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.

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WARNING

12. WASHER STOPS IN CYCLE; QUITS AFTER A COUPLE LOADS; IS INTERMITTENT

13. WASHER IS LOCKED UP OR BINDING

14. OUTER TUB DOES NOT EMPTY

POSSIBLE CAUSE TO CORRECT

Belt is tacky and does not allow proper slip. • Check belt and replace if defective.

Belt tension is too great and does not allow proper

slip.

• Make sure idler spring is properly connected.

Inoperative timer. • Test timer and replace if inoperative.

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

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

If protector cycles repeatedly, refer to Paragraph 9.

Motor switch functions inoperative. • Refer to Section 7 to check switch functions.

Brake, transmission or motor has locked up and will

not turn.

• Check that all these components are able to move freely.

POSSIBLE CAUSE TO CORRECT

Excessive belt tension. • Replace belt and/or idler spring.

Bind in upper or lower bearing. • Replace bearing.

Bind in water pump. • Replace pump.

Bind in transmission. • Repair or replace transmission.

Brake pads binding. • Free binding pads, or replace pads.

Incorrect voltage. • Contact local utility company, or have a qualified

electrician check power supply.

POSSIBLE CAUSE TO CORRECT

Kinked drain hose. • Straighten hose.

Drain hose out of hose retainer clip in back of

cabinet.

• Remove washer front panel and install drain hose into

hose retainer clip in back of cabinet.

Inoperative water pump. • Replace pump.

Obstruction in outer tub outlet hose. • Remove obstruction.