Samsung WF461ABP/XAA Fast Track Troubleshooting

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Fast Track TroubleshootingModel:WF461ABP/XAAWF461ABW/XAARevision Date 4-30-2012Quick Test ModeTo enter press Spin, Soil, & Power simultane-ously with the power off.1. All LED’s light up and the washer beeps as itenters the Quick Test Mode.2. After the displaying the software version, LCDwill display Model information. If EEEE is displayedthe PCB ass’y is defective.4. When the version is displayed, turn the Jog-DialCCW so that the “TST” is displayed. Press the fol-lowing keys to test the various components:Press Temp Key to cycle through the Water Valvescircuit test (lock the door first) in this order: Pre-Wash,Bleach, Cold Main, Hot, & Steam, then off.Press Spin Key to test Door Lock/Unlock circuitPress Steam Level Key to test Circulation/Drain Pump.Press Soil Key to test the Water/Steam Heater.Press My Cycle to test the Blower motorWhen either Test or Spin is displayed on the LCD,press Start/Pause key to conduct the motor test.Service Mode:This mode allows more detailed operation tests andtroubleshooting, to enter press Signal & Extra Rinsesimultaneously with the power on.While in Service Mode the following tests can be per-formed:Quick Spin Test = Delay Start & Extra Rinse: This accel-erates the drum motor from 0 to maximum RPM over afew minutes. Note: Stay with the washer during this test,out of balance detection may be bypassed. Press the Start/Pause button during the test to hold its spinning speed for 10minutes before going back to Quick Spin Test Mode. Pressand hold the Delay Start & Extra Rinse button to continue.Cycle Count = Press the Signal button to see how manytimesthe unit was usedSoft Ware # = Press the Soil button to see the software ver-sioninformationFault Code Test = Press the Spin button to view the storedfault codes – then turn Jog Dial to view error codes (PushStart/Pause while the code is displayed to view the number ofcycles since the error occurred, Push Start/Pause to go backto faults)Peripheral (Main PCB) input Tests:1. Select Extra Wash. Then turn the Jog-Dial so that theHeavy Duty LED is turned on. Next, press the Start/PauseKey. The Water Temperature will be displayed in Fahrenheit.2. Select Extra Wash. Then turn the Jog-Dial so that thePermanent Press LED is turned on. The door status will bedisplayed (OP if open, CL if closed).3. Select Extra Wash. Then turn the Jog-Dial so that the Sani-tize LED is turned on. The door lock Switch status will be dis-played (UL if unlocked, Lo if locked).4. Select Extra Wash. Then turn the Jog-Dial so that the Bed-ding Plus is turned on. The Water Frequency will be dis-played.IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE – “For Technicians Only” This service data sheet isintended for use by persons having electrical, electronic, and mechanical experienceand knowledge at a level generally considered acceptable in the appliance repair trade.Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in personal injury and propertydamage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible, nor assume any liability forinjury or damage of any kind arising from the use of this data sheet.EEPROM Clear CheckPower off, Press Delay Start, Signal and Power Key atthe same time. Good = Good Fail = FAiLAll memory will be cleared, including Fault Codes