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1. N 14 8 gt st 4g 211124 YS PUMP BELT 205000 13 8 16 RA 17 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont Copyright 2005 Harry D Raker page 29 Maytag Exploded Views cont Fig 032 24 Maytag Exploded Views cont Fig 3 24 FOR MAYTAG WASHER TUB amp SEALS 28 T Bo 23 74 25 ds e KT 4 K oy o 204660 19 ST 18 204012 Key Part Number 1 204660 2 206154 2A 215234 2B 215235 3 213057 215447 4 216201 5 213015 6 213013 7 205613 8 211232 9 200846 10 204013 11 211130 12 211100 13 214495 14 212942 15 212989 15 213045 16 202203 17 204012 18 211047 19 0A4298 20 015494 21 201379 1 203323 21 204060 21 205054 22 203265 22 203320 22 205681 23 212815 24 211726 25 212716 26 204968 22 213718 28 205415 29 038313 d N 8 amp 204013 Description Injector Kit Injector Tube Injector Hose Hose Injector Sleeve Injector Sleeve Injector Valve Injector Nozzle Injector Hose ater Valve Tub Seal Clamp for Tub Seat Tub Bearing Repair Kit Bearing Liner Lead Washer Inlet Tube Air Dome amp Tube L 15 Hose Tub to Pump L 12 Hose Tub to Pump Poly Pump Stem Tub Seal Repair Kit Clamping Nut Shatt Seal Stop nnd 13 1 8 Agitator Black H 13 1 8 Agitator Turq 11 3 4 Agitator Black z 11 3 4 Agitator Turq 6 1 4 Filter amp Disp F 8 1 4 Filter 6 1 4 Filter w o D
2. Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 37 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker The Motor Drive Pulley My washer is making a funny noise that s hard to describe O early models the drive pulley on the end of the motor shaft was a machined steel pulley About ten years ago Maytag went to a crimped stamped sheet metal pulley This money saving move has caused problems When the sheet metal begins to wear parts of the pulley shake as it spins It makes a metallic tinging noise If the customer puts up with the noise long enough the bottom half of the pulley will actually off As a result the pump belt will fall off Usually they call about the noise Typical Inside View of an Old Model Fig 032_27 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont Replacing the motor drive pulley is an extension of a belt job An Allen screw that is very very tight holds on the drive pulley Once the Allen screw is cracked loose with a long Allen wrench the job is very straightforward Unele Parry s Trick of the Trade 3 14 If the Allen screw is difficult use a large set of channel lock pliers and gloves They will add leverage to the job Careful it is easy to hurt your hands when the screw breaks loose or the wrench slips page 38 Copyright 2005 Harry D Raker The Motor Roller System A mentioned the motor sits on the carriage which enables the motor to move back and forth about 3 4 The springs add tension to t
3. BT Sa LE 222 2 m ba WH1X1932 NEWER Q D METAL CASE TIMERS TO ORDER COMPLETE TIMER SEE PAGE 6 5 PART NO ON TIMER WH12X929 905C969G043 59 e ome WH12X930 905C869G044 WH12X630 WH12X931 905C969G045 f b WIEN WH12X932 905C969G046 WH12X933 905C969G047 motor i WH12X935 905C969G051 WH12X633 WH11X91 WH11X92 DIAL amp CAM e DIAL amp Black with Red INDICATOR Arrow Clear Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 22 Copyright 2005 Harry D Raker The Suspension System Occasionally the suspension system wears out on a GE washer It will bang and make a racket in agitate or spin as the suspension arms hit the cabinet The noise is easily distinguished from a clutch failure It is timed with the swinging of the wash basket instead of the motor speed The problems usually are in the snubber arms mounted in each corner There are three sets of sliding plates that are bolted to the frame of the washing machine Replacement is simple enough once the correct parts are ordered GE Snubber Arm Assembly Fig 031 16 GE Snubber Arm Parts Fig 031 17 WH1X1951 WH1X2296 YOKE BRACKET SNUBBER PAD 4 per 8 per machine machine WH1X1862 WH1X1953 YOKE CLAMP YOKE CUSHION 4 per 4 per machine machine Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 23 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker The Drive motor The drive motor on a GE is a reversing single speed motor It has a remote start switch that is bolted u
4. Water Inlet System Fig 032_36 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 46 Copyright 2005 Harry D Raker The Bleach Dispenser ver the years Maytag bleach dispensers have probably caused more damage than their worth The dispenser is mounted directly above the motor and eventually leaks onto the motor Bleach is very corrosive and rusts the motor the carriage and the base plate Off balance loads also pull the bleach hose loose from its fitting Washer Damaged by Leaking Bleach and a Loose Hose Fig 032 37 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 47 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker The Horseshoe Hose frequent repair is the horseshoe shaped inlet hose that connects the bladder unit to the basket itself The horseshoe shaped hose wears as the washer shakes It will tear or break loose Sometimes the hose is pushed loose by a large load of clothes or clothes that lodge between the outer and inner tub Horseshoe Shaped Hose Fig 032 38 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 48 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker The Stem Seal and Boot Kit My clothes have brown stains on them that I can t get out oil on the clothes is caused by a failure of the top transmission seal seal is beneath the agitator and seals the agitator shaft The replacement part is called a stem seal and boot kit Replacement requires the following steps 1 Remove the front and fold b
5. belt driven 5 A sock jammed in the pump A B D never happens is a common problem is easily removed stops the wash action but not spin Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker 6 To remove a sock caught in the outer tub A jam your hand between the tub and the basket B remove the agitator C remove the basket D use a coat hanger Pump replacement is simple should not be attempted is very difficult is simple except for one bolt gos The clutch and motor assembly can be replaced as a unit is a clean job takes about two hours is not a moneymaker g O gt 9 A water leak will not usually be caused by A a split boot a leaking pump C a hole in the tub D a bad level switch 10 A transmission replacement A is easiest on G E B should be avoided C is too expensive D takes many hours page 75 Questions 10 17 apply only to Maytag 11 Maytag has always been A a low end product B cheap but good C hard to repair D high quality and high priced 12 Maytag and G E in theory are A very similar B completely different C both cheap washers D both hard to fix 13 A smoking Maytag means A a jammed pump B probable cancer C bad timer D burned belts 14 An empty Maytag at full speed makes A a faint siren noise B no noise C a rubbing noise D a racke
6. TURN ON IN THE DRAIN CYCLE DEAD IS THE MOTOR DEAD FULL SPEED RUNNING FULL SPEED OR HUMMING AS IF IT S JAMMED CHECK LID SWITCH IF OK MOVE TO DEAD HUMMING A HEAVY TUNE WASHER FLOWCHART REMOVE THE FRONT CHECK THE MOTOR AND CHECK THE BELT SYSTEM SYSTEM GO TO WON T AGITATE THAT S PARTICULARLY THE REPAIR AS NEEDED IT MOTOR CARRIAGE BY FAR THE MOST COMMON FAILURE LOOKS OK CHECK FOR CLOTHES STUCK BETWEEN THE BASKET AND OUTER TUB CAN YOU PULL THE BELT YES BY HAND AND TURN THE NSMISSION PULLEY MEESE 2 A A YES GO BACK TO THE MOTOR NO RN LR CARRIAGE ca 2 NOTLIKELY BUTIT Z HAPPENS ON AN UNCLE HARRY IS TELLING YOU SOMETHING IS STUCK IN THE OUTER TUB JZ OPYRIGHT 1996 H D RAKER Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 34 Copyright 2005 Harry D Raker Fig 032 244 Flowchart MAYTAG WASHER WON T DRAIN WON T DRAIN TURN ON IN THE DRAIN CYCLE DEAD 15 THE MOTOR DEAD FULL SPEED RUNNING FULL SPEED OR HUMMING AS IF ITS JAMMED CHECK LID SWITCH IF OK MOVE TO DEAD HUMMING A HEAVY TUNE WASHER FLOWCHART CHECK THE MOTOR y N IS THE DRAIN HOSE SYSTEM 2 GO TO WON T AGITATE CORRECT KINK YES DOESNTHAPPEN 7 kapi MAYTAG USES HEAVY RUBBER NO
7. Reinstall the Pulley as Sketched Fig 032 33 page 42 Copyright 2005 Harry D Raker The Snubber Package B eneath the bottom of the triangular sub frame and the top of the base plate are glued three foam rubber pads These pads act as snubbers when the machine is spinning They help to minimize shaking When they wear out the machine will get off balance easily and make a lot of noise in spin Bag Trick of the Trade 3 18 Diagnosing a bad snubber Look for black powdery material scattered around the center of the base plate You might even find a small gray segment of an old disintegrated snubber pad Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont At first glance this repair seems to be a very difficult task but it is not as bad as it seems Unele Parry s Trick of the Trade 3 19 After loosening the tensioning springs and removing the belts put a 4 spacer wood or anything strong under the washer When the washer is up righted the spacer will lift up the entire tub assembly enough to glue in new snubber pads A Sample Snubber Pad Next to the Housing Fig 032_34 page 43 Copyright 2005 Harry D Raker The Brake Package Bearing JN in the top of the brake package is a large bearing This bearing supports the transmission during the spin cycle Failure of this bearing results in a loud roaring sound during spin For replacement see the instructions for replacing the brak
8. a REMOVE THE FRONT NO IS THE BELT RUNNING FINE REPAIR THE MOTOR UE CARRIAGE OR REPLACE THE BELT NOT TOO TIGHT YES ss CHECK FOR CLOG IN CHECK THE SIPHON PUMP INLET HOSE OK BREAK AND DRAIN HOSE PRETTY RARE PROBLEM AGAIN l l COPYRIGHT 1996 H D RAKER Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 35 Copyright 2005 Harry D Raker Component by Component As has been our pattern first we ll go over a few of the common Maytag problems and then discuss the individual components one by one Maytag Weak Spots My washer smoked and now it makes a thumping sound Gee yes I did run big load Maytag has only one real weak spot the drive belt fails on a heavy load The symptoms will be a thumping noise smoke no wash or no spin Any of these symptoms indicate that the wash belt has burned up Out of Balance Problems Maytag does not have automatic adjusting feet as are on GE and Whirlpool products Consequently it will get out of balance if one of the feet are loose or not adjusted correctly The feet need to be adjusted up close to the bottom of the washer Leave enough clearance so that the lock nut can be snuggled up against the bottom frame The easiest method is to set the back legs first and then adjust the two front to fit the floor Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont The Drive and Pump Belt new Maytag belt looks like a dull black canvas The drive b
