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Whirlpool 4322616 Washer/Dryer User Manual

1. 65 Wiring R REEE 65 COMPO Sequence er 66 CICUS Serena 67 SECTION THREE 29 AND COMPACT GAS AND ELECTRIC DRYERS Part A THEORY OF OPERATION Part B COMPONENT ACCESS SECTION FOUR 27 GAS AND ELECTRIC DRYERS Part A THEORY OF OPERATION 81 Part B Part TROUBLESHOOTING AND 5 95 Troubleshooting Guide u 95 Version Electronic Dryer 96 Part D TECHTIPS DEE eee 97 Wiring Diagram PRO T 97 Timer Schedule cr 99 SUI CMC 99 Model Serial Number Plate Location 102 Model Serial Number Designators ctu ee ns 102 VI SECTION FIVE 24 and 27 TWIN Part A THEORY OF OPERATION 105 Part B COMPONENT ACCESS 24 BERBER RRR eee 1 07 en er eR Ra o E CREE ER 107 Dryer Re TEE
2. OVA 2 HOLIMS m z OWA Orc 97 WIRING DIAGRAM Gas Dryer HOSN3S KON YH NLE 00022 N 153 18 114534 LON 53813 TVINH3H L 4 96 15155 0 9006 09 9000 0001 22 HOLIMS HOLIMS J3Wl L 031512348 HOLIMS LO MIT A8 3 881 4 081 1 502 IVLSOWHAHL IVLSOWHYSHL 40 7 LINIT IH C ZHOLIMS EBENE HOLOW HINL FUALSION NOISH3A O TOHLNOO WI OINOYL9313 HOLIMS 1139 e HOLIMS 40193135 GAOL ONLLLAS LSSHDIH LIWISOWHSHL UOL ONLLL3S 1S3MO1 98 SCHEDULE TIMER SCHEDULE TIMER POSITION LEGEND contacrs AUTO Auro sorr COOL DOWN END OF TIMED Tr meo SOFT GUARD REGULAR LOWHEAT amp AIRDRY CYCLE REGULAR LOW Ee TENT 2 CLOSED A rt Z e 470 en 1 ALZA ore STRIP CIRCUITS 1 Drive Motor Circuit At moment of START TIMER PTS THERMAL BROKEN MOTOR CENT
3. BLACK NEUTRAL wi WHITE 10 GREEN 1 l GROUND FILL ELECTRONIC COUNTER CONTROL 1 Y CLOCKWISE 7 MOTOR CAPACITOR R CLOCKWISE 3 LID SWITCH FULL T FULL WATER LEVEL SWITCH v OEIL wi WHITE 10 GREEN mE GROUND AGITATE 67 STRIP CIRCUITS ELECTRONIC py CONTROL WATER LEVEL SWITCH 1 wi WHITE 10 GREEN 1 1 ue GROUND DRAIN ELECTRONIC CONTROL CLOCKWISE WATER LEVEL SWITCH P EMPTY 1 w 1 WHITE 1 10 GREEN 1 GROUND SPIN 68 2 22 GAS AND ELECTRIC DRYERS 70 Section Three Part A THEORY OF OPERATION THEORY OF DRYING To understand how dryer can dry laundry it is necessary to understand how the process of drying or evaporation can be accelerated The goal of drying is to remove the water that has saturated the laundry during washing During the SPIN CYCLE of the washer much of the water is extracted while it is still in its liquid form To remove the remaining water it is necessary to convert the liquid water into water vapor This process of changing a liquid to a vapor is called evaporation Under normal conditions the process of evapora tion is very slow As an ex
4. ELECTRIC DRYER Fig 3 12 ELEMENT lt in housing HI LIMIT THERMOSTAT i ou OBEHATNG wre HI LIMIT THERMOSTAT THERMOSTAT 7 IN U amp BIAS HEATER 2 BLOWER HOUSING ELEMENT TERMINALS EXHAUST HI LIMIT THERMOSTAT LINT CHUTE IT deu GAS DRYER y HEATER Fig 3 13 i BOX HI LIMIT THERMOSTAT li ST OPERATING THERMOSTAT amp BIAS HEATER BLOWER HOUSING HAN EXHAUST 77 NOTES 78 2 7 22 GAS AND ELECTRIC DRYERS 80 Section Four Part A THEORY OF OPERATION CONSOLE Lp D rar Tech Fig 4 1 TIMER CONTROL Electronic Dry Miser This cycle can be used for most loads Drying time varies according to type of fabric size of load and dryness setting Set the Cycle Selector Control to the desired dryness Dryness is determined by an electronic moisture sensor system that feels the amount of moisture in the clothes as they pass over a moisture sensor mounted on the grille assembly at the front of the drum area When the selected dryness is reached the dryer goes into a timed COOL DOWN period of approximately 10 minutes The End of Cycle signal sounds once the cycle is complete The End of cycle signal can be turned OFF by pressing the Cycle Signal OFF pad on the Clean Touch console The Finish Guard option will tumble the clothe
5. 57 Strike top of agitator shaft with rubber mallet Place a bead of Loctite 334 from top of spin tube NOTES 58 Section Two Part TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTICS TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE Check the Tech Sheet provided with the washer form the most recent troubleshooting information IMPORTANT Possible Cause Test MUST be performed in the sequence shown for each problem PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TEST WON T POWER UP Verify lid is closed WON T START Verify lid is closed Unplug unit for more than 5 seconds then plug back in Check 120V at outlet Check harness connections Check 120V between 9 pin connector and ground Verify unit is not in Pause or Service Mode Unplug unit for 5 seconds then plug back in Verify power between 9 pin connector and ground CONTROL LOOPS THROUGH CYCLE REPEATEDLY Unit is in Service Mode Unplug for more than 5 seconds then plug back in WON T FILL Verify lid is closed Check installation Verify water supply Verify valves are turned on Check screens on water valve Operate Actuator and Switch test Check resistance measurements with unplugged unit Check connections on water valves Verify 120V at valves during fill If no voltage exists and above solutions fail replace electronic control OVERFILLS Check Water Level switch hose connections Check Water Level switch using ohmmeter Blow into Water Level switch hose to tub to
6. Route the three water level switch wires around the circuit board mounting post Push the upper water level switch tube onto the nipple on the water level switch Install the three control pan screws Install the washer top Water Inlet Hose Hose Clamp a Water Inlet Vacuum Break Hose Clamp note position of tangs Corrugated Hose Plastic Film Shield Note Clamp Orientation Water Valve Mounting Plate Inset Top View Fig 11 48 CABINET COMPONENTS Water Inlet Components Removal Refer to Figures 11 and 12 for these procedures 1 Remove the washer top 2 Remove the hose clamp from each end of the water inlet hose The hose be removed from the cabinet by slipping the two wire ties from their holes in the cabinet back Remove the wiring connectors from the solenoid valve terminals Remove the two mounting screws from the water inlet valve and remove the valve Remove the hose clamp from the corrugated hose at the bottom of the vacuum break reservoir Remove the mounting screw from the vacuum break reservoir and remove the reservoir Remove the hose clamp from the lower end of the corrugated hose and remove the hose o NO The lower inlet fitting is a serviceable assembly on early production models only The entire tub assembly must be replaced on later production models Water Inlet Components Replacement Refer to Figures 11 and 12 for t
7. Fig 13 Retighten the head screw securely Do not overtighten it or the threads will strip Basket Removal Refer to Figures 14 and 15 for these procedures Remove the agitator Remove the top assembly Unsnap eight snap clips holding the tub ring to the tub and set the tub ring aside Loosen the drive hub screw by four or five turns DO NOT REMOVE THIS SCREW Tap on the head of the drive hub screw to loosen the saddle block Pull up on the basket and remove it from the tub SNUBBER STRAPS DRIVE HUB SCREW 10MM WASHER SNUBBER STRAPS Fig 14 Fig 15 50 Basket Replacement Refer to Figures 14 and 15 for these procedures new basket is being installed remove the drive hub from the old basket and install it on the new one Lift the basket into the tub and carefully slide it over the spin tube Rotate the basket until the locator ears drop into the slots in the drive hub The basket rests on top of the spin tube 3 Tighten the saddle block screw Be sure the snubber straps are positioned on the studs of the tub Position the tub ring over the top of the tub so the overflow hose is positioned inside the washer properly and the overflow cover fits over the overflow cup Align the tabs on the tub ring over the snubber studs and snap the tub ring onto the tub Tub Removal NO a BR o eo 10 11 Refer to Figures 16 and 17 for these procedures Remove t
8. NOTE CYCLE SELECT setting has no effect on the Actuator and Switch Test TEMP SELECT WATER LEVEL POSITION SWITCH Pump and Brake Solenoid HC n a Pump amp Solenoid Actuate Agitate Function Water Inlet System amp Water Level Switch Pump amp Brake This setting only Solenoid on 4 temperature Actuate Spin models Pump amp Brake Solenoid Actuate To terminate this test and return to normal operation unplug the washer power cord from the power outlet for more than five seconds and then plug the power cord back into the outlet Automatic Operations Test Set TEMP SELECT Cold Cold Initiate Entry Sequence The Automatic Operations Test checks LEDs Valves Solenoid Pump and both Drive Motor Windings by turning each component on for approximately three seconds SECOND OPERATIONS Wash Cycle Status LED on Rinse Cycle Status LED on Spin Cycle Status LED on Cold Water Valve Teo Motor Lead Yellow Motor Lead Red Pump and Solenoid 10 Return to Step 1 To terminate this test and return to normal operation unplug the washer power cord from the power outlet for more than five seconds and then plug the power cord back into the outlet 62 Selector Switch Tests Set TEMP SELECT Warm Warm Initiate Entry Sequence Only on 4 temperature models The Selector Switch Tests have been designed to troubleshoot the rotary switches During this test every position o
9. 2 2 The wash temp switch chart indicates three possible switches depending on the model washer being used The switch letters in the chart H W and C are the possible water temperature selections Hot Warm and Cold The first letter is the wash temperature the second letter is the rinse temperature e Control the amount of water required for the amount of clothing by setting the water level or pressure switch Once the selections are made a series of switches are closed in the timer and water temperature switch If for example the customer selects the beginning of the REGULAR cycle increment 4 and a WARM wash and COLD rinse the following switches would be closed HOT VALVE WASH TEMP SWITCH SWITCH WASH RINSE HC WC CC HW WC CC 5 POS HW WC WW WC CC BE ER LINE SWITCH DUMMY TERM SW FUNCTION LO MOTOR MOTOR LL X R BYPASS X R LL gt a AGITATE AGITATE BYPASS SPIN SPIN A w E LO Sz lu m n n __ pesi L4 16 _ 8 _ _ Pett SULAR HEAVY The water level switch is setto move from the EMPTY position to the FULL position depend ing on how much tension is set on
10. Cutthe shipping strap at the words HERE and slide it off the power supply plug Fig 1 6 Fig 1 6 7 The hook end of the drain hose can be installed into a stand pipe Fig 1 7 A amp B or laundry tub Fig 1 7 C and secured with the shipping strap as shown Laundry Drain Requirements Laundry Tub or Utility Sink 1 Laundry tub or utility sink should have a minimum capacity of 20 gallons 2 Top of tub or sink must be a minimum of 34 and not more than 72 from the bottom of the washer Floor Drain 1 Floor drain systems require a Siphon Break Part No 285320 Siphon Break must be above the high water level in the washer tub a minimum of 28 from the bottom of the washer 2 Additional drain hose will be required for a Floor Drain installation Standpipe Drain 1 A minimum 2 diameter drain pipe with a minimum carry away capacity of 17 gallons per minute is required 2 Top of standpipe must be a minimum of 39 and not more than 72 from the bottom of the washer COMMON INSTALLATION PROBLEMS 1 Water does not pump out Causes Drain hose too high over six feet b Blockage or crimp in the drain hose c Drain pipe not vented 2 Water on the floor Causes Aleaking hose on the water inlet valve or faucet b Aleaking drain hose connection c The drain hose is coming out of the stand pipe when draining d Restricted drain pipe running beyond capa
11. 10 seconds OFF until time Chart contains all wash cycles and options available for all washer variations Table 2 When the selector switch is placed in the OFF position the washer will suspend all activity and wait for further user input 40 Water Level Control The load setting or water level control is determined through the use of an electromechanical pressure switch which provides a 120 signal to the microcontroller The microcontroller reads the signal from the water level pressure switch during fill agitate or drain functions only Water level changes during any other function will not be initiated by the control system Adjusting the water level control to a higher level during the agitate function will cause the washing action to stop no agitation and the appropriate water valves will be turned on until the newly required water level is met Adjusting the water level control to a lower level during the agitate function will not take affect until the next water fill takes place i e No water will be pumped out during agitation NOTE Do not adjust the screw on the pressure switch Water Temperature Switch The water temperature switch can select up to four predetermined Wash and Rinse water tempera ture combinations TEMPERATURE SELECTOR 1 CC Cold Wash Cold Rinse Table 3 0200 WC Warm Wash and Cold Rinse Hot Wash and Cold Rinse WW Warm Wash Wa
12. Pull the bleach hose from the bleach nipple in the top Lift the rear edge of the top higher and pull the pressure switch hose from the control pan nipple Pull straight down to prevent breaking the nipple 6 Reach under the top and unplug the large connector block from the connector block in the top Unplug the ground terminal connector next to the connector block 7 Lay the washer top upside down on a soft surface to protect the finish gt Bleach Control Pan Snubber Strap Pressure Large Switch Hose Connector oN SSH 5 SX Plastic Harness N Wire Tie Fig 6 Fig 7 Washer Tops REAR Fig 8 Washer Front Plastic Spacer 45 Washer Replacement Refer to Figures 6 7 and 8 for this procedure Lift the rear edge of the top and place slot of steel mounting channel over the plastic spacers on the top front lip of the washer cabinet Take care to prevent scratching the top front edge of the cabinet Route the pressure switch hose so it will pass under the snubber strap and press it straight onto the control pan nipple Add a clamp to the bleach hose and route the hose so it will pass to the front of the snubber strap and push it onto the bleach nipple in the washer top Plug the large connector block into the connector block on the top Make sure it is fully latched Reconnect the ground terminal Lower the washer top and guide the strain
13. This will release the console panel latching mechanism Fig 5 3 2 With the control panel latches released rotate the top of the control panel down Fig 5 4 Screws Control Panel Accessing the Washer Components To gain access to the washer components the transition panel and washer top must be removed first 1 Remove the two screws securing the 2 Tiltthe transition panel down and pull it transition panel to the unit Fig 5 5 straight out Fig 5 6 Transition Panel Fig 5 6 107 3 Remove the two screws located behind the washer top Fig 5 7 Screws 4 Pull the washer top forward to disengage the top locks Fig 5 8 Disconnect the washer lid switch harness Fig 5 8 Inset Lift the washer top off the unit Fig 5 8 5 Remove the two screws from inside the top of the washer front panel Fig 5 9 6 Liftup on the front panel to release the catches near the bottom of the panel and remove the front panel Screws v Fig 5 9 Remove Front Panel 108 7 10 11 12 13 14 of the washer components can now be accessed Fig 5 10 Fig 5 10 To remove the entire washer assembly from the unit first remove the two bolts securing the washer base to the washer dryer base Fig 5 11 Lift up on the front of the washer base and pull it forward about 6 inches Remove the screw securing the siphon break to the cabinet Fig 5 12
