What follows is a description of what I have done since posting my previous comment which seems to have, for the most part, fixed my problem.
First let be start by acknowledging and thanking Frank Black (another poster) for correctly identifying that there is more than one type of '3 beep' signal, each with its own varying tone and volume level, and for also pointing out that this fact is not discussed in the owners manual. I believe that this distinction is crucial to diagnosing the source of one's problem and was immensely helpful to me in my diagnostic quest. So again, my thanks to Frank.
With regard to my particular situation, like Frank Black, I also observed that by actuating the various different switches when the unit has not been in use for some time (ie while in standby mode) that my w/d unit has two distinctly different beep tones - one that's louder and higher pitched - which I hear when I actuate either the the washer or dryer cycle selectors - and a softer (or less loud) 3 beeps that is also of a slightly lower pitch and heard when I actuate the fabric softener switch (my model has this particular switch which has "on" or "off" positions).
Through repeated, careful observation and analysis I have determined that the random 3 beeps that I hear is the one that's associated with aforementioned fabric softener switch. Once I made this distinction/determination, I then focused my fix around that particular switch. The following is what I subsequently did that seems to have fixed my problem:
# Unplug the electrical plug from the electrical outlet on the wall (or just turn off the circuit breaker - but unplug is preferable).
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# I then pressed and held that press of the washer cycle selector switch for 30-60 seconds to discharge any stored electrical current that's possibly retained in any capacitors on the main circuit board. I then released the pressure on the switch and removed the control panel from the unit. You'll need to first remove the metal cover directly above the washer and below the control panel. This metal panel, on my model, is simply held in place with two easily accessible Philips head screws. Once these screws are removed you should be able to tilt this metal panel towards yourself and lift it upwards and separate it from the frame of the washer dryer. This will then give you access to the two screws that secure the control panel to the frame of the washer dryer. Once the control panel is removed I then identified/located the fabric softener switch.
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# I CAREFULLY disconnected and removed the wire harness (at both ends) that connects the switch to the main circuit board. NOTE: I DID THIS BECAUSE I NOTICED THE CONNECTIONS WERE SOMEWHAT LOOSE AT BOTH ENDS OF THE WIRING HARNESS.
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# I CAREFULLY CLEANED THE CONTACT POINTS OF THE CONNECTORS AT BOTH ENDS OF HARNESS by spraying a little electrical contact cleaner which is readily available online at or at a local hardware store. In lieu of electrical contact cleaner, one can also use 91% rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle instead - just be sure to let the contact points dry thoroughly before reassembling.
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# I then used a very small flat head screw driver to bend the part of the contacts in each plug that provides the tension for holding the plug tightly to their corresponding points of connection at each end. This is IMPORTANT as I suspect the aforementioned looseness is what was causing an intermittent loss of connectivity, leading to the triggering of 3 beep "I'm awake" acknowledgement sound.
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# Before reattaching the aforementioned harness, I also removed the fabric softener switch itself by carefully separating it from its mounting position on the control panel. I then used the same small flat head screw driver to CAREFULLY ABD GENTLY pry the switch open/apart. Once opened I was able to locate and clean the brass contact points inside the switch using some q-tips swabbed swabbed with 70% or 91% rubbing alcohol. One can also use the electrical contact cleaner I mentioned earlier - if you have it. Alternatively, if you see a dark discoloration at the points of contact,you can also use a CLEAN pencil eraser raser to GENTLY rub away any dirt or oxidative build up one finds at these contact points. But if this method is used to clean the switch's inner contact points, it's imperative, as a final step, to finish the process by then cleaning those same contact points with a q-tip swabbed in alcohol as I mentioned previously. Again, the use of a CLEAN eraser as a first step is only necessary if there is noticeable dark buildup on the contact points inside the switch.
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# I then pressed (and continued to hold held that press) the washer cycle selector switch for 30-60 seconds to discharge any stored electrical current that's possibly retained in any capacitors on the main circuit board. I then released the pressure on the switch and removed the control panel from the unit. To do this I first had to remove the slanted metal panel that is directly above the washer and below the control panel. This metal panel, on my model, is simply held in place with two easily accessible Philips head screws. Once these screws are removed I was then able to tilt this metal panel towards myself and lift it upwards, allowing me to then separate it from the frame of the washer dryer. This will also then give you access to the two screws that secure the control panel to the frame of the washer dryer. Once the two screws that secure the control panel to the frame are removed I then simply lifted the control panel upward to separate it from its upper mounting points on the frame.
