HI....I have just read a reply to a question posted by Ade april 2009 and answered by dannyboy....ade seems to be having a problem with his machine not spinning and dannyboy suggests looking at carbon brushes in motor as one probable cause...I have the same machine model number WM-1480 FHD and i am having a problem with the drum juddering or not moving at all...i have removed rotor assembly and motor stator from rear of drum to check for wear or damage all looks fine..but I dont understand where carbon brushes would be on this type of direct drive motor, I would need to remove again and have a good look but i was aware it might be brushes when last removed and could not find them...is dannyboy refering to a motor that drives a belt/pully that most washing machines have....confused please help.

Holly, November 2009

LG washer direct-drive motors are "brushless" type motors.

If the washer displays an "LE" Error--this may be a failed Hall Effect Sensor.

Two things to be aware of:

1) If the tub "shutters" and does NOT rotate--this is usually a failed Hall Effect Sensor.
2) If the washer is unplugged for a few minutes and then begins to function normally--this is usually an indication that too much detergent has been used. In the US-market consumers must use laundry detergent labeled: "HE". This a Low Suds type detergent specifically made for low-water use washers. I am not familiar with detergents sold in Europe but I will assume that most (if not all) detergents in the UK & Europe are identical to the "HE" type detergent in the USA since top loading washers with an agitator are likely rare in markets outside of the US.
The following amounts of detergent are recommended for LG washers:

HE (non concentrated): (2) Tablespoons Per Washload

HE 2X (double concentrated): (1) Tablespoon

HE 3X (triple concentrated): (1) Teaspoon

John/USA, December 2009