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What this code means
Pressure chamber blocked - The analogic pressure switch is not able to measure any variation of the water level for at least 30 seconds during drum movement. Possible causes: Air trap system blockage; Pressure switch hoses blocked or kinked; Analogic pressure switch failure; Wiring harness issue between pressure switch and control board; Drive belt failure preventing drum movement
Next steps: diagnose the root cause
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Verify the error code is active
Power cycle the unit and see if the code returns. If it does, the fault is persistent and requires diagnosis.
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