Problem: Water temperature sensor fault or heater circuit failure
How to Fix Washer Error
- Unplug washer and disconnect water supply hoses.
- Remove lower front panel to access tub area.
- Locate temperature sensor (NTC thermistor) mounted on outer tub near heater element.
- Disconnect sensor connector and measure resistance with multimeter: at room temp (77°F/25°C) should read 10kΩ ±5%.
- Resistance should decrease as sensor warms (dip in hot water to test).
- If resistance is infinite or zero, replace temperature sensor W
- Also inspect heater element terminals for corrosion; test heater resistance (should be 15-25 ohms).
- Check wiring harness between sensor and control board for damage.
- Reassemble and run hot water cycle to verify proper temperature reading.
Still Not Working?
If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
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