Whirlpool AWM8163 Front Load Washer - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

if everything else works its probably the circuit board. expensive to replace.

Hello Kathryn - try this link to the Whirlpool websitehttp://www.whirlpool.co.uk/buy-accessories-1/washing-%26-drying-accessories-2/cleaning-products-3/102012020/I hope this helps

The possible fault could be due to the failure of the heating coil, failure of the control panel or the output drive to the heating coil or it can be one of a loose connection joint of the wiring to the heating coil. You need to recheck the selected program and then check the wiring to the coil. It is important to understand the working of a continuity tester to check the line and the coil which should address the fault. If there is no output from the board then it might be fault of the drive output or the loss of output from the processor which might need tracing of the voltage to the heating coil output. .

No water detected entering machine or Pressure switch trip not detected.If after 30 seconds the control does not detect water entering machine and then valves will be turned off and the error code will be displayed.OrIf the control has turned the water valves on and after 8 minutes the flow meter has detected 10.5 gallons of water passing through it, but has not detected the pressure switch trip, the valves will be turned off and the error code will flash. Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice to clear the display.

• If there is no water in the unit:1. Make sure that both valves at the water source(s) are turned on all the way.2. Check for plugged or kinked inlet hoses or plugged screens in the inlet valves 3. Verify inlet valve operation
• If there is water in the unit:1. Verify Drain pump operation2. Pressure Switch Hose is in good condition and properly connected to Tub and Pressure switch
• Verify there is not a siphon problem
• Verify wire harness connections to:Inlet Valves, Pressure Switch, Drain Pump, Flow Meter, and Central Control Unit (CCU)
• Check all hoses for possible leaks

Please check on the link of the official site of Whirl pool.Whirlpool Help

Hi,

"FH" is a No Water Detect error.It is an indication that you either have no water coming into the washer, or very little water at all. Check whether the water taps are turned on sufficiently, the inlet hoses are not kinked, the water inlet valve is not clogged, you don't have a siphoning issue, and/or the drain pump is working.

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F15 - Motor Control Unit (MCU) Error - Disconnect power and unplug unit to check wire harness connections to the motor, MCU, and Central Control Unit (CCU).
Check the drive belt and reconnect power and plug unit in.
Check the MCU by looking for operations of the drive motor and check the drive motor for powered rotations.
Replace failed component.

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F21 is a Long Drain error. If the drain time exceeds 8 minutes this error code will be displayed. In addition, a ?SUDS? error may also be displayed. This may be an indication of a drain pump problem and/or clog in the drain line. You will need to check the following:

1. First, attempt to unplug the washer for at LEAST 30 minutes to reset the Central Control Unit (CCU). Sometimes this is all that is required to correct momentary glitches with the unit. If the error code returns, proceed to step 2.
2. Check the drain hose to make sure it is not kinked or clogged.
3. Check the electrical connections to the pump and ensure the pump is running.
4. Remove the drain pump filter and check for foreign objects and/or debris.

To check the drain pump, click on the following link for step-by-step instructions: checking_drain_pump_kenmore_elite_front

If the above procedures do not correct the problem, it is recommended by the manufacturer to replace the drain pump.

Hope helps.

08 ERROR means it's out of balance.This is usually caused by the bearings going letting it move around to much causing the 08 error to show.It's a big job & you would be looking at about 400 dollars to repair.(this is a very common problem with all front loaders)

Hi,

"F07" indicates a Motor Control Unit Error.This error code appears when the Central Control Unit has detected a short in the motor control unit. If a failure occurs during high-speed spin, the door will be unlocked after 3 minutes. You have to check wire harness connections between the Drive Motor and the Motor Control Unit (MCU), and between the MCU and the Central Control Unit (CCU).

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F07 indicates a Triac short circuit on the motor. Have someone to take a look at the motor and the wirin back to the control board

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.

If there is a kick plate on the bottom front you take screws off and you can get right to the pump, un hook hose and clen out. Now if there isn't a kick plate then you have to go through the back and then do the same.. Remember to unplug unit before entry.

You need to clean your filter once you have drained the water out look in the hole you will see a little impellor there might be an object loged in

Remove the bottom panel in the front of the washer. The filter is just behind the panel. It will unscrew.

try pushing the pause/cancel button twice to clear the display. you may have a foreign object in the pump.

It turned out to be nothing more than one of the spade connectors shaken loose. Even I could handle that!
Cheers anyway,
Mxxx

The filter is part of the pump right at the front of the machine.
Maybe the pipe waste is blocked?
jb

I had the same problem with my AWM8163.The display flashed F07. I did check all the connections, but that was not the problem.
I found out that it was the brushes on the elektro-motor.To find out you can take of the back-panel where you find the motor. Losen 2 screws /bolts M13, take away the drive-belt,take away the bolts and the wiring. Then you can take out the motor and check the brushes.The are mounted back of the motor(black brackets)with two screws. If they don`t make kontakt with the motor it is woren out.Replace them with new ones from a dealer-shop. Remember to unplug the electricity of the machine before working on it !Good luck :-)

can u move the drum up and down if so the bearings have gone