LG WM-1280FHD Washing Machine problem...

[boo34]

Hi all,

I've got a poorly LG WM-1280FHD.

Basically, it fits and starts when trying to rotate and makes a sort of metallic 'hissing' sound from the motor.

There is no adverse sound when rotating the drum manually and it seems perfectly smooth.

After about 6-7 minutes it gives up and displays the fault code 'LE'.

Can anyone give me a couple of pointers as to what to check ?

I initially thought bearings but like I say it's smooth when rotated manually and it's had a very easy life since I bought it four years ago (1 or 2 loads per week max).

I'm now thinking perhaps motor or PCB but is there any way I can check ?

Thanks in advance.....

 

[fido]

You need to check the motor brushes but if they are OK it is likely that the motor is faulty and the noise you are hearing is the motor sparking.