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QUICK REFERENCE SHEET

1. Serial nameplate location:

2. Serial number breakdown.

3. Tech sheet location

X C 6 0 2 1 5 6 9 3

Incremented unit number

Production week

Last digit of production year

Product identification

Manufacturing facility

On the inner liner of the loading door

On the left-hand bodyside behind the front
panel.

Summary of Contents for 7000

Page 1: ...1 1111111 SERVICE MANUAL AFFINITY HORIZONTALAXIS WASHER 6000 7000 SERIES 5995456851 April 2006 ELECTROLUX MAJOR APPLIANCES OF NORTH AMERICA White Westinghouse ...

Page 2: ...move the fuse Turnoffthegassupply Turnoffthewatersupply 3 Never interfere with the proper operation of anysafetydevice 4 USE ONLY REPLACEMENT PARTS CATALOGED FOR THIS APPLIANCE SUBSTITUTIONS MAY DEFEAT COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY STANDARDS SET FOR HOME APPLIANCES 5 GROUNDING The standard color coding for safetyground wires is GREEN or GREEN with YELLOW STRIPES Ground leads are not to be used as current...

Page 3: ...on 12 Electrical requirements 12 Circuit 12 Power supply 12 Outlet receptacle 12 Grounding requirements 12 Water supply requirements 13 Drain requirements 13 Rough in dimensions 14 Location of your washer 16 Do not install your washer 16 Minimum installation clearances 16 Unpacking 16 Drain hose installation 17 Installation 18 Leveling the washer 18 Replacement parts 19 SECTION B Washer Dryer Pede...

Page 4: ...ttings 32 Wash rinse water temperature 32 Auto temp 32 Spin Speed 32 Soil level 32 Water Level 32 Cycle options 32 Stain clean 32 Extra rinse 32 Extended spin 33 Signal volume 33 Washer features 33 Delay start 33 Control lock 33 Estimated cycle time 33 Status lights 33 Drum light 33 Start Pause 33 Cancel 33 Cycle selection chart 34 SECTION E OWNER S GUIDE 35 Product record 35 Your safety and the s...

Page 5: ...er Inlet Valve 52 Valve operation 52 Auto temp system 54 Automatic Dispenser 55 58 Drain Pump 59 Speed Control 59 Motor 59 SECTION G CONSTRUCTION 60 Cabinet 60 Front Panel and Door Assembly 60 Bellows Door Boot 60 Outer Tub Assembly 60 Spin Basket Assembly 60 SECTION H TROUBLESHOOTING 61 Reading error codes 61 Quick check 61 To clear latest stored error code 61 Troubleshooting the Drum Light Circu...

Page 6: ...mmet 83 Removing the overflow vent tube 83 Removing the water inlet valve assembly 84 Removing the water inlet screens 85 Removing the top rear brace 85 Removing the suspension springs 85 Removing the top center brace 86 Removing the detergent cavity assembly 86 Removing the detergent dispenser outlet hose 88 Removing the siphon break hose 88 Removing the drain sump 88 Removing the hose between th...

Page 7: ...number breakdown 3 Tech sheet location X C 6 0 2 1 5 6 9 3 Incremented unit number Production week Last digit of production year Product identification Manufacturing facility On the inner liner of the loading door On the left hand bodyside behind the front panel ...

Page 8: ...ater pressure Drain requirements Motor Water usages Per fill Per cycle Based on 1 wash and 3 rinse fills Circuit Individual properly polarized and grounded 15 amp branch circuit fused with 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker 30 and 120 pounds per square inch maximum unbalance pressure hot vs cold 10 psi Drain capable of eliminating 17 gals 64 3 L per minute A standpipe diameter of 1 1 4 in 3...

Page 9: ...ast 1000 60 1000 60 Spin Speed R P M Medium 1000 45 1000 45 Spin Speed R P M Slow 1000 30 1000 30 Delicate Hand Wash Spin Speed R P M Max 1000 40 1000 40 Spin Speed R P M Fast 1000 30 1000 30 Spin Speed R P M Medium 1000 15 1000 15 Spin Speed R P M Slow 1000 10 1000 10 Spin Only Spin Speed R P M Max 1000 150 1050 240 1000 150 1100 240 Spin Speed R P M Fast 1000 150 1050 210 1000 150 1100 210 Spin ...

