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FLW1515C

Part No. 801726R4

October 2012

Ser

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Homestyle

Frontload

Washers

Refer to Page 2 for Model Numbers

Summary of Contents for FTS90A*N

Page 1: ...www alliancelaundry com FLW1515C Part No 801726R4 October 2012 Service Homestyle Frontload Washers Refer to Page 2 for Model Numbers...

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Page 3: ...unication Error Final Spin Rinse LEDs Flashing 26 12 Washer Will Not Heat Open Shorted Temperature Sensor Heating LED Flashing at End of Cycle Models equipped with heater 28 13 Washer Will Not Heat Mo...

Page 4: ...e Laundry Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Model Identification Information in this manual is applicable to these machines FTS90A N FTS91A N FTU90A N FTU91A N LTS90A N LTS95A N Add Letter To Design...

Page 5: ...ons IMPORTANT The word IMPORTANT is used to inform the reader of specific procedures where minor machine damage will occur if the procedure is not followed NOTE The word NOTE is used to communicate in...

Page 6: ...lso recommends contacting an authorized technician and using authorized factory parts To reduce the risk of electric shock fire explosion serious injury or death Disconnect electric power to the washe...

Page 7: ...m the machine was purchased or contact Alliance Laundry Systems at 920 748 3950 for the name and address of the nearest authorized parts distributor For technical assistance call 920 748 3121 Nameplat...

Page 8: ...PIN ONLY DOOR WASH RINSE FINAL SPIN RINSE SPIN DELICATE PERMANENT PRESS REGULAR ON OFF EXTRA RINSE TEMPERATURE HOT COLD WARM WARM WARM COLD COLD COLD 801141 Commercial High Efficiency Washer Control L...

Page 9: ...rought into the inner basket via the mixing valve until the pressure switch shuts off the water while agitating The rinse cycle consists of agitation for a predetermined amount of time then a spin mod...

Page 10: ...8 801726 Section 2 Introduction Copyright Alliance Laundry Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Notes...

Page 11: ...ight Alliance Laundry Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Section 3 Troubleshooting 1 MOTOR CIRCUIT Resistance Values Tachometer Circuit Terminals 4 5 Approx 115 ohms Windings Terminals 1 2 2 3 1 3 Ap...

Page 12: ...the control will enter Error Mode The control will turn off all outputs and flash the WASH and RINSE LEDs one second on one second off to indicate a door open error This is a fatal error The machine...

Page 13: ...801726 11 Section 3 Troubleshooting Copyright Alliance Laundry Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Notes...

Page 14: ...former 3 4 No Yes Yes Is there continuity across terminals H9 3 to H9 7 on the machine control when the start switch is depressed Replace machine control No Yes 2 Is there 24 VAC from H1 1 to H1 3 on...

Page 15: ...801726 13 Section 3 Troubleshooting Copyright Alliance Laundry Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT WASHER WILL NOT START NO LEDS LIGHTS LIT NO RESPONSE TO START SWITCH 4 3 2 1...

Page 16: ...TTEMPTING TO LOCK Is there 120 VAC across H4 5 to H6 5 on the machine control 1 2 Yes No Is there 120 VAC from the BLU BLK wire on door lock assembly to neutral Replace the secondary door switch Repla...

Page 17: ...6 15 Section 3 Troubleshooting Copyright Alliance Laundry Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT WASHER WILL NOT START DOOR OPEN ERROR WASH RINSE LEDS FLASHING DOOR MUST BE CLOSED AND ATTEMPTING TO LOCK...

Page 18: ...switch door strike adjustment and or wiring Replace door lock if necessary Yes Is there 120 Volts at machine control terminals H4 4 to H6 5 Replace machine control No Yes Is there 120 Volts at the doo...

Page 19: ...801726 17 Section 3 Troubleshooting Copyright Alliance Laundry Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT WASHER WILL NOT START NO DOOR LOCK DOOR LED FLASHING 2 1 3 4...

Page 20: ...NSMIT 7 MOTOR WILL NOT RUN DOOR FINAL SPIN LEDS FLASHING 1 No Is there continuity between motor terminals Refer to values at right Yes Replace motor control Replace motor FLW1712S Motor Resistance Val...

Page 21: ...801726 19 Section 3 Troubleshooting Copyright Alliance Laundry Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT MOTOR WILL NOT RUN DOOR FINAL SPIN LEDS FLASHING 1...

