GW609 – Washes,pumps out but wont spin

[goddy]

Hi everybody. My Fisher Paykel smart drive GW609 will wash, pump out but it will not spin. I have read the forums and i think i have the diagnostics right but I am not sure. Its reads as 00100101.
Can anyone help me out please

[KiwiwantsworkinCanada]

Re: GW609 – Washes,pumps out but wont spin

This fault code says your drain pump is blocked, but it could be partially so, causing the WM not to detect a drop in the water level.

Turn off power at wall. Remove the inspection hatch on the front rh cnr ( if the W/M has one, if not, just tilt the W/M back ), shine a torch in 😯 and give the small propellor on the bottom of the drain pump a couple of turns, if it at first feels tight, keep turning until it feels free, then advance to spin and start.

If this doesn’t work, undo the 2 screws at the front of the top( under the little covers) tilt the top back being careful with the inlet hoses, having previously removed the agitator. Then unclip the plastic ring around the top and hang it to the side or disconnect spring( remember to refit spring ) from suspension. Then in one swift upward movement (not too swift) remove the inner bowl, and then you will see the pump cover. Remove the screw clamping it down and remove cap and base, now get your hand in and feel around the impellor on the top of the pump , and remove any foreign matter. Try propellor on bottom of pump to check if it is free before reassembling.

Read instructions backwards to refit. 😉

Hope this helps.

[goddy]

Re: GW609 – Washes,pumps out but wont spin

Thanks for the prompt reply. I had yesterday checked the pump which appears to turn and it pumps out fine. I even did a hot wash through thinking that it may have been blocked. Any thoughts on the out of spin balance sensor or something like that. I am just guessing but do you kno w its location in the machine ? I thought that perhaps its sensing that its out of balance and wont spin the machine ?? Any other ideas.
Thanks in advance

[KiwiwantsworkinCanada]

Re: GW609 – Washes,pumps out but wont spin

We should get the diagnostics right first.

Turn machine OFF on the front panel. Hold down the Water Temp Down button and press the POWER button. Release buttons. You are in Diagnostic mode. Press the spin speed up button until the hold and slow are lit. Write down the LEDS which are lit across the top row of progress LEDS.

If it still comes back to the same fault code, make sure the drain pump is not overheating.

[goddy]

Re: GW609 – Washes,pumps out but wont spin

I managed to get hold of a spare sensor rotor and micro switch. I fitted the sensor rotor and still the same. I fitted the micro switch and still the same. I then in frustration worked the new micro switch a few times and suddenly there was a click and it started to spin. I am guessing a dry soldier joint (main board) or a loose wire somewhere. I replaced both my sensor rotor and micro switch and its still working. Let me remind those of you how stupid it is to work these switch whilst its still connected to the power….as an ex sparky I should know better…I gave myself a hell of a shock. That will teach me for being over confident. Anyway thanks for your help. Should anyone think of anything else that it may be let me know. Thanks for the feedback most appreciated.

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