Error Code: SPIN LIGHT FLASHING Difficulty: Easy
Problem: Spinning
How to Fix SPIN LIGHT FLASHING Error (Step-by-Step)
- This is a normal operational indicator, not an error. The flashing light means the washer is currently in its spin cycle.
- The machine is spinning at high speed to extract water from the clothes.
- No action is required. The light will stop flashing and turn off once the spin cycle is finished.
- For safety, the lid will remain locked until the drum has completely stopped spinning.
- If you must stop the cycle, press the ‘Cancel’ or ‘Stop’ button and wait for the drum to come to a complete stop before the lid unlocks.
- Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.
- Check for simple blockages (lint screen, drain path, or filter) and clean anything you find.
What to Check Next on This Amana Washer
Focused repair path: washer fill, drain, spin, lock, pressure, motor, sensor, and control checks. Do not treat a returning fault as a reset-only problem; use the point in the cycle where the fault appears to choose the next check.
- Unplug the washer for one minute, then restart only to confirm whether the same code returns after a clean power cycle.
- Check load balance, detergent level, supply valves, inlet screens, drain hose height, and the drain path before replacing electronic parts.
- Inspect the lid or door lock, strike, harness, and connector if the symptom involves start, lock, or spin behavior.
- Match the timing of the fault to the likely part path: inlet valve, pressure sensor, drain pump, motor, lock assembly, wiring, or control.
Check, inspect, clean, test, measure, remove, reconnect, clear, and replace parts only when the symptom supports that path. If these checks point toward a part, verify the complete Amana model number from the appliance tag before ordering. Similar error wording can use different valves, sensors, pumps, motors, heaters, locks, switches, fans, or control boards depending on the exact model.
Recommended Parts to Check
No exact official OEM part number is listed here because the correct Amana washer part can vary by complete model number. These are targeted part-category searches, not universal fit claims.
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Whirlpool washer drain pumpCommon replacement category: Drain pumpFit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Amana washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying.Why this category can matter: drain, no-spin, or water-removal symptoms after hose and filter checks.
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Whirlpool washer water inlet valveCommon replacement category: Water inlet valveFit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Amana washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying.Why this category can matter: fill, slow-fill, and valve-related symptoms after supply checks.
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Whirlpool washer control boardCommon replacement category: Main control boardFit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Amana washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying.Why this category can matter: repeating control or communication faults after connector checks.
Before ordering: match the part to the complete Amana washer model number on the appliance tag.
Still Not Working?
If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
Browse all Amana error codes: Amana Error Codes
When It’s Better to Replace Than Repair
Sometimes replacing an appliance makes more financial sense than putting more money into repairs.
Here are a few signs it may be time to shop for a new one:
For repair parts, verify exact fit with the full washer model number before buying; these links are general replacement-appliance shopping options.
- ✓Appliance over 8-10 years old
- ✓Repair cost over 50% of replacement
- ✓Multiple recent breakdowns
- ✓Major component failure
Recommended Replacement Options
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