Page 22: ...lace pressure switch No No Is there 120 Volts at terminals H9 1 to H1 1 on the motor control board Yes 1 2 3 Yes Replace pressure switch Correct wiring between machine control and pressure switch Yes...

Page 23: ...801726 21 Section 3 Troubleshooting Copyright Alliance Laundry Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT WASHER WILL NOT FILL NO COMMUNICATION ERROR WASH DOOR LEDS FLASHING 2 1 3 4 4...

Page 24: ...here 120 Volts at the over level terminal on pressure switch to H6 5 on machine control Yes No Replace inoperative pressure switch Is there 120 Volts across the coil of either the hot or cold water so...

Page 25: ...801726 23 Section 3 Troubleshooting Copyright Alliance Laundry Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT WASHER OVERFLOWS 1 2 2...

Page 26: ...e WHT BLK and the WHT wire going to the pump Is there 120 Volts from H6 2 to H6 5 on the machine control NOTE Check at beginning of spin drain portion of cycle If the pump does not operate check for o...

Page 27: ...801726 25 Section 3 Troubleshooting Copyright Alliance Laundry Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT PUMP DOES NOT OPERATE 2 1...

Page 28: ...ace fuse Correct wiring between machine control and motor control Is there continuity through each wire of the harness from H2 on the machine control to H7 on the motor control Yes Replace the harness...

Page 29: ...801726 27 Section 3 Troubleshooting Copyright Alliance Laundry Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT SERIAL COMMUNICATION ERROR FINAL SPIN RINSE LEDS FLASHING 1 2 3 4...

Page 30: ...ATER No Yes Check wiring to thermistor Is the pressure switch satisfied The heater will not come on until the pressure switch is satisfied No Yes 2 1 Replace machine control Replace thermistor heater...

Page 31: ...Section 3 Troubleshooting Copyright Alliance Laundry Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT WASHER WILL NOT HEAT OPEN SHORTED TEMPERATURE SENSOR HEATING LED FLASHING AT END OF CYCLE MODELS EQUIPPED WITH...

Page 32: ...replace temperature select switch Is there 120 Volts across terminals 1 2 on the heat relay No Replace machine control Is there 120 Volts between terminal 3 on the heat relay and neutral Is the pressu...

Page 33: ...801726 31 Section 3 Troubleshooting Copyright Alliance Laundry Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT WASHER WILL NOT HEAT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH HEATER 3 1 2 4...

Page 34: ...32 801726 Section 3 Troubleshooting Copyright Alliance Laundry Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Notes...

Page 35: ...round wires must be reconnected to ensure that the washer is properly grounded Motor not grounded Disconnect electric power before servicing motor W485 WARNING Section 4 Grounding 14 WALL RECEPTACLE P...

Page 36: ...these ground wires must be reconnected to ensure that the washer is properly grounded Motor not grounded Disconnect electric power before servicing motor W485 WARNING 15 MACHINE GROUND CONNECTIONS Fr...

Page 37: ...801726 35 Section 4 Grounding Copyright Alliance Laundry Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Front Control Washers Figure 2 FLW1166G 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9...

Page 38: ...ground wires are removed during servicing these ground wires must be reconnected to ensure that the washer is properly grounded Motor not grounded Disconnect electric power before servicing motor W48...

Page 39: ...801726 37 Section 4 Grounding Copyright Alliance Laundry Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Rear Control Washers Figure 3 FLW1167G 2 3 4 5 6 7 1...

Page 40: ...38 801726 Section 4 Grounding Copyright Alliance Laundry Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Notes...

Page 41: ...e permits lift cabinet top to a vertical position NOTE To avoid damage to hinges be sure to support top with a chain not included or equivalent Refer to Figure 4 d Remove cabinet top from washer by re...

Page 42: ...DICATOR LIGHT PRESSURE HOSE CLIP TIMER KNOB CONTROL KNOB PRESSURE SWITCH CONTROL LEFT CONTROL CABINET CONTROL SHIELD CONTROL CABINET BASE REAR CONTROL CABINET CONTROL PANEL CONTROL PANEL OVERLAY FRONT...

Page 43: ...electric power before servicing motor W485 WARNING 18 CONTROL HOOD ASSEMBLY Rear Control Washers a Remove three screws holding rear of hood assembly to control hood rear panel Refer to Figure 6 b Piv...

