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Error code reference
Continental Washer Error Code A-17
Motor Overload-Motor currents higher than defined alarm level including current value and time constant, inverter displays OL.
SourceContinental Washer - Service Manual: H20 Series Inverter Alarms & TroubleshootingPage 2 of 2
Diagnostic procedure
The full A-17 procedure
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First diagnostic step
Remove drive belt and rotate drum to verify it turns freely and that the drum bearings are moving freely.
SourceContinental Washer - Service Manual: H20 Series Inverter Alarms & TroubleshootingPage 2 of 2
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