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Whirlpool Washer Error Code F7E8

Motor over temperature

Motor over temperature – the motor has overheated; ACU will wait to restart until motor temperature returns to normal.

First step from the service manual

Ensure washer is not near a heat source and has proper ventilation; verify drum is not overloaded; verify drum rotates freely; see TEST #3 (Motor Circuit) on page 15.

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Motor over temperature – the motor has

From Tech Sheet W13250022, p.34:

1.Ensure washer is not near a heat source and has proper ventilation; verify drum is not overloaded; verify drum rotates freely; see TEST #3 (Motor Circuit) on page 15.

2.Inspect the exhaust duct from the unit to the wall cap. A crushed or lint-blocked duct is the most common cause of airflow-related faults.

3.Measure static pressure at the blower housing with the lint screen removed. Expected: ≥ 1.0 in. w.c. in a still-air test.

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