14. bis Lift Up On Front of Washer Base Fig 5 11 Disconnect the drain hose from the drain connector Fig 5 12 Release the wiring harness from the clip on the baseplate Fig 5 12 Drain Hose Siphon Break V HE Disconnect the pressure switch hose from the air dome assembly Fig 5 12 The entire washer mechanism can now be pulled completely out of the washer dryer cabinet Fig 5 13 Pressure Dome Assembly Wiring Harness Clip Fig 5 12 109 24 ThinTwin Suspension System Tub Support Counterbalance Spring E Suspension Strut Spring Assembly Suspension 5 2 Strut Spring Assembly Base COMPONENT ACCESS 27 ThinTwin WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electric power from appliance before servicing Replace all panels before operating Failure to do so could result in death or electrical shock Washer Access Front Panel Removal 1 Remove the Transition Panel by removing the three 3 retaining screws Tip the panel down and lift it out Fig 5 15 Fig 5 15 Transition Panel Retaining 2 Release the two washer top retaining clips and slide the washer top forward off the unit Fig 5 16 Top Retaining Clip Fig 5 16 3 Remove the two 2 Washer Front Panel retaining 5 16 screws Then remove the Front Panel Brace and remove the Front Panel Fig 5 17 Fig 5 17 Front Panel Retaini
15. condition at the moisture sensor Timer Switch 0 bypasses the electronic control Fig 4 3 120 VAC nern 7 ELECTRONIC SWITCH 1 CONTROL MOISTURE SENSOR MOTOR 1800 28002 Fig 4 3 Heated Air Circulation Room temperature air shown as white arrows in Fig 4 4 enters the lower portion of the dryer cabi net underneath the toe panel and is drawn through the heating system electric heating element or gas burner assembly Heated air shown as dark grey arrows in Fig 4 4 is then drawn up the heat duct mounted to the rear bulkhead and into the dryer drum As the heated air circulates in the drum it picks up moisture shown by the lighter grey arrows in Fig 4 4 Moisture ladened air it then drawn down through the lint filter through the blower and out through the exhaust duct to be vented out of the dryer Venting can be accomplished straight through the back of the dryer through either side of the dryer or down through the bottom of the dryer Fig 4 4 83 NOTE This dryer has broken belt switch which interrupts power to the drive motor when the drive belt breaks Fig 4 5 Belt Switch Side and Bottom Exhaust Venting Kit Side and Bottom Exhaust Venting Kits for Whirlpool 27 gas and electric dryer are available at your local parts distributor or Whirlpool Service Center The kit contains all the materials necessary to vent the dryer out either side or through the bottom Fig 4 6 PartN
16. esses Es mi e 79 HODR a a 9 9 gt jo FILL WARM HOT COLD 10 AGITATE HI RATE IP 1 DRAIN 2 FILL WARM HOT COLD WASH 2 AGITATE NORMAL RATE 4 DRAIN 2 5 1 5 2 FILL COLD WARM RINSE 4 AGITATE HI RATE 4 DRAIN 4 5 1 S TWO TIMES PERMANENT PRESS SPIN FILL WARM HOT COLD AGITATE LOW RATE WASH DRAIN 8 4 2 5 16 DELICATE Pd FILL COLD WARM RINSE AGITATE LOW RATE 4 4 DRAIN SPIN 4 5 5 TWO TIMES P2 FILL WARM HOT COLD FILL AGITATE LOW SOAK FILL AGITATE LOW WASH SOAK SOAK FILL AGITATE LOW RINSE SOAK 5 15 SPIN SPIN DRAIN 5 S TWO TIMES SPIN SPIN ONLY SPIN e m m o m o eo o Ib Fd P1 UNTIL PRESSURE SWITCH RESETS DE ENERGIZED LINE ENERGIZED LINE X LINE MAY BE ENERGIZED OR SR SPECIAL RATE 5 SEC 10 SEC OFF DE ENERGIZED UNITL TIME MET P2 UNTIL PRESSURE SWITCH SETS 66 STRIP CIRCUITS 1 Y R 8 COLD SOLENOID WATER 9 HOTSOLENOID VALVE LID SWITCH WATER LEVEL SWITCH L1
17. is considered not connected 64 Section Two Part D TECHTIPS WIRING DIAGRAM E oe UU Y COUNTERCLOCKWISE CLOCKWISE CAPACITOR ELECTRONIC BRAKE CLUTCH i Q COLD SOLENOID WATER HOT SOLENOID VE LID SWITCH FuLL WATER LEVEL SWITCH P EMPTY TEMPERATURE SELECTOR BK 6 BLACK NEUTRAL w 1 WHITE m7 10 GREEN DCLOW 1 VOLTAGE 1 ERES 1 GROUND 65 CONTROL SEQUENCE CHART RNCION WIRE LOCATION IRE COLOR ur c o E MACHINE CYCLE FUNCTION LINE NAME PUMP SPIN MOTOR 1 LINE MOTOR 2 lt COLD SOL HOT SOL LID SWITCH SW FULL 4 P SW EMPTY WASH RINSE S PIN TIME MIN FILL WARM HOT COLD FILL AGITATE HI FILL AGITATE HI DRAIN WASH 8 1 8 SPIN FILL COLD WARM AGITATE HI RINSE 4 4 DRAIN 2 5 1 5 SPIN 4 SPIN P2 FILL WARM HOT COLD RATE DRAIN 5 1 5 WASH SPIN COTTON FILL COLD WARM HEAVY AGITATE RINSE DRAIN I 5 15 SPIN SPIN FILL WARM HOT COLD AGITATE SR WASH DRAIN 5 1 5 FILL COLD WARM RINSE NORMAL AGITATE SR DRAIN SPIN 5 15 SPIN SUPER WASH ee
18. motor continuity 4000 6000 ohms See checkout procedure See checkout procedure VERSION ELECTRONIC DRYER CONTROL Component Testing There is no reliable electrical check that can be made on the electronic control board Do not attempt to replace any components on the electronic control board The following tests will isolate problems with the electronic control board and other related components Fig 4 44 OTE Check all wiring and connections and perform the following tests before attempting to replace the electronic control board Timer Shuts Off but Clothes are Still Damp 1 Moisture Sensor a Check for continuity between the Yellow Red wire and chassis ground If there no wet clothes touching the sensor there should be NO CONTINUITY infinity there are wet clothes touching the sensor There should be CONTINUITY b If either of these readings are NOT CORRECT replace the moisture sensor 2 Timer Switch 0 a This switch should read OPEN except at the end of a moisture sensing cycle b Ifthe switch reads CONTINUITY replace the timer 3 Electronic Control Board If the moisture sensor checks GOOD and Timer Switch 0 check GOOD replace the electronic control board Timer Does Not Advance but Clothes are Dry Check to see if the timer advances in a timed cycle 1 timer does NOT advance a timed cycle Check the timer motor for continuity 1800 29000 If this reading is NOT cor
19. motor shaft stationary remove the Blower Wheel NOTE The Blower is reverse threaded and is removed by turning it clockwise 115 Motor Wiring Remove the Blower Housing Remove the Drive Belt Remove the Motor Wiring Fig 5 30 Remove the wiring to the broken belt switch N Remove four 4 motor bracket retaining screws and remove the motor NOTE This dryer has a broken belt switch which interrupts power to the drive motor when the drive belt breaks Fig 5 31 Switch Dryer Heater Element Access 1 Remove the Dryer Toe Panel 2 Remove the Lint Screen and the Lint Duct Assem bly and Transition Duct 3 Remove the Heater Element Shield screws and re move the shield 4 Remove the one 1 Heater Element retaining screw to remove the Heater Element Fig 5 32 116 Dryer Belt Replacement 1 2 3 4 5 D Remove the Dryer Toe Panel Remove the Lint Filter and the Lint Duct Assembly rm Remove the Blower Assembly Idler Pulley Remove the Dryer Front Panel A new Drive Belt can now be looped over the Dryer Drum v Motor Pulley Loop the Drive Belt over the Drive Motor Pulley Fig 5 83 Routing Diagram Viewed From Front Pull the Tension Pulley up and place the belt on it so that the belt is tight when the pulley is released Direction Part Turns Fig 5 33 134 5 118 Section Five Part TECHNICAL TIPS TIMER SCHEDU
20. panel and rotate the support to lock the panel in position Fig 3 12 The cabinet front flange must be under the washer base Fig 3 13 A Holes in the cabinet side flange must be placed over the tabs in the washer base Fig 3 13 B Fig 3 12 REAR PANEL SUPPORT SERVICING THE TUB AND BASKET 1 To service the tub and basket the cabinet must be removed 2 Ifitis necessary to remove the inner basket begin by removing the tub ring by unsnapping the slots from the tabs on the tub There are a total of eight tabs one of which is a locator tab and has a narrower slot than the others Fig 3 14 3 The Surgilator Agitator is removed by first pulling off the agitator cap and inner cap Then unscrew the 7 16 bolt found un der the cap and pull straight up on the two piece agitator assembly The clutch and clutch dogs that provide the Surgilator ac tion are found in the upper portion of the agitator assembly Fig 3 15 Complete the removal of the basket by loosening the spanner nut on the spin tube and expand the drive block with a wide bladed screw driver Fig 3 16 The bas Inner Cap Agitator Cap E Clutch Clutch Dogs 13 Fig 3 15 The tub assembly is secured to the tub support at three locations There are two Screws a suspension spring and a locat ing tab at each of these locations ket can now be lifted straight up and out Fig 3 17 of the tub Sp
21. remove the burner assembly 1 Remove the wiring harness connector from the ignitor flame sensor 2 Remove the two hex head screws securing the burner assembly mounting bracket to the bottom of the cabinet and pull the assembly forward and out of the unit 76 Servicing Components on the Rear of the Bulkhead There are two panels on the back of the dryer that allow access to components at the rear of the bulkhead The smaller panel covers the electrical connections for the dryer 1 Gas Dryers the three prong grounded 120VAC power cord is connected at this location 2 On Electric Dryers the 240VAC terminal block is located under the small access panel The large louvered back panel covers the intake and exhaust system On Gas Dryers the louvers in this panel provide auxiliary air for the gas burner Electric Heater Element On electric dryers the electric heater element is contained in a housing attached to the lower portion of the heater box To remove the heater element 1 Disconnect the wire leads from the high limit thermostat and the heater element terminals 2 Remove the two hex head screws securing the heater element to the heater box and remove the heater element and housing 3 The heater element can be removed from the housing by removing the one hex head screw securing the heater element mounting bracket to the housing and sliding the heater element out of the housing LINT THERMAL CUTOFF CHUTE
22. screws Reach under drum and push idler pulley to left while reattaching drum belt Release idler pulley Replacing the Operating Thermostat and Bias Heater 1 2 Replacing the Thermal Fuse 1 Using a 5 16 socket remove the two screws attaching the operating thermostat and the bias heater to the blower housing Fig 4 25 Remove the operating thermostat and the bias heater Fig 4 25 Attach the new operating thermostat and bias heater to the blower housing with two screws Reattach the toe panel Disconnect the wiring harness plug from the thermal fuse terminals Remove the screw securing the thermal fuse to the blower housing and remove the thermal fuse Fig 4 26 Attach the new thermal fuse with the thermal fuse screw Reconnect the wiring harness plug to the thermal fuse terminals 89 Replacing the Heating Element Electric Dryers 1 Remove the screw from heat shield Fig 4 27 the wires to the heat element Remove the screw from side of heater box Fig 4 28 and slide the heat element out of dryer Slide new heat element into dryer and reattach screw on side of heater box Reattach the heat element wires Replace heat shield Fig 4 27 Fig 4 28 Removing the Burner Assembly Gas Dryers 1 2 Turn off the gas supply to the dryer Disconnect the gas supply pipe from the burner assembly Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the flame s
23. the belt onto it Press on the belt midway between the pulleys to make sure there is 1 8 of deflection while under slight pressure To tighten the belt loosen one of the motor mounting bolts slightly and rotate the motor until the tension Fig 21 is correct Retighten the motor mounting bolt Reinstall the plastic motor shield Connect the water and drain hoses to the washer and check for proper operation 53 Splutch Assembly Removal Refer to Figure 22 for these procedures SS I 1 Disconnect the water and drain hoses from the washer 2 Lay the washer on its front on a soft surface to protect the cabinet finish Splutch Pulley 3 Remove the nuts securing the plastic motor pulley shield and remove the shield 4 Remove the C ring securing the splutch pulley to the splutch assembly and remove the cup washer 5 Pull the splutch pulley off the splined gearcase shaft and then remove the pulley and the drive belt Fig 22 6 The splutch housing is held to the motor plate by four tabs Work each tab loose by pressing in while pulling out on the housing until it is free Motor Plate Removal Refer to Figure 23 for these procedures 1 Follow the procedures for removing the splutch assembly 2 Follow the procedures for disconnecting the brake arm assembly from the solenoid 3 Squeeze the tabs on the four wiring harness standoffs in the motor plate together Motor Plate and push them out of their mounting Bol
24. the switch diaphragm When the customer pulls the timer knob out voltage is supplied to the hot and or cold wa Typical Water ter inlet solenoids Inthe example above both Level Switch solenoids are energized to allow water to fill the tub As the water level rises in the tub it causes an increase in air pressure in the air dome assembly mounted to the side ofthetub A hose between the airdome and the water level switch transfers this air pressure against the WATER LEVEL SWITCH diaphragm in the water level switch causing AT FULL POSITION electrical contacts to move from to P EMPTY position to V to T FULL position washer stops filling and the water level Open j 2 switch is providing voltage to the timer motor Closed i _ bros and the drive motor to begin agitation T Contact Water Level Switch Trapped Air In Diaphragm Air Pressure Dome Assembly Applied To Air Pressure Fig 2 6 Diaphragm Fig 2 5 Air Dome Assembly WATER LEVEL SWITCH HOT VALVE WASH TEMP SWITCH SWITCH WASH RINSE TYPE TEMP 3POS HC WC CC HW HC WC CC HW WC WW WC CC CONTACTS CLOSED PER CHART 12 COLD VALVE oe i mel Switch Water Level Gearcase Fig 2 8 1 Once there is power to the timer motor the timer w
25. through the drain holes in the basket and flow down the outside of the basket This draining action keeps the suds from building up between the basket and the tub If this did not occur the suds build up could cause the motor to go into thermal overload and shorten its life Spin Start Up Sequence 5 1 5 Cycle Duration Duration of Rotation ON 3 sec Table 6 OFF 14 sec 20 sec ON 20 sec OFF 10 sec ON Remainder of Spin Cycle Heavy Duty and Normal Rinse Cycle Spin 5 1 5 runs for 120 seconds Permanent Press and Gentle Cycle Spin 5 1 5 runs through entire spin The Splutch Assembly The splutch slider has teeth around the bottom hub that mate with the teeth in the pulley The engag ing and disengaging of these teeth changes the drive motor from operating the agitator or spinning the tub Fig 3 The hub of the slider is grooved to fit over the lower splined end of ee the spin tube on the gearcase assembly The upper portion of the spin tube is connected directly to the basket As long as the slider is engaged with the splutch pulley the basket will rotate SLIDER The cam ring controls the movement of the slider up or down As the cam ring rotates the tabs on the bottom slide up and down on mating tabs in the splutch housing This up and down movement of the cam ring controls the movement of the slider A spring main tains pressure between the two sets of tabs SPLUTCH HOUSING T
