Dexter Laundry WCVD Series Troubleshooting And Fault Codes

Fault# Description Customer Action
F6 Wrong washer size for drive
type.
Check VFD fault code before turning off power. If the
controller was installed in a different 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.
F7 Wrong size drive installed Check VFD fault code before turning off power.Check to
ensure all the harnesses are properly connected to the
controller. Check to ensure the VFD drive horsepower
is proper for this size of washer. The control can be
reset by holding program button on controller during
startup (soft reset) Check orange wires at molex
connector on controller coming from pressure switch.
F8 The washer tub does not
empty within 7 minutes. The
wash cycle will continue. The
F 8 will fl ash three times,
then wait for 30 seconds.
The error will clear at the
end of the cycle.
Check VFD fault code before turning off power.
Check to ensure the drain valve is operating properly
(slow drain has potential to cause this code). Check
to ensure the pressure switch tube is clear of any
blockage, and the pressure switch is operating properly.
Check the pressure switch harness.
F9 The washer tub does
not reach the spin target
frequency within 150
seconds. The wash cycle will
continue. The F9 will fl ash
three times, then wait for 30
seconds. The error will clear
at the end of the cycle.
Check VFD fault code before turning off power.
Check to ensure the drain valve is operating properly
(slow drain has potential to cause this code). Check
to ensure the pressure switch tube is clear of any
blockage, and the pressure switch is operating properly.
Check the pressure switch harness.
F10 After a spin the washer tub
does not stop within 150
seconds.
Check VFD fault code before turning off power. Inspect
the braking resistors and measure the resistance.
Check connecting wiring from braking resistor to the
drive mounted in the top of the washer. Reset the drive
and try again. Possibly incorrectly programmed drive.
F11 The drive size setting has
changed.
Check VFD fault code before turning off power. Check
to ensure all the harnesses are properly connected to
the controller. Check to ensure the drive horsepower is
proper for this size of washer. If no one has worked on
machine very recently then PCB controller or VFD may
need to be replaced. Do a soft reset before and after
either VFD replaced.
F12 Washer controller internal
error
Check VFD fault code before turning off power. Turn
off the power to the washer. Wait one to two minute.
Turn on the power to the washer. If problem reappears,
contact your Dexter Authorized Representative.
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Part # 8533-074-001 09/13

Dexter Laundry WCVD Series Specifications

General

Brand	Dexter Laundry
Model	WCVD Series
Category	Washer
Language	English