How to Read a Vertical Modular Washer (VMW) Error Code Display
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This video from Sears PartsDirect shows how to read the error code display on a vertical modular washer (VMW).
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The vertical modular washer (VMW) has a self-diagnostic system to help you figure out the cause if something goes wrong with the washer. When a component in the washer fails, the washer stops working and the lid lock light flashes. The washer won’t work until the problem is corrected. If your washing machine isn’t working, you can access the error code display to find the source of the problem.
1. Put the washer in diagnostic mode
With the washer shut off and all indicator lights off, turn the control dial 1 complete rotation (360 degrees) counterclockwise.
Quickly, within about 6 seconds, turn the control dial 3 clicks clockwise, one click back, and one more click clockwise. All the green status lights blink when you successfully activate the diagnostic mode.
If the status lights don’t blink, turn the control dial one complete rotation counterclockwise to reset the control and then try again, this time turning the knob faster.
To exit diagnostic mode, turn the washer off.
2. Display the error code lights
Turn the control dial 1 click clockwise. Press the Start button.
Turn the control dial one click clockwise to display the first saved error code. The control displays up to 4 error codes.
The error code flashes repeatedly until you turn the dial one click clockwise to show the next error code.
Only the Sensing light flashes if no error code was recorded.
3. Translate the error code lights
Error codes for the VMW washers have two parts: The first is the letter “F” followed by a number and the second is the letter “E” followed by a number. Which lights are illuminated indicate the numbers.
• The sensing light on indicates the letter “F”.
• The sensing light off indicates “E”.
• The “Wash” light stands for the number 8, Rinse = 4, Spin = 2 and Cycle Complete = 1.
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