26. 0 Wiring Diagram Gas Dryer Models N L1 CO Y 120 VOLTS PULL ON PUSH OFF TIMER KNOB SWITCH LID SWITCH TM T TM W 2 i 8 5 GY CENTRIFUGAL SWITCH DRIVE GY Y 1900 2900 lt gt 10B w oc w O HOT VALVE w COLD VALVE D1 SWITCH THERMOSTAT HEATER 3240 3860 Q BU PUSH T QOO 5M START SWITCH DOUBLE MAKE OO OO BROKEN BELT SWITCH Q 6 DRIVE MOTOR MAIN 2 4 3 60 LLI START 2 4 3 8 O BUZZER ON OFF WB 1000 1400 lt gt C tc Lig 1G 1GR Q TIMER MOTOR IGNITOR 1800 2900 lt gt 50 500 lt gt ASSIST NC HI LIMIT R W THERMAL FUSE THERMOSTAT NOT RESETTABLE 250 F 196 OPERATING BK BL BL PEAME THERMOSTA 150 F 155 F 9 SENSOR GAS BURNER 16 000BTU HR 121 MODEL SERIAL NUMBER PLATE LOCATION Model Serial Number Plate The model serial number plate for the Whirl pool Thin Twin Laundry System is located in the dryer door opening Model Number L T E 6 2 3 4 D Q 0 Marketing Channel if present Product Group L Laundry Domestic T Thin Twin E Electric Thin Twin G Gas Thin Twin Cycles Domestic 6 6 cycles 2 A W Speeds 3 Temperatures Domestic 4 Large Capacity Year of Introduction Color Q W
27. 109 COMPONENT ACCESS 27 111 Washer ACC6eSS 2 in Fave E a anna nennen 111 Dryer ACCESS C 113 Part C 119 Timer 5 228 119 Wiring Diagrams 120 Model Serial Number Plate Location 122 Model Serial Number Designators 122 VII YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OTHERS IS IMPORTANT Safety messages have been provided in this manual where performing certain procedures may cause exposure to hazards that can kill or hurt you This is the safety alert symbol All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean DANGER YOU WILL BE KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED IF YOU DON T FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AWARNING YOU CAN BE KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED IF YOU DON T FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed VIII Section One Part A INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 1 Carefully follow the installation in
28. 5 2 Part B THEORY OF OPERATION 5 Alles tere 5 FC 0 M 8 Buc E 10 12 Part COMPONENT ACCESS 15 COMPONENT LOCATON u ei 15 Accessing Component in the Console 16 Accessing Component inside the Washer Cabinet 19 Part D DIAGNOSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 20 Diagnosis and Troubleshooting ae 25 27 Wiring Diagram nissen OTI 32 Cycle Chart ROREM 33 Model Serial Number Designators ene tenis 34 Reshipping Kit and a5 SECTION TWO 22 COMPACT WASHER Part A THEORY OF OPERATION BERBER BERBER Eee 39 General Information une 39 Cycle FUNCIONS M Dr 42 Part B COMPONENT ACCESS 45 Washer Top Components ersteigern 45 Gabiner 49 TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSIS LLL L L L L 59 Chat een 59 Diagnostic 6 61 Part D TECHTIPS
29. ATE 6 INTERMITTENT AGITATE POSSIBLE CAUSE Check continuity Lid open in spin cycle Close lid Broken motor coupler Replace coupler Internal gearcase problem Replace gearcase Poor connection at water inlet Secure terminal valve solenoid Water level switch Check continuit Incorrect harness wiring Check harness connections Water level switch out of calibration Replace switch Customer misunderstanding of On Highest setting water level should correct water level be 14 from basket bottom Water Level Switch out of calibra Replace Water Level Switch Do NOT tion attempt to change calibration Broken agitator shaft Replace gearcase Normal condition Damaged agitate cam Replace gearcase Agitate gear clutch teeth worn or Replace gearcase broken 25 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE 7 KNOCK DURING AGITATE Excessive clearance on pinion Replace gearcase thrust or main drive gear 8 TRIES TO AGITATE Shift actuator or cam damaged Replace gearcase DURING SPIN 9 WATER DOES NOT Clogged drain Remove obstruction DRAIN FROM Replace pump MACHINE Drain hose kinked Relocate hose to prevent kink 10 SLOW OR NO Close lid SPIN Lid switch defective Check continuity NOTE In diagnosing this Lid switch disconnect plug open Check plug engagement problem start the washer in Check continuity spin and see if the clutch Check continuit a See problem 1 problem is not inside the gesrcase
30. DRYER contain the following designations Model Number L E 9 8 5 8 0 Marketing Channel if present Product Group L Laundry Domestic E Electric Dryer 240 Volt G 5 Temperatures Domestic 8 Super Capacity WOD Hamper 6 8 or 7 0 cu ft Year of Introduction Color Q White Z Almond Engineering Changes Numeric The serial number for the Whirlpool brand 27 DRYER contain the following designations Serial Number M G 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 3 Manufacture Location M Marion Year of Manufacture Week of Manufacture Product Serial Number 102 27 TWIN 104 Section Five Part A THEORY OF OPERATION Washer Controls HEAVY DUTY REGULAR WATER TEMP WATER LEVEL SHORT WARM WARM MEDIUM PAUSE WAR WARM MED LOW MED HIGH HOT COLD LOW HIGH REGULAR SUPER PREWASH Fig 2 1 PREWASH 2 KNIT DELICATE SOAK WASHING RINSING SPINNING LI OFF Cycle Control Knob washer features ten different wash cycles which are identified around the large cycle control knob at the left side of the control panel To select a wash cycle 1 Push the cycle control knob IN This will allow the knob to be turned clockwise to the desired cycle setting 2 When the cycle control knob is pulled OUT the washer will begin to OPERATE When the Cycle Control Knob is set t
31. EDUCATION GROUP PRESENTS ipo CONSUMER SERVICES TECHNICAL APARTMENT MAINTENANCE SERIES LAUNDRY PRODUCTS INTRODUCTION This Job Aid AM 5 Apartment Maintenance Series Laundry Products Part No 4322616 provides specific information for the installation service and repair of Whirlpool Laundry products AM 5 Apartment Maintenance Series Laundry Products has been compiled to provide the most recent information on design features troubleshooting service and repair procedures GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The goal of this Job Aid is to provide detailed information that will enable the service technician to properly diagnose malfunctions and repair Whirlpool Laundry Products The objectives of the Job Aid are The service technician will Understand proper safety precautions e Successfully troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions e Successfully perform necessary repairs e Successfully return the laundry product to proper operational status ol CORPORATION WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY REPAIRS MADE ON OUR PRODUCTS BY ANYONE OTHER THAN AUTHORIZED SERVICE TECHNICIANS 1999 Whirlpool Corporation Benton Harbor MI 49022 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION esse ll TABLE DOFEDONTENTS na a SAFETY cct E E re SECTION ONE DIRECT DRIVE WASHER Part A INSTALLATION 68
32. EFFICIENCY The Dryer Must Be Correctly Installed The Laundry Must Be Properly Sorted Heavy items dried with light weight The Dryer Must Be Properly vented garments can develop over drying and The Air Flow Must Be Unrestricted under drying in the same load Clean Lint Screen The Washer Must Extract As Much Water The Dryer Must Not Be Overloaded As Possible During the SPIN CYCLE 72 Section Three Part COMPONENT ACCESS A WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect the electrical power before servicing any components Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock Removing the Console 1 Remove the two screws at the base of the console Fig 3 5 2 Grab console on both sides Pull console towards you lifting the tabs and out of the console slots Carefully flip console forward and remove the rear panel to make repairs Lift tabs up and out of slots Fig 3 5 Removing the Timer 1 Pull the timer knob off the timer assembly shaft 2 console into the service position 3 Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the timer assembly terminals 4 Remove the two 2 screws securing the timer assembly mounting bracket to the console Removing the Clean Touch Switch Assembly 1 Tipthe console into the service position 2 Disconnect the wiring harness leads from the terminals on the switch assembly TA I I3 3 Pressinon the snap
33. ENTIFICATION Az COMMERCIAL AUTOMATIC WASHER ELECTRIC DRYER 240 VOLT GAS DRYER STACK COMMERCIAL DRYER FEATURE CODE E ELECTRONIC PUSHBUTTON W WEB WIDTH FEATURE LEVEL 9 SmartCard Operation 6 Coin Slide Operation COMMERCIAL DRYER 0 ELECTRIC 1 GAS COMMERCIAL WASHER 1 ONE SPEED AGITATION 2 TWO SPEED AGITATION YEAR OF INTRODUCTION 1997 COLOR W WHITE ENGINEERING CHANGE NUMERIC 0 ORIGINAL RELEASE 1 FIRST CHANGE SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATION The serial number for the Whirlpool brand Direct Drive Washer contains the following designations Serial Number G 03 100003 Manufacture Location C Clyde Ohio Year of Manufacture Week of Manufacture Product Serial Number 34 ADDITIONAL LITERATURE SOURCES Additional literature covering the complete mechanical components of Whirlpool Washers and Dryers is available from Whirlpool Corporation Literature Department 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte In 46350 2585 1 800 851 4605 155 Direct Drive Washers Job Aid Part No LIT787930 L55 Direct Drive Washers Video Part No LIT787929 158 Dryer Mechanical System Job Aid Part No LIT4314557 WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY 1st Day through 2nd Year 2nd through 3rd Year 2nd through 5th Year 2nd through 7th Year Parts Only Parts Only Parts Only Parts Only Entire Product Gearcase and Outer Tub Tub Support Assembly Cabinet rust through Bearings and Seals All
34. EY BASKET WILL NOW SPIN 0 S SPLUTCH PULLEY The Gearcase Assembly The gearcase has two separate shafts one inside the other The inner shaft is splined and is driven by the drive motor through the splutch pulley and drive belt The agitator slides over the top of the splined inner shaft and rotates when the drive motor operates The outer shaft or spin tube is connected to the rotor and operates independently of the inner shaft Four planetary gears located inside the gearcase reduce the speed of the spin tube to a 5 1 ratio These gears are driven by a central gear connected to a shaft emerging from the splutch assembly SPLINED lt 4 AGITATOR FITS INNER SHAFT OVER SPLINED END BASKET FITS ON SPIN TUBE 5 1 OUTER SPIN TUBE a IS CONNECTED 4 ROTOR AND SPLUTCH SLIDER MOTOR PLATE SLIDER FITS OVER END OF SPIN TUBE p SPLUTCH PULLEY Section Two Part COMPONENT ACCESS WASHER TOP COMPONENTS Washer Top Removal Refer to Figures 6 and 7 for this procedure NOTE Empty the washer of all clothes and water Drain hose should be emptied into a bucket or drain 1 Remove control knobs 2 Remove 4 screws at the rear of the washer top 3 Liftthe rear edge of the top approximately six inches Push down the strain relief for the power cord to dislodge from the top It will remain on the top edge of the cabinet
35. INET PULL ON m PUSH OFF TIMER X KNOB SW GY LID SWITCH X RINSE SW CLOSE FOR EXTRA RINSE X RINSE TIMER MOTOR CENTRIFUGAL DRIVE MOTOR SWITCH WATER LEVEL SWITCH HOT VALVE WASH TEMP SWITCH SWITCH WASH RINSE TYPE TEMP 3POS HC WC CC HW HC WC CC HW WC WW WC CC CONTACTS CLOSED PER CHART 12 COLD VALVE 32 CYCLE CHART Typical HSVM 350 IN3NVIAH3d 311N35 S LINM o a a 72 ILL WASH RAIN H PINH T z 5 COOL DOWN SUDS RETURN D 5 MACHINE FUNCTION FILL AGITATE WASH HI TUB DRAIN RAIN HI PAUSE ILL AGITATE LO FILL AGITATE FILL AGITATE AGITATE LO AGITATE AGITATE LO AGITATE AGITATE LO AGITATE LO EI Eie ELLE LLL eet LEE PEEL LEP EEL THERE HUE EE O meme LII Eee s eT LLL o TTT TTT PPM TTT OP 5 e le F dal 09 8 8 19 le el is 33 INDICATES MOTOR OFF 4 SECONDS MODEL NUMBER DESIGNATION move numpen A 27 92 MARKETING CHANNEL 1 5 1 if present PRODUCT GROUP C LAUNDRY COMMERCIAL L LAUNDRY DOMESTIC PRODUCT ID
36. LES WASHER cam LIA 2 10 8 4 2 0 T B T TBI SW 10 13 5 5 147 7 11 12 2 foa 25 108 cz 5141185 gt Elle 9 4 24 2 2 lt 9 lt lt 120 SECONDS PER STEP v BU R Y BKW BKW a 2 MACHINE FUNCTION WIRING DIAGRAM LEGEND 7 FILLAGITATEHI FILL amp WASH E2 7 2 TIMER SWITCH 4 8 7 FILL AGITATEHI FILL 8 WASH SUB INTERVAL 5 5 SWITCH D 8 AGITATE LO 75 DRY AGITATE LO g INT COMP E SPIN Hi z 12 FILLAGITATE HI FILL amp RINSE HARNESS WIRING 75 ha DRAINHI SPRAY 6 SPIN HI TERMINAL 7 T OFF CONNECTION 7 5g FILL AGITATE 7 FILL amp WASH an Lt 22 FILLAGITATE LO 8 4 172 TUB DRAIN HI FILLAGITATE LO COOLDOWN 7 5 26 DRAINHI SPIN LO 75 FILL AGITATEHI 8 RINSE DRAIN HI LL Bol SPRAY 32 OFF 1 34 FILL AGITATELO FILL 8 WASH 36 D
37. MOTOR AT MOMENT OF START MOTOR RUNNING DRIVE MOTOR To check the motor first remove the motor harness from the centrifugal switch Then set the meter to the R X 1 scale and check the start winding for continuity by testing between the black and yellow wires A resistance reading between four and seven ohms should be present CENTRIFUGAL SWITCH 28 Check the high speed windings by testing between the blue and white wires A resistance reading between 3 4 ohm and 2 ohms should be present Check the low speed winding by testing between the violet and the white wire A resistance reading between 1 1 2 and 3 ohms should be present Check the motor overload by testing between the white and white black wires There should be 0 ohms resistance START CAPACITOR To test the start capacitor remove the wires from the capacitor leads Discharge the capacitor using an insulated screwdriver With the meter to the R X 100 scale place the meter leads on the capacitor leads The meter needle should deflect toward 0 and then reverse toward infinite resistance if the capacitor is good Is there is no needle deflection the capacitor is open CENTRIFUGAL DRIVE MOTOR SWITCH m WATER TEMPERATURE SWITCH To test the water temperature switch set the wa ter temperature switch to warm wash cold rinse Remove the brown red wire and the yellow red wire from the switch Test between the brown red terminal and br
38. PENSER In S gt a 1 MANUAL LINT FILTER I if equipped S TUB 1 BLEACH i DISPENSER BASKET FILTER VANES UNDER AGITATOR LINT FILTER PLATE if equipped SUSPENSION PLATE TUB SUPPORT a 25 oy CAPACITOR 22 222556 DRAIN CENTRIFUGAL SWITCH WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect the washer from the electrical power outlet before performing any service or repairs Replace all panels before operating Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or electrical shock ACCESSING COMPONENTS IN THE CONSOLE A number of critical components can be accessed from inside the control console These components are 1 Timer 2 Push button Switch Assembly 3 Water Level Switch Servicing Components in the Console 1 Remove the two Phillips head screws securing the front corners of the console to the washer top 2 console back on the hinges that secure the top of the console to the washer back Fig 3 2 16 Removing the Timer There are two types of timers One can be identified by a plastic body The other has a metal body Plastic Body NOTE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE TIMER KNOB BY PULLING FROM THE FRONT Doing so will damage the split shaft and require replacing the entire timer assembly 1 To remove the timer knob push the knob in from the front 2 Atthe back of