9. assembly is over 100 00 Most customers could care less whether they have high and low speed their washing machine This is especially true when keeping the slow speed will cost them an extra 75 00 The chances are the low speed has been missing for the last 2 or 3 years anyway A single speed clutch is much simpler it is used on coin operated and other durable models It actually is just the core of the two speed clutch page 12 Copyright 2005 Harry D Raker Rebuilding a Two Speed Clutch 1 Lay the assembly on to its side and drive the pulley pin out with a drive pin 1 8 drift pin is the best tool for this job but really a good 8 penny common nail filed off flat at the end will work fine 2 Once the pulley is taken off the top of the clutch the clutch will then disassemble one piece at a time Carefully line up the various pieces in the order they come off Sometimes the top bearing of the clutch is rusty and a rust buster may be required to loosen it Uncle Harry s Trick of the Trade 3 7 Do not bang directly on the top of the clutch shaft in order to push the shaft through the top of the clutch The clutch shaft is very soft material With only the lightest banging it will swell and jam You will then need to file it down to get it through the top of the clutch If you can t get it apart any other way and have to bang on it make sure to use a piece of wood in between to protect the motor sh
10. the agitator must be pulled off Nothing holds the agitator down but a slip fit rubber spline Make sure that you can get the agitator off without damage before pricing a boot repair In most cases it pulls off easily by hand but every now and then it will really be stuck see agitators It may be necessary to destroy the agitator in order to get it off If so price a new agitator before quoting the job GE agitators are expensive 3 Below the agitator is a plastic bearing Snap it off the top of the basket mount 4 Remove the three 1 2 star looking bolts They are standard bolts but they require a 12 point socket instead of a standard 6 point socket Note A few students consider this a special tool Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont 5 Lift the clothes basket out of the machine With the basket out the transmission top boot and outer tub are exposed Dry out the area with rags or towels and inspect the boot to find the break 6 Remove the two large stainless steel clamps that hold it and remove the boot The clamps seldom rust up but be careful not to twist them Use a nut driver on one side and pliers to hold the other Be sure to clean carefully before mounting a new boot Take a little extra time to bolt the boot securely Make sure to fill the machine all the way to the top when testing it Carefully replace the recirculating inlet back into the splash shield in the washer top GE Clothes Basket Sh
11. 2 The washer will not stop quickly It will slowly drift to a stop The squealing noise is more common It can be repaired in two ways Of course a new brake package will solve the problem However there is an alternative Oiling a Noisy Brake Fig 032 31 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont Unele Parry s Trick of the Trade 3 17 Carefully squirt oil into the area where the brake shoes have dried and the noise will cease for a long time The repair can be accomplished without any disassembly whatsoever Tilt the washer backward to gain access to the bottom Any long necked oiler can be pushed through the transmission drive pulley holes and into the brake Once the oiler is in place squirt in about a teaspoon of oil page 41 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker Brake Replacement f the brake fails to stop at all it requires replacement Tilt the washer back toward the wall and remove the belt set 2 Remove the transmission pulley Note the position of the drive lug on the transmission input shaft 3 Remove the hex bolt and clip locking the brake threads 4 Using a Maytag special tool 38315 unscrew the brake assembly A hammer and chisel may work but it could ruin the old or new brake The brake is usually very tight Be careful Brake Wrench Fig 032 32 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont 5 Remove the spin bearing from the top of the brake and begin reassembly On Reassembly
12. Norge has had a spin problem Sluggish spin on the Norge can be very misleading particularly when you know that the clutching operation takes places inside the transmission As a novice I can still remember vividly dismantling the entire Norge transmission replacing the clutch spring inside and re assembling the machine It worked a little better but it still wasn t right It was some years later before I found out what a dummy I was A sluggish spin problem on the Norge washer has nothing to do with the clutch spring inside the transmission No instead it has everything to do with the main water seal Between the outer tub and the top of the transmission is a very large rubber seal with slipping surfaces of carbon and ceramic This water seal keeps water inside the tub but allows the transmission to spin the basket during the spin cycle Around 8 or 10 years of age the water seal begins to collapse and drags The low torque supplied by the transmission at the beginning of the spin cycle is not sufficient to reach full speed As the failure progresses the seal allows water to leak by Eventually the upper transmission bearing fails and the machine makes a roaring noise in the spin cycle Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont The repair for this failure includes removing the front the top and the inner tub and the support castings on which the tub mounts These castings are set screwed to hub and made of white metal that
13. Raker The Drive System Overview The washer is different in mechanical layout from either the Whirlpool belt driven or the Whirlpool direct drive However the basic theory is similar to that of the Whirlpool direct drive The motor reverses between wash and spin The pump design is also basically the same The timer does not pause during spin like Whirlpool Instead the clutch slips providing a slow spin during the early part of the spin cycle The clutch gradually brings the clothes basket up to full speed as all the water is pumped out Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont Looking at the exploded view you will see that the motor is mounted in the right rear of the washer The clutch is mounted on top of the motor and both are removed as one unit The top of the clutch casting is a drive pulley A belt couples the clutch pulley and the large transmission pulley The pump is mounted directly above the motor and clutch unit and is connected by a flexible canvas coupling to the top of the clutch GE Washer Exploded View Fig 031 02 Control switches Cycle selector Wash basket page 2 Copyright 2005 Harry D Raker The Sequence of Operation To understand the these components interact it is informative to go through the sequence of operation 1 As with all automatic washers when the machine is on in the agitate cycle it begins to fill while the motor and drive system sit idle 2 Once
14. Web Fig 031 03 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont Pump Failures Water pumps fail in two ways 1 Leaking They leak water in two places First they leak through the pump weep hole A small hole just above the pump drive pulley Second they leak around the pump drive shaft 2 Jamming They will jam with socks or other clothing that escape over the top of the wash basket Replacing a GE Pump Fig 031 04 page 9 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker Uncle Harry s Trick of the Trade 3 1 Don t try to remove clothing from the pump Replace the entire pump Clothes spin around and knot up on the impeller It s very difficult and time consuming to get them out Usually the jamming debris damages the pump seals Sometimes the pump will spin freely and the washer still will not drain Clothes are no doubt caught in the pump inlet hose In contrast to pump problems clothes caught in the inlet hose to the pump can be easily removed without even pulling out the washer Uncle Harry s Trick of the Trade 3 2 1 Pop the top of the washer and fold it back 2 Pull the basket forward and jam your arm behind the basket down all the way to the bottom Slightly to the rear left at about 11 o clock is the outlet to the pump hose Grab the clothes stuck in the hose and pull Waele knows that sometimes the water stinks and the job can be a bit unpleasant However 75 00 is not bad for five m
15. gradually disintegrates as years go by It makes for a miserable repair job that takes between two and three hours It generally requires a lot of hammering and chiseling and heat from a propane torch in order to get it apart Uncle Barry s Trick of the Trade 3 26 Don t even consider a Norge Main Seal Repair The only exception would be as a pure learning experience After completing a Norge water seal repair you will be worthless the rest of the day It can even get worse If the bearing below the seal is roaring or rusted up it s necessary to pull the outer tub in order to knock out that bearing and replace it This requires another hour The Norge has another large bearing on which the transmission sits This bearing is in the hub of the drive pulley and it occasionally fails It s not nearly as difficult to replace as the top bearing page 61 Copyright 2005 Harry D Raker Older Norges were of a similar design but they had some significant differences The original ones had a solenoid brake locking system mounted at the base of the transmission This brake arm kept the transmission from rotating until 2 3 of the water was out of the big tub The solenoid energized and allowed the washing machine to spin The heavy brake system also provided an emergency stop when the lid was lifted An Old Norge Washer Fig 033 46 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker page 6
16. motor It s depressing to install a new motor and then have the same irritating hum when you try out the machine Harry has been there and you want to avoid the experience Here are a few tricks of the trade so that you can minimize that risk First remember suppose a motor will work in wash but not in spin or perhaps the reverse The chances are almost 100 that the motor is fine The timer is not reversing the start winding wires internally and the timer is at fault Be sure to remove the belts during this test Of course sometimes the motor will only hum It won t run on wash or on spin Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont Uncle Barry s Trick of the Trade 3 25 Take the front cover off the machine and give the motor a good healthy kick Sometimes it will spring into life This will miraculously fix the problem if the switch within the motor is jamming A new motor is necessary Sniff the motor for burned wiring Of course you haven t really fixed it but you have correctly diagnosed it The motor is bad replace it The humming problem will surely return after the motor stops and starts a few more times But suppose today is not your lucky day and none of the easy tricks work The motor still hums and the kick method doesn t spring it into life what is the next step At this point there are three options 1 Buy a Maytag motor test cord 38183 Using the test cord you can hook up t