Page 10: ...4 1 C4 1 C4 2 C4 2 C4 3 C4 3 C4 4 C4 4 YEL YEL INTERFACE BOARD T NTC SELECT MODELS BRN J7 C3 1 C3 3 J3 C5 1 C5 3 C5 5 ORG GRAY PINK DOOR LOCK AUXILIARY SWITCH 4 1 4 2 DOOR LOCK 2 1 4 4 3 1 3 3 WAX MOTOR DOOR SWITCH 2 2 4 3 RED BLK RED BLK BLK BLK J2 C2 2 C2 2 C2 2 C2 1 C2 1 C2 1 J1 J1 BLU C7 1 C7 3 C7 4 GRN GARY WHT MOTOR FRAME TACHO GENERATOR M5 M4 1 2 T MOTOR X Y Z M1 M2 M3 BRN RED ORG J5 J3 C7 ...

Page 11: ...J3 C5 1 C5 3 C5 5 J2 C2 2 C2 1 ORG GRAY PINK BLK BLK BLK BLK BLK RED BLK 4 1 4 2 DOOR LOCK 2 1 4 4 3 1 3 3 WAX MOTOR 2 2 4 3 WHT WHT WHT WHT GRN GRN HEATER SELECT MODELS CABINET TUB SELECT MODELS SPEED CONTROL L1 N GROUND J1 J6 C2 1 C2 2 C5 5 C5 5 C5 4 C5 4 C5 3 C5 3 C5 2 C5 2 C5 1 C5 1 RED RED BLU YEL MOTOR CONTROL BOARD C2 1 C2 2 C5 1 C5 2 C5 3 C5 4 C5 5 J1 J3 J5 C7 1 C7 3 C7 4 C7 5 C7 6 C7 7 GR...

Page 12: ... gas supplier PRE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools Required for Installation 1 Phillips screwdriver 2 10 mm socket with ratchet 3 Channel lock adjustable pliers 4 Carpenter s level ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS CIRCUIT Individual properly polarized and grounded 15 amp branch circuit fused with 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker POWER SUPPLY 2 wire with ground 120 volt single phase 60 Hz Alternatin...

Page 13: ...T be installed within 42 inches 107 cm of your washer s water inlet The faucets MUST be 3 4 inch 1 9 cm garden hose type so inlet hoses can be connected Water pressure MUST be between 30 and 120 pounds per square inch maximum unbalance pressure hot vs cold 10 psi Your water department can advise you of your water pressure The hot water temperature should be about 140 degrees F 60 degrees C DRAIN R...

Page 14: ...1 76 3 5 8 9 21 SIDE NOTE For pedestal installations see additional installation instructions included with the pedestal For stacking installations see additional installtion instructions included with the stacking kit For under counter installations no special top is required inches cm ...

Page 15: ...15 ROUGH IN DIMENSIONS inches cm 27 68 58 8 1 2 21 59 6 3 4 17 15 2 1 2 6 35 33 1 2 85 09 BACK 23 58 42 27 68 58 ...

Page 16: ...t Front 1 in 2 54 cm Closetdoorventilationrequired 2louveredopeningseach 60 in 2 387 cm 2 3 in 7 6 cm from top and bottom of door UNPACKING 1 Cut the shipping carton along the dotted line along the bottom Remove the carton 2 Using a rug blanket or piece of cardboard to protect the floor lay the washer on it s back 3 Remove and save the styrofoam base and shipping plug 4 Carefully return the washer...

Page 17: ...s assures proper location of the clamp to prevent leaks ALIGN SPRING CLAMP EARS WITH TABS ON HOSE Drain Hose Installation The drain hose is field installed to allow hose orientation to the left or right up or down depending on location of the house drain The hose is shipped in the washer tub with the spring clamp on the coupler elbow and drain hose hanger installed on the end of the hose 1 Remove ...

Page 18: ...rticles that might clog up the water valve screens 2 Remove the inlet hoses and rubber washers from the plastic bag located in the drum of the washer and install the rubber washers in each end of the inlet hoses 3 Carefully connect the inlet hose marked HOT to the outside H outlet of the water valve Tighten by hand then tighten another 2 3 turn with pliers Carefully connect the other inlet hose to...

Page 19: ...the washer for ease of use Failure to use accessories certified by the manufacturer could result in personal injury property damage or damage to the washer REPLACEMENT PARTS If replacements parts are needed for your washer contact the source where you purchased your washer call 1 800 944 9044 or visit our website www frigidaire com for the Frigidaire CompanyAuthorized Parts Distributor nearest you...

