Whirlpool Washer WFW94HEAW0 squeaking noise when spinning Error F7E1

[newbeee]

Model Number

WFW94HEAW0

Brand

Whirlpool

Age

6-10 years

Hi
Having an issue with a Whirlpool Duet Front loader WFW94HEAW0 where;
1) is has not been spinning properly as of late
2) some loads taking 3-4 hours due to machine trying repeatedly to run mainly at the spin stage, it did spin but not at full speed
3) Finally at the end of the load, cloths are not fully dried as expected if it would properly spin.

In Diagnostic Mode, I cleared all error codes (F4E0, F7E1, F5E2, F1E1) that may have been there from a long time ago.

When I tried a Delicate load it went through (taking more than 1.5 hrs instead of 35-45 minutes)
When trying a white load cycle, whenever it was trying to spin, it would make some very loud squeaks and would try to spin (it spinned somewhat but not nearly at full speed), then ended up in a F7E1 code.

What steps would you recommend to isolate the faulty part?

 

[Jake]

Here's your tech. data sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ftJxpQF0zsdBDOHjRJBO1iInqIqwNy8J/view?usp=share_link

You can check the last 2 below I highlighted in bold. If its squeaking in spin, that may be a outer drum bearing problem, rotate the inner tub by hand both ways and see if it turns freely and if it squeaks.

F7E1 DRIVE MOTOR SPEED SENSING ERROR
Possible Causes
• Washer is overloaded.
• Verify that the shipping system, including shipping bolts and spacers, is removed.
• Mechanical friction – verify that drum rotates freely.
• See TEST #3 (Motor Circuit) on page 15.