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Resistance

Ω

Electrical component

@ 77

F (25

Dispenser valve solenoids

800 ± 7%

Door lock solenoid

1325 ± 10%

Pump motor

12 ± 7%

NTC Thermistor

50K ± 2%

M1 TO M2

5.3 ± 7%

M2 TO M3

5.3 ± 7%

M1 TO M3

5.3 ± 7%

M4 TO M5

118 ± 7%

QUICK REFERENCE SHEET

Component resistance chart.

Good Models

Water fill height 3 ± .5 “
No load, start position of permanent press cycle.

Better Models

Water fill height dependent upon selected cycle.

Electrical requirements.

Incoming water pressure.

Drain requirements.

Motor.

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. (3.18 cm) minimum.

The standpipe height above the floor should be:

Minimum height:

24 in. (61 cm)

Maximum height:

96 in. (244 cm)

Motor

No load agitate wattage - Max 150

No load spin wattage - Max 550

Tub Pulley to Motor Pulley Ratio.

16 TO 1

Tub Capacity.

3.0 cu. ft.

Automatic Temperature Control Specifications. (Better Models).

Regulated hot wash temperature

130

± 7

Regulated warm wash and rinse temperature

± 7

Regulated cold wash and rinse temperature

± 7

Summary of Contents for BETTER

Page 1: ...1 1111111 SERVICE MANUAL 3 0 Cu Ft HORIZONTAL AXISWASHER GOOD BETTER MODELS 5995413084 December 2004 White Westinghouse ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NOR TH AMERICA ...

Page 2: ...he fuse Turnoffthegassupply Turnoffthewatersupply 3 Never interfere with the proper operation of any safety device 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 safety ground wires is GREEN or GREEN with YELLOW STRIPES Ground leads are not to be used as current ca...

Page 3: ...ll gas 15 Pre installation requirements 15 Tools required for installation 15 Electrical requirements 15 Circuit 15 Power supply 15 Outlet receptacle 15 Grounding requirements 15 Water supply requirements 16 Drain requirements 16 Rough in dimensions 17 Location of your washer 19 Do not install your washer 19 Minimum installation clearances 19 Unpacking 19 Drain hose installation 20 Installation 21...

Page 4: ...ry into loads that can be washed together 35 Prepare items for washing 36 Pretreat stains and heavy soil 36 Add laundry load to washer 36 Add detergent bleach and fabric softener to automatic dispenser 37 Start the washer 38 Remove items when the cycle is completed 38 General precautions 38 Stain removal 39 Safe stain removal procedures 40 Stain removal 40 Common washing problems 41 Care and clean...

Page 5: ...e console 72 Removing the electronic control 72 Removing the selector knob Good Models 72 Removing the water temperature selector shaft Good Models 72 Removing the selector dial Better Models 73 Removing the selector knob Better Models 73 Removing the programing buttons and springs 73 Removing the front panel 73 Removing the console mounting brace 74 Removing the bellow or boot 74 Reinstalling or ...

Page 6: ...emoving the large pulley 85 Removing the drive motor 86 Removing the speed control board assembly 86 Removing the right hand air shock absorber 88 Removing the left hand air shock absorber 88 To remove the air bell 89 Removing the tub assembly 89 Removing the spin basket and rear tub half 91 Removing the spin basket vanes 92 ...

Page 7: ...S WASHER Differences Good Models 1 Control panel does not have a display 2 Water fill height control is a pressure switch 3 Does not have a water temperature sensor Better Models 1 Control panel has a display 2 Water fill height control is a electronic pressure sensor 3 Has a water temperature sensor ...

Page 8: ...n 3 Tech sheet location X C 4 4 8 1 5 6 9 3 Incremented unit number Production week Last digit of production year Product identification Manufacturing facility On the front panel at the lower left of the washer door opening On the lefthand bodyside behind the front access panel ...

Page 9: ...zed 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 18 cm minimum The standpipe height above the floor should be Minimum height 24 in 61 cm Maximum height 96 in 244 cm Motor No load agitate ...