Page 20: ...nd a level of knowledge considered acceptable in the appliance repair trade Your safety and the safety of others are very important Many important safety messages are provided in these instructions and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages WARN I NG EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD Two or more people may be required to move and install the washer dryer onto pedestals Failure to comply ...

Page 21: ...sher with the slots of the rear brackets on the pedestals See Pictures 5 and 6 NOTE If the mounting holes do not align make sure the washer leveling legs are adjusted fullyinto the washing machine Turn each leg tight to the base 5 Set the washer down onto the pedestal making sure the washer base is behind the front brackets of the pedestal See Picture 7 6 Align the sides of the washer with the sid...

Page 22: ...pedestal assembly is SOLID on the floor on ALL four pedestal legs After leveling the washer pedestal assembly adjust the lock nut on each pedestal leveling leg against the pedestal base and tighten with a wrench Keep the leg extension at a minimum to prevent excessive vibration 10 Refer to the Installation Instructions that came with the washer to properly complete electrical water and drain conne...

Page 23: ...sive noise and vibration can be prevented by properly leveling the dryer pedestal assembly on a SOLID floor and tightening the leveling leg lock nuts With the dryer pedestal assembly in its final position place a level on top of the dryer Adjust the pedestal leveling legs so the dryer pedestal assembly is level front to rear and side to side and stable corner to corner Press down on alternate corn...

Page 24: ...f the bill establishes the warranty period should parts be required This written warranty gives you specific rights You may also have other rights which vary from state to state Warranty Restriction If the pedestal is used for any other purpose than private family use or used with any product that requires modification for installation the warranty is null and void Warranty Parts Warranty parts ar...

Page 25: ...peration 6 Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the load Turn the Cycle Selector knob in either direction to select the cycle The estimated cycle time will be displayed Suitable wash and rinse water temperatures final spin speed options and soil level for each cycle will automatically be displayed See the Cycle Selection Chart for more details To change the settings press the Temperature ...

Page 26: ... options can be selected Quick The Quick Cycle provides 10 minutes of reversing tumble wash action for lightlysoiled items that must be laundered quickly To save time the Extra Rinse and the Extended Spin option are not available with this cycle Delicates This cycle provides 10 minutes of gentle reversing wash action for knits and delicates To protect your delicate items a hot water wash Heavy Soi...

Page 27: ... to increase or decrease the wash time Water Level There is no need to select a water level The washer automatically adjusts the water level to the type and size of wash load Cycle Options To select or delete the Extra Rinse Extended Spin or Signal Volume press Options until the blinking light indicates the desired option Then while it is blinking press Select The indicator will light when the opt...

Page 28: ...e estimated total cycle time will be displayed when the cycle is selected The time may increase if water pressure is low oversudsing occurs or the load becomes unbalanced The approximate time remaining will be displayed during the cycle Status Lights The following will be displayed at the appropriate times during the cycle Door Lock Wash Rinse Final Spin Start Pause Press Start pause to start paus...

Page 29: ... Temp Warm Warm X X X X X X Auto Temp Cold Cold X X X X X X TapCold Cold X X X X X X Spin Speed Maximum X X X X X X X Fast X X X X X X X Medium X X X X X X X Slow X X X X X X X No Spin X X X X X X X Soil Level Heavy Soil X X X Normal Soil X X X X X X Light Soil X X X X X Options Features Stain Clean X X X X Extra Rince X X X X X X Extended Spin X X Signal X X X X X X X Delay Start X X X X X X X Fa...

Page 30: ...ion 6 Select the appropriate cycle and settings for the load Turn the Cycle Selector knob in either direction to select the cycle The estimated cycle time will be displayed Suitable wash and rinse water temperatures final spin speed options and soil level for each cycle will automatically be displayed See the Cycle Selection Chart for more details To change the settings press the Temperature Spin ...

Page 31: ...errupted while the water is heating the final temperature of the wash water may be lower and sanitation may be reduced As a precaution the washer door is locked once the water temperature reaches 130 F If the cycle is cancelled during the wash phase and if the water temperature is greater than 150 F an automatic Cool Down and drain will occur before the door can be opened cd will be displayed Stap...

Page 32: ... Auto Temp settings for regulated wash water temperatures Auto Temp Hot 120 F Auto Temp Warm 90 F Auto Temp Cold 65 F Cold Temperature of cold tap water NOTE Final rinse water temperatures are not regulated Spin Speed Maximum Fast Medium and Slow speeds are available for each cycle The final spin speed and duration vary from cycle to cycle Increasing spin speed will extract more water and decrease...

