Fisher & Paykel Top-Load Washer Code 111: Motor bridge thermistor short circuit

What 111 means

On Fisher & Paykel AquaSmart and EcoSmart top-load washers like the WA37T26EW and WA42T26GW, code 111 mirrors code 110, but the motor bridge thermistor is detected as a short circuit instead of an open one. The motor control module therefore cannot trust its reading of motor bridge temperature. The washer halts the cycle and shows the number on the display.

Common causes of 111

Motor bridge thermistor shorted
Motor control module unable to read bridge temperature
Damage to the thermistor or its solder joints on the board

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Turn the washer off and unplug it for a full minute. 2. Plug it back in and run a short empty spin cycle. 3. Check that the area around the washer is cool and clear for airflow. 4. If code 111 returns, do not keep restarting. Leave the washer unplugged and call; the thermistor is on the motor control board.

! Why to stop there

A shorted thermistor is on the board and needs a proper test
The motor drive cannot be protected from heat without its sensor
Board access means opening the cabinet around live circuits

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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111111 questions

How does code 111 differ from 110?

Both concern the motor bridge thermistor. Code 110 reads an open circuit and 111 reads a short circuit, and either way temperature monitoring of the motor bridge is lost.

Could heat in the laundry room cause it?

The code reports an electrical state of the sensor, not room heat. Good airflow around the washer is still sensible, but a shorted reading needs the board checked.

What will it cost to fix?

We quote the price in writing before any work, after we confirm the cause. The repair carries a 30-day workmanship warranty.