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# Once I had the control panel separated from the frame, I then identified/located the fabric softener switch and CAREFULLY disconnected and removed the wire harness (at both ends) that connects the switch to the main circuit board. NOTE: I DID THIS BECAUSE I NOTICED THE CONNECTIONS WERE SOMEWHAT LOOSE AT BOTH ENDS OF THE WIRING HARNESS.
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# I CAREFULLY CLEANED THE CONTACT POINTS INSIDE EACH CONNECTOR AT BOTH ENDS OF THE HARNESS by spraying a little electrical contact cleaner which is readily available online at or at a local hardware store. In lieu of electrical contact cleaner, one can also use 91% rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle instead - just be sure to let the contact points dry thoroughly before reassembling. If you have it, you can used a can of pressurized air to blow the contacts clean/dry.
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# I then used a very small flat head screw driver to bend the part of the contacts in each plug that provides the tension for holding the plug tightly to their corresponding points of connection at each end. I took photos of this but unfortunately this site doesn't seem to allow for the upload of pictures to be attached to one's comments.This step was an IMPORTANT one in my case because I suspect thar the aforementioned looseness is what might have been causing an intermittent loss of connectivity, leading to the triggering of the 3 beep "I'm awake" acknowledgement sound. It's also important to note that on my model, the design of the wiring harness and their corresponding points of connection are of a somewhat poor and consequently flimsy design. What ever happened to "design excellence" in America?! But I digress...
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# Before reattaching the aforementioned harness, I also removed the fabric softener switch itself by carefully separating it from its mounting position on the back side of the control panel. It's important to note that before I could do this I had to first pull off the knob for the switch from the front of the panel. Once I had the switch out, I then used the same small flat head screw driver to CAREFULLY AND GENTLY pry the switch open/apart. Once opened I was able to locate and clean the brass/metal contact points inside the switch using some q-tips swabbed swabbed with 70% or 91% rubbing alcohol. One can also use the electrical contact cleaner I mentioned earlier - if you have it. NOTE: If you see a dark discoloration/build up on the internal contact points, you can also use a CLEAN pencil eraser raser to GENTLY rub away this oxidative build that one sometimes finds at these contact points. And if this method is used or found to be necessary to clean the switch's inner contact points, it's imperative, as a final step, to finish the process by then cleaning those same contact points with a q-tip swabbed in alcohol as I mentioned previously. Again, the use of a CLEAN eraser as a first step is only necessary if there is noticeable dark buildup on the contact points inside the switch.
# Once I'd finished all of the above I CAREFULLY reassembled everything and plugged the unit back in.
Since performing this "fix" I have noticed that my machine rarely beeps like it used to. Yes, once in a great while I will still hear it beep but I attribute that to a possible intermittent voltage fluctuation - and again, this occurs now only very rarely - and certainly nowhere near as frequently as it used to.
Conclusion: I can't say, with 100% certainty, that this has fixed my problem nor that it will fix yours - but I can say that it has improved my situation markedly.
What follows is a description of what I have done since posting my previous comment which seems to have, for the most part, fixed my problem.
First let be start by acknowledging and thanking Frank Black (another poster) for correctly identifying that there is more than one type of '3 beep' signal, each with its own varying tone and volume level, and for also pointing out that this fact is not discussed in the owners manual. I believe that this distinction is crucial to diagnosing the source of one's problem and was immensely helpful to me in my diagnostic quest. So again, my thanks to Frank.
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With regard to my particular situation, like Frank Black, I also observed that by actuating the various different switches when the unit has not been in use for some time (ie while in standby mode) that my w/d unit has two distinctly different beep tones - one that's louder and higher pitched - which I hear when I actuate either the the washer or dryer cycle selectors - and a softer (or less loud) 3 beeps that are also of a slightly lower pitch when I actuate the switch for fabric softener (my model has this particular switch which has "on" or "off" positions).
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With regard to my particular situation, like Frank Black, I also observed that by actuating the various different switches when the unit has not been in use for some time (ie while in standby mode) that my w/d unit has two distinctly different beep tones - one that's louder and higher pitched - which I hear when I actuate either the the washer or dryer cycle selectors - and a softer (or less loud) 3 beeps that is also of a slightly lower pitch and heard when I actuate the fabric softener switch (my model has this particular switch which has "on" or "off" positions).