Page 33: ...old for 10 seconds until LOC is displayed alternately with the estimated cycle time To unlock the controls press Options and Select at the same time and hold 10 seconds until LOC is no longer displayed Estimated Cycle Time The estimated total cycle time will be displayed when the cycle is selected The time may increase if water pressure is low oversudsing occurs or the load becomes unbalanced The ...

Page 34: ...n Extra Rince Extended Spin Signal Delay Start Deep Clean Sanitary 1hr 50 min X X X X Normal 45 minutes X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Heavy Duty 48 minutes X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Perm Press 36 minutes X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Delegates 35 minutes X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Handwash 33 minutes X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Spin Only 12 minutes ...

Page 35: ... included here Use the washer only as instructed in this Use and Care Guide and the Operating Instructions included with your washer Your safetyand the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages in the Use and Care Guide Operating Instructions Installation Instructions and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert s...

Page 36: ...eads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers Keep laundry products out of children s reach To prevent personal injury observe all warnings on product labels Beforethewasherisremovedfromservice ordiscarded removethewasherdoortopreventaccidental entrapment Failureto complywith thesewarnings couldresult in serious personal injuries Prevent Injury To prevent shock hazard and assure stability du...

Page 37: ... plug or extension cord or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury fire or death CORRECT Use this way ONLY Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other household chemicals such as toilet cleaners rust removers acid or products containing ammonia These mixtures can produce dangerousfumeswhich cancauseseriousinjuryor death Note...

Page 38: ...en hooks tie strings and sashes and remove nonwashable trims and ornaments Removepins decorativebuttons beltbuckles and other objects which could be damaged This also helps protect other items in the wash load Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage duringwashing Place delicate items such as bras shoulder pads hosiery and belts in a mesh bag to prevent tangling during the wash cycle Turn kni...

Page 39: ...ding washers to the dispenserchamber Look for this symbol on the detergent label Use the cap or scoop provided by the detergent manufacturer to measure the amount recommended Color safe bleach water conditioner detergent booster and enzyme products may be added to the detergent compartment Avoid mixing liquids and powders Detergent usage mayneed to be adjusted for water temperature water hardness ...

Page 40: ...red pour the recommended amount of fabric softener into the compartment labeled Fabric Softener and marked with this symbol Fill to the mininum fill line MIN for small loads Fill to the maximum fill line MAX for large loads Do not exceed the maximum fill line Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the fabric softener which could result in stained clothes Do notpour fabricsoftener directly on th...

Page 41: ...sh items after stain removal Note From time to time you may see water in the bleach and fabric softener compartments This is a result of the siphoning action and is part of the normal operation of the washer Stain Removal Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other household chemicals such as toilet cleaners rust removers acid or products containing ammonia These mixtures can produce dange...

Page 42: ...using product containing enzymes Wash using bleach safe for fabric Pretreat with prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap Use packaged color remover Wash using bleach safe for fabric Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes Wash using bleach safe for fabric Scrape residue from fabric Pretreat Wash using hottest water safe for fabric For heavy stains and tar apply nonflamma...

Page 43: ...arch or fabric finish on collars cuffs Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion Increase water temperature using hottest water safe for fabric Do not overload washer Use liquid detergent or use nonprecipitating water conditioner with nonphosphate granular detergent Do not overload washer Remove items from washer as soon as cycle is completed Use liquid fabric softener Select correct wash cycle Use...

Page 44: ... place a strip of cardboard or thin fiberboard under the front leveling legs to prevent floor damage Cleaning the Dispenser Drawer Area Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer Residue should be removed once or twice a month Remove the drawer by first sliding the safety latch to the right then pulling the drawer out until it stops Reach back into the left rear corner of t...

Page 45: ... water from hoses 3 Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet 4 Add 1 gallon 3 8 L nontoxic recreational vehicle RV antifreeze to empty wash drum Close door 5 Select the Drain Spin cycle Press START and let the washer drain for 1 minute to drain out all the water Not all of the RV antifreeze will be expelled 6 Press Pause Cancel twice unplug electrical power cord dry off drum...

Page 46: ...shipping bolts and foam blocks Wash load unevenly distributed in drum Stop washer and rearrange wash load Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or connection may be loose Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet House fuse blown circuit breaker tripped or a power outage has occurred Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse Do not increase fuse capacity If problem is a circuit overload have it...

