Technical Information
W1900 Series Clothes Washers
6.3.1 Fault Code – Definitions (W1966 & W1986 Only)
F1: Water Level Switch Fault
x Check the hose to the to the Level Switch
x Clean / Check the Air Trap
x Check the Control and Power Modules (pressure sensor option) in the
Service Mode.
F2: The NTC Temperature Sensor Circuit Contains an Open or Short
Circuit.
x Check the NTC Temperature Sensor for an open or short circuit.
x Check the NTC Temperature Sensor wiring and connections for an
open or short circuit.
x Check the NTC Temperature Sensor Resistance – Refer to Section
4.6.
F3: Heating Failure
x Check the heating control and power circuits for proper operation.
x Check Heater Relay(s) for proper operation.
x Check Heater Element(s).
x Check the Electronics.
F4: The Drum and Drives are Not Moving (as determined by the
Tachogenerator).
x Check drum and drives for free movement and operation.
x Check the Tachogenerator circuit.
x Check the Main Motor for proper operation
F5: Oversuds Condition
Excess foam is registered in the main wash or when rinsing as follows...
During Cottons Programs:
- Level 140 mm wc is detected in the main wash.
- An additional rinse cycle is activated due to excess foam.
- During the rinse spin after the main wash or the first rinse cycle,
the spin speed is reduced due to the presence of an excess
water-foam mixture.
During Minimum Iron Programs:
- Level 140 mm wc is detected in the main wash. The
Oversudsing LED continues to flash until the Program Selector
Switch is turned to Finish.
x Check for Improper type or amount of detergent being used.
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