Page 10: ...tart position The washer will fill and spin leakage test 9 Turn the program knob 8 clicks from the start position The drain pump and door lock solenoid will activate and the washer will operate in high spin SAFETYWARNING If power is removed during this test the door can be opened To prevent injury DO NOT put your hands inside when the tub is rotating 10 Turn the program knob 9 clicks from the star...

Page 11: ...0 800 NA Sport 47 900 850 800 450 Towels 47 NA NA NA NA Jeans 47 NA NA NA NA Agitation Speed CYCLE High Medium Low Hang Dry Heavy 47 1100 1000 950 NA Normal 47 NA NA NA NA EcoNormal 47 1100 1000 950 NA Perm Press 47 900 850 800 450 Quick 47 NA NA NA NA EcoQuick 47 1100 1000 950 NA Delicate 32 450 400 350 350 Handwash 32 450 400 350 350 Touch Up 47 1100 1000 950 450 Drain Spin NA 1100 1000 950 450 ...

Page 12: ... SELECT MODELS ORG GRAY PINK DOOR LOCK AUXILIARY SWITCH DOOR LOCK WAX MOTOR DOOR SWITCH RED BLK RED BLK BLK 2 2 4 3 4 1 4 2 2 1 4 4 3 1 3 3 J3 C5 1 C5 3 C5 5 J2 C2 2 C2 1 J1 C2 1 C2 1 C2 2 C2 2 BLU BLU BLK BLK RED WHT J6 C5 5 C5 5 C5 5 C5 4 C5 4 C5 4 C5 3 C5 3 C5 3 C5 2 C5 2 C5 2 C5 1 C5 1 C5 1 YEL J3 J5 C7 1 C7 3 C7 4 C7 5 C7 6 C7 7 GRN GRAY WHT BRN RED ORG MOTOR FRAME TACHO GENERATOR X Y Z 1 2 T...

Page 13: ... 3 3 J3 C5 1 C5 3 C5 5 J2 C2 2 C2 1 J1 C2 1 C2 1 C2 2 C2 2 BLU BLU BLK BLK RED WHT J6 C5 5 C5 5 C5 5 C5 4 C5 4 C5 4 C5 3 C5 3 C5 3 C5 2 C5 2 C5 2 C5 1 C5 1 C5 1 YEL J3 J5 C7 1 C7 3 C7 4 C7 5 C7 6 C7 7 GRN GRAY WHT BRN RED ORG MOTOR FRAME TACHO GENERATOR X Y Z 1 2 T L1 X CLOSED O OPEN DISPENSER VALVE EVENT COLD 1 COLD 2 DETERGENT BLEACH SOFTNER O O X X X X WIRING CODES CONNECTION NO CONNECTION CABI...

Page 14: ...LEACH ON OFF OFF BLEACH OFF BLEACH ON OFF OFF FABRIC OFF FABRIC ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Step Time sec Normal Fill and Tumble 60 Fill Then Tumble 300 Normal Fill Then Tumble 180 Light Fill Then Tumble 300 Tumble 120 Drain spin 60 Rinse Spin Fill and Tumble 90 Fill Then Tumble 180 Drain spin 180 Fill and Tumble 90 Fill Then Tumble 180 Drain spin 180 ExtraRinse Fill Then Tumble 90 Fill T...

Page 15: ...LLATION 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 Alternating Current NOTE The use ...

Page 16: ...r 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 REQUIREMENTS 1 Drain capable of eliminating 17 gals 6...

Page 17: ...17 SIDE 3 75 9 5 27 75 70 5 24 61 60 152 4 POWER CORD 33 40 84 8 ...

Page 18: ...18 27 68 6 8 5 21 6 6 75 17 1 36 91 3 2 75 7 DRAIN 32 25 81 9 BACK WATER INLETS 33 5 85 1 ...

Page 19: ...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 base of the unit 2 While in the carton carefully lay the washer on its back side 3 Remove the styrofoam base 4 Carefully return the washer to an upright position and remove the carton 5 Carefully move the washer to within 4 feet 122cm of the final location 6 Remove the followin...

Page 20: ...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 the drain hose from the tub of the washer 2 Push the hose onto the drain coupler at the upper left of the washer back panel until the hose contacts the STOP...