39. RAIN Hi SPIN LO 5 38 FILLAGITATELO FILL 8 RINSE DRAIN HI E 40 SPRAY SPIN LO 1 42 OFF FLLAGITATEHI FILL amp WASH 4 75 I 46 4 7 25 Fite FILL amp SOAK x 4 75 9 4 7 50 7 FILL AGITATEHI FILL 8 WASH 52 7 5 DRAIN HI SPIN HI WA OFF CATES MOTOR OFF TIMER SWITCH MAY BE OPEN OR DRYER CLOSED ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYER TIMER SCHEDULE SWITCH CYCLE San E iA Wyo Uy EITHER NOT BOTH DOESN T MATTER 2 CLOSED OPEN 119 2 MED 7 gt LO Wiring Diagram Electric Dryer Models 044 240 VOLTS O L2 48 120 VOLTS BK BK3 CO PULL ON PUSH OFF TIMER KNOB SWITCH G LID SWITCH TM T 2 00 6 O GY CENTRIFUGAL TIMER MOTOR SWITCH 1900 2900 lt gt 10B w tc co WATER LEVEL w SWITCH HOT VALVE Y R 19 COLD VALVE Di Q DOOR SWITCH D THERMOSTAT HEATER 3240 3860 PUSH START SWITCH 2M d gt SWITCH CENTRIFUGAL SWITCH gt tc DRIVE MOTOR MAIN 2 4 3 60 LLI STAHT2Z4 38 Q gt BUZZER 1000 1400 TIMER MOTOR 1800 2900 lt gt OR RESISTOR TEMRE PA BS 350 THERMAL FUSE NOT RESETTABLE 196 F OPERATING THERMOSTAT 150 155 11 2 15 20 12
40. TIMER SW FUSE BELT SWITCH ELE SW ONLY 2 Drive Motor Circuit RUNNING at speed TIMER PTS THERMAL BROKEN MOTOR CENT TIMER SW FUSE BELT SWITCH ELE SW ONLY 99 3 Temperature Control Circuit Thermostat heater ENERGIZED Li TEMPERATURE SELECTOR PUSH BUTTON SWITCH THERMOSTAT DOOR HEATER SWITCH 4 Electric Heater Element Circuit Heater element ENERGIZED L1 L2 TIMER THERMAL OPERATING HI LIMIT HEATER CUTOFF THERMOSTAT THERMOSTAT ELEMENT 5 Gas Burner Circuit Burner assembly ENERGIZED L1 N TIMER HI LIMIT OPERATING THERMAL GAS BURNER THERMOSTAT THERMOSTAT FUSE ASSEMBLY 6 Push To Start Circuit Relay Coil ENERGIZED L1 N TIMER PUSH TO START DOOR RELAY SWITCH 100 7 Buzzer Circuit Timer contacts T W OPEN L1 N TIMER PTS THERMAL BROKEN MOTOR CENT BUZZER PUSH SW FUSE BELT SWITCH BUTTON ELE SW SW ONLY 8 Drum Lamp Circuit Lamp LIT L1 N DRUM LIGHT PAON SWITCH 9 Timer Motor Circuit Timed dry cycle TIMER TIMER TIMER DOOR MOTOR SWITCH 10 Timer Motor Circuit Automatic dry cycle TIMER TIMER ELECTRONIC DOOR MOTOR CONTROL SWITCH 101 MODEL SERIAL NUMBER PLATE LOCATION The model serial number plate for the Whirlpool brand 27 DRYER is located on the left side of the front panel Fig 4 45 inside the door opening Fig 4 45 Model Serial Number Plate MODEL SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS The model number for the Whirlpool brand 27
41. ace agitator Replace basket Replace seal Reseal Use only 13 15 ounces in gearcase Replace cover Advise customer to use higher water level Repair or replace Replace brake assembly COMPONENT TESTING WATER INLET VALVE To test the water inlet valve remove the wiring harness connectors from each solenoid Set the meter on the R X 100 scale and attach the meter probes to the terminals on each solenoid The meter should show between 200 and 900 ohms resistance PULL ON PUSH OFF TIMER KNOB SW 120 VAC 60 Hz X RINSE SW CLOSE FOR EXTRA RINSE Semi DRIVE MOTOR TIMER MOTOR CENTRIFUGAL SWITCH 27 CENTRIFUGAL SWITCH To test the centrifugal switch remove the pump and disconnect the motor harness block from the centrifugal switch Remove the switch from the motor and remove the internal motor wires from the centrifugal switch Set the meter to the RX 1 scale and test the switch in the start position by pushing up on the switch actuator Continuity should be present between the red and black terminals and between the orange and blue terminals No continuity should be present between orange and violet Test the switch in the run position by releasing the actuator Between the orange and violet terminal continuity should be present Between the red and black terminals no continuity should be present DRIVE
42. advanced to the end of the wash cycle contacts open in the timer causing the drive motor to stop TIMER MOTOR CENTRIFUGAL DRIVE MOTOR SWITCH a Lint Filter Fig 2 11 DRAIN Water Level Switch i Pri wm Gearcase Fig 2 12 m 10 1 Thetimer advances to the next step in the process which is the drain cycle This time contacts 14 the timer are closed energizing the drive motor to run in a clockwise direction The current flow in the start winding is the same as that in the run winding 120 VAC 60 Hz CABINET GROUND PULL ON PUSH OFF TIMER EN KNOB SW 2 RINSE SW RED TIMERMOTOR CENTRIFUGAL DRIVE MOTOR CLOSE FOR EXTRA RINSE WATER LEVEL SWITCH Fig 2 13 2 motor now turns the pump in the clockwise or drain direction causing the pump to drain the dirty water out of the tub through the drain hose 3 The weight of the water being pulled over the lint filter flushes the lint from the filter and out the drain hose with the dirty water Fig 2 14 4 Afteratwo minute drain the timer contacts open momentarily stopping the drive motor This momentary pause causes the transmission to reset itself for the spin cycle 11 SPIN Water Level Switch Gearcase Fig 2 15 12 After the motor restarts the same clockwise direction the transmission is reset fo
43. ample water in a glass set on a table at room temperature will take days to completely evapo rate damp towel from a shower balled up and placed in a clothes hamper will probably still be damp several days later when it is removed However by controlling the conditions during the evaporation process the rate of evaporation can be accelerated BY APPLYING HEAT The process of evaporation can be accelerated by applying heat As shown in Figure 3 1 when a pan of water is heated on a stove top the water rapidly boils evaporates from liquid to vapor BY MOVING THE SURROUNDING AIR The process of evaporation can be accelerated by moving the surrounding air During evaporation the air immediately surrounding the surface of the liquid water can become saturated with water vapor At this point the air cannot accept any more evaporating water Moving the saturated air away from the surface of the liquid water and replacing it with air that can still accept water vapor can ac celerate the rate of evaporation As an example clothing hung out to dry on a clothes line will dry faster when there is a breeze lt and you will feel cooler a sign of evaporation when you stand front of afan on hot day Fig 3 2 7 BY INCREASING THE SURFACE AREA OF THE LIQUID ew The process of evaporation can be accelerated by increasing the surface area of the liquid As show Fig 3 3 in Figure 3 3 the water in a glass can b
44. anner Nut SUSPENSION PLATE BASE SUSPENSION SPRING SPRING Fig 3 16 BRACKET Fig 3 17 SERVICING THE DRIVE MOTOR AND PUMP The drive motor and pump can be accessed by removing the cabinet The pump is a sealed unit and cannot be serviced It should be replaced if it does not operate properly The pump engages the drive motor directly and is held in place by two retainer clips Fig 3 18 Fig 3 18 21 motor of the Whirlpool Direct Drive Washer is reversing type running in one direction for M agitation and in the other direction for drain and spin The motor is held in place by two retaining clips and is coupled to the gearcase with two three prong couplers and an isolation coupler Fig 3 1 MOTOR COUPLER The motor coupler serves as a cushion between the motor and gearcase and a safeguard to protect the motor in the lt event of a binding ofthe ends removed by gt gt prying the outer pieces from the motor 9 gearcase Ifservice to any of the pieces is required they must all be Fig 3 20 START In older models the motor start capacitor is located in the console Innewer models it is attached to the motor Figure 3 21 is a typical capacitor Fig 3 21 SERVICING THE FRICTION PADS ON THE SUSPENSION PLATE AND BASE ASSEMBLY The tub support and brake
45. assembly are attached to the suspension plate which rests on the base plate This allows the tub and basket assembly to move in a gimbaling action The suspension plate and base assembly have friction resistance pads that provide protection be tween the metal assemblies Remove the outer cabinet from the washer Disconnect the wiring harness plug from the drive motor terminals Disconnect the tub outlet hose from the tub Remove the pump and motor Remove the gearcase See next page Lift the entire tub basket and tub support out as one unit pads on the suspension plate are now accessible for replacement 7 Liftthe suspension plate from the base assembly The pads on the base assembly are now accessible for replacement 22 SUSPENSION PLATE PADS Ve SUSPENSION Ne sid T BASE A ASSEMBLY SERVICING THE GEARCASE Remove the outer cabinet Remove the agitator Remove the pump and motor assemblies Carefully lay the washer on its back Remove the three 3 bolts securing the gearcase assembly to the tub support Pull the gearcase straight out of the basket drive tube being careful not to damage the drive tube bearing with the splined end of the agitator shaft Fig 3 23 IAN D Servicing the Clutch 1 Remove the gearcase 2 To service just the clutch lining compress Clutch Band the clutch spring with a pair of pliers and lift and Lining t
46. ce electronic control SPINS AT WRONG SPEED Check brake system Verify solenoid operation and that it is not jammed If solenoid has power during the Actuator and Switch test for Pump and Brake Solenoid and does not actuate replace solenoid The solenoid cannot be checked for resistance because it has an internal diode and is in parallel with the pump Check transmission clutch system WON T DRAIN SLOW DRAIN Perform Actuator and Switch test for Pump and Brake Solenoid Check connections to pump Check for voltage at pump Clean pump Check for lint in drain hose Check pump using resistance test If no AC voltage is output from 9 pin connector when selected replace electronic control UNIT STOPS WITH LID OPEN Machine is designed to stop all functions with lid open When the lid closes the machine continues the cycle 60 DIAGNOSTIC TEST PROGRAM The Diagnostic Test Program is designed to be an aid for authorized service technicians to objectively test the washer s water fill valves drain pump and the clutch brake solenoid drive motor water level sensor lid switch LEDs and rotary switches There are four tests in the program all accessed from the control panel by following a specified entry sequence NOTE Check the Tech Sheet provided with the washer for most recent test sequences Entry Sequence The entry sequence to begin the Diagnostic Test Program is as follows 1 Set the TEMP SELECT switch for the desir
47. city 3 The machine vibrates or walks Causes a Improperly installed front feet b The washer is not level c The shipping strap is not removed or a retaining pin is still attached to a shipping pin on the base of the washer d Floor not solid e Rear leveling legs not set 4 The machine doesn t fill Causes a The water faucets are not turned on b There is a blockage in the hose or the fill valves c Drain hose siphoning too low or siphon break not installed Section One Part B THEORY OF OPERATION All washers perform essentially the same four functions They fill with water agitate drain the water and spin the water out of the clothing FILL Water Level Water Switch Temperature Switch Lp H i i 1 1 IF i I i L i ET i EA n i ET 4 i 1 itl actuel d li p Age a mm ee ze 21 ey pov u rid ri u pA i f I nr me bns aam 4 NEP LK E ipm pret A Before the washer can fill the customer makes selections that Control the length of the wash cycle by turning the timer control knob Control the temperature of the wash and rinse water by setting the water temperature switch The water temperature switch is identified by the dotted box in Fig
48. counterclockwise one revolu tion while lifting the fabric seal with a small screw driver to make certain the seal is lying against the bulkhead bead and is not turned under into the drum Do not use your fingers to check the drum seal because pins broken buttons and other small items may have lodged in the seal INLET MANIFOLD MANIFOLD LOWER SUPPORT 7 NS ROLLER MOTOR amp PULLEYS Fig 3 11 75 Motor The motor is a double shaft single speed one third horsepower AC motor with a counterclockwise rotation The front shaft of the motor drives a pulley which drives the belt and drum The rear shaft is threaded and screws into the blower wheel hub To remove the motor 1 Disconnect the wiring harness plug from the motor assembly 2 Remove the blower wheel from the motor shaft by holding the blower hub stationary with an open end or adjustable wrench and turning the pulley shaft of the motor clockwise using an open end or adjustable wrench 3 Disengage the front motor hold down clip first by placing a nut driver over the looped end of the clip and depressing the formed hump of the clip while pressing down and out with the nut driver 3 Disengage the rear motor hold down clip in the same manner Gas Burner Assembly The gas burner assembly is located in the lower left corner of the cabinet NOTE Shut off the gas supply and disconnect the supply tube from the burner assembly before attempting any servicing To
49. cycle is completed Normal Agitation Gentle Agitation Cycle Duration Direction of Rotation Cycle Duration Direction of Rotation Power ON for 25 sec Clockwise CC Power ON for 16 sec Clockwise CC Power OFF for 20 sec Power OFF for 38 sec Power ON for 25 Counterclockwise CCW Power ON for 16 sec Counterclockwise CCW Power OFF for 20 sec Power OFF for 38 sec During NORMAL agitation the agitator rotates approximately During GENTLE agitation the agitator rotates approximately 270 in each direction at a frequency 180 in each direction at a frequency of 67 strokes per minute of 48 strokes per minute Table 4 Table 5 Drain Cycle NOTE See DRAIN Strip Circuit on page 68 The electronic control board will apply power to the drain pump during the drain cycle The pump will remove the water from the tub into an appropriate drain At the time that the drain pump is activated the control board also energizes the brake solenoid releasing the basket to spin 42 Spin Cycle NOTE See SPIN Strip Circuit on page 68 The drain pump and brake solenoid energized at the beginning of the Spin Cycle The energized brake solenoid releases the brake and engages the splutch For the first 120 seconds of the Spin Cycle the electronic control board sequentially cycles the drive motor on and off to allow the basket to slowly build up speed This sub interval timing loop allows the water and suds to move
50. d remove it Press in on both sides of the brake arm connector and slide the pins out of the solenoid bracket holes Pull the two wire connectors located under the slot in the terminal cover from the solenoid terminals with a pair of needle nose pliers Remove the four hex head screws securing the solenoid to the motor mounting plate and remove the solenoid and the cover Mount the new solenoid to the motor mounting plate with the four hex head screws Press the protective cover over the ends of the screws with the cutout over the wire terminals Reconnect the blue and white wires to the solenoid terminals Snap the two connector pins on the brake arm connector into the solenoid bracket holes Press the brake arm lock into the top of the brake arm connector and snap it into place Slide the lock toward the solenoid as far as it will go Reconnect the end of the brake arm spring to the slot in the brake arm Stand the washer upright Reconnect the water and drain hoses and check for proper operation Drive Belt Replacement Refer to Figure 21 for these procedures Disconnect the water and drain hose from the washer Lay the washer on its front on a soft surface to protect the cabinet finish Remove the plastic motor pulley shield Rotate the splutch pulley by hand and roll the belt off the splutch and motor pulleys Boa Loop the replacement belt over the motor Belt pulley and rotate the splutch pulley while rolling