Page 47: ...re not completely open Fully open hot and cold faucets Water is being used elsewhere in the house Water pressure must be at least 30 psi 260 kPa Avoid running water elsewhere while washer is filling Water inlet hoses are kinked Straighten hoses Water inlet screens plugged Clean screens Hot water heater is set too low or is a distance from washer Measure hot water temperature at nearby faucet with ...

Page 48: ...IBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Hot and cold water hoses are connected to wrong supply faucets Connect hot water hose to hot water faucet and cold water hose to cold water faucet Drain hose standpipe is incorrect height Standpipe must be a minimum of 23 6 60 cm high to prevent siphoning See INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 49: ...han genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMEROFIMPLIEDWARRANTIES LIMITATIONOFREMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLEAND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENTAS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIE...

Page 50: ...en and locks the door in the spin cycle SECTION F OPERATION Control The control is mounted to the back of the console The control 1 Provides power to the dispenser solenoids wax motor door lock solenoid drain pump and speed control board 2 Sends signals to the speed control board to tell it what program to run and the heater control board to control the heater 3 Checks the status of the door switc...

Page 51: ...kes about 90 seconds for the wax motor to cool down and retract the piston pulling the spin lock arm back away from the locking fork and auxiliary switch This provides enough time for the spin basket to slow its rotation down to the wash speed before the door could possibly be opened Pressure Switch Select models The pressure switch is mounted to the right side panel under the top of the washer an...

Page 52: ...ifice at its center The armature of the solenoid serves to open and close the main orifice The Electronic Water Level Sensor The electronic water level sensor is mounted to the right side panel under the top of the washer and controls the water level in the washer The electronic water level sensor is made up of an electronic board and a bellow inside a sealed chamber The chamber is connected by a ...

Page 53: ...as the pressure on the top of the diaphragm is reduced to almost zero the pressure on the bottom lifts the diaphragm off thevalveseat allowingafullflowofwater Solenoid Activated Water Valve Open and Diaphragm Up When the solenoid is de energized the armature drops down closing the diaphragm main orifice Water continues to flow through the diaphragm bleed orifice equalizing the pressure and allowin...

Page 54: ...tivated and the hot solenoid cycles to warm the water to 65 For the last rinse fill the wash and bleach solenoids are activated When the TEMP switch is set to Cold Cold in the wash cycle the wash solenoid is activated and the bleach solenoid is activated for all except the last fill in rinse For the last rinse fill the wash and bleach solenoids are activated Auto Temp System The auto temp system c...

Page 55: ...is directed into the top of the cavity through 2 inlets The inlet on the right as viewed from the front of the washer is connected to the combination output of the hot water solenoid and the center cold water solenoid The inlet on the left as viewed from the front of the washer is connected to the cold water solenoid In the fill cycle water enters into the top of cavity and is directed across the ...

Page 56: ...nd input as viewed from the front of the washer The detergent channel forms a loop that allows the water to pass over the detergent section of the drawer As the water pass over the detergent section holes in the cavity allows some of the water to enter and flush the detergent cavity Since the flow of the incoming water is more than the holes can dispense the excess water backs up into a channel ac...

Page 57: ...ties to empty the cover of the detergent drawer cover has tubes molded into it that fit over the tubes in the cavities These tubes are larger than the tubes in the cavity and are designed to fit over the tubes but not touch the bottom of the cavity when the cover is installed When water is added to either the bleach or fabric softener liquid the mixture level rises between the tubes above the tube...

Page 58: ...l the flow of the incoming water is more than the holes can dispense allowing the to pass over the bleach cavity section of the cavity d r a w e r As the water passes over the bleach section holes in the cavity allow some of the water to enter and mix with the bleach This raises the mixture level above the tubes in the drawer bleach cavity allowing the mixture to flow into the tub Like the deterge...

Page 59: ...s in the left rear corner of the washer 1 The speed of the drive motor by converting input line to neutral single phase 60 Hertz voltage to a varying frequency three phase output voltage from zero to 300 VAC By varying the amount frequency and polarity of the voltage and comparing the input from the tachogenerator on the drive motor the speed control board can operate the drive motor at a preprogr...

Page 60: ...les Outer Tub Assembly The outer tub assemblyis supported by two suspension springs and stabilized by two air shock assemblies A cement counter weight mounted to the front of the outer tub Anotherweightismoldedintotherearhalfoftheouter tub Thesecounterweightspreventexcessiveoscillation of theentiresuspendedassemblyduringanunbalanced spin cycle Spin Basket Assembly The spin basket is constructed of...