Page 21: ... over tighten these connections 4 Connect the inlet hose ends to the HOT and COLD water faucets tightly by hand then tighten another 2 3 turn with pliers Turn the water on and check for leaks NOTE Use only new hoses 5 Carefully move the washer to its final location NOTE Do not use the dispenser drawer or door to lift washer 6 With the washer in its final position place a level on top of the washer...

Page 22: ...ted in an envelope attached to the left hand side panel on the inside of the washer TM REPLACEMENT PARTS If replacements parts are needed for your washer call Sears Parts and Service Toll Free Number 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Destroy the carton and plastic bags after the washer is unpacked Children might use them for play Cartons covered with rugs bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airti...

Page 23: ...hese 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 may cause back or other injury Tools needed level 7 16 open end wrench or ratchet socket 9 16 open end wrench adjustable wrench 2 Phillips screwdriver flat blade screwdriver WASHER...

Page 24: ...ng legs are adjusted fully into the washing machine 4 Align the sides of the washer with the sides of the pedestal and attach the washer to the rear brackets using four 10 screws 2 per bracket 5 Open the drawer of the pedestal assemble a carriage bolt through a front spacer and rubber washer 6 Insert the bolt spacer assembly up through the pedestal with the front spacer positioned in the square ho...

Page 25: ... pedestal assembly adjust the lock nut on each 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 connections If questions arise please refer to the Owner s Guide that came with the washer for contact in...

Page 26: ...veling legs are adjusted fully into the dryer 4 Using two or more people carefully lift the dryer onto the pedestal tilting the dryer back slightly to engage the slots in the rear of the dryer with the tabs of the rear brackets on the pedestal 5 Set the dryer down onto the pedestal making sure the service panel bracket on the dryer is behind the front brackets of the pedestal ...

Page 27: ...ANTY Full One Year Warranty on Mechanical Parts For one year from date of purchase when this pedestal is installed with the listed washer or dryer see owners manual for specific model and operated according to the information in the Use and Care Guide Operating Instructions and Installation Instructions the supplier will replace any of its mechanical parts if they are defective in workmanship or m...

Page 28: ... water remaining in the dispenser at the end of the cycle is a result of siphoning action and part of normal operation 6 Select the appropriate cycle and temperature for the load Turn the PROGRAM knob to select the cycle Turn the TEMP knob to select the wash and rinse temperatures If the water temperature combination is not appropriate for that cycle the status lights will blink and the signal wil...

Page 29: ...nd the hottest wash water safe for the load Add a detergent booster color safe bleach or odor eliminator with the detergent if needed Chlorine bleach should not be used on items containing Lycra Fabric softeners reduce wicking and are not recommended for garments made to pull moisture away from the body Delicate This cycle provides 10 minutes of gentle reversing tumble wash action for knits and de...

Page 30: ...Spin selection or anytime you want to drain water from the washer and spin out the load Select the spin speed appropriate to the load Rinse Spin Select Rinse Spin for loads that need a cold water rinse or to add fabric softener that may have been omitted in a regular cycle Add the fabric softener to the dispenser chamber if desired Select the spin speed appropriate for the load Cycle Settings Turn...

Page 31: ...ow Spin Hang Dry No Spin Soil Level Heavy Soil Normal Soil Light Soil Options Extra Rinse Automatic Automatic Extra Spin Automatic Easy Iron Cycle Signal Delay Start Factory Settings The following chart shows the temperatures speeds and options available for each cycle Heavy Normal Perm Press Quick Delicate Silk Wool Handwash Touch Up Jeans Drain Spin Rinse Spin Available settings Estimated cycle ...

Page 32: ...r motor stops if overheated Cold water hose is connected to the wrong faucet Cold water faucet is turned off A high efficiency detergent was not used Too much detergent was added Hot water hose is connected to the wrong faucet Hot water faucet is turned off Solutions Check to see if the water flows adequately from the other faucets in the home wait for service to be restored Avoid running water in...

Page 33: ...cessories certified by the manu facturer could result in personal injury property damage or damage to the washer Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this washer Toreducetheriskoffire electricalshock orinjurytopersonswhenusingthiswasher complywith the basic warnings listed Failuretocomplywiththesewarningscouldresultin serious personal injuries Prevent Fire Do not wash i...

