GE Front Load Washer won't tumble/spin

I have a GE Front Load Washer, Model WBVH6240. It recently stopped spinning. I removed the front service panel and drained the tub using the drain plug. The filter was not clogged, however, I removed the pump to verify that nothing was stopping the impellar from rotating. I also put external power while it was out of the washing machine to see that it works. The pump works fine.

Then, I went through the test list in “Service Mode”. When I initiated “T10” tumble test it did NOT tumble, but displayed no error. However, when I ran “T11” spin test it immediately returned a current error of 0 RPM.

In the “FOR SERVICE TECHNICIAN ONLY” guide that is on the washer’s top lid does not have this code listed in the troubleshooting chart, on what may be causing this error or a solution on how to fix it.

Any help in determining how to fix this washer would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Keith

Keith,

While the washer was in the Test mode had you able to recall the error codes stored in the memory by running “t02” test mode? If not then run it again.

Gene.

Gene,

Yes - I had 3:
E70: so I removed the control panel and wiped clean all the buttons
E30: I cleaned the filter trap, I removed the pump, disassembled it, I only checked to see if it worked with external power (my volt meter is on the fritz) which it did, so I re-assembled and reinstalled.
E31: I didn’t really do anything for this, since it was a timeout error. or it was associated with the stuff in the filter trap.

I cleared the codes. Then, ran the tests. No new codes were generated.

Any thoughts?

Thanks for the reply,
Keith

Keith,

Run the “t04” & “t05” test modes and post the results.

Gene.

Gene,

T04: Do you want every code that is displayed with each button?
When I did T05:pump ran for about a minute.

I’ll rerun later. I have a class to go to, so it will be after 8pm est.

Thanks, Keith

I want to confirm there is nothing wrong with the control panel/control board and the pump.

Gene.

Gene,

t05: P is displayed and pump runs for 1 minute then t05 is redisplayed.

t04: codes 012, 123, 234, 345, 456, 567, 678, 789, 890, 901 - every key beeped and the codes continue to loop until I touch the power key.

t03: cod 100, ee 010, inv 095

t02: still only read E00

*Normal ops mode
In “Drain & Spin cycle”

  1. door locks
  2. drum rotates one way about 3 rotations
  3. drum rotates back the other way about the same
  4. door un-locks
  5. door relocks after about 15 seconds
  6. pump starts to run, but drum doesn’t rotate (spin)

Thanks, Keith

Try to reprogram the control board:

Enter test mode and select t01. Rotate the cycle knob until the correct model
number is displayed:
Select 1 for model WHDVH626F
Select 2 for model WCVH6260F
Select 3 for model WBVH6240F
Press and hold the Start key for 3 seconds (or until a second beep is sounded).
Press the Power key to reset the control.

If it would not help then the control board most likely has to be replaced.

  • The part number for the control board assembly is AP3995160

Gene.

Gene-

Your advice on this thread has been a lifesaver and a $$$saver. Resetting the control board fixed our problem. Thank God! And you!!!

Take care,
Laura

Hi Guys,

How do you enter test/service mode? I tried press Signal-Delay-Signal-Delay per service instruction but it doesn’t seem to work. All I got is the beeping sound.

Thanks,
Yiming

[quote=yiming;177117]Hi Guys,

How do you enter test/service mode? I tried press Signal-Delay-Signal-Delay per service instruction but it doesn’t seem to work. All I got is the beeping sound.

Thanks,
Yiming[/quote]

What is the complete model number of the washer?

What exactly is wrong?

Gene.

Thanks for the quick reply, Gene. My problem is about the same as the original poster had. The washer doesn’t seem to spin. I went down the route of cleaning the filter and pump as well. The model number is WHDVH626. Although I don’t see it on the machine, I found this particular model is circled out in the manual.

In order to enter the test/service mode you have to press the power button to clear any current cycles first, then unplug the washer for at least 30 seconds. Reconnect power and within 30 seconds of reconnecting power press signal, delay start, signal and delay start buttons. The door will lock, then will display “t01”.

Gene.

[QUOTE=Gene;177798]In order to enter the test/service mode you have to press the power button to clear any current cycles first, then unplug the washer for at least 30 seconds. Reconnect power and within 30 seconds of reconnecting power press signal, delay start, signal and delay start buttons. The door will lock, then will display “t01”.

Gene.[/QUOTE]
Thanks. I was able to enter the test mode and went through different tests. Here are the results,

t02: initially returned error codes 31, 70 and maybe others I don’t recall since I’ve reset them. Now, “t02” doesn’t show any error (E00) any more.
t04: normal
t05: normal
t10: does not tumble
t11: does not spin, display “0”
t12: normal
t14: does not spin

I also tried to reprogram to different model ids (1-3) in “t01” with no success.

Any ideas from here.
Thanks, Yiming

The next step is to check the inverter and the motor. The instructions are attached to the reply.

Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for General Electric WHDVH626F0GG Washer | AppliancePartsPros.com

Gene.
Service panel removal.pdf (46.5 KB)
How to test and replace the inverter.pdf (49.9 KB)
How to test and replace the motor assembly.pdf (110.6 KB)

[QUOTE=Gene;178328]The next step is to check the inverter and the motor. The instructions are attached to the reply.

Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for General Electric WHDVH626F0GG Washer | AppliancePartsPros.com

Gene.[/QUOTE]
Thanks Gene. I was also wondering how to check the motor manually. I really appreciate your help.

You are welcome. Keep us posted.

Gene.

Hi Gene,

I was trying to test the inverter with your instructions. But I couldn’t figure out where the “AC input harness” is. It’s not one of the connectors in the junction box with blue and red wires, right? Is it one on the motor from behind the inverter? I need to disconnect the connector to test the voltage right?

I guess if you can expand the instructions a bit I might be able to follow them.

Thanks,
Yiming

There are plugs coming into the inverter from the control board. This is the inverter input harness. Disconnect the plug with the blue and red wires and measure the voltage between them. You can see them on the inverter picture.

Gene.

Hi Gene
I am having the same issue as the other 2 people. After I enter the service mode by unplugging hand pressing delay signal and I have the t01 displayed, what do i do next? My model # is WBVH6240. Thank you!