Page 44: ...WITCH END PANEL RIGHT SCREW GREEN INDICATOR LIGHTS GRAPHIC PANEL CONTROL MOUNTING PLATE TIMER KNOB CONTROL KNOB CONTROL PRESSURE SWITCH PRESSURE HOSE SCREW SCREW LENS ROCKER SWITCH RED INDICATOR LIGHT...

Page 45: ...itch e Refer to Figure 7 for switch removal f Press in on two locking tabs and at the same time turn switch 1 4 turn counterclockwise to remove switch from switch bracket Refer to Figure 7 IMPORTANT B...

Page 46: ...ncluded or equivalent Refer to Figure 4 d Disconnect wires from pressure switch NOTE DO NOT pull on wires Instead unplug by pulling on disconnect blocks Use a pliers if necessary NOTE Refer to wiring...

Page 47: ...block and unplug by pulling on disconnect block NOTE Refer to wiring diagram when rewiring control board IMPORTANT Remove control board and metal mounting plate as a unit Handle control board by the...

Page 48: ...b Pull temperature switch knob off shaft c Remove indicator light lenses Refer to Figure 7 d Remove three screws holding rear of hood assembly to control hood rear panel Refer to Figure 6 e Pivot hood...

Page 49: ...wire clamp ring to the right or left of spring d Grasp loading door seal lip Refer to Figure 11 Step 1 NOTE To avoid damage to door seal DO NOT use pliers or sharp objects to grasp the door seal lip I...

Page 50: ...n 5 Service Procedures Copyright Alliance Laundry Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Figure 11 FLW1190B STEP 1 PULL SEAL UP STEP 2 PULL SEAL OUT STEP 3 PULL SEAL DOWN STEP 4 PULL SEAL OUT AND REMOVE...

Page 51: ...holding hood assembly to control hood rear panel Refer to Figure 6 l Pivot hood assembly forward on cabinet top Refer to Figure 6 m Disconnect hose from pressure switch and push hose down through hole...

Page 52: ...eal will leak 5 Using a circular motion pull seal up Figure 11 Step 1 out Figure 11 Step 2 and down Figure 11 Step 3 6 When seal releases from lip of front panel pull out and remove the seal from fron...

Page 53: ...Alliance Laundry Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Figure 14 H077P HOSE CLAMP MIXING VALVE TO DISPENSER HOSE HOSE CLAMP BACKFLOW PREVENTER SCREWS INLET HOSE MIXING VALVE PLATE REAR PANEL MOUNTING C...

Page 54: ...by anti static foam While holding control by its metal edges remove control from foam and wrapping a While supporting the lower access panel remove two screws from bottom edge of lower access panel R...

Page 55: ...ng the lower access panel remove two screws from bottom edge of panel and remove panel Refer to Figure 8 IMPORTANT There will always be some water that will remain in the pump and hoses Therefore befo...

Page 56: ...tep 3 5 When seal releases from lip of front panel pull out and remove the seal from front panel around door opening Refer to Figure 11 Step 4 6 While supporting the front panel assembly remove the tw...

Page 57: ...edures Copyright Alliance Laundry Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Figure 17 FLW1706S MOTOR MOUNTING BRACKET INNER BASKET PULLEY PIVOT BOLT ADJUSTING BOLT METAL ROD WIRE HARNESS 1 4 INCH MOTOR SHAF...

Page 58: ...control cabinet Refer to Figure 5 10 Remove screws holding control to rear control cabinet Refer to Figure 5 11 Remove screws holding control cabinet to top flange of side panels 12 Carefully lift con...

Page 59: ...Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Figure 18 FLW1738S WIRE HARNESS CLIP DOOR SWITCH DOOR SWITCH WIRES DOOR LATCH SWITCH WIRE HARNESS LARGE CLAMP DISPENSER HOUSING When installing door seal align con...

Page 60: ...es must be reconnected to ensure that the washer is properly grounded Motor not grounded Disconnect electric power before servicing motor W485 WARNING 33 LOADING DOOR a Unlatch and open loading door b...

Page 61: ...t access panel remove two screws from bottom edge of panel and remove panel Refer to Figure 8 c Using the special tool No 318P4 remove dispenser drawer Refer to Figure 9 d Open loading door Carefully...