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Through repeated, careful observation and analysis I have determined that the random 3 beeps that I hear is heard when I actuate the aforementioned fabric softener switch. Once I made this distinction/determination, I then focused my fix around that particular switch. The following is what I subsequently did that seems to have fixed my problem:
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Through repeated, careful observation and analysis I have determined that the random 3 beeps that I hear is the one that's associated with aforementioned fabric softener switch. Once I made this distinction/determination, I then focused my fix around that particular switch. The following is what I subsequently did that seems to have fixed my problem:
# Unplug the electrical plug from the electrical outlet on the wall (or just turn off the circuit breaker - but unplug is preferable).
# I then pressed and held that press of the washer cycle selector switch for 30-60 seconds to discharge any stored electrical current that's possibly retained in any capacitors on the main circuit board. I then released the pressure on the switch and removed the control panel from the unit. You'll need to first remove the metal cover directly above the washer and below the control panel. This metal panel, on my model, is simply held in place with two easily accessible Philips head screws. Once these screws are removed you should be able to tilt this metal panel towards yourself and lift it upwards and separate it from the frame of the washer dryer. This will then give you access to the two screws that secure the control panel to the frame of the washer dryer. Once the control panel is removed I then identified/located the fabric softener switch.
# I CAREFULLY disconnected and removed the wire harness (at both ends) that connects the switch to the main circuit board. NOTE: I DID THIS BECAUSE I NOTICED THE CONNECTIONS WERE SOMEWHAT LOOSE AT BOTH ENDS OF THE WIRING HARNESS.
# I CAREFULLY CLEANED THE CONTACT POINTS OF THE CONNECTORS AT BOTH ENDS OF HARNESS by spraying a little electrical contact cleaner which is readily available online at or at a local hardware store. In lieu of electrical contact cleaner, one can also use 91% rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle instead - just be sure to let the contact points dry thoroughly before reassembling.
# I then used a very small flat head screw driver to bend the part of the contacts in each plug that provides the tension for holding the plug tightly to their corresponding points of connection at each end. This is IMPORTANT as I suspect the aforementioned looseness is what was causing an intermittent loss of connectivity, leading to the triggering of 3 beep "I'm awake" acknowledgement sound.
# Before reattaching the aforementioned harness, I also removed the fabric softener switch itself by carefully separating it from its mounting position on the control panel. I then used the same small flat head screw driver to CAREFULLY ABD GENTLY pry the switch open/apart. Once opened I was able to locate and clean the brass contact points inside the switch using some q-tips swabbed swabbed with 70% or 91% rubbing alcohol. One can also use the electrical contact cleaner I mentioned earlier - if you have it. Alternatively, if you see a dark discoloration at the points of contact,you can also use a CLEAN pencil eraser raser to GENTLY rub away any dirt or oxidative build up one finds at these contact points. But if this method is used to clean the switch's inner contact points, it's imperative, as a final step, to finish the process by then cleaning those same contact points with a q-tip swabbed in alcohol as I mentioned previously. Again, the use of a CLEAN eraser as a first step is only necessary if there is noticeable dark buildup on the contact points inside the switch.
# Once I'd finished all of the above I CAREFULLY reassembled everything and plugged the unit back in.
Since performing this "fix" I have noticed that my machine rarely beeps like it used to. Yes, once in a great while I will still hear it beep but I attribute that to a possible intermittent voltage fluctuation - and again, this occurs now only very rarely - and certainly nowhere near as frequently as it used to.
Conclusion: I can't say, with 100% certainty, that this has fixed my problem nor that it will fix yours - but I can say that it has improved my situation markedly.
What follows is a description of what I have done since posting my previous comment which seems to have, for the most part, fixed my problem.
First let be start by acknowledging and thanking Frank Black (another poster) for correctly identifying that there is more than one type of '3 beep' signal, each with its own varying tone and volume level, and for also pointing out that this fact is not discussed in the owners manual. I believe that this distinction is crucial to diagnosing the source of one's problem and was immensely helpful to me in my diagnostic quest. So again, my thanks to Frank.
