After lunch and the haircut I decided to start this week’s laundry before heading out to the shed. The washing machine had other ideas. After I loaded it and put in detergent when I hit the start button it hesitated, beeped and displayed “ERR F-24”.Proving that I was crazy I repeated the process a number of times hoping for a different outcome. I unplugged the machine, spun the wash drum, checked that the door closed properly all to no avail. It was time to hit the internet.
After a little searching I ended up getting good information at a site that was usefull in the past for repair work, FIXYA.COM. I found that the code meant that the temperature sensor was the cause of my problem. It could be open or dirty or the problem could be a more serious control module issue. That was good information but I had to find out what the sensor looked like and where it was located. The Sears site was no help but a little more searching was rewarded with this description: “The temperature sensor is located at the back lower section of the tub with 2 small black wires.”
I had to remove the rear panel of the machine (12 machine screws) to look for the sensor. Fortunately the platform I made to support the washer and dryer provided good access to the back –a little cramped but OK. I shined the flashlight in and just as described there were 2 little black wires going to a connector . I touched the connector and found that it was just hanging loosely in the socket. It came away in my hand. I snapped it back in and that was all it needed. The machine is now doing a load of laundry.
I do believe the internet saved me an expensive repaiman's visit.
In between learning what needed to be fixed and doing the job I did get out to the shed and glue all 4 laminated bedposts for Sophie’s bed.
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