Hello Sarah Hilker,
Welcome to FixYa.
Based on what you've described, "the washing machine will fill up with water when you press START, and then right when it\'s done filling it won\'t spin it says PAUSED" it sounds like the control is receiving a stuck button/command message.
Of course this is a generalization on my experience. If you could provide the make/brand name and model number I should be able to address your specific issue.
I'll watch for your reply before moving forward. Thanks for choosing FixYa.
Regards,
Macmarkus :)
Hello again, thank you for providing the model number. "SAn" " " " " READING ERROR CODES: 1. Wake the washer by pressing any button. 2. Wait 5 seconds. 3. Press and held, the failure code will appear in the display as an TO START THE TEST: • Turn the Spin Only. • Press • Press • Press • Within 5 seconds, press and hold the chasing, then release buttons. **This post will exceed the allowable space if I include the complete test so I will send a second post continuing the test.**
Based on your description I actually suspected it was the Frigidaire/Electrolux made washer.
I should mention though I don't believe this to be the case, During normal operation, the display may show:
"PAU" - cycle has been interrupted.
First place to start is to determine if the control has any error codes stored in it. To do this follow these directions...
flash.If no fault or error code appears, try this test mode next.
1. All the LEDs will sequentially light. Pressing a button below a light cluster will light all the LEDs in that cluster at one time to confirm functionality. 2. Turn the program knob (1) click clockwise from the start position. The hot water solenoid will activate and hot water should enter through the detergent compartment. 3. Turn the program knob (2) clicks from the start position. The bleach water solenoid will activate and cold water should enter through the bleach compartment. 4. Turn the program knob (3) clicks from the start position. The bleach and the wash water solenoids will activate and cold water should enter through the softener compartment. 5. Turn the program knob (4) clicks from the start position. The door lock solenoid will deactivate and the loading door can be opened.When the door is opened, the drum light should turn on. 6. Turn the program knob (5) clicks from the start position. The washer will fill and tumble. Once tumbling has started, the Boost Heater (if so equipped) will turn on. 7. Turn the program knob (6) clicks from the start position. The drain pump & door lock solenoid will activate and the washer will operate in high spin. **SAFETY WARNING: If power is removed during this test, the door can be opened. To prevent injury, DO NOT put your hands inside when the tub is rotating.** 8. Turn the program knob (7) clicks from the start position. The control will signal the last error code. Let me know what this yields, if afterwards the unit works it was likely a stuck key/button and you'll be fine after pushing and releasing each one in the test. Regards, Macmarkus :)
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It's a Frigidaire Affinity FAFW3801LW
27" W x 36" H x 31" D
Thank You!! it worked and is now spinning!
Thank You! it worked
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