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With regard to my particular situation, I took observed that by actuating the various different switches when the unit has not been in use for some time (ie while in standby mode) that my w/d unit has two distinctly different beep tones - one that's louder and higher pitched - which I hear when I actuate either the the washer or dryer cycle selectors - and a softer (or less loud) 3 beeps that are also of a slightly lower pitch when I actuate the switch for fabric softener (my model has this particular switch which has "on" or "off" positions).
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With regard to my particular situation, like Frank Black, I also observed that by actuating the various different switches when the unit has not been in use for some time (ie while in standby mode) that my w/d unit has two distinctly different beep tones - one that's louder and higher pitched - which I hear when I actuate either the the washer or dryer cycle selectors - and a softer (or less loud) 3 beeps that are also of a slightly lower pitch when I actuate the switch for fabric softener (my model has this particular switch which has "on" or "off" positions).
Through repeated, careful observation and analysis I have determined that the random 3 beeps that I hear is heard when I actuate the aforementioned fabric softener switch. Once I made this distinction/determination, I then focused my fix around that particular switch. The following is what I subsequently did that seems to have fixed my problem:
# Unplug the electrical plug from the electrical outlet on the wall (or just turn off the circuit breaker - but unplug is preferable).
# I then pressed and held that press of the washer cycle selector switch for 30-60 seconds to discharge any stored electrical current that's possibly retained in any capacitors on the main circuit board. I then released the pressure on the switch and removed the control panel from the unit. You'll need to first remove the metal cover directly above the washer and below the control panel. This metal panel, on my model, is simply held in place with two easily accessible Philips head screws. Once these screws are removed you should be able to tilt this metal panel towards yourself and lift it upwards and separate it from the frame of the washer dryer. This will then give you access to the two screws that secure the control panel to the frame of the washer dryer. Once the control panel is removed I then identified/located the fabric softener switch.
# I CAREFULLY disconnected and removed the wire harness (at both ends) that connects the switch to the main circuit board. NOTE: I DID THIS BECAUSE I NOTICED THE CONNECTIONS WERE SOMEWHAT LOOSE AT BOTH ENDS OF THE WIRING HARNESS.
# I CAREFULLY CLEANED THE CONTACT POINTS OF THE CONNECTORS AT BOTH ENDS OF HARNESS by spraying a little electrical contact cleaner which is readily available online at or at a local hardware store. In lieu of electrical contact cleaner, one can also use 91% rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle instead - just be sure to let the contact points dry thoroughly before reassembling.
# I then used a very small flat head screw driver to bend the part of the contacts in each plug that provides the tension for holding the plug tightly to their corresponding points of connection at each end. This is IMPORTANT as I suspect the aforementioned looseness is what was causing an intermittent loss of connectivity, leading to the triggering of 3 beep "I'm awake" acknowledgement sound.
# Before reattaching the aforementioned harness, I also removed the fabric softener switch itself by carefully separating it from its mounting position on the control panel. I then used the same small flat head screw driver to CAREFULLY ABD GENTLY pry the switch open/apart. Once opened I was able to locate and clean the brass contact points inside the switch using some q-tips swabbed swabbed with 70% or 91% rubbing alcohol. One can also use the electrical contact cleaner I mentioned earlier - if you have it. Alternatively, if you see a dark discoloration at the points of contact,you can also use a CLEAN pencil eraser raser to GENTLY rub away any dirt or oxidative build up one finds at these contact points. But if this method is used to clean the switch's inner contact points, it's imperative, as a final step, to finish the process by then cleaning those same contact points with a q-tip swabbed in alcohol as I mentioned previously. Again, the use of a CLEAN eraser as a first step is only necessary if there is noticeable dark buildup on the contact points inside the switch.
# Once I'd finished all of the above I CAREFULLY reassembled everything and plugged the unit back in.
Since performing this "fix" I have noticed that my machine rarely beeps like it used to. Yes, once in a great while I will still hear it beep but I attribute that to a possible intermittent voltage fluctuation - and again, this occurs now only very rarely - and certainly nowhere near as frequently as it used to.
Conclusion: I can't say, with 100% certainty, that this has fixed my problem nor that it will fix yours - but I can say that it has improved my situation markedly.
What follows is a description of what I have done since posting my previous comment which seems to have, for the most part, fixed my problem.
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First let be start by acknowledging and thanking Frank Black (another poster) for correctly identifying that there is more than one type of 3 beep signals of varying tones and volume levels and for also pointing out that this fact is not discussed in the owners manual. This distinction is crucial to diagnosing the source of one's problem.