Page 61: ...knob clockwise 7 clicks from the Start Position The control will signal the last error code Press and hold the Options and Start Pause buttons for 3 seconds The code will be cleared Exit Diagnostic Mode to return the washer to normal operation a Unplug the power cord wait 5 8 seconds then reconnect the power cord OR b Turn the program knob clockwise 2 or 3 clicks after the Start Position Press Opt...

Page 62: ...vate and the loading door can be opened When the door is opened the drum light should turn on 6 Turn the program knob 5 clicks from the start position The washer will fill and tumble Once tumbling has started the Boost Heater if so equipped will turn on 7 Turn the program knob 6 clicks from the start position The drain pump door lock solenoid will activate and the washer will operate in high spin ...

Page 63: ...High motor current Refer to test 9 E57 High current on inverter Refer to test 9 E58 High current on motor phase Refer to test 9 E59 No tacho signal for 3 seconds Refer to test 10 E5A High temperature on heat sink Test first if bad replace speed control board E5B High temperature on heat sink Replace the speed control board E5C High temperature on heat sink Replace the speed control board E5D Commu...

Page 64: ...If below 130 VAC replace the control board EB3 Incoming line voltage below 90 VAC Check voltage at the outlet If above 90 VAC replace the control board EF1 Clogged drain pump Unclog the drain pump EF2 To much soap Advise customer to reduce the amount of soap they are using EBE Console control problem Replace the control board EBF Console control problem Replace the control board EF5 NTC temperatur...

Page 65: ... 3 Motor winding connections C5 4 C5 5 Tacho generator connections Jacks and plugs Controlpanel J3 J4 J6 J12 J1 J2 Control board circuits J1 Power to the speed control board J2 J3 Door switch assembly circuits J4 J9 J12 Water inlet and drain pump circuits J6 Codes to the speed control board J7 Thermal sensor circuit Some models J10 Drum light circuit J13 Interface board Interface board J7 J13 J9 J...

Page 66: ...66 Heatercontrolboard J1 J3 J2 ...

Page 67: ...If this does not correct the problem replace the control board Yes Go to step 2 No Go to step 4 Yes Go to step 3 No Replace the control board No Replace water valve assembly Yes Check wiring to valve assembly for shorts If wiring is good replace the control board Yes Problem solved No Replace the control board 1 Is the incoming water flow normal 2 Are the incoming water faucets turned on 3 Is the ...

Page 68: ...ted 1 Check the resistance of the tub in NTC If Is it around 4 8 K Ohms 1 Check the wiring harness between the control board the interface board Test 6 Test 7 Test 8 Test 9 Test 10 Test 11 Test 12 Test 13 Test 14 Test 15 Test 16 No Close the door Yes Go the step 2 Open Check the door strike If good replace the door switch assembly Closed Replace the control board Shorted or open Defective door loc...

Page 69: ...veyer from the tabs and lift it off SECTION I TEARDOWN This section will describe how to remove components from the washer Unless stated the procedure will be the same on all models Unless stated reverse the procedure to reinstall the component Always removeelectrical power from the washer when working in an area where electrical power is present Note Not all components are in all models Removing ...

Page 70: ...ee screws securing the door hinge to the front panel 2 Lift up and out on the door to disengage the hook on the hinge from the slot in the front panel Disassembling the door 1 Removetheloadingdoorfromthewasherandplace it on a soft flat surface 2 Remove the door strike and the 8 screws holding the inner liner to the outer liner and lift the inner liner off ...

Page 71: ...out the front of the washer 3 Withtheinnerlinerremoved thedoorhingeliftsout 4 Withtheinner linerremoved theinnerglassliftsoff 5 The frame holding the outer lens to the outer liner is heldinplacebythreetabs Releasethetabsandthe frame will lift off 6 With the frame removed the inner lens will lift off Removing the top panel 1 Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply 2 Removethe 2 screws from...

Page 72: ...ews securing the switch assembly to the front panel Releasing the bellows door boot from the front panel Thefrontofthebellows isinstalledover thelipofthedoor opening in the front panel and held in place by a spring loaded wire loop 1 Open the loading door 2 Usingneedle nosepliers startwherethespringand wire are connected at the bottom of the bellows and pull the wire out of the groove of the bello...

