What FC0 Means
FC0 is listed as the motor alarm on the FC6 configuration of the DW60, with the cause given as an aborted wash cycle - in other words, the cycle was stopped because the motor could not be run as intended. The checks are the wiring harness between motor and controller, then the main board.
Common Causes of FC0
- A motor circuit problem aborting the cycle
- A harness problem between wash motor and controller
- A main board problem in the motor control section
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
Power the machine down at the breaker for two minutes, then start a short cycle and listen. Whether the motor runs briefly before the alarm or never starts at all is the single most useful thing you can report.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- Cut power at the breaker before opening the control area, because the motor circuit runs at mains voltage inside a wet machine.
- An aborted cycle can leave standing water in the tub, and bailing it out by hand drives debris further into the drain path.
- Harness and board problems produce the same alarm, so replacing either without a proper test is a coin toss.
- The manual associates this code with a particular model configuration, so quoting the full model number matters more than usual here.
Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.