Most front load washers will exhibit some activity, i.e. the power up light will come on, no matter what is internally broken. Make sure that power coming in through the line cord. This is easily traced by testing the outlet with a light and then checking the cord itself.
On computerized washers a dead machine often means a bad computer. All of this design have a diagnostic mode that is key to testing. If you are unable to enter diagnostic, the computer or the touch pad has failed and needs to be replaced. Power surges and lightening can cause such dramatic failures.
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