Why does my affinity washer keeps pausing?

The PAU, or pause, error usually means that the washing machine cycle was interrupted and was not restarted properly. If the washer was stopped midcycle and not restarted, the cycle must be canceled or completed before a new selection can be made.Click to see full answer. Accordingly, why does my washing machine keep pausing?One common issue that can cause a washing machine’s cycle to stop is the heater to stop working properly. To test this set your washer on a cycle and monitor it every so often, if the cycle stops within the first 30 minutes then the water likely isn’t getting sufficiently heated. how do I reset my affinity washer? How to Reset the Settings on a Frigidaire Front Washer Verify that your Frigidaire front washer is plugged into a working electrical outlet and turned on; otherwise, you won’t be able to reset it. Press and hold the “Spin Speed” and “Soil Level” buttons together for a few seconds. Continue holding the buttons until a signal sounds then release them. Consequently, why does my front load washer keep pausing? If you can see water running into the washer and the washer is paused unplug the washer and if the water continues to run replace the water valve. The door latch can cause a GE frontload washer to pause during a cycle. If you are getting one of these errors, the door latch is more than likely your problem.Why does my Frigidaire washer stop mid cycle?If the door lock is defective, the washer may stop mid cycle. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. Inspect the door lock for damage. If the door lock is damaged or does not latch properly, replace it.