The machine starts to fill and after a short period it stops and the error code comes up with an alarm. I can empty the as much water as possible and start an new cycle, with the same result.
SOURCE: Crosley Front Load Washers FL Error
Flood Condition F L “FL” flashes if any overfill condition occurs. This condition occurs when excessive water in
the tub causes the overfill switch to trip. The control must realize that the trip was due to an
overfill condition instead of a suds lock condition in order for “FL” to be displayed.
With an overfill condition, the beeper repeats a warning every 10 seconds with no time out.
The pump is cycled in drain mode for 30 seconds on, 30 seconds off until the overfill switch
resets or power is discontinued to the unit.
Press STOP/CANCEL to clear the display.
SOURCE: FL error code
If there is water in the tub and the machine gives an FL code, it should try to drain the tub by turning on the pump motor. On mine when it failed, the pump motor would come on, but the water wouldn't move. In my case it turned out to be sheared impeller splines. I epoxied the motor shaft onto the impeller. If you aren't hearing the motor run, it may be a bad motor, connection or control.
SOURCE: CROSLEY CAH4205AWJ FRONT LOADER WASHER
I know it's been a while since you posted this, but I thought I'd put an "answer" in here in case someone else stumbles across this post when trying to figure out what is wrong with their washer.
I'm not sure how to put it in service mode, but the problem is likely with your water pump. This pump pulls all of the water out of your machine before it goes into spin mode. If the pump doesn't engage then the washer won't spin. You likely need a new pump. They usually cost around $50 and are pretty easy to install. But if you have standing water in your machine, then you are going to have a mess when you pull the hose off to disconnect the pump. I'd suggest having a shop vac handy to **** up all the water as it comes pouring out of the Tub to Pump Hose. A towel isn't going to cut it. You're going to have lots of water that you don't want all over your floor.
SOURCE: Whirlpool Duet won't stop draining
The F21 error on this line of washers is the
machines way of saying the water took to long to drain from the tub.
This could be a problem with one of the washer parts
including the drain pump itself, how the drain hose enters the stand
pipe, or maybe even something is stuck somewhere in the drain system
and is preventing the water from flowing properly. Not quite an
emergency, but it is an indication of a problem and a problem that can
lead to something bigger if not looked into.
In talking with
the customer, I found out the last load before all this started to
indicate a problem was a rug from the house. Rugs can be troublesome to
was as many of them used in laundry and bath rooms have rubber backings
that can come loose when washed. When the backing comes loose, it can
find it's way into the drain system and cause a problem, or the rug
fibers can come loose and do the same thing. Figuring this was the
problem, I explained to the customer how to get access to the drain
pump by removing the three screws that hold the lower access panel in
place. Here you will find the pump and the all important sump clean
out, or as we like to call it, the coin catcher. Inside she found many
fibers from the rub along with a few other things that found there way
out of her kids pants pockets.
With the sump cleaned out, I
asked her to try another load then to give me a call and let me know
how everything worked out. A phone call a couple hours later told me
the problem had been solved, and now this customer knows a bit more
about her washer.
Many of the front load washers on the market
have a user accessible clean out for just such an occurrence. Just be
aware that if you open it up, any water that is still inside the tub
will quickly be in your lap, so plan accordingly.
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