LG WM-1280FHD ‘LE’ fault ?

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  • March 2, 2007 at 12:19 pm #25507
    boo34
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    Hi all,

    I’ve got a poorly LG WM-1280FHD.

    Basically, it fits and starts when trying to rotate and makes a sort of metallic ‘hissing’ sound from the motor.

    There is no adverse sound when rotating the drum manually and it seems perfectly smooth.

    After about 6-7 minutes it gives up and displays the fault code ‘LE’.

    Can anyone give me a couple of pointers as to what to check ?

    I initially thought bearings but like I say it’s smooth when rotated manually and it’s had a very easy life since I bought it four years ago (1 or 2 loads per week max).

    I’m now thinking perhaps motor or PCB but is there any way I can check ?

    Thanks in advance…..

    March 2, 2007 at 8:30 pm #206173
    richaber
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    Re: LG WM-1280FHD ‘LE’ fault ?

    LE means overload on motor according to my instruction book… don’t know how it helps you though, mine is 3 ys old and has done 10 loads a week in that time and still same brushes (assuming it uses brushes).

    March 5, 2007 at 7:26 pm #206174
    SparkyP
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    Re: LG WM-1280FHD ‘LE’ fault ?

    Hi There
    This machine has a direct drive system. Any model number that ends in d means direct drive and the ones that end with b means belt driven. Sounds as tho the direct drive motor at fault if it sounds noisy on a rotation thats if you are getting rotation. Would advise a pro as they are a bit fiddly.

    Regards
    Sparkyp

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