17. on most washers at full spin speed 15 B A rusted motor carriage will not slide the motor back and increase belt tension This will result in slow spin speed and weak agitation Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont 16 B Maytag water pumps are highly reliable and seldom leak or fail 17 A Oiling the brake package with a zoom spoiler will eliminate brake squeal in nearly all cases 18 A A hole is stamped in the bottom plate of a Frigidaire washer to allow access to one of the pump bolts 19 A Norge main seal problems have plagued the Norge washer for decades 20 B Frigidaire stackables are known as Skinny Minnies and are seldom encountered and require specialized knowledge Service calls should be avoided and referred to others page 79 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker
18. on the belts and gradually the spin speed increases and the water gets drained out As the speed of the basket increases more and more water is squeezed out of the clothes It goes down into the pump system and is drained into the sink The same sequence repeats for the rinse cycle and then the long spin Following are Waele Harry s Maytag flowcharts for quick diagnosis page 31 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker Fig 032 24a Flowchart Maytag Washer Won t Run SET ON REGULAR CYCLE IN AGITATE FOR TESTS ONLY HUMS FILLS AND QUITS OR COMPLETELY DEAD GO TO WONT AGITATE FLOWCHART dl CK FOR IS THE HUM FROM THE POWER IN MOTORORTHE YER RECEPTACLE TS DEALS WATERVALVE WITH Ta MOTOR TROUBLE M y IN SPIN DOES IT HIGHT DRAIN OUT THE gt eg WATER AND SPIN VALVE YES REMOVE GO TO FILLS AND CONSOLE REPAIR AS 13 WATER TURNEDON QUITS EITHER COVER BROKEN NEEDED BAD MOTOR TIMER CHECK LID OR WIRING SWITCH CONNECTOR A ze iae NO YES agan Y N M i REPLACE VALVE CHECK FOR INPUT REPLACE TIMER N GLOGGED STRAINERS POWER TO TMER ON OFF TOU DUMB TOANSWER z OR BAD VALVE NCLUDING UNE yese SWITCH IN TIMER FAILS IST SNU DEAD OCCASIONALLY A 4 ka 1 mu FILLS amp QUITS ONG CS WON T AGITATE OR SPIN ON 1 P
19. replacement The whole transmission replacement process can be done in one half an hour assuming no agitator problems Prices vary on GE transmissions Usually they are available on an exchange basis and the job can be done for a little over 200 00 Uncle Marsus Story Time I remember back in the early 70 s watching a GE pro change a transmission the same design as today I was amazed and very impressed at how fast he did it It was a few years later before I found out how easy it really was page 19 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker Replacing a GE Transmission Fig 031 13 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 20 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker GE Exploded View Fig 031 14 WH1X1985 SUPPORT SP1 SPLINE PULLER WHIXISSS amp INSTALLER 2 1 AGITATOR COUPLING Saves Time and Money Easy to Use Very Durable WHB8X282 Old Style Boot Hub WH8X292 MN N gi WH38X38 14 EEJ WH1X2022 SLEEVE WH17X69 DRIVE HUB w H8X318 DRIVE TUBE SEAL ASSEMBLY lor Metal Housing ae S DRIVE TUBE SEAL ASSEMBLY For Plastic Housirig A Ins t E vi S f ae 4 l lt D 4 4 WH1X1580 WH1X2026 LARGE CLAMP WH8X281 PULLEY SEAL WH2X671 CORK SEAL WH43X99 WH43X104 WH43X103 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont Copyright 2005 Harry D Raker New Style Boot Hub OUTER GASK
20. the washer is full of water and has satisfied the water level switch the motor starts and simultaneously the wash cycle begins Part of the pump recirculates water back into the wash basket 3 The washer agitates until the timer reaches the end of the wash cycle 4 At the end of the wash cycle the motor pauses Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont 5 The spin cycle begins by pausing and reversing and restarting the motor The pump begins draining the clothes basket as the clutch slowly spins the heavy basket Note If you lift the lid on a GE the spinning will stop because the lid safety switch disengages the circuit to the motor Gradually the spin speed increases and the water gets drained out As the speed of the basket increases more and more water is squeezed out of the clothes It goes down into the pump system and is pumped into the sink The same sequence repeats for the rinse cycle and then the long spin Following are acle GE flowcharts for quick diagnosis page 3 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker Fig 031 02 GE WASHER WON T RUN SET ON REGULAR CYCLE IN AGITATE FOR TESTS ONLY HUMS FILLS AND QUITS OR COMPLETELY DEAD GO TO WONT AGITATE EA FLOWCHART 15 THE HUM FROM THE vs MOTOR OR THE WATERVALVE MOTOR IN SPIN DOES IT gt DRAIN OUT THE WATER AND SPIN VALVE I NO GOTO FILLSAND IS WATER TURNED
21. the water and drain lines Top Flipped Back Fig 032 22 Fig 032 23 page 28 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker Removing the Front Panel and Maytag Exploded Views Fig 3 23 Key Part NumberDescription 1 200730 Agitator Shaft 1A 200813 Cover with Shaft 2 211486 Screw 3 210315 Pinion Nylon 4 211484 Lug Washer 5 211483 Splined Washer 6 210054 Pinion Steel 7 213737 Motor Shield Poly 8 201805 1 Speed Motor 8 201807 2 Speed Motor 9 214956 Upper Motor Mount Newer 10 202718 Tension Springs 11 204998 Rollers 12 205908 Lower Motor Mount Newer 6 13 205999 Motor Mount Inc 10 12 amp 14 14 205000 Spring and Roller Kit 15 201639 Upper Motor Mount Older 16 201674 Lower Motor Mount Older 17 200816 Motor Pulley 18 211124 V Belt Pump 19 211125 V Belt Drive soe 19A 211124 25K Belt Kit Inc 18 19 amp 14 es 20 211089 Stop Lug 21 22211059 Drive Pulley 22 200835 Pulley Bearing 1 23 201190 24 200720 Radial Ball Bearing 25 210584 Rubber Foot 26 203956 Damper Pads w Poly Lube 2 27 203725 Damper Assembly 28 213054 Centering Spring 3 Used 29 213100 Tub Brace 18 Ib 3 Used SF we 23 29 213053 Tub Brace 14 Ib 0 Used 211100 asher Lead Tub Sealing 31 200744 Tub Bolt Sealing 22 32 213044 Center Shaft 18 Ib 32 212988 Center Shaft 14 Ib 33 210286 Seal Oil O Ring 34 210632 Gasket Transmission 21 7
22. 2 Brake Failures These older design are easily distinguished by the loud clunk noise heard when the lid is lifted during spin The system had its own set of failures The brake lining wears out 2 The brake arm comes loose from the base plate 3 The brake arm rounds off with use and allows the machine to spin slowly even though the solenoid is de energized 4 The solenoid fails 5 The solenoid sticks closed even though it is de energized All of these failures cause a leak The leak is the result of water flowing over the side of the main tub during the wash cycle The machine spins during wash These machines are now too old and most customers refuse repairs Internal transmission failures are a common problem and usually the machine is discarded Norge Brake Solenoid Fig 033 47 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont In all fairness to Norge the machine has an enormous capacity It s amazing that it holds up as long as it does Norge has a peculiar flaw in the timer dial The timers had the knob and dial set screwed to the timer shaft The setscrews had a habit of working loose allowing the dial to spin on the shaft The user is then unable to tell which cycle the washer is in Uncle Barry s Trick of the Trade 3 27 Setting a Norge Timer Dial Close your eyes and rotate the timer until you were able to tell which cycle you were in Use the stop positions as a guide Looking at the dia
23. 2 sp 201807 1 1 7 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 72 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker Frigidaire Washers Kelvinator Frigidaire Westinghouse Description of the Job Price Top Loaders 1 Replace direct drive pump 131208500 145 0 0 6 Replace transmission not advised 350 00 7 Replace motor and pump assembly not 295 00 advised 8 Rebuild seal and bearing housing Norge 290 00 9 Replace water valve 115 00 Westinghouse Front Loaders 5 Rebuild main bearings seals not 325 00 advised 6 Replace motor 290 00 98 00 8 Replace pump or spin solenoid 148 00 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 73 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 74 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker Examination Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont Note More than one answer maybe correct The following apply only to GE 1 The E design has gt gO m gt changed numerous times not changed at all changed twice generally been poor The theoretical design is similar to Kenmore direct drive Westinghouse front loader Kenmore belt drive Maytag The clutch action is in the transmission is a slipping belt 1S in a separate clutch unit mounts on the transmission The pump is driven by a flexible coupling direct drive attached below the motor
24. 33 52 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont Uncle Hanga Trick of the Trade 3 28 The rearmost pump bolt is extremely hard to get to on Frigidaire There is a hole drilled in the base plate that allows access with a long socket wrench Tilt the washer enough to get to the hole in the bottom page 68 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker More recent models have changed the design making belt replacement much easier Also the pump can now be replaced without difficulty Belt and Pump Replacement on a Current Frigidaire Fig 033 53 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 69 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker Westinghouse Prior to the 80 s Westinghouse Frigidaire and Gibson all had their own manufacturing plants and their own unique designs Hopefully you will not be unlucky enough to encounter one of these in your service work If you do draw on the knowledge gained from other designs and apply it to the unfamiliar design Westinghouse Front Loader Fig 033 54 Conclusion Without exception on the odd brands that we ve just covered consider only the simple and obvious pump belt and water problems For anything else it is wise to price the job high enough to pay for learning time The second option is to condemn the equipment and advise the customer to buy new The designs that you have already studied prepare you well for any unfamiliar design If by chance your area has a concentration of
25. 8 We ainda cali aceite detti The Diye d asnaq e un Motor DIAGNOSIS MM T S Maytag Automatic Washers us Dtive System pan sens As Exploded AMORE EN OE ag Ogan Plow Chas 7 eade haies a Hae Ost pde ee iaa aaa Component by Component ee As Motor Drive Pulley ec y tried dude oe alee aues Motor Roller aoossustesc nas e ANGGE hice Rc Brake and Snubber System dan ten Ba NG Te ag aa due hs np id etit h sis sas Stet Seal and Boot KI nale ERES TNR Timer and Motor Diagnosis Re The OR Brands Norse luma saan a d n Nue obere ster eis ben c tcu eere LO e n edi eda SPeed OCR 25 ed Frigidaire White Westinghouse 2 18181226 M Westinghouse D Nr Examination Ima Examination ANSNELS ba De HU A P aT EIER Introduction e have now extensively studied both designs of Whirlpool washers and learned a lot about general washer design Unfortunately the drive system design on the old belt driven Whirlpool is unique and doesn t help very much in understanding other des