51. dislodge lint in air dome Do not adjust Water Level switch Adjusting Water Level switch will cause flooding Check connections on Water Level switch If machine still overfills replace Water Level switch If above solutions fail replace electronic control WON T AGITATE OR AGITATOR ROTATES IN ONE DIRECTION Verify lid is closed Perform Actuator and Switch Test for Dry Agitate Verify 120V between the control yellow wire counterclock wise and ground and between the red wire clockwise and ground Verify power at the motor If the voltage is at the motor and the unit does not agitate replace motor If no voltage comes from the control replace the electronic control NOTE The voltage pulsates it does not stay on It is diffi cult to check with a Digital Volt Meter WRONG AGITATE SPEED Check belt tension There should be light deflection approximately 1 8 when pressed Loose belt will also cause black mark on inside of cabinet 59 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TEST WON T Perform Actuator and Switch Test for Spin Verify lid is closed Check for power on 120V between 9 pin connector and ground Verify Water Level switch is reset by disconnecting the hose NOTE to it If this works repeat step 1 Unit has a drain cycle of approximately Blow into Water Level switch hose 5 minutes before spin Checkfor voltage at motor If no power at 9 pin connector and motor resistance readings are OK repla
52. e Press the ring tightly against the bearing Be careful not to shave off any of the splines 2 Slide the spring over the splined shaft 3 Insert the cam ring inside the splutch housing so the tab on the ring is inside the wide cutout of the housing 4 Position the slider over the cam ring 5 Slide the splutch assembly over the splined shaft so that the gears mesh and the tab on the cam ring loops over the pivot pin of the brake assembly 6 Press the four tabs of the splutch housing into the mounting holes in the motor mounting plate so they snap into place Servicing the Gearcase Spring Teeth ES Cam Ring Splutch Housing Drive Belt D Clip Ring Fig 28 Refer to Figure 29 for these procedures 1 Follow the procedure to remove the motor plate from the washer on page 54 2 Strike the top of the agitator shaft two or three times with a rubber mallet to dislodge the gearcase from the bearing race in the tub support 3 a Onearly production models the brake assembly and the gearcase will have to be removed together by carefully sliding both assemblies from the tub support at the same time 2 On later production models the brake assembly should be removed separately See procedure on page 55 Then carefully slide the gearcase from the tub support 4 When replacing the gearcase a small bead of Loctite should be applied approximatly 334 from the top of the spin tube Fig 29
53. e out of range as stated in Table 120 not Harness 1 pne loss than operating properly check resistance readings Power Cord W 2 50 the component terminals If the readings T arness ower are still out of range replace the suspect BK 9 Cord L1 component 5 9 Hot Valve to 800 1200 BR 8001200 a 6 BK 5 8 Cold Valve 800 1200 Q R P 9 2001200 4 2 Counterclockwise 4 7 9 O 10 Clockwise motor 4 3 BR g f 4 agitate amp spin BK W 7 YR BK W y Table 12 Figure 31 63 rotary switches also be tested by using Both CYCLE SELECT and TEMP SELECT switches are low voltage switches and should be removed before an is used 9 3 Wire Common Wire 1 2 3 2 Wire 20 2 n Connector m S E to Circuit Board TEMPERATURE SELECT Note Note Polarity CYCLE SELECT Switch shown in position 1 Switch shown in position 1 Fig 32 CYCLE amp TEMPERATURE SELECTOR SWITCH LOGIC Position No Shaft Flat Location Clockwise SELECTOR DESCRIPTION of Positions Usable Position FEM Selector Temperature 1 2 3 4 Selector 1 2 3 Table 14 X Connection To Common Table 13 NOTE All resistance readings must be under 5000 ohms to be considered connected Over 5 000 ohms
54. e poured out onto the floor Spread out in a puddle the water will likely evaporate in just a short amount of time 71 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS TO ACCELERATE DRYING The mechanical systems in a dryer control these same three conditions to accelerate the evaporation of liquid water remaining in laundry Within the dryer drum the dryer A Applies Heat to the Liquid Water B Provides Movement of Air over the Water C Increases the Surface Exposure of the Water Efficient drying of the laundry is the result In a dryer air is heated by either an electric element or a gas burner The heated air is drawn into the drum and passed over the laundry To prevent the heated air from becoming completely saturated with water vapor a fan continually pulls the moisture laden air from the drum and exhausts it outside Relatively dry heated air is continually drawn into the drum to replace the moisture laden air being exhausted Fig 3 4 When you understand how a dryer works you can understand why it is important that the dryer be properly exhausted to the outside If the moisture laden air was vented back into the room where the dryer was located the air in the room would quickly become saturated This same air would be continu ously drawn back into the dryer heated and passed over the wet laundry The drying time would be greatly increased Fig 3 4 Air system is similar in gas and electric dryers Gas Dryer shown TO MAINTAIN DRYING
55. e washer has started move the selector to the desired setting Dryer Controls k NORMAL AUTO DRY SETTING PERM PUSH TO START NORMAL DRYER LESS DRY TIMED DRY HIGH HEAT Fig SIGNAL OFF SIGNALON IGH HEAT 5 2 9 MORE DRY U LESS DRY TOUCH UP 10 I lt A AIR DRY 10 NO HEAT LOW HEAT MORE DRY KNIT DELICATE DRYING NH Cycle Control Knob The dryer features seven 7 different drying cycles Two of these are Timed Dry Cycles Timed Dry and Air Dry The other five are automatic Dryer Temperature Control The Dryer Temperature Control is controlled in the timer high low and air Push To Start Button The Push to Start button is used to start the dryer operation It must be repressed after the dryer door has been opened during a cycle End Of Cycle Signal The push to start button controls a signal to let you know when the cycle has finished The signal can be turned on or off 106 Section Five Part COMPONENT ACCESS 24 ThinTwin WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electric power from appliance before servicing Replace all panels before operating Failure to do so could result in death or electrical shock Accessing the Control Panel The control panel can be tilted down to the service position 1 Loosen but do not remove the two screws located on the bottom edge of the control panel
56. ead Assembly 1 2 Remove the front panel Reach underneath drum to locate idler pulley Push idler pulley to left to release drum belt tension Remove belt from motor pulley Remove the drum from dryer Remove heat source assembly burner assembly and funnel or heat element and duct Move dryer so you can easily remove back of dryer Starting with screw A remove in order screws B D E F and from back of dryer Fig 4 41 Slide rear bulkhead assembly up and out of dryer Fig 4 42 Reattaching the Rear Bulkhead 2 Slide the rear bulkhead assembly down into place at the rear of the cabinet Starting with screw A replace in order screws A B C D E F and G to secure the back panel of the dryer to the cabinet Fig 4 43 Move the dryer back into its installed location Replace the heat source assembly burner assembly and funnel or heat element and duct Replace the drum Fg443 NOTES Reach underneath drum to locate idler pulley Push idler pulley to left to wrap the belt around motor pulley Replace the front panel 93 NOTES 94 CONDITION Dryer will not run No heat in dryer Drum will not rotate Not heating enough Temperature too hot Auto cycle timer won t advance Section Four Part C TROUBLESHOOTING and DIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE POSSIBLE CAUSE No power to unit Door switch not making Thermal fu
57. ed test according to the following table TEMP SELECT SETTING TEST Actuator and Switch Test PREFERRED SERVICE TEST HotCold Automatic Operations Test Cold Cold CC Table 7 Interface Test Warm Warm WW Interface Test available on 4 temperature models 2 Unplug the washer power cord from the household outlet for more than five seconds Plug the washer back into the electrical power outlet Set the CYCLE SELECT switch so the flat on the stem faces position 1 Knob points to the right Fig 30 Off Permanent 6 Super Flat of Shaft Fig 30 Delicate Normal Spin Only 5 Press and hold the START PAUSE button while turning the CYCLE SELECT switch one step clockwise 6 Release the START PAUSE button NOTE To terminate any diagnostic test and return to normal operation unplug the washer power cord from the power outlet for more than five seconds and then plug the power cord back into the outlet 61 Actuator and Switch Test Set TEMP SELECT Hot Cold Initiate Entry Sequence Preferred Service Test The Actuator and Switch Test is designed to detect malfunctions in the transmission water inlet valves pump solenoid and clutch and the lid switch Each function is tested separately by turning the TEMPERATURE SELECT switch as indicated in Table 8 Press the START PAUSE button to start and end each test Opening and closing the lid during any of the these tests will verify the lid switch
58. ensor and burner assembly Remove the two 2 screws securing the burner assembly to the mounting bracket Fig 4 29 Replacing the High Limit Thermostat and Thermal Cutoff Replacing the Heat Duct Assembly 1 Remove screw holding heat shield Disconnect wires to heat element high limit thermostat and thermal cutoff Remove two screws from heat element bracket Remove heat element assembly heat duct from dryer Remove screws to high limit thermostat or thermal cut off Fig 4 30 Remove high limit thermostat or thermal cutoff Attach new high limit thermostat or thermal cutoff Reattach heat shield Remove two screws attaching heat duct to rear bulkhead assembly Fig 4 31 Remove heat duct Attach new heat duct to rear bulkhead assembly using the rear bulkhead assembly screws Slide rear bulkhead assembly into place Align top two screw holes in new rear bulkhead assembly with top two screw holes in back of dryer 90 Removing the Dryer Door 1 2 3 Removing the Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 Remove the toe panel Pull down and unhook and remove the left and right door springs Fig 4 32 Open dryer door Remove the screws from each door hinge Fig 4 33 Remove dryer door by sliding it off of hinges Slide new door onto hinges Align screw holes in hinges Reinstall hinge screws into new dryer door Close dryer door Hook long skinny end of door spring into left hinge Pulling dow
59. f each rotary switch is read and decoded by the microcontroller The CYCLE STATUS indicator LEDs display test results CHECKING CYCLE SELECT SWITCH CYCLE SELECT POSITION LED Turn Clockwise INDICATOR Beginning at position 1 NORMAL turn the CYCLE SELECT switch clock wise to all positions and note corresponding LED indi cators Table 10 CHECKING TEMPERATURE SELECT SWITCH ar Place the CYCLE SELECT switch in position 1 6 Washispin NORMAL rotate the TEMP SELECT Spin Ri switch through all positions and note the cor Spin Rinse responding LED indicators Table 11 WashiSpiniRinse Table 10 TEMPERATURE LED SELECT POSITION INDICATOR Warm Warm WW Spin Rmss Taben wo Wan _ terminate this test and return to normal operation unplug the washer power from the power outlet for more than five seconds and then plug the power cord back into the outlet Ohmmeter Resistance Tests Many of the components of the washer can be RESISTANCE VALUES checked with an ohmmeter The washer must Part Rating Harness Harness Resistance x E Pin No amp Pin No Readi be disconnected from the power supply for these Verified Bani tests Harness 10 Power Less than Resistance checks should be made the 9 pin Power Cord G to 50 connector first Fig 31 If any of the readings Ground ar
60. he time the START PAUSE button was pressed will flash every 12 second until the Pause Mode is termi nated To terminate or exit the Pause Mode press the START PAUSE button a second time If the washer remains in Pause Mode for more than two hours the microcontroller discontinues the program and turns off all the LEDs Soak Mode The Soak Mode suspends the wash cycle for a timed interval before completion of the cycle In order to alert the user that the washing process has not finished the Wash indicator LED remains lit during soak If the Pause button is pressed while in Soak Mode the Wash LED will blink Long Fill Time If the user selected water level has not been reached after 30 minutes the microcontroller will discon tinue the program and turn the washer off Long Drain Time If the water level switch does not detect a low water level condition after 14 minutes of Drain the microcontroller will discontinue the program and turn the washer off NORMAL DRAIN TIME IS APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES Cycle Select Knob The Cycle Select Knob must be turned to the OFF position to terminate the current wash cycle and begin a new one 39 6 1 6 Sub Interval Spin Sub Interval Spin 5 1 5 is a series of short spin times initiated during the first 120 seconds of the cotton regular spin cycles and throughout all of the permanent press and delicate spin cycles The 5 1 6 is designed to help the washer break up soap suds for easier water remo
61. he agitator Remove the top assembly Remove the basket Lay the washer on its front on a soft surface to protect the cabinet finish Remove the four hex head bolts from the tub support Disconnect the drain hose from the pump Using fingers and thumbs as a wedge push the tub forward until it pops off the rubber seal at the bottom center of the tub Stand the washer upright Disconnect the water inlet hose from the water inlet valves and remove the plastic straps securing the inlet hose to the cabinet Lift the entire tub assembly from the washer cabinet If the tub is to be replaced with a new one remove the pressure hose liquid bleach dispenser hose metal motor shield and drain hose from the tub TUB Fig 17 Mounting TUB MOUNTING Bolts SCREW W Mounting WASHERS Bolts T Fig 16 SUPPORT 51 Capacitor Replacement Refer to Figure 18 for these procedures ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect the washer s power supply cord from the household power supply before servicing the capacitor The capacitor is capable of storing voltage that could be lethal Do not touch the bare capacitor terminals Before removing the capacitor make sure the stored electrical charge has been dissipated by placing a 100 ohm 2 watt resistor across the terminals or placing a screwdriver blade between the terminals and grounding the screwdriver to the tub support for several seconds Failure to follow these procedures could resul