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First let be start by acknowledging and thanking Frank Black (another poster) for correctly identifying that there is more than one type of '3 beep' signal, each with its own varying tone and volume level, and for also pointing out that this fact is not discussed in the owners manual. I believe that this distinction is crucial to diagnosing the source of one's problem and was immensely helpful to me in my diagnostic quest. So again, my thanks to Frank.
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In my case, I have observed that by actuating the various different switches when the unit has not been in use for some time (ie while in standby mode) that the w/d unit has two distinctly different beep tones - one that's louder and higher pitched - which I hear when I actuate either the the washer or dryer cycle selectors - and a softer (or less loud) 3 beeps that are also of a slightly lower pitch when I actuate the switch for fabric softener (my model has this particular switch that has "on" or "off" positions).
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With regard to my particular situation, I took observed that by actuating the various different switches when the unit has not been in use for some time (ie while in standby mode) that my w/d unit has two distinctly different beep tones - one that's louder and higher pitched - which I hear when I actuate either the the washer or dryer cycle selectors - and a softer (or less loud) 3 beeps that are also of a slightly lower pitch when I actuate the switch for fabric softener (my model has this particular switch which has "on" or "off" positions).
Through repeated, careful observation and analysis I have determined that the random 3 beeps that I hear is heard when I actuate the aforementioned fabric softener switch. Once I made this distinction/determination, I then focused my fix around that particular switch. The following is what I subsequently did that seems to have fixed my problem:
# Unplug the electrical plug from the electrical outlet on the wall (or just turn off the circuit breaker - but unplug is preferable).
# I then pressed and held that press of the washer cycle selector switch for 30-60 seconds to discharge any stored electrical current that's possibly retained in any capacitors on the main circuit board. I then released the pressure on the switch and removed the control panel from the unit. You'll need to first remove the metal cover directly above the washer and below the control panel. This metal panel, on my model, is simply held in place with two easily accessible Philips head screws. Once these screws are removed you should be able to tilt this metal panel towards yourself and lift it upwards and separate it from the frame of the washer dryer. This will then give you access to the two screws that secure the control panel to the frame of the washer dryer. Once the control panel is removed I then identified/located the fabric softener switch.
# I CAREFULLY disconnected and removed the wire harness (at both ends) that connects the switch to the main circuit board. NOTE: I DID THIS BECAUSE I NOTICED THE CONNECTIONS WERE SOMEWHAT LOOSE AT BOTH ENDS OF THE WIRING HARNESS.
# I CAREFULLY CLEANED THE CONTACT POINTS OF THE CONNECTORS AT BOTH ENDS OF HARNESS by spraying a little electrical contact cleaner which is readily available online at or at a local hardware store. In lieu of electrical contact cleaner, one can also use 91% rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle instead - just be sure to let the contact points dry thoroughly before reassembling.
# I then used a very small flat head screw driver to bend the part of the contacts in each plug that provides the tension for holding the plug tightly to their corresponding points of connection at each end. This is IMPORTANT as I suspect the aforementioned looseness is what was causing an intermittent loss of connectivity, leading to the triggering of 3 beep "I'm awake" acknowledgement sound.
# Before reattaching the aforementioned harness, I also removed the fabric softener switch itself by carefully separating it from its mounting position on the control panel. I then used the same small flat head screw driver to CAREFULLY ABD GENTLY pry the switch open/apart. Once opened I was able to locate and clean the brass contact points inside the switch using some q-tips swabbed swabbed with 70% or 91% rubbing alcohol. One can also use the electrical contact cleaner I mentioned earlier - if you have it. Alternatively, if you see a dark discoloration at the points of contact,you can also use a CLEAN pencil eraser raser to GENTLY rub away any dirt or oxidative build up one finds at these contact points. But if this method is used to clean the switch's inner contact points, it's imperative, as a final step, to finish the process by then cleaning those same contact points with a q-tip swabbed in alcohol as I mentioned previously. Again, the use of a CLEAN eraser as a first step is only necessary if there is noticeable dark buildup on the contact points inside the switch.
# Once I'd finished all of the above I CAREFULLY reassembled everything and plugged the unit back in.
Since performing this "fix" I have noticed that my machine rarely beeps like it used to. Yes, once in a great while I will still hear it beep but I attribute that to a possible intermittent voltage fluctuation - and again, this occurs now only very rarely - and certainly nowhere near as frequently as it used to.
