E06
Candy
Motor Drive Fault
Washer drum does not rotate; motor does not run and E06 is displayed.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Worn carbon brushes (on brushed motors), Faulty motor tachometer, Broken motor wiring harness, Defective motor control circuit on PCB
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Unplug the washer before accessing the motor.
- Check belt and drum: Remove the rear panel and confirm the drive belt is intact and correctly tensioned. Spin the drum by hand; it should rotate smoothly.
- Inspect motor connections: Locate the motor at the bottom rear of the tub. Check the multi-pin connector for secure fit and no burning.
- Check carbon brushes (if fitted): Remove the motor (usually 2–4 bolts). Inspect the carbon brushes; if they are shorter than ~1 cm or unevenly worn, replace with Candy-compatible brushes.
- Test tachometer: Measure resistance across the tachometer coil (usually a few hundred ohms). If open circuit, the motor or tachometer assembly must be replaced.
- Reassemble and test: Refit the motor and belt, reconnect power, and run a spin test.
If the motor and wiring are sound but E06 persists, the main PCB motor drive circuit is likely faulty and requires professional repair or replacement.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
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