Washer displays F11, may stop mid-cycle, sometimes accompanied by intermittent operation or random resets.
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.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the washer before removing any panels. Control boards are sensitive to static; ground yourself before handling.
Step-by-step:
- Access controls: Remove the top panel to access the CCU and the rear or lower panel to access the MCU (if separate on your model).
- Inspect harness: Locate the multi-wire harness connecting CCU and MCU. Disconnect and inspect both ends for corrosion, bent pins, or loose terminals.
- Reseat connectors: Firmly reconnect all harness plugs to the CCU and MCU. Ensure they latch fully.
- Check for vibration damage: Look for signs of wires rubbing against the cabinet or drum, which can cause intermittent shorts.
- Visual board inspection: Examine both CCU and MCU for burnt components, cracked solder joints, or discoloration.
- Test operation: Reassemble panels, restore power, and run a diagnostic or quick wash cycle to see if F11 returns.
When to call a technician: If F11 persists after reseating and inspecting wiring, one or both control boards may need replacement. Board-level diagnosis is best handled by a professional.
Repair Difficulty
Required Part
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