26. Clothes don t seem to be getting clean An interesting phenomenon will occur if a Maytag washer is operated in a cold room If the temperature is less than 40 F the oil will become thick and drag The machine will agitate slowly Advise the customer that there s nothing really wrong The washer is just too cold Year s back Maytag had a problem with bad oil When the machine got old the oil thickened and dragged even under normal conditions Unele Parry s Trick of the Trade 3 21 Rather than attempting to replace the transmission oil it s possible to add a third spring on the motor carriage The additional tension will snug up the drive belt and compensate for the extra drag The same trick can be used to pump water to a higher than normal level Maytag Transmission Fig 032_35 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 45 Copyright 2005 Harry D Raker The Water Inlet System washers backflow restriction in the water system Maytag uses a small black rubber bladder mounted in a plastic sleeve As the bladder ages it may split or distort and cause dripping on the left side of the machine All of the inlet parts can be purchased separately Also there is a kit available that rebuilds that inlet system Unele Parry s Trick of the Trade 3 22 Under very high water pressure a new bladder may still leak Remove the entire unit and splice in a piece of copper tubing
27. ET LINT FILTERS WH1X1292 SMALL CLAMP Part No WH45X141 WH1X2531 AGITATORS WH43X102 HAND WASH 2 PIECE STRAIGHT UNED E e WH8X366 CLOTHES GUARD WH16X370 WIRE page 21 The Timer GE washers have very reliable timer systems Chances are you will not encounter a bad one Prior to 15 years ago the GE timer was made to be rebuilt in the field It was a tricky job Technicians used to carry the contacts on the trucks That style of timer is very rarely seen anymore Timer diagnosis follow the same patterns as earlier described on Whirlpool Various Timers and Parts Fig 031 15 KNOBS HUBS amp SHAFTS 2 716 WHiXiS42 WH1X2118 WH1X2278 m HOUSING METAL PLASTIC PLASTIC 1 7 2 Da 1 1 2 1 3 4 Dia WHiX1841 WH1X2118 WH1X2103 WH1X1491 HUB METAL PLASTIC PLASTIC HUB SPRING DIA al 1 318 Long 10 1 8 Lon NG SHAFT 1 2075 WHIX2120 WH1X2478 4 PRINTED pacem 2 3 4 Long 2 9 16 tang 21000 z CIRCUIT Er 2 CAM RS WH1X1492 g DRIVE LENGTH INSULATOR 8 CLUTCH CL Wm WH1X207 x2063 5 e X BRONZE SILVER Short TT ee d WH12X194 11112 l y FIELD IWH1X2072 ded do pc lt gt uu l WH12X717 WHIX X2003 GUIDE REAR HOUSING toy sw sw SW SW 81 3 2 wa WH12X94 WH12X395 WH12X97 WH1X1933 1 SWITCH 3 SWITCH 4
28. EWATER DRAINED OUT E CAREFUL SOMETIMES o AFLOATING OBJECT WILL ONLY STOP THE MOVE TO WASHER NO LAST 2 OF WATER AND WON T DRAIN IN DRAG ON THE BASKET j N FLOWCHART ARE THE PUMP amp MOTOR YES FREETO TURNBY HAND REMOVE THE BACK l PINCH OFF THE PUMP AND INSPECT THE gt LINES AND REPLACE THE NO CLUTCH AND MOTOR PUMP ASSEMBLY IS THE BELT RUNNING WITH b YES CAN YOU PULL THE BELT BY HAND AND TURN THE TRANSMISSION PULLEY vx x NO V sss CHECK OUT MOTOR NOTLIKELY AN MOVE TO DEAD WASHER SOMETHING IS STUCK IN UNUSUAL TRANMISSION FLOW CHART THE OUTER TUB OR HAS FAILURE WRAPPED AROUND THE 5 i REPLACE THE WORN Nise OUT CLUTCH JAMMING IT COPYRIGHT 1996 H D RAKER Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 6 Copyright 2005 Harry D Raker Fig 031 024 E WASHER WON T DRAIN WON T DRAIN TURN ON IN THE DRAIN CYCLE CHECK LID SWITCH IF OK MOVE TO DEAD WASHER FLOWCHART ARE THE PUMP amp MOTOR FREE TO TURN BY HAND CHECK OUT MOTOR MOVE TO DEAD WASHER FLOW CHART Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont DEAD 15 THE MOTOR DEAD FULL SPEED RUNNING FULL SPEED OR HUMMING AS IF IT S JAMMED HUMMING A HEAVY TUNE f N IS THE DRAIN HOSE REMOVE BACK AND CHECK THE PUMP COUPL
29. ING CORRECT KINK KINKED TWISTED UP YOU RE A LUCKY YES FELLOW 3 NEWER MODELS USE MOLDED PLASTIC THAT DOESNT KINK IF A LITTLE WATER IS BEING PUMPED THE rte PUMP 15 SPINNING POP THE TOP AND LOOK FOR CLOTHES IN THE OUTER TUB REMOVE THE BACK AND INSPECT THE PUMP AND LINES FOR A CLOG PINCH OFF THE PUMP LINES AND REPLACE THE PUMP A QUICK PROFITABLE BUT OFTEN STINKY JOB COPYRIGHT 1996 H D RAKER page 7 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker Component by Component Well go through the individual components one at time like we did before attacking the weak spots first But first let s look at a few of the problems that are common only to GE Learning these helpful hints will make you sound like a GE expert I can here you at the supply house now Oh yeah those GE s I can t tell you how many socks I ve pulled out of those babies GE Problem Spots 1 Oversudsing My washer is leaking If the customer uses too much of a foamy soap like Ivory or sudsy detergent a GE may overflow around the left front foot The washer s overflow line empties about 6 back from the left front foot If such a situation is suspected fill the washer at least twice to the highest water level If no other leak is evident carefully question your customer Check for the brand of detergent used and the quantity If no leak is evident advise the customer to use less soa
30. Kaker Appliance Repair Professionals Inc Automatic Washers Maytag GE Amana Speed Queen Frigidaire amp Westinghouse Manual 3 Harry D Raker Copyright 2003 Harry D Raker rights reserved ISBN 0 976228 63 7 Volume 3 ISBN 0 976228 60 2 27 Volume Set Safety is very important when working on any appliance Disconnect power before servicing any appliance Always keep the work area and your shoes dry appliances have sharp edges and should be handled carefully Before working on any gas appliance extinguish all open flames and before attempting any gas associated repair cut off the gas feed Always sniff for gas leaks and soap bubble test any parts that may have been disturbed by repair work To minimize any potential buildup of gas in case there is a leak always have the room open to the outside Table of Contents Manual 3 Automatic Washers Maytag GE Amana Speed Queen Frigidaire amp Westinghouse US How Chartse Component by Component le nes Water PUMP usse Slt yis eO siasa OE ie ide The Cl teh Assembly a tuat io a a dog Transmission Boot NEU SAEI E AE Ga RSS E PE Uo Holen the Outer Tub ta Transmission Failure cto ARS ceto Sun Gee ad pe ie qis Exploded V1
31. ON QUITS EITHER A BAD MOTOR TIMER CK FOR POWER IN RECEPTACLE WITH m TROUBLE LIGHT ee REPAIR HOUSEHOLD WIRING YES n POP TOP AND CKFOR POWERAT OTHER END OF LINE CORD VE d YES REPAIR LINE CORD M M p l YOURE INTO A TRACE REPLACE TIMER CIRCUIT PROBLEM MOST LIKELY THE TIMER ON OFF SWITCH IN 18 BAD SET ON FILL amp L TIMER FAILS BETWEEN COMMON OCCASIONALLY WH a TIMER OUTPUT PER CIRCUIT DIAGRAM N SS EB 1 INCONSISTENT RESULT IF 110VAC ISPRESENT WATER VALVE OR MOTOR SHOULD OPERATE TRACE FURTHER OR WIRING CONNECTOR NO YES Y REPLACE VALVE ao CLOGGED STRAINERS TOO DUMB TO ANSWER OR BAD VALVE 4 ih FILLS amp QUITS TRACE POWER BACK TO WON T AGITATE OR SPIN TIMER NO MOTOR NOISE 15 110 PRESENT 4 TEST FOR 110VAC AT MOTOR POSSIBLE MOTOR BETWEEN BLK amp RED AND BLK amp SWITCH DARK BLUE BETTER YET USE A TEST CORD TO CHECK MOTOR z T NQ YES 3 P M REPLACE POSSIBLE BUT NOT COMMON x TEST UPRIGHT RARE REPAIR BREAK IN WIRING Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker COPYRIGHT 1996 D RAKER 4 page 4 Fig 031 021 GE WASHER
32. OWER BACK TO NEWER MODELS THIS CAN BE A TIMER AND LID SWITCH LID SWITCH IS 110VAC PRESENT NO MOTOR T TEST FOR 110VAC A OR iF THERE 19 SOME POSSIBLE USE A TEST CORD TO LIFE GO RE gh CHECK MOTOR RIGHT CHART Y A 110 V PRESENT MOTOR DEAD REPLACE TIMER POSSIBLE BUT NOT COMMON 3 I REPLACE MOTOR RARE COPYRIGHT 1996 H D RAKER REPAIR BREAK IN WIRING Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont 32 page 32 Copyright 2005 Harry D Raker Fig 032_24 Flowchart MAYTAG WASHER WON T AGITATE FILLS WON T AGITATE TURN ON IN THE AGITATE CYCLE DEAD IS THE MOTOR DEAD FULL SPEED RUNNING FULL SPEED OR HUMMING AS IF ITS JAMMED 2 CHECK LID SWITCH IF OK MOVE TO DEAD HUMMING A HEAVY TUNE WASHER FLOWCHART coe m REMOVE THE FRONT AND CHECK BELTS AND REMOVE BELTS REPLACE AS NEEDED FAULTY MOTOR PULLEY OK NOW THIS IS BY FAR THE J MOST COMMON k FAILURE YES LOOKS OK SEE FILLS AND QUITS 4 WEAK MOTOR OR SOMETHING IS JAMMED NO DOESITSPINOK de JUST NEVER HAPPENS IT WOULD HAVE TO BE FULL OF ICE YES VERY RARE Y SOMETHING IS JAMMING THE AGITATOR OR EVEN LESS LIKELY THE TRANSMISSION IS BAD COPYRIGHT 1996 H D RAKER Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker page 33 Fig 032 24c Flowchart MAYTAG WASHER WON T SPIN WON T SPIN
33. WH12X629 1 3 HP Single Speed Motor 3 Terminal Commercial Application D Raker page 25 Motor Diagnosis Sometimes it s obvious that the motor has burned up on the washer For instance it may have filled the room with smoke or the windings may be all charred and smell burned Before replacing a motor run a few simple tests Make sure that you can turn the transmission pulley both ways by hand Also test the pump for a jam Uncle Harry s Tricks of the Trade 3 10 Take the belt and the web off the motor Try it when it is sitting free Does it spin freely by hand Does it run in one direction agitate for instance but not in the other Guess what the problem is not in the motor the problem is in the timer or the lid switch For one reason or another the timer is not reversing the start winding wires that make the motor go in the other direction The remotely mounted starting switch can also cause problems It can be replaced separately bad starting switch is indicated if the motor hums instead of starting and will start up with a little push Having a test switch in stock is the easiest diagnostic method Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont Uncle Harry s Tricks of the Trade 3 11 If a motor will run one rotation it will run the other rotation The surest motor test is trying out another motor This can be done in minutes on a GE It only requires switching the motor connector to a spare u
34. WON T AGITATE FILLS OK WON T AGITATE TURN ON IN THE AGITATE CYCLE DEAD IS THE MOTOR DEAD RUNNING FULL SPEED OR HUMMING AS IF IT S JAMMED ea CHECKLID SWITCH IF OK MOVE TO DEAD HUMMING HEAVY TUNE WASHER FLOWCHART REMOVE BACK AND CHECK THE PUMP COUPLING IS IT TWISTED UP CHECK THE AGITATOR SPLINE STRIPPED REPLACE AS NEEDED LOOKS OK i ARE THE PUMP amp MOTOR FREE TO TURN BY HAND K lt REMOVE THE BACK PINCH OFF THE PUMP AND INSPECT THE LINES AND REPLACE THE is CLUTCH AND MOTOR PUMP NO ASSEMBLY IS THE BELT RUNNING WITH THE MOTOR S YES CAN YOU PULL THE BELT RS 3 vg BY HAND AND TURN THE TRANSMISSION PULLEY TRY BOTH DIRECTIONS YES Y f NO s MOVE TO DEAD WASHER SOMETHING IS A EAT FLOW CHART WRAPPED UNDER THE AGITATOR JAMMING IT OR THE TRANMISSION lt J REPLACE THE WORN bn OUT CLUTCH COPYRIGHT 1996 RAKER 5 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 5 Copyright 2005 Harry D Raker Fig 031 02c GE WASHER WON T SPIN WON T SPIN TURN ON IN THE DRAIN CYCLE DEAD IS THE MOTOR DEAD FULL SPEED RUNNING FULL SPEED OR HUMMING AS IF ITS JAMMED CHECK LID SWITCH IF OK MOVE TO DEAD HUMMING A HEAVY TUNE WASHER FLOWCHART ISALLTH
