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Frigidaire Washer Error Code E53
Motor fault: motor stopped in the middle of a cycle due to motor protector open, laundry load too heavy, or wiring fault.
SourceFrigidaire Laundry Center Dryer - Tech Sheet: FFLE1011MW0p. 4
Diagnostic procedure
The full E53 procedure
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First diagnostic step
Empty the drum and re-start the dryer. If unit does not restart, check continuity of Thermal Limiter-1. If okay, check wiring (J2 connectors, motor connectors, door switch connectors). If okay, check door switch. If no problem found, change board. If problem persists, change motor.
SourceFrigidaire Laundry Center Dryer - Tech Sheet: FFLE1011MW0p. 4
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Where this code is documented
8 manuals in the MyPros+ library document this code for Frigidaire washer.
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