What does an E3 reading mean on a b.p. machine

E3 error code means that the Machine Control wants to make the motor spin but won't do it because it's getting a weird reading from the tachometer.

Troubleshooting the "E3" error code in Maytag MAH6700, MAH8700, and MAH9700 washers ' Fixitnow.com Samurai Appliance Repair Man

Hello,

The e3 is a code that mean.......

The E means error.
While the e3 means error 3 or operation error3.

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E3 error code indicates here that the washing machine has detected that the door on your washing machine is not shut and that can not start a wash cycle. If the door is shut and the E3 error still keeps on occurring that means the machine is unable to lock the door to begin a wash cycle and requires service to be repaired.

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Troubleshooting the "E3" error code in Maytag MAH6700 ...

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Feb 20, 2011 - These codes in your (made-by-Samsung) Maytag washer might pop up during the ... In fact, the E3 error code means that the Machine Control wants to make the motor spin but won't do it because it's getting a weird reading from the tachometer.... MAH6700 and MAH8700 models (they use the same motor).

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E3-40 means there is a problem with the machine reading the black level density...this is not normally due to a faulty component but is normally due to to dirt inside the machine and possibly old/worn developer and /or drum in the machine. These are items that would have to be replaced by a service man.

E3 means that the control board is detecting current going to the motor, but the motor won't turn properly. If the error code somes up all the time as soon as you press the power on button, then it means your control board is bad and reading incorrectly. If it only happens during a cycle, then you need a new motor unfortunately.

yep!
e3 means a machine error and it need a service technician to fix it.
furthermore may i ask what e3 code displays on the screen (you might see something like this e3 10 , e3 40 , e3 01 etc)
i can still help you if it is e3 10
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Looks like you have either a stuck drum (does not spin) or an electrical fault that make the washer think the drum is not moving.

From a 2006 Technical Bulletin:

E3: Machine control is attempting to drive the motor but is not seeing any tach response. Visual Check shows motor is not moving. (Locked or Hall Sensor fault.)

Specifically, it could be:

1. Spin drum stuck – Verify that the spinner moves freely to eliminate this cause.
2. Hall Sensor (integral part of motor) fails or is loose – When the Hall Sensor fails or becomes dislodged, the control doesn't recognize that the motor is spinning and shuts down. The result will likely be an “E3” code in the worst case, or “SUdS” if it is only getting a partial rpm reading. Check wire harness connector(s) to motor.

Unless you are really overloading your machine you likely have an electrical fault, or a failure in the drive train--especially if the problem is intermittent. Probably time to call in a technician.

i looked up the manual and saw that the E3 indicated a mechanical error...the laser was bad; the other number indicates the number of copies. the machine must be repaired by an authorized dealer or replaced.