35. ack the top of the washer New Style Agitator Fig 032 38a Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont 2 Remove the agitator The older style Maytag s had an ring built into the bottom of the agitator It hardens with age and making it very difficult to pull the agitator off the top of the agitator drive shaft When this becomes a problem follow the technique that was described on the GE washers Use baling wire and make a sling Use a crowbar against the top of the machine with a wooden block for protection Pull up on the agitator to get it loose Wind up the temporary sling to tighten it More recently a stainless steel 1 4 screw holds the agitator that s tucked underneath It needs to be loosened in order to pull the agitator off So far this seems to be a better system than the old ring method page 49 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker 3 Remove the tub ring and tub top 4 Remove the spanner nut holding down the clothesbasket Loosening the spanner nut requires a special four pointed tool 38313 available from Maytag and shown in the picture You can chisel it off if you choose A new nut comes with the seal kit Keep in mind it s a left handed thread Tub Nut Wrench Fig 032 39 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont 5 Upon lifting out the washtub you wil see the casting on which the washtub rests A setscrew locks in the tub mount threads On the older models the screw is an Alle
36. aft If all else fails a pulley puller will always work Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont Once the old clutch is off reassembly is straightforward A new two speed clutch comes with locking pins to ease the reassembly Note the nails used as locking pins in the puller photo They release pressure inside the clutch making it easy to disassemble Remove the clearly marked pins before you finish A second problem that arises when switching clutches Often the motor shaft extension is stuck on the motor shaft Tap the edges of the shaft extension and try to twist it on the motor shaft Again a rust buster is effective The weight of the rotor on the motor is usually enough to break loose the shaft extension If you are still having problems a large screwdriver carefully positioned into the motor rotor from the bottom will help hold the motor shaft steady Once the extension begins to twist it will come loose Rust is your only enemy As a last resort apply heat from a propane torch to the stuck parts As usual even allowing time for stuck parts this job should take less than an hour If the whole assembly is replaced 250 00 or even 300 00 is a competitive price Converting to a single speed can be done for 180 00 The overall profit is the same Converting takes a little more practice but it will sell more jobs Also converting the clutch will likely save a second trip Stocking a two speed clutch is expensiv
37. are much greater than it is today Maytag bought the brand in the early 90 s Today the Norge design appears with Admiral name Magic Chef and occasionally even Amana Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 59 Copyright 2005 Harry D Raker The current style Norge washing machine is similar in theory to the Maytag It is the reversing motor style washer with 2 hose drain pump It also has a spinning The significant differences are 1 Norge has a single belt operating on three pulleys instead of two belts like Maytag 2 The clutching action is provided by a spring mechanism inside the transmission rather than a slipping belt as is the Maytag or an external clutch like GE The Weak Spots he Norge design will occasionally tear off belts as will any washing machine Once in a while it will even tear the rubber hub out of the motor drive pulley The primary weak spot is the two hose pump that resembles a Mickey Mouse face with the two ears sticking up The pump is accessible and replaced from the rear It is prone to clogging with clothes leaking and making noise when the bearing goes bad Water valves pumps and drive belts on the Norge fail in patterns similar to most brands A Clogged Norge Pump Fig 033 45 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 60 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker Uncle Harry s Story Time Norge has a weak spot that is important to understand For decades
38. belts off This indicates badly worn bearings and means a new motor page 57 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker Lid Balls he lid on a Maytag does not have standard hinges Rather it has two nylon balls wedged into the corners As they age sometimes they break in half To replace the balls hold the lid upright Grease the balls and slowly push them into position Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont Lid Switch has a lid safety switch like all other washers and it is prone to failure It is a standard micro switch The linkage causes more trouble than the switch itself Off balance loads frequently damage it The lid switch is a likely suspect on a dead washer Conclusion Maytag and GE are very similar in logic and easy to understand The following off brands are virtually copies of these two Each may have a few quirks but nothing really tricky page 58 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker The Off Brands o far we ve covered Whirlpool GE and Maytag washer products This group represents the vast majority of all laundry equipment However occasionally you will run into what many technicians to as the off brands A Magic Chef by Norge Fig 033 44 Norge WwW begin the off brands by completing the Maycor appliance tree with the Norge washing machine Back in the 60 s and 70 s Norge was an independent company that manufactured equipment for Montgomery Wards Norge had a reasonable market sh
39. e but a single speed clutch is cheap enough to stock page 13 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker Rebuilding a Two Speed Clutch Fig 031 07 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 14 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker The Transmission Boot GE washers have a unique large accordion boot sealing the transmission top to the bottom of the outer wash tub It looks like a big rough rubber donut When the basket is wobbling the boot flexes back and forth It acts as a shock absorber and a snubber GE Boot Fig 031 08 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont Boot Failure As you would expect the boot will stiffen crack and leak as it gets older As the rubber gets old and hard it will become stiff and pull loose from its clamps A leaking boot is a common problem on GE washers Water will dribble down the side of the transmission and onto the floor If the boot is only cracked the leak will be minor if the clamps have come loose the leak will become a flood page 15 Copyright 2005 Harry D Raker Boot Replacement A boot is surprisingly easy to replace 1 Fold back the top of the tub In doing so be sure to relieve the pressure on the recirculating suds inlet on the rear right hand corner of the washing machine As with Whirlpool belt driven washers two sharp strikes with a screwdriver under the left and right side of the top will release the clips that hold the top down 2 Once the top is folded back
40. e package The procedure is the same Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont The Transmission transmission failure is very rare but it still follows a predictable failure pattern 1 Oil on the floor In the very bottom of the transmission there is a small O ring Failure of that O ring will allow oil to leak onto the floor If it is a small puddle of oil which forms over a long period there is no reason for concern However a large amount that actually fills the area underneath the washing machine is serious Replacement of the ring is a very time consuming task Uncle Harry s Trick of the Trade 3 20 Condemn a Maytag that is leaking oil Trust your acle Harry Replacing the 25 cent requires total disassembly of the transmission and at least 8 10 hours of hard work 2 My washer is making a muffled knocking noise An old transmission will sometimes begin to wear internally and knock during agitate Either a shaft is coming loose in the base of the transmission or the gears are wearing out Don t try to fix it unless there is 12 of snow on the ground and you don t have anything better to do page 44 Copyright 2005 Harry D Raker If you must try attempt to find another old Maytag first and pirate the transmission from it There are only two sizes short and long Uncle Hany has been there a few times 3 My washer only agitates slowly and my
41. e operating methods are the same The manufacturing quality however is not and the machines don t hold up for very long Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 65 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker Speed Queen Main Seal The main bearing and seal design on Speed Queen are very similar to that of the old Norge and just as difficult to repair Replacing a Main Seal Fig 033 50 Unele Story Time Recently I diagnosed a Speed Queen with a bad main seal and condemned the washer The customer retired and handy decided to do the repair himself I carefully outlined the procedure for him and left He worked on it for two days and finally called me back for help He was unable to remove the main seal housing At this point I believe he realized why I had declined to perform the repair As a friendly gesture and in order to get the following pictures I returned to help him out Using a propane torch and a heavy maul I finally broke the housing into pieces bought the necessary parts and eventually finished the job Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 66 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker Frigidaire and White Westinghouse For many years Westinghouse amp Frigidaire have been considered the black sheep of the laundry family Knowledgeable servicemen like to stay away from serious repairs on any Frigidaire White Westinghouse equipment Customers become enemies instead of frie
42. e side of the clutch shifts it from high speed to low speed The machine runs at high speed when the solenoid is off GE Motor and Clutch Assembly Fig 031 05 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont Clutch Diagnosis Strange noises are the usual indicator of a bad clutch The main wearing point of the clutch are the primary shoes These shoes are the heart of the single and two speed clutch Worn out primary shoes make a lot of noise as they grind against the cast iron clutch drum The washer will make noise in wash and even more noise in spin If you hear a high speed rattling or grinding noise suspect the clutch Take off the cardboard back of the washer and push it to the side It s not necessary to remove it completely Harry s Trick of the Trade 3 4 On many older models the fill lines are threaded through the back cover Don t bother removing and replacing the hoses Just break off the corner of the cover that is in the way and chuck it Look at the clutch during the spin cycle Listen to it operate Most of the time the failure is obvious Usually there will be powdered metal and clutch lining all over the top of the motor A Set of Primary Clutch Shoes Fig 031 06 page 11 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker Removal of a Clutch and Motor Unit Uncle Harry s Trick of the Trade 3 5 Be prepared for a dirty job Pull up your sleeves and lay some large rags on the floor There is always
