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Washer keeps shuting off in the spin cycle and the code ob shows up.

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Thanks for using FixYa. Error ob indicates off balance, if the motor controller detects an unrecoverable off-balance condition, the machine controller will shut down and display an “ob” for off balance. The lid switch must be opened at least once before restarting the cycle, if this condition occurs. Opening the lid will allow the customer to view and redistribute the load. Press STOP/CANCEL to clear the display. Please do rate the solution if the issue is resolved or post a comment for further assistance.


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Rylee

  • mbaynard Sep 01, 2010

    Rylee,

    Thank you for your comment, but this OB is coming on with nothing in the machine. It will not go into a spin cycle without shuting down, even empty. Any other ideas?

    Michael

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