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David Lynch Posted on Oct 05, 2018
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Fisher Paykel Washer GW11 will not drain. I removed the Pump. It rotates freely and is unobstructed, but it was very hot when I removed it.

Today, washing my first load went fine. Then I thought I heard a sharp pop sound while the second load was in progress - the sound may have come from the washer. During the rinse cycle, the machine wouldn't drain and eventually gave me the musical series of beeps. I unplugged the machine and retried a few times, with the same result. I tried advancing to the spin cycle, same error. The machine was cycling water during all these attempts because the water had not drained from the machine. I also tried to go into diagnostic mode to get an error code, but it kept flashing the same lights as when I started diagnostic mode and never gave me a result. Thanks in advance for your help!

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Pump is most likely bad if it’s unibstructed but very hot. I’d replace it.

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  • David Lynch Oct 05, 2018

    The pump seems to spin freely. I want to make sure it's the pump and not the drain valve. I don't want to buy a $250 pump if it's not the problem. Could the pump heat up if it's running dry?

  • Chris Huff
    Chris Huff Oct 05, 2018

    If drain pump and lines are unobstructed, pump is likely bad. Should be warm from running but not very hot.

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    Chris Huff Oct 05, 2018

    Only way to be sure is to call someone in that can physically test pump.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 18, 2007

SOURCE: Rinse water fills the washing machine when the spin cycle starts

Check your outlet filter, most likely it is blocked, preventing the water from draining out. Chk your pump too. Before this disconnect from the wall socket; and also check the pipe coming from the tub to the filter. Siphon out the excess water from inside the machine before you open the pipes.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 03, 2008

SOURCE: Machine stops during run time & lights keep flashing and beeping

it may be a balance problem

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 16, 2008

SOURCE: Fisher Paykel GWL10US Washer won't spin

It looks like it has to be the control module.
You need to replace it .
It will cost you around $200 .

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 20, 2008

SOURCE: Fisher Paykel GWL10US Washer won't spin

Look at my issue on "eco smart won't drain, smells hot". You could have same issue and your motor just hasn't burned up yet.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 21, 2008

SOURCE: Fisher Paykel GWL10 US spin cycle issue

check out another website. ths.gardenweb.com/forum/laundry for other fix it tips on FPaykel.

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