Service manual

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Section 3 Troubleshooting

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:

• Disconnect electric power to the washer before servicing.

• Never start the washer with any guards/panels removed.

• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be

reconnected to ensure that the washer is properly grounded.

W003

WARNING

10. SLOW SPIN OR NO SPIN

11. CONSTANT SPIN

POSSIBLE CAUSE TO CORRECT

Inoperative timer. • Test timer and replace if inoperative.

Loading door is open or door safety switch is

inoperative.

• Close loading door, or test switch and replace if

inoperative.

Bind in water pump. • Replace pump.

Broken or worn drive belt. • Replace belt.

Motor will not run. • Refer to “Motor Test” Section 7 to check switch and

windings.

Sheared motor pulley roll pin. (Through Serial No.

001113645)

• Remove drive motor and appropriately replace roll pin

and any other damaged parts.

Motor overload protector has cycled. • Wait two or three minutes for overload protector to reset.

If protector cycles repeatedly, refer to Paragraph 9.

No clearance between brake pads and discs. • Replace pads and brake assembly.

Broken, loose or incorrect wiring. • Refer to appropriate wiring diagram.

Inoperative transmission assembly. • Repair or replace the transmission assembly.

POSSIBLE CAUSE TO CORRECT

Inoperative timer. Test timer and replace if inoperative.

Washtub does not stop spinning within seven

seconds after loading door is opened.

Replace brake pads and brake assembly.

Excessive wear on brake pads, or missing brake

pads.

Replace brake pads and brake assembly.

Shorted or incorrect wiring. Refer to appropriate wiring diagram.