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HELP!! My washer won't spin!! We cleaned the filter and now it comes up with a F11 code....what is this one???

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We've had this problem for about a yr when i finally firgured out how to correct it.
the problem is that the circuit board is attached to the washer, when it starts to shake it causes the connections to loosen and theats the fault code you get.
How I fixed this was to suspend the circuit from a bungie strap this will allow the washer to shake all it wants and the circuit board is stable, connections stay tight andwasher works fine, after 6 months not one error code at all

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  • Posted on Jul 13, 2009

SOURCE: What does F11 code mean?

F11 is a code that referes to communication error between the central control unit and the motor control unit. Disconnect power. Check wire harness connections to motor and control board. Check drive belt, visually inspect to see if belt is broke. Check drive motor, visually confirm motor operation. It is possible that if the belt broke it may have slung around in the cabinet and damaged or loosened the wire harness connection at the motor. Try unplugging wire harness at motor and then plug it back in securely. Hope this info has helped. Thanks, Tim.

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SOURCE: Kenmore Elite quietpak9 HE4T washer FH error code

go 2 repair clinic on line, same codes for whirlpool duet repair help then error code tab

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  • Posted on Jan 24, 2010

SOURCE: KENMORE washer goes into spin cycle washer stops code f11 appears

unpug for 30 min, resets ccu

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  • Posted on Feb 08, 2010

SOURCE: F11 error

The F11 fault is the motor. I have had this issue myself and found that replacing the contact brushes solved this. The brushes on most electric motors are made from carbon, and wear down with use. They are spring loaded but have a limited life span. These are also cheap to purchase.

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SOURCE: stops on spin cycle and gives a f11 error code

F11 is a serial communication error. Communication between the main board and the motor control board is not being sent correctly. This could be a bad main board, motor control board or motor itself. The testing can get pretty involved. Try putting the machine in a self test mode and see if the error clears. Press Cancel, then by pressing the drain spin button once on the left side then move to the spin speed button the the right. Press this button until no-spin lights. Press the prewash button 4 times. C00 should appear in the display. Let it run it's tests, there will be 8 of them and end up on C08. If this doesn't work, it's best you wait for the service tech.

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Whash machine

The symptoms are pretty specific for the F11 code on the Whirlpool Duet front loaders and clones (Kenmore Elite and KitchenAid):

If the washer starts to fill but the drum NEVER moves, your MCU is bad

If the washer runs through most of a cycle and then gives the F11 before (or during) a rinse or spin cycle, then you have the CCU relay problem.

If you are interested in having me repair your CCU for you, I offer that service on eBay (website coming soon). My username there is "jhagner"

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My washer did fill, but won't spin or drain now and the door won't open

Hi tragz,

If it can't drain, it won't spin. There may be something preventing the pump from draining in the Pump filter. You will need to clean it.

Please follow my below Tip on how to do it:

ACCESS, DRAIN & CLEAN THE DRAIN PUMP FILTER

Kind Regards d")

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I keeg getting the dreaded F11 anf DL code!

Hi,
The following list of codes indicates an electronics communication problem with the washer:

Duet HT® washer - F01, F03, F06, F11, F23, F24, F27, F28, F29, F30, F31, F32, F35, F42, F61, F62, F63, F64, F65, F70, F71, and F99
Duet® washer - F05, F07, F09, F10, F11, F13, F14, F15, F21, F22, and FdU
Duet SportTM washer - F01, F11, F23, F24, F27, F28, F29, F30, F31, and F33
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To remove the error display, press Pause/Cancel twice.
If Pause/Cancel does not work:
  1. Unplug washer or disconnect power for one minute.
  2. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
  3. Re-select the cycle and press Start.
NOTE: If the error remains on the display, then call for service.

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had this problem so husband opened front bottom pannel and drain was cloged bad. the maker should have made a filter to solve this problem. after cleaning it worked fine till now getting f11 code.
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F11 error lights flash then stops at last spin . I did clean the filter and took some coins out Whirlpool AWM8163 washer

The F11 fault is the motor. I have had this issue myself and found that replacing the contact brushes solved this. The brushes on most electric motors are made from carbon, and wear down with use. They are spring loaded but have a limited life span. These are also cheap to purchase.
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My washer keeps coming up with errors

You have a right mixture of errors,
F11 indicates that the pump is not working.
F05 indicates that the pressure switch is jammed on full.
F04 indicates that the pressure switch is jammed on empty.
I would start by checking the pump is working o/k.
Next locate and clean filter.
This can be found by removing the rear panel of washer.
Locate and remove large black hose onto tub, remove filter and clean, refit same, make sure hose is on properly.
Test for leaks.
If no improvement, then I think your only option is to call an engineer out as it could become quite involved.
Good luck.
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Error code f35 on my washer

The following list of codes indicates an electronics communication problem with the washer:
Duet HT® washer - F01, F03, F06, F11, F23, F24, F27, F28, F29, F30, F31, F32, F35, F42, F61, F62, F63, F64, F65, F70, F71, and F99
Duet® washer - F05, F07, F09, F10, F11, F13, F14, F15, F21, F22, and FdU
Duet SportTM washer - F01, F11, F23, F24, F27, F28, F29, F30, F31, and F33

To remove the error display, press Pause/Cancel twice.

If Pause/Cancel does not work:
  1. Unplug washer or disconnect power for one minute.
  2. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
  3. Re-select the cycle and press Start.
NOTE: If the error remains on the display, call for service.
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I fixed this myself for $30 and an hour of time.

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