Top 20 Fisher and Paykel GWL11 Top Load Washer Questions & Answers

you may have tripped the board circuit, have you tried to reset it? read ur manual and it should show you how to reset it or try unplugging it for few minutes and plug back in.. WASHER WILL NOT START: Power If your washing machine won't start, begin by looking at the power source. First of all, is the washing machine plugged in? If it is, has it tripped a circuit breaker or blown a fuse? Check and reset the breaker (orreplace the fuse) if necessary. Lid Switch The main control for the washing machine is the switch inside the lid. If this has stopped working for some reason, your washing machine won't start. It's not especially difficult to troubleshoot this on a washing machine. You might have to open the top to access the switch. With the power on, depress the switch and listen for a click. If you don't hear one,the switch MAY BE BADand will need to be replaced.Confirm defectiveness with a multi meter checking for continuity OHMS. An open circuit reflects a bad switch.. If the switch works but the washing machine still won't start, check to see if your washing machine has a special fuse for the lid switch. It will usually be inside the control panel. If it's blown, you'll need to replace it before the washing machine will start. Door Interlock The problem could be with the door interlock. If the lights come on but the machine won't start, this might well be the cause. This could either be down to the wiring that runs to the door interlock, or the door catch not activating the interlock itself. Timer Knob Some models of washing machine use a mechanical timer knob and won't run until the water in the machine has filled to the selected level. If the knob doesn't line up properly with the graphics on the control panel, you can try to troubleshoot the washing machine problem by advancing the timer a little. When you've done this, pull it out a little way and see if the washing machine will start properly. Push start switchmay need to be tested with a multi meter for continuity OHMS should show a closed circuit when pushed in or turned on. The start switchon some top load washers is often part of the timer and is activated by pulling out on the timer knob. Although not normally available as a separate part, the switch can be tested for continuity with a multi-meter. You will need to remove power from the appliance and then locate the correct timer contacts as noted on the wiring diagram. On some electronic controlled models, the start switch is a momentary contact type switch located on the control console. You can test this switch for continuity with a multi-meter when the push button is held in Overheating If you've run several loads, one after another, without any problem but suddenly find your washing machine refuses to start, overheating could be the cause. The simple way to discover whether this is the problem is to give the machine ample time to cool down, say for a couple of hours, and then try it again. If it works fine, overheating has been the problem and you may have a motor with bad windings. By the way my advice is freecuzGod is good! All washing machines use a motor that is responsible for spinning and agitating during the cleaning cycle. Many top load brands use a reversing motor which means the motor spins in one direction for agitating and another for spinning and draining. If the motor does not start, but makes a humming or buzzing noise then it may be defective. To verify if the motor is at fault, remove the drive and /or pump belts and then try to start the motor again. On direct drive models, you will have to disengage the pump and the direct drive coupling to the transmission. If the motor starts, then the problem is with the transmission or the pump and can be further diagnosed by reconnecting each one individually. If the motor does not start or continues to hum or buzz, then it will need to be replaced Lastly CONTROL BOARD If the control board does not provide the proper voltage to the drive motor, fill valve, drain motor or door lock then the washer may not start. The main control board on most washers is complicated and difficult to diagnose without proper test equipment and procedures. You can visually inspect the control for signs of electrical arcing or burned or damaged components on the board. You should use caution when replacing a control board as sometimes the burned components are caused by external component failures. https://www.repairclinic.com/RepairHelp/Washing-Machine-Repair-Help http://www.partselect.com/Repair/Washer/Will-Not-Start/

It beeps to tell you there is an error. While it is beeping & before pressing any buttons, read the error code & write it down. The error code is the lights along the top row. Count from left to right and make a note of exactly which lights are on and which are off. There are 8 lights, you need to say exactly which number light is on. Post the result back here and someone will tell you what that error code means.

Replace the water inlet valve. That will fix the problem. No need to replace anything else.

Yes pump sounds like it is going bad.

one of two things shorted out drain pump,or main board is blown, try pump first

Each light has a specific number, so to work out the error code we need to know which side you are counting from i.e. left to right or right to left. Makes a huge difference.

sounds like you have two problems, the burning smell is probably the pump,out of balance is usually due to worn aout suspension rods

The control called a simmerstat is faulty and not regulating. New simmerstat will fix the problem.

Check the drain pump after it has been draining for a while. Drain the water out, turn power off at wall. Tip the machine back against the wall. Look under the front right hand corner and locate the drain pump. Touch the metal part & see if it is very hot. Should be just luke warm. Very hot means it has to be replaced with a new pump now before it burns out and damages the control board.

Your main control board has a fault and will need to be replaced.

On what? We are not able to see or know details without you telling us. You have to help yourself by giving as much detail as possible.

Could be or could be a faulty drain pump.

Certainly get someone to take a look - neglecting a suspected problem could mean things becoming worse, meanwhile send your daughter into the backyard with a dolly tub, scrubbing board and mangle...

It sounds like there is a build up of soap powder and it just needs a good clean.Try cleaning the agitator and bowl. Remove the fabric softener cup from the machine undo the wing nut and take the agitator out and give it a good clean underneath and also while the agitator is out give the bowl a clean down. Then once you have done that and placed the machine back together run the machine through a high water level hot wash with two cups of vinegar added (with no clothing in the machine).

Maybe you have the cold tap hose connected to the hot inlet valve. Check the hoses. Need more info on the beeping. Is it a steady beep or more of a musical rippling sound? Also, what lights are on especially along top row when it beeps but also describe any other lights that are blinking? The top row lights won't be blinking, so just count and tell what number lights are on and which are off ( count from left to right)

You need to be more detailed in the description. What is the fault code & is it the same code as before the pump was changed? Why did you change the pump? Was the old pump tested & proven to be faulty or did you just change it in the hope that it would fix the fault? I have changed many F&P smartdrive pumps & never seen or heard of any having a fuse. The only fuse is on the main control board, soldered in. If that had blown the machine would not power up, so fuse must be okay. Start from scratch & say what the error code is.

Before hitting any buttons you need to write down the fault code. As soon as it starts beeping take note of which lights are on along the top row. There are 8 lights. Count from the right and tell us which number light is on and which are off. That will tell us the error code and what it means.

You say nothing happens when you press srart but then you say about reading the fault codes. So if there is beeping and fault codes then it must be doing something. Describe exactly what happens, step by step. What do you mean by the new board is same number but not the same? What is different? Recheck the wiring, especially the hot & cold inlet valves.

Replace the inlet valve. This is a common fault easily fixed with a new valve.