20 Most Recent Frigidaire Affinity ATF6000ES 3.5 Cu. Ft. I.E.C. Front Loading Washer - Page 3 Questions & Answers

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It won't drain If your washer won't drain, check these: It spins, but doesn't pump It doesn't spin or pump It pumps, but the water returns It spins, but doesn't pump If your washer spins but doesn't pump the water out, the drain line is probably clogged. In many washers, a small sock or other piece of clothing can get between the clothes tub and the outer tub that holds the water. If the clothing gets between the tubs, it may then get into the drain hose that's attached to the pump--or even into the pump itself. If it's in the pump, you need to remove the hoses from the pump and pull the item out. To remove the sock from the outer tub port, open the washer's main access panel and remove the large-diameter rubber hose that connects the pump to the bottom of the outer tub. Then, using needle-nose pliers, try to grab and remove the clothing through the port. Sometimes you can't remove the stuck clothing from below. Then you have to remove the agitator, top of the outer drum shield, and inner clothes tub. This isn't easy to do--and you may need special tools--so you might be happier getting a qualified appliance repair technician to do the job. If the drain line isn't plugged, the problem may be with your pump. Even if the pump appears to be turning, the internal impeller may be broken. If so, you need to replace the pump. It doesn't spin or pump If your washer doesn't spin or pump water out but the motor is running, your washer probably has a frozen pump pulley. If so, you need to replace the pump. To check the pulley, remove the pump from the washer and try to rotate the pulley manually. If it doesn't turn freely--if it's frozen or stiff--replace it. It pumps, but the water returns If the water that pumps out of the machine goes back into the machine after the spin cycle, your washer may be siphoning the water from a laundry tub that has a slow drain, back into the washer. The usual remedy for this is to improve the draining of the laundry tub. (Is something stuck in the drain?) Also, check for these problems: If the drain hose reaches more than about 4 inches into the laundry tub, cut off the excess. If your drain hose is lower than the washer's cabinet, install an air gap/siphon break assembly.
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Best Regards Richard

This was exactly what was wrong with my washer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stupid Easy Fix! I would recommend leaving it unplugged until you are ready to undo the plug for the door lock. This was a perfect solution!!

sometimes in the bottom right hand corner of the machine there is a little face plate and allows to you unclog foreign material that collect over time.

Read here :

http://www.fixya.com/support/t615626-error_code_e20

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error 20 in a general error try to Reading Error Codes 1. Wake the washer by pressing any button. 2. Wait 5 seconds. 3. Press and hold the START/PAUSE and CANCEL buttons simultaneously. As long as the buttons are held, the failure code will appear in the display as an “E” followed by two numbers, a number and a letter or two letters. The control will beep and the Door Lock, Wash, Rinse, and Final Spin indicator lights will flash.

Hi there.....this rattle can usually be associated with failed or failing bearings.......simple test to follow....with machine switched off and door open...put your hand in and try lifting the inner wash drum...there should be NO MOVEMENT...movement indicates failing or failed drum bearings

regards Sir Galahad

Hi,
First turn off water supply valves, and drag the machine out (open door and grab inside)
Check the outlet hose is not kinked ot taut and that it's route is clear.
The top bend should go into a 35mm open waste pipe, or into a combined outlet on a sink . If it is the combined outlet - remove the whole lower assembly and clean it in a bucket - dirty job - but will improve things.
If this does not improve matters - you need to find the filter in front of the pump, and clean that. Some models do not have a filter, so strip the pump and look for an obsruction at the pump impellers on thee models.
If the pump makes more noise than action - it could be the run capacitor on the motor. These fail over time.

did you try unplugging it for 15 to 20mins to clear the memory then plugging it in

The door switch probably needs to be replaced. If its defective, it will not allow the machine to spin. Its a common problem with the Affinity.

humming noise could be either:

valve energised but no water present

pump energised but impellor jammed by a foreign object

worthwhile checking pump rotates freely and that water is present.

most likely to ber the pump

Open the door and then reach inside the washer and grab the front of the inner tub with your finger tips. Can you wiggle the inner tub inside the outer tub? If so, your spider shaft supporting the inner tub is cracked and needs replaced. It is quit a job for the average handyman. Most often the professionals mustr be brought in for this repair.

Let me know if I can help further,
Eric Campion

This problem is due to a clogged drain issue, E20 is the code for this. It is usually coins or lint build-up in the drain screen assembly. If you are not handy, I don't recommend that you try to fix this yourself. I being a plumber found it to be quite hard getting at the hoses and filter under the unit drum. It will take you a good Hour and a Half to do the job if you do decide to fix it yourself. I hope that this will help in your quest to finding out what is wrong with your washing machine.

Joe The Plumber
Mid-Hudson Heating & Plumbing
Woodstock, NY
845 679-9158

same problem!

Kimberely, The err 47 means that the control board is not sensing the door lock. First try unplugging the machine for 1 minute and see if it comes back to normal. If it doesn't put it into the door lock test, with the door closed, by doing the following: Turn the program knob to drain spin. Press pause cancel to turn off the LEDs. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the option and pause cancel buttons until the LEDs start sequentially chasing, then release the buttons. All the LEDs will sequentially light. Turn the program knob 4 clicks from the start position clockwise, the door lock solenoid will activate. The door should be locked. Turn the knob one more click clockwise and it should unlock. You can toggle back and forth to test it. If the door lock is working and you are still getting this code, then its a control board problem. You should call for factory service. If you have any more questions, you can email me at [email protected] Catriver...post back.

its a h/e washer its uses lesss water duh

i assume that's a top load and not a front load as pictured..ck wiring connections to motor try turning coupler between motor and gearcase by hand if locked remove pump(2 clamps from motor) try again if turns free clean pump if not gearcase ..if turns free with pump attached and wires look ok suspect timer

See this answer:http://www.fixya.com/support/t615626-error_code_e20

Call place you bought it asap, tell them you will call BBB. Then call manufacturer. Then call news media..