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I have a Frigidaire FTF530FS washer which is new. Before it has even finished one wash, it stopped spinning or agitating. The timer motor seems to run (i can see it running during certain stages of the cycle), but the timer does not seem to move through the cycle on its own. I tested the signal control board and got the following: On 6-pin plug, voltage 120V between pins 5 and 6 Between 6-pin plug & 10 ping plug: Pin 5 (6-pin) and Pin 1 (pink/blackwhite) (10-pin): 120V Pin 5 (6-pin) and Pin 10 (brown) (10-pin): 0V Pin 5 (6-pin) and Pin 2: 120V Pin 5 (6-pin) and Pin 6: 120V From the wiring diagram, it seems I have incorrect voltage on Pin 1 and Pin 10. It tells me to check the timer contacts - Pin 1 should be open, and Pin 10 closed, but I am not sure how to do that, and what stage of cycle machine should be at. On what I think is the timer plug, when I read the voltage between the black-yellow wire and the pink/white and brown wires (and the other two!), I get 120V at certain stages of the cycle, and zero at others. Please advise.

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  • ruth_sherrat Jun 13, 2011

    Hi - a vital point I forgot to mention is that I got the washer shipped straight to Belize with an ocean freight company, and the store I purchased it from say the warranty isn't valid once it leaves the US, so the only option I seem to have left is to try get it fixed, but very few people in Belize (Central America) have experience with front-loaders, so that is why I've come to this forum, so any more detailed guidance that well assist me get it repaired is welcome. I really want to be sure diagnosis of the problem is correct before I order any parts, as things take up to 6 weeks to get here, then I have to pay 40% import duty on their value!

  • ruth_sherrat Jun 13, 2011

    The machine does fill with water fine, and drains fine, but does not agitate or spin. You can move the drum by hand however, it is not jammed.

  • ruth_sherrat Jun 14, 2011

    Hi - I thought that it was only the spin cycle the door lock assembly might affect, not the agitate/wash part of the cycle? If it affects both I will check it when I get home tonight. I think it's unlikely the drain filter pump would need cleaning after less than one whole wash, but I'll check it. The door lock light does come on.

  • ruth_sherrat Jun 14, 2011

    Even if the "door locked" light comes on the door lock could still be broken?

  • ruth_sherrat Jun 14, 2011

    OK. So how do I actually check the door lock switch assembly?

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If it is a brand new washer then it's better to get this repaired under warranty. The problem is with the door lock assembly that is bad and needs replacement. The drain filter pump assembly located inside the bottom front access panel seems clean, timer motor seems to be working fine. Please get back to me if you have any other questions.

Kevin

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  • Anonymous Jun 13, 2011

    Thanks for all the details, as it drains so it means the drain pump is working fine though you can still check the drain filter pump assembly located inside the bottom front access panel and clean it completely. After this is done, test the door lock switch assembly, if the door lock is not working properly the control will detect it as an open door and so won't start the spin cycle.

  • Anonymous Jun 14, 2011

    Yeah....so it seems that the door is either not closed or while transferring this washer to your place something went bad with the door lock that might need replacement.

  • Anonymous Jun 14, 2011

    Yes because everything is fine

  • Anonymous Jun 14, 2011

    The door lock assembly is made up of a coil, door switch, switch actuator, locking fork, wax motor, auxiliary switch and spin lock arm. Remove the door lock assembly and measure the resistance of the PTC. If Shorted or open then it is defective door lock assembly. If it reads around 1500 Ohms then it is defective control board.

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