Page 73: ...ectrical supply remove the top panel and detergent drawer 2 Removethe 2 screws oneoneachend holdingthe console to the top of the side panels 3 Removethe 3 screwsbehindthedetergentdrawer panel 4 Liftthe 3 tabstoreleasethetopof consolefrom the mounting plate 5 Roll the console forward while lifting up to release the bottom tabs from the front panel ...

Page 74: ...andpull the knob out the front of the control panel 6 Unplug thewiringharnessfromthecontrolpaneland lift the panel off Removing the electronic control 1 Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply and remove the console 2 Laytheconsoleonasoftflatsurface removethe 5 screws holding the control to the console 3 Lift the control out of the console Removing the delay start button 1 Disconnect the ...

Page 75: ...r from the electrical supply and release the console 2 Releasethebellowsfrom thefrontpanelandremove the 2 screws holding the door safety switch assembly to the front panel 3 On select models disconnect the wires from the light switch 4 Raise the front of the washer and remove the 4 screws securingthefrontpanelto thewasher base 5 Removethe 4 screwssecuringthetopofthepanel 6 Liftupandoutonthefront p...

Page 76: ...side of the motor and pull back to remove the armature 4 Remove the 2 screws one on each side holding the pump housing to the washer base 4 Unplug the wires from the pump motor and lift the pump assembly out Disassembling the drain pump 1 The drain pump check valve is located in the outlet of the pump ...

Page 77: ...crewholdingthe heater control board to its mounting bracket 4 Release the 2 tabs at the bottom of the board and lift the board out 4 Remove 4 screws to release the housing from the pump Removing electronic water level sensor 1 Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply and remove the top panel 2 Unplug the wire harness from the sensor 3 Turnthesensoronequarterturntoreleaseitfromthe side pane...

Page 78: ...he transformer 3 Release the bellows from the front panel 4 Push the light socket holder out of the rear of the bellows Note When reinstalling make sure the socket is completely seated into the bellows Removing the transformer and heater control board mounting bracket 1 Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply remove the top panel and release the console 2 Removethelighttransformerandthehe...

Page 79: ...he side panels 3 Release the 2 tabs on the dispenser drawer housing one on each side housing and pull the bracketforward Removing the bellows door boot 1 Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply and remove the front panel 2 Release the hose clamp and remove the advanced rinsing technology A R T hose from the top of the bellows 3 On select models remove light socket 4 A groove in the rear o...

Page 80: ...nderthe bellows at the top of the opening and lift up while pulling out Reinstalling or replacing the bellows 1 Using liquid dishwasher soap to lubricate the groove on the bellows will make it easier to the slip the groove on the bellows onto the lip of the tub 2 There is a tab and an arrow on the top of the tub lip ...

Page 81: ...mb 4 Work your way about one third way around the tub then pull in on the inside flap of the bellows to seat the bellows into the lip of the tub 5 Using your thumb start on the other side of the top tab and force the bellows on in the other direction Again about one third of the way around stop and seat the bellows onto the tub lip Force the remaining bellows on with your thumb and seat it 6 To in...

Page 82: ...p panel and cut the thin wall joint sectionbetweenthewaterinletandtheoverflow vent tube grommet 7 Place the spring in the groove at the top of the bellows and wedge a round object about 3 4 in diameter between the weight ring and the bellows to hold the spring in the groove 8 Pull the spring with one hand while working it into the grove with the other 9 Remove the wedge unfold the bellows and inse...

Page 83: ...t 2 Usingasmall common screwdriver release the 3 locking tabs around the overflow vent tube while pushingonthegrommetrim from insidethewasher Removing the overflow vent tube 1 Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply removethetoppanelandtheoverflow ventgrommet 2 Turn the tube counter clockwise about a 1 16 of a turn to unlock the tube Then pull the tube back to disengage it from the deterg...

Page 84: ...ing the water inlet valve assembly Note The water valves and water valve harness connectors are color coded red green and blue When reconnecting match the color on the harness connector to the color of the valve 1 Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply and the hot and cold water hoses 2 Removethetoppanel watervalveandoverflow vent grommetand theoverflow venttube 3 Unplug the wiring harne...

Page 85: ...op of the spring raise it about 1 to release the top hook from the center brace flange then allow itto drop about 6 to relieve the spring pressure and then unhook the other end of the spring from the tub 5 Pullbackonthevalveassemblytodisengageitfrom the detergent dispenser housing and lift out Removing the water inlet screens Water inlet screens are located in the ends of the water inlet tubs to f...