43. elt and pump belt are designed to act as a clutch and slip during the early parts of spin A worn drive belt will be shiny and slick or have lump in one spot Any washer over seven years old will work more efficiently with new belts Uncle Harry s Trick of the Trade 3 12 Always replace Maytag belts as a set To replace a Maytag belt set remove the front from the machine and tilt it back against the wall and put the old paint can underneath a front leg The belts can be rolled off with finger pressure very easily and the new set installed However there is one critical thing carefully described on the belt bag The pump belt runs loose so loose that it looks like it might fall off Don t tighten it up This looseness allows the motor to ride back on the motor rollers and slowly bring the spin speed to the designed maximum The Maytag has no clutch shoes the clutching action takes place on the belt A typical novice not you will tighten up the pump belt and then complain that the washer won t spin properly page 36 Copyright 2005 Harry D Raker Uncle Paru m d 229 and Protective Cover Trick of the Trade 3 13 Ig 925_ Testing for full spin speed Bypass the lid switch with a small screwdriver and set the timer on spin At full speed with a empty basket you should hear a faint siren sound coming from the holes in the basket Installing a Belt Set and Motor Pulley Fig 032 25
44. he drive belt during the wash and spin cycle The rollers in the carriage are plastic When they get old they may crack Sometimes bleach will spill down on the front left corner of the machine from the bleach dispenser and rust up the carriage It will rust in one position and fail to tension the belt properly Motor and Carriage Assembly Fig 032_28 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont In either case replacement of the motor carriage is necessary Proceed just as described on a pulley replacement After removing the motor pulley remove the four 3 8 nuts holding the carriage in place Lift the motor assembly out of the machine The carriage and square rollers come as a kit If the carriage is not badly rusted you can buy just the rollers grease and springs and rebuild the carriage Most of the time it s advisable to replace the whole carriage kit New carriages mount differently from the old with sheet metal screws rather than bolts and nuts holding it to the washer base plate A Carriage Kit Fig 032_29 page 39 Copyright 2005 Harry D Raker The Maytag Water Pump he Maytag pump is a very reliable simple design that very very rarely fails On occasion the drive teeth on the impeller will wear down from excessive use Even rarer the drive impeller will break loose from the drive shaft Occasionally a pin or other object may get caught in the pump However Maytag in designed better
45. he motor directly to your trouble light and try it This bypasses all the machine wiring page 56 Copyright 2005 Harry D Raker 2 Following the attached instructions make up your own wiring kit to test the motor 3 Any good new or used motor can be quickly wired in for a test This will definitively diagnose it These three are the old pro methods Making a Test Cord Fig 3 43 SLOW AGITATION Two Speed 2 1807 PROTECTOR C der yer x whe REGE 75 re 5 G Nt PN A 7 d 2 SLOW SPIN Two Speed 2 1807 lt LA N NB REGULAR AGITATION Two 2 1607 fd N B REGULAR SPIN OVERLOAD Two Speed PROTECTOR 2 1807 fe Wise E SQ Daksa Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont Of course you can always replace the motor and the timer Success is guaranteed The theoretical way is by testing the motor with your voltmeter Unfortunately this is a difficult task and often misleading acle Hary recommends a test cord instead Don t forget to carefully question the customer for any clues The machine may have quit a few times on mid cycle and then started later This would indicate a weak motor and overheating The customer may have smelled an electrical burning odor also indicating overheating The motor may work if you give it a spin or if you take the
46. igidaire and Norge but not GE use a slipping belt 4 A A flexible coupling drives the pump on all GE s except the brand new design On the new design the pump has a separate drive motor 5 B A sock jammed in the pump will often jam the motor in both wash and spin It is best to replace the pump rather than try to remove it when it is jammed in the pump vanes Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont 6 A A sock caught in the outer tub on its way to the pump can be removed quickly after lifting up the top of the washer 7 A or D The innermost bolt is difficult to see during pump replacement but can be done easily by feel 8 A Clutch and motor assembly is a profitable but dirty job that can be done in less than an hour 9 A Bor C bad water level switch is very rare on all washers On a GE a leaking pump and a split boot occur with about equal frequency with a rusted hole in the tub following close behind 10 A Replacing a transmission on a GE washer is amazingly easy and with experience can be done in under 30 minutes page 78 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker 11 D Maytag washers are not cheap and are relatively easy to repair 12 A With the exception of the slipping belt on a Maytag versus a slipping clutch GE the two washers are very similar 13 D Old worn out belts or an overload will cause a burning odor and require belt replacement 14 A A faint siren noise is normal
47. igns Likewise the direct drive design is unique Neither design is very helpful in understanding other designs However it is interesting that nearly all others including GE and Maytag use very similar drive systems utilize a belt drive and reverse the motor to switch from wash to spin Most have a simple separate reversing pump and have large centrally mounted oil filled transmissions A few models incorporate a separate electric drain pump Once the reversing motor design is mastered all brands but Whirlpool become easy because their operating logic is identical GE is the next most popular design after Whirlpool and the next that we will study Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont General Electric ortunately for us until very recently GE has stayed with a standard design As you will recall from the appliance trees washers made by GE also appear as Hotpoint and J C Penny Except for the console design and agitator they are all identical It is a reliable washer that is simple to diagnose and repair The top folds back for basket access exactly like the Whirlpool belt driven model After removal of a Masonite cover the entire back is open for service Instead of placing a paint can under a front leg like we do on Whirlpool it is frequently helpful to place one under a back leg Many repairs are done from the rear and the top Typical GE Washer Fig 031 01 page 1 Copyright O 2005 Harry D
48. inutes work Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont Pump Replacement A GE pump can be replaced while the machine is completely full of water The procedure is fairly simple 1 Tilt the washer forward Access is easier if you place a paint can under a rear leg 2 Clamp off the two inlet water hoses with clamping pliers 3 Remove the pump web from the pump drive pulley 4 Remove three long 5 16 sheet metal screws that bolt the pump to the outer tub The inner bolt is the only hard part Uncle Harry s Trick of the Trade 3 3 Reach around the pump with both hands Hold a stubby nut driver in one hand use your other hand to line up and position the tool on the bolt head You might as well close your eyes as you remove it because you won t be able to see a thing Remove the hardest bolt first and reinstall it last The easier bolts will help line up the pump position Sometimes replacing the pump web can be a little bit tricky Make sure that you get it back evenly onto the pump drive pulley Otherwise it may fly off when you start up the motor With a little bit of patience the whole job can be accomplished in less than 30 minutes page 10 Copyright 2005 Harry D Raker The Clutch Assembly The clutch mechanism is mounted on top of the motor and is accessible by pulling the motor and clutch out together The clutch on most GE washers is two speed An arm operated by a small solenoid mounted on th
49. ions is first order of business on a washer diagnosis The same check is good policy on all equipment Improperly operated appliances are common A Cracked Air Line on a 1965 Model Fig 032 42 The Water Level Switch aytag is similar to GE and Whirlpool in that the water level switch is a rare source of failure However it is possible to have the air dome clogged or the air tube pinched or clogged Unele Trick of the Trade 3 24 An easy way to check a water level control Pull the airline off of the control and blow into the control with your mouth You should hear it click full and click empty as you blow and release air pressure through the pinhole If it clicks back and forth the chances are 99 out of 100 that the level switch is fine The problem is elsewhere This quick test is effective on any brand Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 55 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker The Drive Motor he motor on the Maytag washer reverses like the GE and the direct drive Kenmore Its only unusual in that it always starts on the high speed even if slow is selected It drops to the selected speed as soon as the motor switch operates Listen to one sometime and see if you can detect the speed change on slow Direct diagnosis of a bad motor on all reversing motor systems can be difficult without adequate preparation bad timer as well as a bad motor can cause a dead or humming
50. isp Dispenser Cup Nylon Lid Bali Lid Bumper Plunger amp Bracket 202203 Lid Switch Wrench for Tub Nut Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker page 30 The sequence of operation W the front removed all of the components are easily viewed To understand the way these components interact it is informative to go through the sequence of operation The logic sequence is almost exactly the same as for a GE 1 As with all automatic washers with the machine on in the agitate cycle it begins to fill while the motor and drive system sit idle 2 Once the washer is full of water and has satisfied the water level switch the motor starts and simultaneously the wash cycle begins 3 The washer agitates until the timer reaches the end of the wash cycle 4 At the end of the wash cycle the motor pauses During the pause the timer reverses the motor start wiring 5 The spin cycle begins with the motor reversed The pump begins draining the clothes basket The motor sits in a spring loaded carriage that gradually slides back and speeds up the heavy basket Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont Note If you lift the lid on a Maytag washer spinning will stop The lid safety switch breaks the circuit to the motor In fact older models prior to about 1990 will not even fill or agitate with the lid raised The motor slowly moves back in its carriage putting more tension
