Error code
KitchenAid F06
KITCHENAIDF06
Error Code· Shown on the appliance's control panel.
What it means
Drive Motor Tachometer Error (Unable to Detect Motor Speed).
How to fix it
- Check the shipping system including shipping bolts, spacers, and cables are removed and unplug unit and disconnect power. Check wire harness connections between drive motor and Motor Control Unit (MCU), and between MCU and the Central Control Unit (CCU). Reconnect power and plug unit in. Check the MCU by looking for operations of the drive motor, and check drive motor for powered rotations. Replace failed component. Note: If this failure occurs during high-speed spin, the door will be unlocked after three minutes.
Not affiliated with KitchenAid. Answer summarized from the manufacturer's manual linked above; consult that source for the authoritative procedure.
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