Page 62: ...up between door seal and front panel Refer to Figure 18 Press in on switch locking tabs and push switch out through front panel only far enough to allow removal of wires from switch terminals IMPORTA...

Page 63: ...ding wire harness and door seal hose along top flange of front panel and remove front panel 8 Remove two screws holding cabinet top to front flange of side panel Refer to Figure 12 c If area or space...

Page 64: ...efer to Figure 17 g Open loading door reach into inner basket and rotate inner basket several times by hand Recheck belt alignment h Pull down on motor to increase belt tension Use a Burroughs belt ga...

Page 65: ...two screws from bottom edge of panel and remove panel Refer to Figure 8 b Disconnect all wires from heating element c Unscrew nut and lockwasher from center terminal of heating element assembly until...

Page 66: ...ap solution to work seal around circumference of loading door opening Be sure to install seal with the tab in the 12 o clock position When installing wire clamp ring to front panel be careful not to o...

Page 67: ...RNING IMPORTANT Always replace outer tub seal with a new seal Spray or apply a mixture of diluted laundry detergent to assist in installation of new seal The puffy side of seal should be installed to...

Page 68: ...g water to soap solution to work seal around circumference of loading door opening Be sure to install seal with the tab in the 12 o clock position When installing wire clamp ring to front panel be car...

Page 69: ...Carefully remove wire clamp ring from groove with small flat blade screwdriver Spring is in 6 o clock position Refer to Figure 10 NOTE To avoid damage to spring use screwdriver on wire clamp ring to r...

Page 70: ...the clamp ring opening or until tight q Run belt off pulley while slowly turning pulley Refer to Figure 17 r Remove belt from motor shaft s Remove cap screw left hand thread lockwasher and flat washe...

Page 71: ...adjust location of trunnion Repeat until concentricity is within 05 inch j Remove inner basket trunnion assembly from washer and evenly torque three nuts to 200 10 inch pounds k Recheck that concentri...

Page 72: ...SWITCH PUT ALL EXCESS PRESSURE HOSE SLACK HERE REAR PANEL REMOVE HOLE PLUG FROM REAR OF MACHINE TO ACCESS CAP SCREW NUT OUTER TUB INNER BASKET PRESSURE HOSE BEARING HOUSING ASSEMBLY FRONT CONTROL WASH...

Page 73: ...MIT Figure 26 FLW1707S TRUNNION SHAFT INNER BASKET BEARING HOUSING ASSEMBLY APPLY NEW GREASE IN LIPS OF BEARING HOUSING SEAL OUTER TUB APPLY GREASE TO THIS AREA APPLY ANTI SEIZE COMPOUND TO THESE AREA...

Page 74: ...net Refer to Figure 5 d Open loading door Carefully remove wire clamp ring from groove with a small flat blade screwdriver Spring is in 6 o clock position Refer to Figure 10 NOTE To avoid damage to sp...

Page 75: ...ring opening Tap clamp ring all around while tightening the screw and nut q Run belt off pulley while slowly turning pulley Refer to Figure 17 r Remove belt from motor shaft s Remove cap screw left h...

Page 76: ...e Refer to Figure 26 IMPORTANT When installing inner basket the following steps must be taken to ensure that the seal is properly orientated c Install inner basket assembly by pushing all the way into...

Page 77: ...and reasonably level floor Installing the washer on any type of carpeting is not recommended b Loosen locknuts and adjust the leveling legs until the washer does not rock Refer to Figure 28 NOTE Leve...

Page 78: ...connected to ensure that the washer is properly grounded Motor not grounded Disconnect electric power before servicing motor W485 WARNING 44 LOADING DOOR a Open loading door b Remove door bezel to gai...

Page 79: ...airing a broken or inoperative No 685430 Door Catch proceed as follows a Remove door bezel Refer to Figure 29 b Remove two screws and nuts holding door catch to door and remove door catch c Install ne...

Page 80: ...ng lower front access panel remove two screws from bottom edge of access panel and remove panel Refer to Figure 8 b Working through the lower front access door opening place a locking pliers on the me...

Page 81: ...before servicing motor W485 WARNING 47 SHIPPING BRACES All frontload washers when shipped from the factory are equipped with two factory installed shipping supports DO NOT remove this shipping materia...

Page 82: ...80 801726 Section 6 Adjustments Copyright Alliance Laundry Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Notes...

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