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E-Wave Washer won't start

When your E-Wave washer won't start, first make sure both the hot and cold water supply valves are fully open. A washer may not begin the cycle if it cannot fill. Next, check the user control and display board. If some control panel buttons work while others do not, or the display is blank even though the board has power, the user control and display board may be defective. The timer is another possible cause, but it is often misdiagnosed. Use your washer's wiring diagram and a multimeter to test the timer for continuity before replacing it. Confirm that the door or lid is completely closed because the washer will not run when the door or lid is open. If your washing machine won't turn on, test the line fuse for continuity. A blown fuse can result from a shorted wire, motor, or drain pump, so correct the underlying problem before installing a new fuse. Enter your E-Wave washer's model number to find the exact replacement part for your machine.

01 - Water Supply Valves are Closed

Confirm that both the hot and cold water supply valves are open. If the valves are closed the washer won't fill to start the wash cycle.
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02 - E-Wave Washing Machine User Control and Display Board

To determine if the user control and display board is defective, try pressing the buttons on the control panel. If some of the buttons work, but others do not work, the control and display board might need to be replaced. Additionally, if the display is not working, check the power to the user control and display board. If the user control and display board has power, but it isn’t working, replace it.
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03 - E-Wave Washing Machine Timer

The timer is frequently misdiagnosed—before replacing the timer, first check all of the more commonly defective parts. To determine if the timer is defective, consult your washer’s wiring diagram and use a multimeter to test the timer for continuity.
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04 - Door or lid is open

Make sure the door or lid is closed. Most machines will not run with the door or lid open.
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05 - Door is Open

Make sure the door is closed. The washer will not run with the door open. 
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06 - E-Wave Washing Machine Line Fuse

The line fuse blows if the washer circuits are overloaded. If the line fuse blows, the washer won’t start. To determine if the line fuse is at fault, use a multimeter to test it for continuity. If the fuse does not have continuity, replace it. In addition, you should investigate and resolve the problem that caused the fuse to blow. Check for shorted out components such as the wires, motor, or drain pump. If you don’t resolve the underlying issue, the new fuse will blow too.
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07 - E-Wave Washing Machine Thermal Fuse

If the washer overheats, the thermal fuse will blow. If the line fuse blows, the washer won’t start. To determine if the thermal fuse is at fault, use a multimeter to test it for continuity. If the fuse does not have continuity, replace it. In addition, you should investigate and resolve the problem that caused the fuse to blow. If you don’t resolve the underlying issue, the new fuse will blow too.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why won't my E-Wave washer start even though it has power?
What should I check if my E-Wave washer controls are not working?
Can a closed water valve keep my washing machine from starting?
How do I test the timer on an E-Wave washer that won't start?
How can I find the correct E-Wave washer replacement part?