51. l will only confuse the issue Unfortunately the Norge washer is not a moneymaker because the failures tend to either be simple or very expensive It is often necessary to condemn the washer page 63 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker Amana Amana Name on a Speed Queen mana has never made a washing Washer machine or a dryer Their Fig 033 48 expertise has always been in refrigeration Consequently equipment with the Amana name on is going to be purchased from another manufacturer Typically either Norge or Speed Queen makes them Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 64 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker Speed Queen peed Queen like Norge had it s heyday back in the 60 s In fact it enjoyed a quality name in laundry equipment Speed Queen specialized in stainless steel washtubs and dryer baskets and made very dependable equipment Speed Queen equipment was used by a lot of coin laundry owners because of its durability However those days are long gone Speed Queen drastically modified its design years ago and introduced a lot of bugs It wound up losing the bulk of its market share It is rare today to see a Speed Queen washer or dryer However there are a few areas in the country particularly the mid west where Speed Queen is still popular Current Speed Queen Layout Fig 033 49 The overall design of a Speed Queen washer is a close copy of the Maytag design The layout of the components and th
52. n on newer models it is a 15 torx screw After removal of that locking screw unscrew the tub mount with the same wrench Again it is a left handed thread 6 Remove the rubber and carbon seal below the casting The rubber accordion seal beneath is the second half of the seal and squeezes against the basket mount This completes the disassembly process page 50 Copyright 2005 Harry D Raker Replacing Boot and Stem Kit Fig 032 40 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 51 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker Clean the outer tub and either wet it with your fingers a little oil The new boot will slip easily in place Prior to installing that boot the long bearing that supports the top transmission was exposed This large sleeve bearing very rarely goes bad At this point if you proceed and remove the outer tub the entire transmission and upper bearing could be removed The reassembly process Replacing the stem and boot kit is straightforward with one exception When re installing the outer tub top the clearance between the top of the clothesbasket and the tub top is critical It must be adjusted so that the basket doesn t rub There is not a great deal of clearance Tub Ring Fig 032 40 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont Uncle Barry s Trick of the Trade 3 23 Install the tub ring and tub ring seal loosely around the outer tub Slip two of your fingers between the top of the baske
53. nds A Rare Maytag Stackable Looks Like a Skinny Mini Frigidaire Fig 033_51 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont Unele Parry s Story Time For many years Frigidaire has made a stackable washer and dryer known in the trade as a Skinny Mini The Skinny Mini is virtually impossible to keep in good repair For years my company simply refused to repair them We referred people to the manufacturer John Reese was a repairman of stature and vast experience in Baltimore for many decades Sunny was his partner I knew that John would repair just about anything One day I happened to ask him if he repaired Skinny Mini s He paused and said No I looked at him questioningly He continued I let Sunny fix them there s no reason for both of us to be in a bad mood page 67 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker Frigidaire he Frigidaire top load design is not nearly as bad as the Skinny Mini However it is still no pleasure to work on Here is a typical example In order to replace the drive belt on many older Frigidaire designs it is necessary to remove the entire pump mechanism first The pump mounts on the end of the motor shaft and any leakage that occurs causes the shaft to rust in the pump impeller The rust make it very difficult to disassemble In addition the screws on the pump are hard to get to Overall the job takes about 40 minutes twice as long as any other brand Current Frigidaire Washer Fig 0
54. ninstalled motor First chance you get strip a good motor off a junk washer for testing A free running motor has no way of differentiating one direction from the other There are a few rare exceptions to this concept covered in lessons where they apply None exist in washing machines In any case always suspect the power supply rather than the motor itself If when the belt is hooked back up the motor is sluggish the problem 1 probably motor bearings Worn bearings cut down the horsepower of the motor Conclusion This completes our study of GE washers No other areas in the design are worth mentioning The clutch boot pump and transmission are the main source of service calls page 26 Copyright 2005 Harry D Raker Maytag Automatic Washers or years Maytag washers have Unele own personal favorite a long time owned and operated a Maytag Home Center and sold hundreds of Maytag washers dryers and dishwashers Dozens were purchased for outfitting the Laundromats that he owned were purchased at a premium price over other brands Its design has been the same for over twenty five years During that time it has been thoroughly de bugged The equipment is well made and deserves the reputation of reliability that is advertised on TV Typical Maytag Washer Fig 032 20 Harry s Story Time Maytag products are manufactured in Newton Iowa Years ago I to
55. off brand equipment you will soon develop speed in working on their particular faults Our next lesson will cover all brands of automatic dryers It is long enjoyable and easy to understand By the end you wil be ready to repair any laundry equipment Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 70 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker Sample Flat Rate is uele 2 suggested pricing for typical washer repairs complete set of flat rates is in the Flat Rate Book General Electric Washers GE amp Hotpoint Description of the Job Price 79 00 2 Unjam pump by opening up pump 98 00 148 00 95 00 5 Replace drive web 95 00 6 Replace tub boot WH8X246 145 00 7 Repair outer tub leak 135 00 8 Replace timer 195 00 9 Replace two speed clutch with a single speed 189 00 WH49X231 O Install a two speed clutch WH49X265 240 00 1 Install a new motor and switch WH20X52 and 235 00 others 2 Replace water valve CW151 98 00 130 00 1 1 1 3 Replace agitator drive spline WH1X1944 98 00 1 2 1 1 1 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 71 Copyright 2005 Harry D Raker Maytag Washers Description of the Job Price 1 Replace set of belts 211124 amp 211125 98 00 2 Replace pump 202203 140 00 3 Replace injector hose or nozzle 206145 115 00 22213057 sleeve 10 Replace hose from tub to pump 212989 D Replace drive motor 225 00 1 sp 201805 amp
56. or and make a homemade sling Put two wooden blocks on top of the washing machine Climb on top with a crowbar and thread it through the sling Pull up on the sling with the crowbar prying against the wood As the sling stretches tighten it by turning the crowbar in circles If removing the agitator intact seems hopeless crush the top section of the agitator with a large pair of channel locks If you are able to crack the top it will be possible to remove the agitator without removing the rubber spline Agitator Spline Fig 031 11 If all else fails use a hacksaw or a chisel and break off part of the top of the agitator There are various pullers sold for removing stuck agitators Agitators unfortunately are all different sizes shapes and configurations Recently a water operated remover has been marketed It is a rubber bladder that slides under the agitator and expands with water pressure It sounds good but we haven t tried it If you use one successfully please give us a report Agitator Spline Occasionally the rubber spline will strip inside the agitator The spline can be driven out and replaced without replacing the entire agitator If the washer sounds normal but it will not agitate remove the agitator cap and observe the drive shaft during agitate If the shaft is moving normally and the agitator is still the spline is bad Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 18 Copyright 2005 Har
57. owing 12 Point Bolts Fig 031 09 page 16 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker Hole in the Outer Tub Occasionally a small rust hole will appear in the outer tub It is possible to successfully repaired holes as large as a quarter with a piece of rubber and a patch of brown glue Harry s Trick of the Trade 3 8 Use a Whirlpool bolt kit Drill a hole large enough to fit a 1 4 bolt Use the large steel and rubber washers from the kit and bolt them against the hole Of course this technique can be used on any washing machine GE With Boot and Transmission Removed Fig 031 10 Make sure when you re re installing the tub boot that the surfaces you re clamping are clean and dry It s a little bit upsetting to put the thing together and have it leak You can leak test the washer with the basket out and the top up Uncle Harry s Story Time When I was young and setting speed records I would turn on the washer once the boot was clamped or a hole patched As it was filling I would race the water to the top as the washer was reassembled In doing so about five minutes was saved The washer was being leak tested at the same time it was being reassembled Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 17 Copyright 2005 Harry D Raker Agitators There are several methods of getting off a stuck agitator Harry s Trick of the Trade 3 9 Weave heavy baling wire through the agitat
58. p Always be suspicious of oversudsings Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont 2 Socks Over the Top My washer won t drain The GE design allows socks to go over the top of the wash basket and get into the outer tub They will lodge in the hole that channels water from the outer tub to the pump or they may get sucked all the way into the pump and jam there 3 Noisy Clutches My washer works but it is very noisy GE is famous for noisy clutches As the clutch wears it begins making rapid rattling and banging noises 4 Oil Leaks My clothes have brown stains on them that I can t get out or There is a puddle of oil under my washing machine Oil leaks from the transmission and shows up in three places On the floor under the washer 2 Splattered all over the inside surfaces of the washer cabinet 3 As spots on clothes from leaks through the main tub seal under the clothes basket page 8 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker The Water Pump GE uses a plastic centrifugal pump much like a direct drive Whirlpool Maytag and many other brands It drains the tub in one rotation and sucks water from the drain hose in the other The pump pulley is connected to the clutch assembly by a flexible webbed canvas coupling has a second smaller pump built on top of the same body as the main pump The smaller pump recirculates water into a lint filter sitting on top of the agitator GE Pump and Pump
