Dexter Laundry A Series Service Manual

Troubleshooting Machine Fault Errors
The following are descriptions of fault codes that will appear on the front of the washer.
There is a chart format that shows what fault code that will be displayed at washer front.
The codes displayed may or may not stop machine operation.
PLEASE NOTE: CHECK DRIVE FAULT CODE BEFORE POWERING MACHINE DOWN!
Fault# Description Customer Action
F1 The door failed to close and
lock or The door failed to
remain locked during the
cycle.
Check VFD fault code before turning o. Check to hear
if door solonoid engaged. Turn o the power to the
washer. Check wire connections to door /lock switches.
Check wire connections from switches to controller.
Check P-4 wire connections at PCB controller. Adjust
the door lock mechanism. (See service manual)
F2 The washer tub does not
ll with water within 7
minutes. The wash cycle will
continue. The F 2 will ash
three times, then wait for 30
seconds. The error will clear
at the end of the cycle.
Turn o the power to the washer. Check the operation
of the water valves. Check the incoming water
pressure. Check for blocked or restricted water ow.
Check to ensure the drain valve is functioning properly.
This error will occur on 18# washers when water level
is set for high (the pressure switch in 18# washer is
only one level).
F3 Memory error in controller.
The memory checksum is
wrong.
Check VFD fault code before turning o power. Try to
clear the fault with the Palm. Try a soft Reset of the
controller with the white button. If problem. Replace
PCB controller.
F4 Washer controller
communication error
Check VFD fault code before turning o power. Try the
data cable rst. Move around cable and remove any
side loading tension from data cable connector ends.
Check connection P25/24/23 to P15. Turn power back
on to the washer. If the problem returns, replace the
PCB washer controller.
F5 Pressure Switch error (only
OPL) - when the high level
sensor indicates full but the
lower one indicates empty.
The wash cycle will continue.
The F 5 will ash three
times, then wait for 30
seconds. The error will clear
at the end of the cycle.
Check VFD fault code before turning o power. Check
the pressure switch.(Ohm out contacts). Check pressure
switch connections to ensure they are all making good
contact. Check the Molex type harness connector to
ensure no wire been pushed out of the Molex type
housing that it is shorting or not connecting.
F6 Wrong washer size for drive
type.
Check VFD fault code before turning o power. If the
controller was installed in a dierent size machine
before being installed in this machine, a problem
can occur. If someone has been doing repairs on the
washer, check for the correct size drive. It can also
be caused by pressure switch harness. Check to
ensure the correct harness in installed. The control
can be reset by holding program button on controller
during startup (soft reset). Check orange wire at Molex
connector on controller coming from pressure switch or
replace pressure switch harness.
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Dexter Laundry A Series Specifications

General

Brand	Dexter Laundry
Model	A Series
Category	Washer
Language	English