Cause

If the motor is locked 3 seconds after the motor starts, the LE Counter is started, if the LE Counter reaches 10 or more, a Motor error will occur.

Solution

Reload the laundry and try to restart the cycle. If it will not restart, then troubleshoot the motor circuit.

DETAILS BELOW:

Troubleshoot the Stator

Remove the rear cover.

Motor error pic1

You will need to remove this retaining bracket.

Motor error pic2
Motor error pic3

Check the resistance across any two of the three wires. The meter should read between 5 Ω and 15 Ω, on all three test points, (BL to RD, BL to YL, RD to YL).

Motor error pic4

If the readings between the three legs (windings) of the Stator are inconsistent, and you have inspected the Rotor magnets for any that are chipped or missing, or you have already replaced the Stator / Rotor, see the Inverter PCB error article.

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