59. p near the timer on the back panel Motor replacement requires the same procedure that was described for the motor and clutch assembly repair GE Motor and Remote Starting Switch Fig 031 18 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 24 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker GE Drive Motor and Clutch Fig 031 19 Exploded View WH49X265 WH49X231 4 2 SPEED 1 SPEED gt CLUTCH CLUTCH 5 NWH12X847 s SHIFTER WH5X174K 7 wH1X1309 WH2X539 WH2X543 RA WH1X1169 a wzaxe 5 1 1621 lt WHA9X271 e Gu c MOTOR amp CLUTCH lt WH7X45 GJ ASSEMBLY 2 WZ11X50 2 SPEED 3 wHax12 SEP 1 WH5X175 EXTENSION WHAT PULLER W WH7X110 PR REMOVES ER WH7X104 PR CLUTCH FROM ar 4 WH40X151 ig MOTOR EASILY WH4X91 WH5X207 WH5X207K M ozono WH1X1309 WH2X539 WH5X193 E Lo p WH4X102 wuzx76 WH20X520 BEARING 5 ear SO WH2X543 WH1X1169 WZBX6 4 WH40X150 WH12X235 Motors WH20X47 51 60 amp 64 WH12X400 1 2 HP Form R Motor WH20X48 Only 1967 1953 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont Copyright 2005 Harry 1 2 HP SQ MOTOR amp RELAY Will replace 1 3 HP Sq Motor Includes WH12X458 Relay MOTOR WH20X48 WH20X52 WH20X64 WH20X86 RELAYS All 1 3 HP Motors 1961 to present Round Form and Square Form T WH12X468 1 2 HP Form T Motor WH 20X52 1969 to Present
60. ry D Raker Transmission Failure GE transmissions fail in various ways 1 The most common problem is an oil leak Oil leaks from the places mentioned before 2 The drive pulley shaft seal leaks and a puddle will form on the floor or the oil will splatter all over the inside of the cabinet 3 The main tub seal will fail and oil will leak into the washtub and soil the clothes 4 The gears will wear inside the transmission and begin making thumping and clunking noises during agitate 5 The gears may fail and agitation will cease during wash or braking will cease 6 The top of the agitator drive shaft the splined section will rust out and not drive the agitator spline of these failures require a new transmission GE Boot and Transmission Hub Fig 031 12 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont Transmission Replacement The GE transmission is the easiest transmission of all to replace It is a five minute extension of a boot replacement Once the boot is removed transmission bolts are accessible from the top 1 Using a long 3 8 socket wrench remove the transmission bolts and lift the transmission right out through the top of the machine It is not necessary to take the back off the machine 2 Continue working from top replace the new transmission and thread the belt onto the drive pulley 3 Replace the six transmission bolts and then reassemble the machine as described on the boot
61. some oil on the motor assembly of a GE washer face Hany has been there too 1 Removal of the clutch and motor unit can be accomplished by tilting the machine forward just like the procedure for pump replacement 2 Remove the web from the top of the clutch 3 Get your arms under the motor unit and remove the three 7 16 nuts that hold the motor mount against the frame of the machine Slip it forward toward the center of the machine so that the belt will easily come off Carefully drop the unit down into your hands The motor assembly is easy to re install the only hard is holding it up while getting the first nut back on Let it dangle by one and then tilt it to get to the second and third Put the belt on and slide the motor back to snug the tension before tightening the three positioning bolts Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont Single Speed Clutch Many mechanics avoid clutch repair Instead they replace the clutch and motor assembly as one whole unit The entire unit is only about 20 00 more than the two speed clutch alone As long as you don t lose the job because of price changing the entire unit is certainly the simplest option Uncle Harry s Trick of the Trade 3 6 There is a second option Remove the two speed clutch and install a very simple and cheap single speed clutch A single speed clutch costs around 20 25 00 as opposed to 80 90 00 for a two speed clutch The entire motor
62. t 15 If a motor carriage is rusted up it will cause A stains on the clothes B slow spinning C alot of noise D rust on the floor Extra Credit Question 16 A Maytag pump A fails frequently B rarely fails C should be stocked D often leaks 17 Oiling the brake package to suppress noise A often works well B never helps C is pointless D helps sometimes 18 When replacing a Frigidaire pump A tilt the washer to get to the bottom B remove the motor C center the basket D you need a tub wrench 19 For years Norge has A had main seal problems B dominated the market C been very reliable D been a joy to work on 20 Service calls on Frigidaire stackable A should be encouraged B should be avoided C are few D generally hold up What happens if a Maytag stem and seal kit fails Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 76 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 77 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker Examination Answers Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont 1 C The GE design stable for 25 years remained unchanged until recently A redesigned machine entered the market about 1996 2 C Theoretically all older design GE washers function like Maytag or Kenmore direct drive All 3 reverse the motor between wash and spin 3 C The GE clutch is in a separate unit mounted on top of the motor Maytag Fr
63. t and the tub top Wiggle around the circumference of the top of the clothesbasket Use your fingers as a clearance gauge Doing it this way you will wind up with about 3 8 or 1 2 clearance between the top of the basket and the top tub ring This is just right for the clearance adjustment Tighten up the outer ring and ring seal Make sure that you haven t folded the triangular seal Finish any other reassembly and water test the machine The outer ring and outer ring seal occasionally leak or rust off causing a leak To test the top ring fill the washer to the maximum and set it to spin page 52 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker The Siphon Break n newer models a siphon break is mounted on the back of the washing machine in the drain hose Its purpose of it is to eliminate problems caused by a low drain line It also prevents the machine from sucking dirty water back out of the drainage system when the machine is in the agitate cycle Occasionally the siphon break will clog or leak Siphon Break Fig 032 40b Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker page 53 The Timer ver the years Maytag timers have been made by two companies Kingston and Mallory The Maytag Company is one of the few perhaps the only one that supplies the timer motor as a separate part It costs about 1 3 the cost of a new timer If your customer base includes a lot of Maytag washers consider stocking
64. than GE and such clogs are rare Typically problems that first appear to be a pump failure turn out to be something else Few mechanics even carry Maytag pumps in stock Unele Trick of the Trade 3 15 Once in a while a nickel or a dime will plug up the tub outlet The coin will flip back and forth at the outlet and cause intermittent draining It s a hard problem to diagnose and it may require pulling the clothes basket out to find it It s possible to feel the coin by sticking your finger up the tub outlet from the bottom Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont The S Shaped Hose he hose that comes down from the outer tub to the pump is a source of occasional leaks It leaks up at the fitting on the outer tub Unele Trick of the Trade 3 16 If you ever find the S shaped hose torn off replace it with a new one The hose hardens with age and pulls loose during an off balanced load Reclamping the old one will not solve the problem Maytag Pump and S Shaped Hose Fig 032 30 emi 5H vu Xi page 40 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker The Brake Package he brake package operates whenever the lid is raised during spin It also operates at the end of each spin cycle The brake slows the basket to a stop in less than ten seconds Two problems occur in the brake package 1 When the lid is lifted or the machine is coming to a stop there will be a tremendous squealing noise
65. the two common timer motors Timer motors are the most common timer failure Salvage timer motors off of old timers that have other failures Keep them handy in case you re in a bind It s best to keep all sorts of junk Junk parts on the truck can often get you out of a pinch Replacing a Timer Fig 032_41 An Odd Timer Problem My washer runs right through the off position I m sure my timer is bad If for any reason the washer reaches the end of the spin cycle while full of water the timer will advance through the off position Strange behavior wouldn t you say What is the first quick conclusion if it goes through the off position The timer is bad It just isn t so If it is full of water the washer will run through off and pick up on the next agitate and keep on truckin In fact it will run 24 hours a day until someone stops it Repair the drain problem or punch in one of the control buttons not the timer Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 54 Copyright 2005 Harry D Raker Console Controls Miss washers have a flaw in the console switches They have dead spots in between settings For instance the motor speed switch If neither the normal speed nor the gentle speed button are depressed the motor wil not run Customers bump up against the selector switches putting them in the dead position without ever knowing it Needless to say a quick check of all selector posit
66. ured the manufacturing facility and watched them being made I spent time with the Maytag management and the employees Maytag has a proud multi generation strong employee base that still has the traditional proud old way of doing things Only recently have a few flaws appeared the Maytag armor doubt this has been a result of their rapid expansion into Magic Chef Jenn Aire and Norge But aside from my personal sales pitch let s talk about the Maytag washer Traditionally Maytag has been a high priced product and consequently has never represented a large share of the washer market It is found most often in upper income homes Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont page 27 Copyright O 2005 Harry D Raker The Drive System Overview n theory Maytag is very similar to GE The motor reverses to switch from wash to spin it s a belt driven machine and it has a large central transmission However it does not use a clutch like a GE Clutch action is accomplished by spring loading a slipping drive belt Maytag is designed for ease of service It is a front service washer Hidden Cabinet Screws Fig 032 21 Manual 3 Automatic Washers cont Two screws near the bottom of the front panel allow access to the whole front of the machine Two 3 8 bolts allow the top of the machine to flip back Virtually anything that s wrong can be serviced without pulling it out from the wall or even disconnecting

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