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#  tsWF520   RevB 03/21/2011                                                                                                                                                                   

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Fast Track Troubleshooting 

Model:                   
WF520ABP/XAA           
WF520ABW/XAA   

 

Publication #  tsWF520   Revision Date 03/21/2011

 

Quick Test Mode 

To enter press Spin, 

Soil, & Power                     

simultane-

ously  with the power off.   

 

1. All LED’s light up and the washer beeps as it  
enters the Quick Test Mode.

 

2. After the displaying the software version, LCD 
will display Model information. If EEEE is displayed 
the PCB ass’y is defective. 

 

4. When the version is displayed, turn the Jog-Dial 
CCW so that the version disappears. Press the fol-
lowing keys to test the various components: 

 

Press 

Temp Key 

to cycle through the Water Valves 

circuit test (lock the door first) in this order: Pre-Wash, 
Bleach, Cold Main, Hot, & Steam, then off. 
 
Press 

Spin Key 

to test Door Lock/Unlock circuit

 

Press 

Steam Level Key 

to test Circulation/Drain Pump. 

Press

 Soil Key 

to test the Water/Steam Heater.

 

  

When either 

Test or Spin 

is displayed on the LCD, 

press 

Start/Pause key 

to conduct the motor test.  

In 

Test mode

, you can test the clockwise and counter-

clockwise movement of the motor. In 

Spin mode, 

you 

can test the motor at a high rpm.   

 

Service Mode:  

This mode allows more detailed operation tests and trouble-

shooting, to enter press 

Signal & Extra Rinse                          

simultaneously with the power on.   

 

While in Service Mode the following tests can be performed: 

 

Quick Spin Test =

 

Delay Start & Extra Rinse:     This accel-

erates the drum motor from 0 to maximum RPM over a few 

minutes. Note: Stay with the washer during this test, out of 

balance detection may be bypassed. 

Press the Start/Pause 

button during the test to hold its spinning speed for 10 minutes 

before going back to Quick Spin Test Mode. Press and hold the 

Delay Start & Extra Rinse button to continue.

 

Cycle Count = 

Press Signal button to see # of times used. 

Soft Ware # = 

Press Soil button to see software version info.

 

Fault Code Test = 

Press the Spin button to view the stored fault 

codes  – then turn Jog Dial to view error codes (Push Start/

Pause while the code is displayed to view the number of cycles 

since the error occurred, Push Start/Pause to go back to faults) 

Peripheral (Main PCB) input Tests  

1. 

Select Extra Wash. Then turn the Jog-Dial

 

so that the 

Heavy 

Duty LED

 is turned on. Next, press the Start/Pause Key. The 

Water Temperature will be displayed in Fahrenheit. 

2. 

Select Extra Wash. Then turn the Jog-Dial

 

so that the 

Perma-

nent Press LED

 is turned on. The door status will be displayed 

(OP if open, CL if closed). 

3. 

Select Extra Wash. Then turn the Jog-Dial

 

so that the 

Sani-

tize LED

 is turned on. The door lock Switch status will be dis-

played (UL if unlocked, Lo if locked).

 

4. Water Frequency/Water Sensor Testing - Select a cycle & 

start the washer, enter Service Mode & press Extra Wash. 

Turn the Dial

 

so that the 

Bedding LED

 is turned on. Next, press 

the Start/Pause Key. The Water Frequency will be displayed. 

The frequency will change as the unit fills.

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

 – 

“For Technicians Only”

  This service data sheet is 

intended for use by persons having electrical, electronic, and mechanical experience 
and knowledge at a level generally considered acceptable in the appliance repair trade.  
Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in personal injury and property 
damage.  The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible, nor assume any liability for 
injury or damage of any kind arising from the use of this data sheet. 

EEPROM Clear Check 

Power off, Press Delay Start, Signal and Power Key at 
the same time.  Good = Good   Fail = FAiL 
All memory will be cleared, including Fault Codes  
This should be done when a new Main PCB is installed

 

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Summary of Contents for WF520ABP/XAA

Page 1: ...t Code Test Press the Spin button to view the stored fault codes then turn Jog Dial to view error codes Push Start Pause while the code is displayed to view the number of cycles since the error occurr...

Page 2: ...tsWF520 RevB 03 21 2011 2 CN8 CN7 CN6 CN10 CN1 CN3 CN6 CN2 RY1 RY11 RY13 To MEMS connector on Main PCB CN11 To MEMS connector on outer tub CN11 PNK BLU YEL RED VIO WHT ORG Door Ck Sw Thermistor CN7...

Page 3: ...sp pcb Vio CN7 2 Rx Disp pcb S Blu CN7 3 Reset Signal Disp Pnk CN7 4 5vdc Brn CN7 5 DC Common Org CN7 6 15vdc Blk 7 Main Reset Yel 8 Water Level Blu 9 Watchdog Signal Wht Steam Heater Relay Check Test...

Page 4: ...VAC with the Valve off Power Off valve resistance is from 1202 1245 Error Type Error Mode Details LED LCD Water Level Sensor LE 8 Check the Hose where the sensor is connected may be loose pinched dama...

Page 5: ...se of moisture If the main PCB s communication circuit is faulty replace it EEPROM Fault 11 Go to EEPROM Clear Mode If display shows FAiL Replace Ma chine Control Board Switch Error Main Relay Error E...

Page 6: ...sor Temperature Sensor Error 29 The washing heater temperature sensor in the tub has an error Check the connections for the washing heater temperature sensor connector Unbalance Error dC 10 Check the...

Page 7: ...XER DC67 00307A HOSE HANGER DC62 10278A When using non HE detergents or using too much detergent for the water hard ness and soil level of the clothing over sudsing will occur When this happens there...

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