Conclusion: I can't say, with 100% certainty, that this has fixed my problem nor that it will fix yours - but I can say that it has improved my situation markedly.
What follows is a description of what I have done since posting my previous comment which seems to have, for the most part, fixed my problem.
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First let be start by saying that I agree with what another responder said regarding the fact that there is more than one tone of 3 beeps and this fact is not discussed in the owners manual. This distinction is an important one to make as I believe it's crucial to understanding the source of your problem.
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First let be start by acknowledging and thanking Frank Black (another poster) for correctly identifying that there is more than one type of 3 beep signals of varying tones and volume levels and for also pointing out that this fact is not discussed in the owners manual. This distinction is crucial to diagnosing the source of one's problem.
In my case, I have observed that by actuating the various different switches when the unit has not been in use for some time (ie while in standby mode) that the w/d unit has two distinctly different beep tones - one that's louder and higher pitched - which I hear when I actuate either the the washer or dryer cycle selectors - and a softer (or less loud) 3 beeps that are also of a slightly lower pitch when I actuate the switch for fabric softener (my model has this particular switch that has "on" or "off" positions).
Through repeated, careful observation and analysis I have determined that the random 3 beeps that I hear is heard when I actuate the aforementioned fabric softener switch. Once I made this distinction/determination, I then focused my fix around that particular switch. The following is what I subsequently did that seems to have fixed my problem:
# Unplug the electrical plug from the electrical outlet on the wall (or just turn off the circuit breaker - but unplug is preferable).
# I then pressed and held that press of the washer cycle selector switch for 30-60 seconds to discharge any stored electrical current that's possibly retained in any capacitors on the main circuit board. I then released the pressure on the switch and removed the control panel from the unit. You'll need to first remove the metal cover directly above the washer and below the control panel. This metal panel, on my model, is simply held in place with two easily accessible Philips head screws. Once these screws are removed you should be able to tilt this metal panel towards yourself and lift it upwards and separate it from the frame of the washer dryer. This will then give you access to the two screws that secure the control panel to the frame of the washer dryer. Once the control panel is removed I then identified/located the fabric softener switch.
# I CAREFULLY disconnected and removed the wire harness (at both ends) that connects the switch to the main circuit board. NOTE: I DID THIS BECAUSE I NOTICED THE CONNECTIONS WERE SOMEWHAT LOOSE AT BOTH ENDS OF THE WIRING HARNESS.
# I CAREFULLY CLEANED THE CONTACT POINTS OF THE CONNECTORS AT BOTH ENDS OF HARNESS by spraying a little electrical contact cleaner which is readily available online at or at a local hardware store. In lieu of electrical contact cleaner, one can also use 91% rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle instead - just be sure to let the contact points dry thoroughly before reassembling.
# I then used a very small flat head screw driver to bend the part of the contacts in each plug that provides the tension for holding the plug tightly to their corresponding points of connection at each end. This is IMPORTANT as I suspect the aforementioned looseness is what was causing an intermittent loss of connectivity, leading to the triggering of 3 beep "I'm awake" acknowledgement sound.
# Before reattaching the aforementioned harness, I also removed the fabric softener switch itself by carefully separating it from its mounting position on the control panel. I then used the same small flat head screw driver to CAREFULLY ABD GENTLY pry the switch open/apart. Once opened I was able to locate and clean the brass contact points inside the switch using some q-tips swabbed swabbed with 70% or 91% rubbing alcohol. One can also use the electrical contact cleaner I mentioned earlier - if you have it. Alternatively, if you see a dark discoloration at the points of contact,you can also use a CLEAN pencil eraser raser to GENTLY rub away any dirt or oxidative build up one finds at these contact points. But if this method is used to clean the switch's inner contact points, it's imperative, as a final step, to finish the process by then cleaning those same contact points with a q-tip swabbed in alcohol as I mentioned previously. Again, the use of a CLEAN eraser as a first step is only necessary if there is noticeable dark buildup on the contact points inside the switch.
# Once I'd finished all of the above I CAREFULLY reassembled everything and plugged the unit back in.
Since performing this "fix" I have noticed that my machine rarely beeps like it used to. Yes, once in a great while I will still hear it beep but I attribute that to a possible intermittent voltage fluctuation - and again, this occurs now only very rarely - and certainly nowhere near as frequently as it used to.