Page 86: ...ng harness from the side of the housing 4 Disconnect the detergent dispenser outlet hose To do this a strong rod at least 8 long with a hook ononeendandahandleontheotherisneeded such as the one shown here made from a paint roller Note When removing the spring on the side with the detergent dispenser the overflow vent tube must be removed Removing the top center brace 1 Disconnect the washer from t...

Page 87: ...e locking the housing to the console mounting panel 8 Slide the housing back until the tabs of the center cross bar release and the housing drops down 9 Disconnect the advanced rinsing technology hose 10 Push down on the tub and swing the front of the housing toward the center of the washer Work the housing out from under the center brace and lift the housing out ...

Page 88: ... pump and hose Removing the detergent dispenser outlet hose 1 Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply and remove the top panel 2 Release the overflow vent tube and slide it back 3 Loosen the 2 clamps one on each end and slide the hose off Removing the siphon break hose 1 Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply and remove the top panel 2 Release the 2 clamps one on each end and sl...

Page 89: ...isconnectthe 2 drainhosesandthesiphonbreak hose 3 Remove the screw holding the coupler to the rear panel and pull the coupler out the back Removing the rear access panel 1 Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply 2 Releasetheclampandslidethehoseoff ofthedrain pump 3 Release the clamp and slide the hose off the drain hose coupler 5 Release the hose from it s guides and pull the hose out ...

Page 90: ...ulleybyholdingthe pulleyand turning the bolt counter clockwise 4 Work the pulleyback and forth to remove it from the shaft 2 Remove the 6 screws holding the rear access panel to the washer s rear panel and lift the access paneloff Drive belt Thedrivebelt 6rib flatPoly V isused totransmit power from the motor pulley to the tub The belt is constructed of a material that stretches which makes belt te...

Page 91: ...nect the washer from the electrical supply and remove the front panel and rear access panel 2 Disconnect the terminal plug from the lower front Removing the drive motor 1 Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply and remove the rear access panel and the belt 2 Disconnect the electrical plug and the ground wire from the motor 3 Usinga 5 16 socket removethe 4 bolts twoin the front and two in ...

Page 92: ...onnect thewire harness and remove the screw securing the tab on the side of the control board to the base Lift the side of the housing up slide the assembly to the rear to disengage the front tab and lift the assembly away from the washer base 4 From the front of the washer tip the bottom of the assembly toward the motor and slide the assembly out between the shock absorber and the motor ...

Page 93: ... panel 3 Remove air shock securement pins by depressing locking tab while pulling pin to remove This procedureis mucheasier if adeep 1 2 6 point socket or 13 millimeter 6 point is used to compress thelocking tabof theplastic pin Push the socket onto thetapered end of the pin as far asit will go to compress the locking tab 4 Use pliers to grasp head of pin and pull to remove As the pin is removed t...

Page 94: ...e the rear access panel 2 Disconnect the wires from the heating element and the drum water NTC 3 Loosen the compression nut and pull the heater assembly out of the drum Removing the drum water NTC 1 Disconnect the washer from electrical supply and remove the rear access panel 2 Disconnect the wires from the drum water NTC 3 Loosenthecompressionnutandpullthedrum water NTC out of the heater assembly...

Page 95: ...chnology hose from the bellows the detergent outlet and siphon break hoses from the outer tub 4 Remove the drain pump and disconnect the drain sump from the tub 5 If you are going to replace the front half of the outer tub remove the bellows and the weight ring 6 Remove the small hose from the air bell 7 Remove the large pulley drive motor and speed control board assembly 8 Disconnect the bearing ...

Page 96: ... 23 screwsholding the two halves of the tub together 13 Lift off the front half of the tub CAUTION Use caution in handling the spin basket The outer surface is very sharp 14 Reverseprocedureto reassembleusing illustration belowtoshowouter tubscrew tighteningsequence ...

Page 97: ... part of the rear half of the outer tub If the water seal or bearings fail inspectand ifnecessarydressthe shaft of the spin basket with a file With some failures it may be necessary to replace the spin basket Spin basket vanes Therearethreeplasticvanesmountedtothespinbasket to aid in the washing action during the wash cycle The vanes are held to the spin basket by 6 tabs that are slipped into slot...

Page 98: ...nd thedivided space and push the 4 locking tabs open 3 Slide the vane towards the door opening to release the 6 tabs and push on the side of the vane to remove 4 Whenreplacingorreinstalling securethevane with a stainless steel screw through the slot in the side of the vane SCREW SLOT ...

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