How to Fix Amana Washer Error LDU

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Error Code: LDU Difficulty: Easy

Problem: Lid Unlock Failure

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How to Fix LDU Error (Step-by-Step)

Press the ‘Start/Stop’ or ‘Cancel’ button one time to pause the current cycle.
Wait for up to three minutes for the washer to come to a complete stop and for the internal mechanism to disengage the lock.
If the lid does not unlock after a few minutes, unplug the washer from the power outlet.
Let the washer sit without power for 10 minutes. This will allow the machine’s internal computer to fully reset.
Plug the washer back into the power outlet. The lid should now be unlocked.
As a final step if it’s still locked, select the ‘Drain & Spin’ cycle and press start. Allowing this cycle to complete will usually end with the lid unlocking.
Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.

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If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.

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