Conclusion: I can't say, with 100% certainty, that this has fixed my problem nor that it will fix yours - but I can say that it has improved my situation markedly.
This is an update to my comments posted below. Unfortunately, this website doesn't allow for the editing of one's comments so I thought I'd take a moment to post what I believe was the solution to my similar problem that I was experiencing with my stackable w/d.
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This is an update to my comment posted earlier.
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What follows is a description of what I have done since posting my previous comment which seems to have, for the most part, fixed my problem.
First let be start by saying that I agree with what another responder said regarding the fact that there is more than one tone of 3 beeps and this fact is not discussed in the owners manual. This distinction is an important one to make as I believe it's crucial to understanding the source of your problem.
In my case, I have observed that by actuating the various different switches when the unit has not been in use for some time (ie while in standby mode) that the w/d unit has two distinctly different beep tones - one that's louder and higher pitched - which I hear when I actuate either the the washer or dryer cycle selectors - and a softer (or less loud) 3 beeps that are also of a slightly lower pitch when I actuate the switch for fabric softener (my model has this particular switch that has "on" or "off" positions).
Through repeated, careful observation and analysis I have determined that the random 3 beeps that I hear is heard when I actuate the aforementioned fabric softener switch. Once I made this distinction/determination, I then focused my fix around that particular switch. The following is what I subsequently did that seems to have fixed my problem:
# Unplug the electrical plug from the electrical outlet on the wall (or just turn off the circuit breaker - but unplug is preferable).
# I then pressed and held that press of the washer cycle selector switch for 30-60 seconds to discharge any stored electrical current that's possibly retained in any capacitors on the main circuit board. I then released the pressure on the switch and removed the control panel from the unit. You'll need to first remove the metal cover directly above the washer and below the control panel. This metal panel, on my model, is simply held in place with two easily accessible Philips head screws. Once these screws are removed you should be able to tilt this metal panel towards yourself and lift it upwards and separate it from the frame of the washer dryer. This will then give you access to the two screws that secure the control panel to the frame of the washer dryer. Once the control panel is removed I then identified/located the fabric softener switch.
# I CAREFULLY disconnected and removed the wire harness (at both ends) that connects the switch to the main circuit board. NOTE: I DID THIS BECAUSE I NOTICED THE CONNECTIONS WERE SOMEWHAT LOOSE AT BOTH ENDS OF THE WIRING HARNESS.
# I CAREFULLY CLEANED THE CONTACT POINTS OF THE CONNECTORS AT BOTH ENDS OF HARNESS by spraying a little electrical contact cleaner which is readily available online at or at a local hardware store. In lieu of electrical contact cleaner, one can also use 91% rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle instead - just be sure to let the contact points dry thoroughly before reassembling.
# I then used a very small flat head screw driver to bend the part of the contacts in each plug that provides the tension for holding the plug tightly to their corresponding points of connection at each end. This is IMPORTANT as I suspect the aforementioned looseness is what was causing an intermittent loss of connectivity, leading to the triggering of 3 beep "I'm awake" acknowledgement sound.
# Before reattaching the aforementioned harness, I also removed the fabric softener switch itself by carefully separating it from its mounting position on the control panel. I then used the same small flat head screw driver to CAREFULLY ABD GENTLY pry the switch open/apart. Once opened I was able to locate and clean the brass contact points inside the switch using some q-tips swabbed swabbed with 70% or 91% rubbing alcohol. One can also use the electrical contact cleaner I mentioned earlier - if you have it. Alternatively, if you see a dark discoloration at the points of contact,you can also use a CLEAN pencil eraser raser to GENTLY rub away any dirt or oxidative build up one finds at these contact points. But if this method is used to clean the switch's inner contact points, it's imperative, as a final step, to finish the process by then cleaning those same contact points with a q-tip swabbed in alcohol as I mentioned previously. Again, the use of a CLEAN eraser as a first step is only necessary if there is noticeable dark buildup on the contact points inside the switch.
# Once I'd finished all of the above I CAREFULLY reassembled everything and plugged the unit back in.
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Since performing this "fix" I have noticed that my machine rarely beeps like it used to. Yes, once in a great while I will still hear it beep but I attribute that to a possible intermittent voltage fluctuation - and again, this occurs now only very rarely - and certainly nowhere near as frequently as it used to.
