F43

Motor Blocked

Description

The motor is blocked and cannot turn the drum, possibly due to a foreign object or an overloaded drum.

Appliance Error Codes Details

Error Code
F43
Error Name
Motor Blocked
Appliance Type
washing_machine
Brand
Gaggenau
Severity
high

Additional Troubleshooting

1. Check if the drum can be turned by hand.
2. Remove some laundry if the machine is overloaded.
3. Check for foreign objects between the drum and the tub.
4. Contact authorized service technician.

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