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Continental Washer Error Code A-12

Motor Overheating-Disconnection of motor thermal protection (klixon) between CM & X1 terminals at the inverter, inverter displays OH2.

SourceContinental Washer - Service Manual: H20 Series Inverter Alarms & TroubleshootingPage 1 of 2

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First diagnostic step

Check drain operation to ensure machine drains all water in a timely manner (15-20 seconds for up to 50 lb capacity, 30-40 seconds for models above 50 lb).

SourceContinental Washer - Service Manual: H20 Series Inverter Alarms & TroubleshootingPage 1 of 2

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