Conclusion: I can't say, with 100% certainty, that this has fixed my problem nor that it will fix yours - but I can say that it has improved my situation markedly.
This is an update to my comments posted below. Unfortunately, this website doesn't allow for the editing of one's comments so I thought I'd take a moment to post what I believe was the solution to my similar problem that I was experiencing with my stackable w/d.
First let be start by saying that I agree with what another responder said regarding the fact that there is more than one tone of 3 beeps and this fact is not discussed in the owners manual. This distinction is an important one to make as I believe it's crucial to understanding the source of your problem.
In my case, I have observed that by actuating the various different switches when the unit has not been in use for some time (ie while in standby mode) that the w/d unit has two distinctly different beep tones - one that's louder and higher pitched - which I hear when I actuate either the the washer or dryer cycle selectors - and a softer (or less loud) 3 beeps that are also of a slightly lower pitch when I actuate the switch for fabric softener (my model has this particular switch that has "on" or "off" positions).
Through repeated, careful observation and analysis I have determined that the random 3 beeps that I hear is heard when I actuate the aforementioned fabric softener switch. Once I made this distinction/determination, I then focused my fix around that particular switch. The following is what I subsequently did that seems to have fixed my problem:
# Unplug the electrical plug from the electrical outlet on the wall (or just turn off the circuit breaker - but unplug is preferable).
# I then pressed and held that press of the washer cycle selector switch for 30-60 seconds to discharge any stored electrical current that's possibly retained in any capacitors on the main circuit board. I then released the pressure on the switch and removed the control panel from the unit. You'll need to first remove the metal cover directly above the washer and below the control panel. This metal panel, on my model, is simply held in place with two easily accessible Philips head screws. Once these screws are removed you should be able to tilt this metal panel towards yourself and lift it upwards and separate it from the frame of the washer dryer. This will then give you access to the two screws that secure the control panel to the frame of the washer dryer. Once the control panel is removed I then identified/located the fabric softener switch.
# I CAREFULLY disconnected and removed the wire harness (at both ends) that connects the switch to the main circuit board. NOTE: I DID THIS BECAUSE I NOTICED THE CONNECTIONS WERE SOMEWHAT LOOSE AT BOTH ENDS OF THE WIRING HARNESS.
# I CAREFULLY CLEANED THE CONTACT POINTS OF THE CONNECTORS AT BOTH ENDS OF HARNESS by spraying a little electrical contact cleaner which is readily available online at or at a local hardware store. In lieu of electrical contact cleaner, one can also use 91% rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle instead - just be sure to let the contact points dry thoroughly before reassembling.
# I then used a very small flat head screw driver to bend the part of the contacts in each plug that provides the tension for holding the plug tightly to their corresponding points of connection at each end. This is IMPORTANT as I suspect the aforementioned looseness is what was causing an intermittent loss of connectivity, leading to the triggering of 3 beep "I'm awake" acknowledgement sound.
# Before reattaching the aforementioned harness, I also removed the fabric softener switch itself by carefully separating it from its mounting position on the control panel. I then used the same small flat head screw driver to CAREFULLY ABD GENTLY pry the switch open/apart. Once opened I was able to locate and clean the brass contact points inside the switch using some q-tips swabbed swabbed with 70% or 91% rubbing alcohol. One can also use the electrical contact cleaner I mentioned earlier - if you have it. Alternatively, if you see a dark discoloration at the points of contact,you can also use a CLEAN pencil eraser raser to GENTLY rub away any dirt or oxidative build up one finds at these contact points. But if this method is used to clean the switch's inner contact points, it's imperative, as a final step, to finish the process by then cleaning those same contact points with a q-tip swabbed in alcohol as I mentioned previously. Again, the use of a CLEAN eraser as a first step is only necessary if there is noticeable dark buildup on the contact points inside the switch.
# Once I'd finished all of the above I CAREFULLY reassembled everything and plugged the unit back in.
Since performing this "fix" I have noticed that my machine rarely beeps like it used to. Yes, once in a great while I will still hear it beep but I attribute that to a possible intermittent voltage fluctuation - and again, this occurs now only very rarely - and certainly nowhere near as frequently as it used to.
Conclusion: I can't say, with 100% certainty, that this has fixed my problem nor that it will fix yours - but I can say that it has improved my situation markedly.