displayed may stop machine operation or may not stop machine Please
check chart before removing power to reset. PLEASE NOTE: CHECK DRIVE FAULT CODE
BEFORE POWERING MACHINE DOWN!
Fault# Description
F1 The door failed to close and
lock or The door failed to
remain locked during the
cycle.
F2 The washer tub does not
fi ll with water within 7
minutes. The wash cycle will
continue. The F 2 will fl ash
three times, then wait for 30
seconds. The error will clear
at the end of the cycle.
F3 Memory error in controller.
The memory checksum is
wrong.
F4 Washer controller
communication error
F5 Pressure Switch error (only
OPL) - when the high level
sensor indicates full but the
lower one indicates empty.
The wash cycle will continue.
The F 5 will fl ash three
times, then wait for 30
seconds. The error will clear
at the end of the cycle.
Customer Action
Check VFD fault code before turning off. Check to hear
if door solonoid engaged. Turn off the power to the
washer. Check wire connections to door /lock switches.
Check wire connections from switches to controller.
Check P-4 wire connections at PCB controller. Adjust
the door lock mechanism. (See service manual)
Turn off the power to the washer. Check the operation
of the water valves. Check the incoming water
pressure. Check for blocked or restricted water fl ow.
Check to ensure the drain valve is functioning properly.
This error will occur on 18# washers when water level
is set for high (the pressure switch in 18# washer is
only one level).
Check VFD fault code before turning off power. Try to
clear the fault with the Palm. Try a soft Reset of the
controller with the white button. If problem. Replace
PCB controller.
Check VFD fault code before turning off power. Try the
data cable fi rst. Move around cable and remove any
side loading tension from data cable connector ends.
Check connection P25/24/23 to P15. Turn power back
on to the washer. If the problem returns, replace the
PCB washer controller.
Check VFD fault code before turning off power. Check
the pressure switch.(Ohm out contacts). Check pressure
switch connections to ensure they are all making good
contact. Check the Molex type harness connector to
ensure no wire been pushed out of the Molex type
housing that it is shorting or not connecting.
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Part # 8533-074-001 09/13