62. he lining from the clutch hub Fig 3 24 A S SA 3 Removing the Brake and Drive Assembly N To remove the entire clutch assembly begin by removing the spin tube thrust washer up and off the agitator shaft and then remove the support ring Fig 3 25 Remove the retainer ring and lift the clutch hub up and off the spin pinion Fig 3 26 Remove the outer cabinet Remove the agitator Remove the tub ring and basket Remove the pump and motor assemblies Carefully lay the washer on its back Remove the three 3 bolts securing the gearcase assembly to the tub support Pull the gearcase straight out of the basket drive tube Rotate the brake cam driver counterclockwise to release the brake Pull the brake and drive tube straight out Fig 3 27 24 Thrust Washer Support Ring Retainer Ring Fig 3 26 gt 7 Rotate the brake driver counterclockwise to release the brake Pull the brake and drive tube straight out Section One Part D DIAGNOSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM 1 MOTOR WILL NOT RUN NOTE In diagnosing this problem start the washer If the motor runs in either agi tate or drain the motor is OK 2 NO AGITATE OR SPIN BUT MOTOR RUNS 3 WATER WILL NOT ENTER MACHINE 4 WATER LEVEL TOO LOW 5 MACHINE WILL NOT AGIT
63. he rotation of the cam ring is controlled by the brake solenoid and the brake arm assembly This assembly also has a brake band which is wrapped around a rotor on the end of the spin tube When the solenoid is energized a The brake arm rotates to loosen the brake band around the rotor b The cam ring rotates to lower the slider 43 Splutch Assembly During Wash Agitate When a Wash Agitate cycle occurs the agitator which is connected to the shaft inside the spin tube is rotated by the drive motor and the splutch pulley At this time the brake solenoid is not energized This leaves the slider disengaged from the pulley and the brake band in tight against the rotor This keeps the spin tube from moving Fig 4 A The Splutch Assembly During Spin When a Spin cycle occurs the brake solenoid is energized causing the slider to drop onto the pulley teeth The brake band is loosened from around the rotor releasing the spin tube The basket and agitator can now be directly driven by the drive motor and spin Fig 4 B BRAKE ARM lt 6 SOLENOID BRAKE SOLENOID IS DEACTIVATED BRAKE 15 AND SLIDER INSIDE SPLUTCH HOUSINS 4 15 RAISED SO TEETH DISENGAGE FROM 4 SPLUTCH PULLEY BASKET CANNOT SPIN 4 Fig 4 SPLUTCH PULLEY BRAKE ARM gt SOLENOID CAM RING BRAKE SOLENOID 15 ACTIVATED BRAKE 15 OFF AND SLIDER INSIDE SPLUTCH HOUSING 15 LOWERED SO TEETH ENGAGE WITH SPLUTCH PULL
64. hese procedures 1 The lower inlet fitting comes preassembled to the tub 2 Install the corrugated hose onto the top end of the inlet fitting with a hose clamp Position the tangs as shown in figure 11 3 Install a hose clamp on the corrugated hose at the bottom of the vacuum break reservoir Position tangs as shown in figure 12 4 nsert the vacuum break reservoir tabs in the mounting slots and install the mounting screw into the reservoir Tub Corrugated 5 Install two mounting screws through Hose the water valve mounting plate into the water valve 6 Push the wiring connectors onto the water valve terminals Hose Clamp NOTE The red double connector goes to the top terminal The white double connector goes on the bottom terminals position oftangs c Ring 7 Install the water inlet hose with hose clamps on each end gt g Washer D Threaded N Fig 12 Grommet Nut Retainer Rubber Inlet Ring Flange Fitting 49 Agitator Replacement 1 2 Refer to Figure 13 for these procedures Open the lid the washer Loosen the hex head screw in the agitator access hole DO NOT REMOVE THIS SCREW AGITATOR Pull the agitator off the splined agitator shaft Position the new agitator over the splined agitator shaft and turn it until the splines mate prop erly and press down on the agitator until it slides down the shaft as far as it can go HEX HEAD SCREW 2
65. hite on White Z Almond on Almond Engineering Changes Numeric The serial number for the Whirlpool brand Thin Twin contains the following desig G 03 100003 Manufacture Location M Marion Year of Manufacture Week of Manufacture Product Serial Number 122 CORPORATION
66. iMh olufehdhum Cam driver broken Replace driver does not spin all or some of Weak clutch spring Replace spring the problem is inside the Spin tube Check bearings and replace gearcase lothes between basket and tub Worn Clutch Lining Replace clutch 11 MACHINE WILL Water inlet valve Check voltage NOT SPRAY Water temp switch if used Check continuit RINSE Check continuit 12 EXCESSIVE Not level VIBRATION OR Front leveling leg locknuts not Secure locknut against frame after MACHINE WALKS tight leveling Rear Cabinet sides loose Remove top clips push cabinet sides inward when reinstalling top clips Suspension plate sticky Replace plate Suspension plate damaged or Replace plate worn Suspension pads damaged or Replace pads worn Tub support friction area sticky Replace tub support Tub support damaged or worn Replace tub support Replace or reconnect springs broken or not connected Replace base 26 PROBLEM 13 CLOTHING DAMAGE 14 GEARCASE LEAKS OIL 15 WATER LEAKS 16 BRAKE SQUEAL POSSIBLE CAUSE Excessive use of bleach Overloading of machine Foreign objects Water level too low Agitates during spin Agitator surface rough Basket surface rough Leak at cover seal Too much oil in gearcase Defective cover Use of low water level with high agitation Leaking components Contaminated linings Instruct customer Instruct customer Remove Increase water level See problem 8 Repl
67. ill startto advance The drive motor will also begin to turn counterclockwise in the agitation direction The direction of current through the dirve motor start winding will determine the direction the drive motor runs In the agitation mode con tacts 7 are closed causing current to flow in the start winding opposite the flow in the run winding 120 VAC 60 Hz BK PULL ON PUSH OFF TIMER EY KNOB SW GY LID SWITCH RINSE SW X RINSE CLOSE FOR SW EXTRA RINSE 2 10A VY O 13 TA FULL Va WATER em LEVEL EMPTY W B SWITCH Fig 2 9 The motor is coupled directly to the transmis sion and will cause the transmission shaft to turn in the agitate direction The agitator is mounted directly to the transmission shaft and is driven back and forth to provide agitation The water pump is mounted directly to the motor and will also turn in the agitate direc tion At this point the pump is running in re verse so water does not leave the tub During the agitation cycle the wash water is being pulled through a basket mounted lint filter if equpped by pumping vanes molded into the underside of the agitator Due to the shape of the filter lint is captured on the filter fins Also during the agitation cycle the transmis sion is being set up for neutral drain to pro vide a pump out prior to going into spin Once the timer has
68. in the console area and a moisture sensor attached to the lint screen grille inside the dryer drum The dryer control system measures the resistance across the moisture sensor during the automatic dry cycle The electronic control board turns power to the timer motor on and off based on input from the moisture sensor Theory of Operation When cycle is selected Timer Switch 1 will be closed This applies 120VAC through the orange white wire to the electronic control board Timer Switch 0 will be open if the selected cycle is not a timed dry cycle so there is no alternate path for current flow through the timer motor Fig 4 2 TIMER 1 ELECTRONIC N SWITCH 1 CONTROL MOTOR 1800 2900 The electronic control looks at the input from the moisture sensor to see ifthe clothes are wet dry The moisture sensor will show continuity short ifthe clothes are wet and show NO continuity open if the clothes are dry If the clothes are wet the Triac on the electronic control board will block power to the timer motor and the timer motor will not advance If the clothes are dry or there are no clothes in the dryer the Triac on the electronic control board will allow power to flow to the timer motor causing it to advance During the last 10 minutes of the Regular Cycle the last 15 minutes of the Permanent Press Cycle and any Timed Dry Cycle Timer Switch 0 will be closed This will allow the timer motor to advance regardless of the
69. into the service position 2 Disconnect the wiring harness leads from the terminals on the switch assembly ER TA 3 Pressin on the snap tabs as indicated in Fig 4 10 and then pull the bottom of the switch assembly 7 TE IE IEEE ER N IF out from the console a 4 Slide the top of the switch assembly down until the ears clear the console and remove the switch assembly t Snap Tabs PUSH IN Fig 4 10 PUSH IN Removing the Push to Start Switch 1 Pullthe knob off the Push to Start switch shaft 2 Tipthe console into the service position 3 Disconnect the wiring harness leads from the Push to Start switch terminals 4 Remove the two 2 screws securing the Push to Start switch to the console and remove the switch Removing the Buzzer 1 Tipthe console into the service position 2 Disconnect the wiring harness heads from the buzzer terminals 3 Remove the two 2 screws securing the buzzer to the console and remove the buzzer Removing the Electronic Control Board 1 Tipthe console into the service position 2 Disconnect the wiring harness heads from the control board terminals 3 the control board from the mounting bracket Removing the Dryer Top 1 Remove the console 2 Remove the three screws at the back of the dryer top Fig 4 11 3 Slide to
70. n on spring hook other end into bottom front of cabinet Repeat with other spring Snap toe panel into place Fig 4 32 Remove the dryer top Remove the toe panel Remove the lint screen Release the two 2 door springs Remove the two screws attaching the lint duct to the dryer and remove the lint duct Remove the two 2 screws at the bottom and the two 2 screws at the top of the front panel Fig 4 34 Pull wiring harness out of clips inside top side of dryer Disconnect the wiring harness Fig 4 35 Lift up and remove front panel Fig 4 36 91 Removing the Belt and the Drum 1 2 Replacing the Front Support Rollers and Shafts Replacing the Grille Assembly 1 2 3 Remove the front panel Reach underneath drum and behind motor to locate idler pulley Push idler pulley to left to release drum belt tension Remove the belt from the motor pulley Fig 4 37 Remove the drum and belt from the cabinet Fig 4 38 Remove the front panel Remove the tri ring and the support rollers Fig 4 39 Using a 9 16 open end wrench remove the support roller shaft Front support rollers are right hand thread Attach the new front support rollers and shafts Open dryer door and remove the lint screen Fig 4 39 Remove the toe panel Remove the two 2 screws attaching the grill assembly to the front panel and remove the grille assembly Fig 4 40 Removing the Rear Bulkh
71. ng Screws Top Retaining Clip 111 Washer Mechanism Removal 1 Remove the two 2 gt washer retaining bolts Fig 5 18 Retaining Bolts 2 Remove the Motor Wiring and Wiring Harness Clip Fig 5 19 Fig 5 19 985 Motor Wiring Harness 3 Remove the Drain Hose from the retainer Fig 5 20 Retainer Fig 5 20 4 Remove the Pressure Hose Fig 5 21 5 Lift pull the washer assembly forward out of the cabinet From this position it is possible to service all the washer components which are similar to those used in other Whirlpool direct drive washers 6 When reinstalling the washer mechanism it is important to insure that the base restraints are properly positioned and that the wiring harness drain hose vacuum break and pressure hose are properly installed and positioned Dryer Access WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electric power from appliance before servicing Replace all panels before operating Failure to do so could result in death or electrical shock Control Panel Access Screws 1 Remove the three 3 screws that hold the Control Panel in place Fig 5 22 2 Remove the transition panel by removing the three 3 retaining screws Fig 5 22 The wiring diagram is located on the back side of the transition panel Front Panel Toe Panel Transition Panel Retaining Screws Fig 5 22 3 Liftthe console up and flip it forwa
72. ng socket in the control panel and turn it 45 clockwise or until the locking tab engages in the detent notch Push the connector of each rotary switch onto its connector block on the circuit board The connector web should be oriented toward the rear of the circuit board Push the ground connector onto the terminal on the steel mounting channel Install the water level switch mounting screw through the ground connector and water level switch bracket 46 ircui REAR OF 5 Route the three water level switch wires around the circuit EN board mounting post gt Install the five circuit board mounting screws TO REAR OF CONNECTOR BLOCK 7 Push the connectors onto the correct terminals on the connector NM rada water level switch Tan to Pink to Violet to V SERA EO N ROTARY 8 Slide both the large and small connector blocks into their Samen 2 mounting slots LOCKING f _INSTALL 9 Route the clear plastic tube through the center terminal a V S 5 position in the small 3 pin connector Plug the small 3 pin DETENT 27 EN connector into the small connector block Make sure the _ gt thountine connectors are latched securely SEAL E 10 Slide the control pan tabs into the slot in the steel mounting Fig 9 channel Install the three stainless steel control pan mounting 9 screws 11 Replace the control knobs and the washer to
73. o 279818 White 279819 Almond Fig 4 6 84 Section Four Part B COMPONENT ACCESS CONSOLE CONTROL REPAIRS WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect the electrical power before servicing any components Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock Note Potential floor damage Slide dryer onto cardboard or hardboard before moving across floor Failure to do so may damage floor covering Removing the Console 1 Remove the two screws at the base of the console Fig 4 7 2 console on both sides Pull console towards you lifting the tabs up and out of the console slots Carefully flip console back to make repairs Do not lean console against wall Console may mar or damage wall If dryer is too close to wall pull dryer forward so console does not touch wall Fig 4 8 Lift tabs up and out of slots Fig 4 7 Fig 4 8 Electronic Clean Touch Dryness Switch Push to Start Control Timer Assembly Buzzer Switch Removing the Timer 1 Pull the timer knob off the timer assembly shaft 2 Tipthe console into the service position 3 Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the timer assembly terminals 4 Remove the two 2 screws securing the timer assembly mounting bracket to the console Removing the Clean Touch Switch Assembly Mounting EARS 1 Tipthe console
74. o a specific wash setting and pulled out the following will take place in a pre determined sequence depending on the wash cycle chosen Wash Sequence 1 The washer begins to fill to the selected load size 2 When the water level has reached the selected load size the washer will immediately begin to agitate Agitation will occur with the washer lid open or closed 3 Following agitation all the water will drain from the tub No agitation occurs 4 The fourth action during a wash cycle is spin during which excess water is removed from the fabrics Spin will only occur with the washer lid closed Rinse Sequence 5 The washer will fill to the pre deterimed load size 6 When the water level has reached the selected load size the washer will immediately begin to agitate Agitation will occur with the washer lid open or closed 105 7 Following agitation the water will drain from the tub No agitation occurs 8 The washer will spin while clean water is sprayed into the basket There are two 2 15 second clean water sprays during the final spin Temperature Selector The temperature Selector allows for four 4 different water temperature settings for the wash and rinse cycles The water temperature can be matched to the types of fabrics and soils being washed Water Level Selector The Water Selector allows for five 5 water levels to be selected depending on the size of the wash load To change the water level after th
75. om blower housing cover and remove blower housing cover Fig 4 17 Fig 4 17 4 Reach behind the blower housing and place a 7 8 open Fig 4 18 end wrench on the motor Fig 4 18 Rotate the blower wheel clockwise to lock the motor shaft with the wrench Allow wrench to lock against the motor bracket 5 Using a 3 8 socket drive with a 3 8 1 2 adapter or 1 2 drive remove the blower wheel Fig 4 19 The blower wheel has left hand threads Rotate the wheel clockwise to remove Directional arrows are molded on the front edge of the wheel showing which way to turn to loosen and tighten Removing Blower Housing 1 Remove the blower wheel 2 Remove the three 3 blower housing screws 3 Tip down and pull out blower housing 4 Disconnect wires from thermal fuse operating thermostat and bias heater Fig 4 20 88 Replacing the Motor Remove the blower housing Remove two screws mounting motor in place Fig 4 21 Reach under drum and push idler pulley to the left to release tension on the belt Fig 4 22 Remove belt from motor pulley Slide motor to right out of slots and pull forward out of dryer Fig 4 23 Disconnect motor wiring harness Fig 4 24 Remove idler pulley assembly and broken belt switch and place on new motor Connect new motor wiring to motor wiring harness Slide new motor into dryer and push to the left Make sure tabs are in slots Reinstall the two motor mounting
76. on turn the Water Level and Wash Rinse Water Tem perature knobs to the desired settings Fill Cycle NOTE See FILL Strip Circuit on page 67 Turn the Cycle Selector Knob to the desired wash cycle The washer will begin to fill When the water has reached the predetermined level the water level switch will break power to the water fill valves and the fill valves will turn off The water pressure switch circuit remains active during the wash cycle to maintain the proper water level in the tub A high water level fill will be approximately 17 gal 64 61 Wash Agitate Cycle NOTE See AGITATE Strip Circuit on page 67 Wash agitation is acheived by reversing the direction of the drive motor The electronic control board will initiate a four part control cycle to the drive motor Step 1 will apply power to the drive motor in one direction for a predetermined length of time as determined by the washing action chosen by the cycle selector switch In step 2 the power is turned off for a period of time Step 3 again powers the drive motor but in the opposite direction for a period of time Step 4 again turns the power to the motor off This cycle is repeated for the duration of the WASH RINSE cycle The tables below show the duration of the agitate cycle for Normal and Gentle Wash The HANDWASH cycle adds one more time variable Normal agitation will occur for 5 seconds followed by 10 seconds of no agitation This will continue until the WASH RINSE
77. ounting bracket to the console mounting plate Fig 3 7 A OR depress tab and rotate the switch 90 and pull it from the console mounting plate Fig 3 7 B Fig 3 7 B MOUNTING HOLES ROTATE 90 TO REMOVE ACCESSING COMPONENTS INSIDE THE WASHER Components inside the washer cabinet can be accessed by completely removing the outer cabinet as one unit Refer to Figure 3 8 for the following instructions 1 Remove the console mounting screws and tilt the console into the service position 2 Unplug the lid switch harness connector from the receptacle in the washer top 3 Remove the cabinet mounting clips by placing the flat blade of a screwdriver in the clip as shown in Figure 3 8 Inset 1 VIOLET NOTE If necessary the washer can be operated in all cycles with the cabinet removed JUMPER Install a jumper wire in the lid switch Fig 3 10 p SN harness connector as shown Fig 3 10 Use extreme caution when HARNESS operating the washer witn CONNECTOR the cabinet removed 5 panel can be tilted back for additional access to components at rear of machine by twisting the rear panel support 90 and then tilting the rear panel back Fig 3 11 REAR PANEL SUPPORT Fig 3 11 REASSEMBLY NOTES When reassembling the cabinet make sure the following steps are taken When reinstalling the rear panel support press in on the rear
78. own terminal for continuity Test between the green black and yellow red ter minals for continuity Set the water temperature switch to hot wash warm rinse Test between green black and brown red conti nuity 29 WATER LEVEL SWITCH To test the water level switch remove the wires from the water level switch With the tub empty there should be continuity from violet to pink and no continuity between violet and tan With the tub full there should be continuity from violet to tan and no continuity from violet to pink TIMER To test the timer contacts select the contacts to be tested in this case contact 10 Using the cycle sequence chart as areference turn the timer to the position where the contacts will be closed BYPASS Term SW FUNCTION WASH HI DRAIN HI eae Mae ee Te ee fh There should be continuity between the contacts Turn the timer to a position where the contacts NL There should be no continuity between the contacts 30 CONFIRMATION OF LEARNING EXERCISE Test the following components to determine if they are good or bad Verify with your instructor the results of your testing 1 Timer bypass contacts 2 Motor centrifugal switch Start capacitor m Motor windings 31 WIRING DIAGRAM Typical 120 VAC 60 Hz CAB
79. p Fig 10 Plastic Control Pan In Pressure Switch 1 Hose Attachment Upper Water Level Tube Disconnect at Water Level gt 55 Switch N Tabs UNS E round Water Level Switch Mounting Screw 1 q A Water Level Steel Switch Mounting Block EN n Circuit Sd Channel Small Board G AX Connector Small 1 1 SON Connector A X Lid Switch Large Connector T S Mounting Block Bracket Mounting Bracket Tab Water Level Switch Wires around post Ground Connector Clear Plastic Mounting Rotary Tube Channel Switches 47 Water Level Switch Removal Refer to Figure 10 for these procedures Remove washer top Remove the three control pan screws Turn the control pan over and lay it to one side Pull the upper water level tube from the nipple on the water level switch Do not disconnect the tube from the pan nipple Pull the connectors from the terminals on the water level switch Remove the water level switch mounting screw This will free the ground connector and the water level switch Water Level Switch Replacement o Refer to Figure 10 for these procedures Slide the water level switch mounting bracket tab into the mounting slot Install the mounting screw through the ground connector and the water level switch bracket
80. p toward you to release top from front clips and rear tabs Fig 4 12 4 Lifttop up and off dryer 86 5 Slide top across dryer so that rear is under back brackets and front fits into front clips P Slide forward g RN to release A p 227 7 console d 6 Reinstall three dryer top screws 8 Reinstall the two console screws Replacing the Drum Lamp Fig 4 12 1 Open dryer door Remove the drum lamp cover screws Fig 4 13 2 Lift and slide off the drum lamp cover 3 Tipthe light socket forward and remove the bulb Fig 4 14 4 Put new bulb into place 5 Slide drum light cover back into place Reinstall the drum light cover screw Close dryer door Fig 4 14 Removing Door Switch 1 Remove the dryer top 2 Open the dryer door and remove the two 2 screws securing the door switch to the front panel Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the door switch terminals 4 Remove the door switch assembly Removing the Toe Panel 1 Usinga blade screwdriver locate and release the two toe panel clips approximately 4 in from each side Fig 4 15 2 Pull toe panel off and set finished side up Fig 4 15 87 Replacing the Blower Wheel 1 dryer door and remove lint screen Fig 4 16 Close the dryer door Fig 4 16 2 Remove two 2 screws from lint duct and remove the lint duct 3 Remove two 2 screws fr
81. pect it for wear Replace it if necessary Clean any debris lint soap sludge etc from inside the drain housing Wash the inside with mild detergent and a soft brush Install the rubber O ring over the rim of the motor housing Position the drain housing as shown in Figure 27 and insert the tabs in the motor housing slots Turn the drain housing counter clockwise as far as possible unitl the assembly locks together Slide the end of the drain hose over the drain connector as far as it will go and clamp it in place Make sure the hose is not twisted or kinked Slide the power connector over the drain motor terminals as far as it will go The edges of the large connector shield should seat firmly against the pump Position the drain motor so the mounting holes align with the holes in the cabinet Replace the 5 16 and 10mm hex head screws removed earlier POWER CONNECTOR GROUND TERMINAL DRAIN OUTLET CONNECTOR HOSE RUBBER CONNECTOR O RING DRAIN 7 MOTOR TAB DRAIN RUBBER HOUSING O RING IN PLACE Fig 27 Servicing the Splutch Assembly Refer to Figure 28 for these procedures NOTE The splutch must be reassembled in the order described below Failure to do so may result in a malfunction where the agitator spins at a high rate of speed and the basket remains stationary 1 Spread the snap ring with a pair of snap ring pliers and slide it over the splined shaft of the gearcas
82. r the spin mode and the spin pinion begins to turn A clutch housing is mounted directly to the transmission spin pinion and begins to turn as well Inside the clutch housing is a clutch lining that is turned by the clutch housing by friction The clutch lining is an almost complete circular band that is cushioned with a spring to allow the clutch to slip as the basket is coming upto speed This slip prevents high torque loads on the motor and allows the motor to bring this heavy load up to speed without overloading The clutch lining is designed to contact the basket drive brake cam which releases the basket drive brakes during the spin cycle allowing the basket drive to turn freely The basket drive is connected to the basket with a drive block and nut The turning basket drive causes the basket to begin to spin As the basket gets up to its full spin speed the clutch slippage is gradually reduced until the clutch basket drive and basket are being driven as if they were one unit Og 5992524 c d 9 9 o 5 299950 x 9 o 0 007 0009 2 00000 090000 5 Clutch Housing Si S gt Clutch Tab Q RIR M Spin Pinion Spin Pinion Gear CLUTCH SPRING NOTES Section One Part COMPONENT ACCESS COMPONENT LOCATION WATER PUSH BUTTON LEVEL SWITCH SWITCH TIMER PRESSURE DOME TUBE FILL VALVE FABRIC LID SWITCH SOFTENER DIS
83. rd being Start Dryer Switch Timer careful not to damage the knobs or the dryer front panel Fig 5 23 Fig 5 23 Water Temperature Switch 113 Dryer Panel Access 1 Remove the Transition Panel by removing the three 3 retaining Screws 2 Using a putty knife release the two 2 retaining clips and remove the toe panel Fig 5 24 Drive N Blower Heat je Burner Motor Assembly Element Assembly Fig 5 25 Door Front Panel Access 1 Remove the transition panel and the Toe Panel Flip down the Control Panel Fig 5 26 2 3 Disconnect the Door Switch Wires 4 Remove the Control Panel from the Front Panel and set it on top of the unit Fig 5 27 Door Switch Wires Fig 5 26 114 Remove the top two 2 retaining screws Remove the bottom two 2 screws Remove the Lint Screen N Remove the three 3 Dryer Lint Duct assembly retaining screws and remove the assembly Fig 5 28 9 Remove the four 4 heater element shield screws Fig 5 28 10 The Dryer Front Panel can now be removed Lint Duct Heater Assembly Element Shield Fig 5 28 Retaining Dryer Drive Motor Access Screws 1 Remove the Toe Panel 2 Remove the Dryer Lint Screen 3 Remove the Dryer Lint Duct Assembly 4 Remove the Blower Assembly Transition Duct and Blower Plate by removing the re taining screws Fig 5 29 5 Using a ratchet and extension to hold the drive
84. rect replace the timer motor 2 Ifthe timer DOES advance in a timed cycle but not in a moisture sensing cycle a Check the moisture sensor Check for continuity between the Yellow Red wire and chassis ground e If there are no wet clothes touching the sensor there should be NO CONTINUITY infinity e If there are wet clothes touching the sensor There should be CONTINUITY b of these readings are NOT CORRECT replace the moisture sensor c If the moisture sensor checks GOOD replace the electronic control board ELECTRONIC N MOISTURE SENSOR Fig 4 44 96 D TECH TIPS WIRING DIAGRAM Section Four Electric Dryer 811 84 1 926 4 092 4 991 HO 3 091 IVLSOWHAHL IVLSOWHSHL a LON LINIT IH ONIIVHIdO 44OLNO TVNHIHL H31V3H u 50062 008 L HOSN3S HOLON HOLIMS 0 HOLIMS HOLIMS 0008 0001 dazzna JI8vll3S3H S eerte LON 3503 YAWIL 8 M 38101 Al3NIBVO OL GIANT 1 IWHLINAN HOLIMS QA NOISH3A O i TOHLNOO 031512398 i L HOLIMS 0 SUSHAW AWTS nn Se Lavis xv3ug OL O NS Mire Ag SEC HOLOSTSS aunivdadWal a GMO ONLLL3S LS3HOIH 1 VOL 138 LSIMOT M E
85. relief so it will enter the slot in the top Install the four screws at the rear of the washer top Replace the control knobs Circuit Board And Rotary Switch Removal Refer to Figures 9 and 10 for these procedures Remove the washer top and the control knobs Remove the three stainless steel control pan screws Turn the control pan over and lay it off toward the right side Leave the upper water level tube connected to the control pan nipple Unplug the small connector from the small connector block Leave the clear plastic tube from the lid switch routed through the small connector block Slide both the large and small connector blocks out of their mounting slots Pull the connectors from the terminals on the water level switch Remove the water level switch mounting screw This will release the ground connector and the water level switch Pull the ground connector from the terminal on the steel mounting channel Remove the five circuit board mounting screws and raise the near edge of the circuit board Lift the locking tab on each rotary switch and turn the switch 45 counterclockwise Remove the switch from the control panel If necessary pull the connector of each rotary switch from the connector block on the circuit board Circuit Board and Rotary Switch Replacement Refer to Figures 9 and 10 for these procedures Install each rotary switch by first orienting the switch as shown in Figure 9 Insert the switch into the mounti
86. rm Rinse Available with 4 temperature option only Rinse water temperatures are limited to warm and cold to improve energy efficiency Start Pause Button The START PAUSE button is pressed to start the selected washing action and to pause the machine during any function The first time the START PAUSE button is pressed after a selection is made initiates the washer operation The second time the START PAUSE button is pushed after the washer has begun running will put the machine in a Pause Mode All machine functions will stop and cycle timing will not resume until the START PAUSE button is again pressed The Paused mode will be indicated by the blinking of any one ofthe LEDs After 2 hours in the PAUSE MODE washer will turn off Features A Bleach Dispenser Located under the lid in the rear left corner Pour liquid bleach into this dis penser The washer dilutes and dispenses the bleach during the wash cycle B Liquid Fabric Softener Dispenser Located at the top of the agitator Liquid fabric softener is dispensed at the beginning of the rinse cycle Fabric softener will only dispense if spin reaches full speed Rinse the fabric softener cup under hot water when residue builds up C Lint Filter Pull the liquid fabric softener dispenser up from the center of the agitator To clean the lint filter wipe around the inner surface with a finger CYCLE FUNCTIONS First Step With the Cycle Selector Knob in the OFF positi
87. s without heat for about 15 seconds every five minutes until the door is opened and the clothes removed The Finish Guard option can be turned OFF by pressing the Finish Guard OFF pad on the Clean Touch console Timed Dry Cycle This cycle will provide up to 80 minutes of heated drying time The heating cycle is followed by approximately 10 minutes of COOL DOWN The End of Cycle signal sounds once the cycle is complete The End of cycle signal can be turned OFF by pressing the Cycle Signal OFF pad on the Clean Touch console The Tumble Press portion of the Timed Dry Cycle is designed to provide about 15 minutes of HEATED TUMBLING followed by 10 minutes of COOL DOWN 81 Fluff Air Cycle The Fluff Air Cycle provides up to 30 minutes of unheated drying time CLEAN TOUCH CONTROL PAD The clean touch control pad provides push button control of the following operations TEMPERATURE SELECTION Four levels of temperature ranging from Extra Low to High FINISH GUARD Allows this option to be turned On or OFF CYCLE SIGNAL Allows this option to be turned On or OFF PUSH TO START KNOB This knob must be pushed to start the dryer The door must be closed for the dryer to operate Ifthe door is opened during any drying cycle the dryer will not operate again until the Push to Start knob is pushed again VERSION ELECTRONIC DRYER CONTROL The C version dryer control system consists of an electronic control board located
88. se open Broken belt or belt switch Timer Motor Push to start relay Improper voltage supply Heater Element Gas Burner Thermostat Thermal cut off Hi limit ther mostat Motor centrifugal switch Broken belt Broken belt switch Idler pulley binding Blocked air flow Thermostat cycling too low Thermostat heater open Timer Electronic control Dryness sensor 95 SOLUTION Check voltage supply Check door switch continuity Check fuse continuity Check for broken belt or check belt switch for continuity Check timer contacts for continuity Check motor windings for continuity 2 4 ohms Check PTS contacts R1 R2 while push ing start switch Check PTS relay coil R2 CT1 for continuity Check for 240VAC electric dryer Check heater continuity 8 12 ohms Check for voltage 120VAC to burner as sembly Check ignitor continuity Check for gas supply Check flame switch continuity 0 ohms when cold Check gas valves for continuity Check thermostat for continuity Check for continuity Manually close centrifugal switch contacts check for continuity 1M 2M ohms Check belt Check for continuity Check for proper operation of idler pulley Check lint filter blower housing internal and external ducting and exhaust hood Check exhaust temperatures for proper cycling Check heater for continuity 3200 4000 ohms Check selector and wiring for continuity Check timer
89. structions supplied with the washer for information related to your product KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER 2 Remove the shipping strap as follows a Carefully read then remove the yellow label securing the power supply cord to the back of the washer Fig 1 1 b With the washer upright pull the yellow shipping strap completely out of the back of the washer Be sure both cotter pins come out of the washer Note that the power supply cord plug will still be attached to the yellow shipping strap Fig 1 2 c Firmly pull on the end of the yellow shipping strap that is attached to the bottom of the back of the washer Fig 1 3 This will release the self leveling leg mechanism NOTE To prevent the two 2 shipping pins from falling on the floor two 2 plastic holders are attached to the base Fig 1 4 When the cotter pins are removed the shipping pins fall into these holders These pins may be left in the holder cups Fig 1 4 INSET They will not interfere with the operation of the washer 3 Screw the lock nut down to within 1 2 inch of the base of the leg Fig 1 5 Fig 1 5 4 Tilt the washer forward off the floor and set back down to adjust the rear self leveling legs 5 Check the washer for level both side to side and front to back Adjust the front legs as necessary Tighten the locking nuts to the base of the washer with a wrench If the nuts are not tightened the washer may vibrate excessively 6
90. t in serious injury or death 1 Disconnect the water and drain hose from the washer Lay the washer on its front on a soft surface to protect the cabinet finish 2 3 Carefully discharge the capacitor CAPACITOR 4 Remove the hex head screw securing the capaci tor mounting strap and remove the strap and capacitor from the washer 5 Slide the red and yellow connectors from the old ca pacitor and place them on the new one 6 Position the capacitor so the terminals are easy to get to and the wires are not stressed Secure the ca f MSCREW pacitor to the tub support with the mounting strap and hex head screw removed earlier Fig 18 7 Stand the washer upright 8 Connect the water and drain hoses to the washer Solenoid Replacement Refer to Figures 19 and 20 for these procedures BRAKE ARM BRAKE ARMLOCK SQUEEZE ASSEMBLY BOTH SIDES OF CONNECTOR TOGETHER BRAKE ARM CONNECTOR TO REMOVE er PUSH UP ON CONNECTOR PIN LOCKING TAB BRAKE ARM TO REMOVE SPRING Fig 19 Fig 20 52 BRAKE SOLENOID 10 11 12 13 14 Disconnect the water and drain hoses from the washer Lay the washer on its front on a soft surface to protect the cabinet finish Remove the end of the brake arm spring from the slot in the brake arm assembly Use your thumb to push up on the bottom of the brake arm lock so it unsnaps from the brake arm connector an
91. tabs as indicated in Fig 3 7 and then pull the bottom of the switch assembly out from the console HU n m mH un quip GUARD SIGNAL ana en 4 Slide the top of the switch assembly down until the ears clear the console and remove the switch or assembly Snap Tabs PUSH IN Fig 3 7 PUSH IN 73 Removing the Push to Start Switch 1 Pull the knob off the Push to Start switch shaft 2 Tip the console into the service position 3 Disconnect the wiring harness leads from the Push to Start switch terminals 4 Remove the two 2 screws securing the Push to Start switch to the console and remove the switch Removing the Buzzer 1 Tipthe console into the service position 2 Disconnect the wiring harness heads from the buzzer terminals 3 Remove the two 2 screws securing the buzzer to the console and remove the buzzer Removing the Electronic Control Board 1 Tipthe console into the service position 2 Disconnect the wiring harness heads from the control board terminals 3 the control board from the mounting bracket Removing the Dryer Top SCREWS UNDER LINT 1 Remove the console 2 Remove the two screws underneath the Lint Screen Lid Fig 3 8 3 Slide top toward you to release top from front clips 4 Lift top up Fig 3 8 The door opening flange in the front panel forms the s
92. the brake arm assembly off the motor mounting plate stud The brake will now be loose of the brake arm assembly Fig 25 Solenoid Bracket INSET 5 Carefully slide just the top section of the brake arm assembly shaft over the indicated tub Shaft Brake Arm support stud Connector T End of Brake Arm 6 Position the brake band around the brake drum Brake Assembly and insert the free end of the band into the cutout ofthe brake assembly shaft Then slide the band and the rest of the brake assembly onto the mounting stud y Pin Brake f Band Fig 26 55 Servicing the Drain Pump Refer to Figure 27 for these procedures NOTE There is an overload inside the pump that resets itself after approximately 20 minutes 1 2 3 4 5 10 11 12 13 Lay the washer on its front on a soft surface to protect the cabinet finish Unplug the power connector from drain pump motor terminal Unclamp the end of the drain hose from the drain pump connector Remove the two large hex head screws securing the drain pump to the cabinet back Support the drain pump in one hand and remove the remaining hex head screw and remove the pump from the cabinet Hold the pump in one hand with the drain housing to the right and rotate the drain housing clock wise with the other hand until the tabs release from the motor housing Remove the rubber O ring from the motor housing and ins
93. the timer pull the black tab out approximately 3 16 then pull the timer knob off the shaft BLACK TAB Fig 3 3 3 Slide the timer dial from the timer hub 4 Unplug the wiring harness connector from the timer assembly terminals Remove the one 1 Hex head screw securing the left side of the timer assembly to the console mounting plate Then lift the left side and slide the tabs at the right side of the timer assembly from the console mounting plate MOUNTING SCREW Metal Body 1 To remove the timer knob push the knob from the front and unscrew it from the Brenn timer shaft Fig 3 5 2 Slide the timer dial from the timer hub 3 Remove the two 2 Hex head screws securing the timer assembly to the console mounting plate 4 Unplug the wiring harness connector from the timer assembly terminals Removing the Push Button Assembly 1 Unplug the wiring harness connectors from the switch assembly terminals using a pair of needlenose pliers 2 Press in the the two 2 tabs at the bottom of the switch assembly Then lift the bottom of the switch assembly up and lift it away from the console mounting plate Fig 3 6 LIFT OUT PUSH IN Removing the Water Level Switch Pers 1 Pull the knob off of the switch shaft Fig 3 7 A 2 Unplug the wiring harness connector from the switch assembly terminals and remove pressure switch tubing 3 Remove the Hex head screw securing the water level switch m
94. times are from date of purchase For complete information see warranty packet with product RESHIPPING KIT INFORMATION For repackaging previously installed products order Kit No 3348675 Use for 24 amp 27 Direct Drive Automatic Washers e This kit is reuseable 35 NOTES 36 22 WASHER 38 Section Two Part A THEORY OF OPERATION GENERAL INFORMATION Start Up Whenever the washer power cord is plugged into an electrical supply the electronic control will be energized Atthis time the microcontroller will be permanently on line waiting for user input Permanent Super ol Press Wash WARM HOT 19 min 18 min Small Medium COLD COLD COLD go WARM Fig 1 N Lage N WARM Cotons Delicate Heavy 8 min 14 min x J Wash W 224 rine a gt N Coltone SN Final Spin EK Normal 10 min Cycla Status Spln Only Load Size Temperature Wash Rinse Cycle Status Indicators There are three red status indicator Light Emitting Diodes LED on the console Wash Rinse Final Spin A blinking indicator is the signal that the washer is in Pause Mode If all lights are off the washer is OFF Pause Mode The Pause Mode can be used to interrupt machine cycles at any time To initiate a Pause Mode press the START PAUSE button on the console panel Any Cycle Status indicator that was lit at t
95. ts holes 4 Cut the nylon cable tie that holds the wiring harness connector to the motor plate 5 Bend back the end clips slightly and separate the motor plug from the wiring harness connector 6 Remove the four hex head bolts securing the motor plate to the tub support 7 Pull the motor plate assembly off the tub support 54 Motor Replacement Refer to Figure 24 for these procedures 1 Remove the nuts securing the plastic motor shield from the motor mounting bolts 2 Loosen the motor mounting bolts and slide the motor Motor toward the center of the washer to loosen the drive belt Remove the drive belt 3 Finish removing the motor mounting bolts and washers 4 Remove the motor 5 Remove the nut and spacer washer securing the motor pulley to the motor and remove the pulley 6 Install the pulley on the new motor and secure it with the spacer washer and the nut 7 Position the motor under the motor mounting plate and secure it in place with the bolts washers and nuts 8 Replace the plastic motor pulley shield with the two remaining nuts Brake Replacement Refer to Figures 25 and 26 for these procedures 1 Follow the procedures for removing the splutch assembly 2 Follow the procedures for removing the motor mounting plate Rotate the brake arm assembly to loosen the brake band from 5796 Brake Arm ssembly the drum Over This Stud 4 Slide the band over the lip of the drum and slide
96. upport for the front felt drum seal and bearing The front bearing is a Teflon impregnated felt that needs no lubrication The bearing is held in place by plas tic plugs and seal cement Fig 3 9 The front bearing race on the drum is composed of a two part pliable plastic ring These components can be replaced by grasping the ring from inside the drum and pulling down to release the tab at the center holding it to the drum Once one of the tabs is free the remaining two tabs will easily snap out of the drum 74 remove the drum Drum Fig p 5 DRUM SUPPORT ROLLER 77 2 1 Release the belt from the idler pulley Fig 3 10 2 Liftthe drum through the cutouts in the front flange of the side panels The rear of the drum is open and butts against the bulkhead A vinyl covered fabric seal is cemented to the drum and closes the gap between the drum and bulkhead This seal must be fitted over the bead on the bulkhead when replacing the drum To replace the drum 1 Insert the drum into the cabinet through the cutouts in the front flange of the side panels 2 Rest the rear of the drum on the support roll ers on the rear bulkhead Fig 3 11 3 Replace the belt around the drum idler pulley and motor pulley Make certain the grooved side of the belt is facing the drum 4 Replace the front panel while raising the drum to engage the bearing ring and front bearing 6 Turn the drum
97. val during drain Table 1 SUB INTERVAL SPIN TIME IN SECONDS Table 1 OFF 45 14 8 10 Operation Washing Action Cycle Selection A six or eight position switch provides for the selection of up to seven washing action options and OFF The washing action cycle options are SUPER WASH COTTONS HEAVY COTTONS NORMAL SPIN ONLY SOAK DELICATE PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE CHART CYCLES COTTONS HEAVY PERMANENT PRESS DELICATE SOAK SPIN SUPER ONLY ONLY WASH are emma are a Agitatenorma 4 4 o e 4 o 4 ee C sa o TRARRE ee Fmf yes no no no yes ves yes no ro n m m no eaae es LII MIA BE U e BE ee SubintervalSpin yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes sen f 2 fo fo fo fo fo fo fof 2 Pritt yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes ro yes ro AgiateDelicate o 0o 4 ar a a m an Lom p a a a a a a a SR Special Rate jt Delicate 5 seconds ON and

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