Page 34: ...to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance Prevent Injury To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation the washer must be installed andelectricallygroundedbyaqualifiedservicepersonin accordance with local codes Installation instructions arepackedinthewasherforinst...

Page 35: ...cally restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes if the washer has not been manually turned off during this time SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Washing Procedures Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load ReadtheOperatingInstructionscardforoperating your specific model Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels Toreducetheriskoffire electricalshock orinjurytoper...

Page 36: ...g the wash cycle Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling 3 Pretreat stains and heavy soil See Stain Removal 4 Add laundry load to washer Combine large and small items in a load Load largeitemsfirst Largeitemsshouldnotbemore than half the total wash load Washing single items such as a sweater towel orjeansmaycauseanout of balanceload Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load Single he...

Page 37: ...commended Color safe bleach water conditioner detergent booster and enzyme products may be added to the detergent compartment Avoid mixing liquids and powders Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature water hardness load size and soil level For best results avoid oversudsing C LIQUIDBLEACH Ifdesired measureouttherecommendedamount ofliquidchlorinebleach nottoexceed1 3cup 80 ml a...

Page 38: ...s 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 not pour fabric softener directly on the wash load Use of a fabric softener dispensing ball is not rec ommended in tumble action washers 6 Select the cycle temperature spin speed op tions and features accordin...

Page 39: ...leaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances because they give off vapors that could ignite or explode Never use highly flammable solvents such as gasoline inside the home Vapors can explode on contact with flames or sparks For successful stain removal Remove stains promptly Determine the kind of stain then follow the recommended treatment in the stain removal chart below To pretrea...

Page 40: ...sing 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 nonflammab...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...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 th...

Page 43: ...ese parts with a nonabrasive household cleanser This prevents dye transfer to futureloads Winterizing Instructions If the washer is stored in an area where freezing can occur or moved in freezing temperatures follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the washer 1 Turn off water supply faucets 2 Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses 3 Plug electrical cord in...

Page 44: ...LLATION INSTRUCTIONS for removing 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 pro...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ... IL 60179 Tumble Action Washer Warranty Master Protection Agreement In the U S A Congratulations on making a smart purchase Your new Kenmore appliance is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time That s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation Purchase a Mas...

Page 48: ...The switch is located behind the control panel next to the dispenser drawer The electronic control board sends a signal through the reed switch circuit When the signal is interrupted by the contacts of the reed switch being open the board prevents the washer from operating The reed switch contacts are controlled by the magnetic field of the magnet located in the front panel of the dispenser drawer...

Page 49: ...tor it takes 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 Contact Wax Motor Coil Switch Actuator Locking Fork Pressure Switch Good Models The pressure switch mounte...

Page 50: ... armature of the solenoid serves to open and close the main orifice The Electronic Water Level Sensor Better Models The electronic water level sensor mounted to the right side panel under the top of the washer controls the water level in the washer The electronic water level sensor is made up of a electronic board and a bellow inside a sealed chamber The chamber is connected by a hose to the air b...

Page 51: ...ot and bleach solenoids are armature operates within a closed metal tube valve guide which is sealed by the outer edge of the diaphragm to the valve body A coil spring holds the armaturedownagainstthediaphragmmainorificewhen the solenoid is not energized Thefollowinglinedrawingsandtextexplainsbasicvalve operation Whenthevalveisinaclosedposition thesolenoidisnot energized Waterhasbledthroughthediap...

Page 52: ...ected the control board connects the center cold water solenoid to neutral and cycles the hot water solenoid off and on to regulated the temperature When a Warm rinse is selected for the final rinse the control connects the outside cold solenoid to neutral and cycles the hot solenoid Automatic Dispenser The automatic dispenser for detergent liquid bleach and fabric softener system is made up of th...

Page 53: ... 4 channels the dispenser bypass channel the detergent channel bleach channel and the fabric softener channel The channel that receives the water is determined by which inlet supplies the water or if both inlets supply the water The dispenser advanced rinsing technology channel receives water whenever the inlet on the right as viewed from the front of the washer is activated This path allows the w...

Page 54: ...the start of the cycle but bleach and fabric softener are not dispensed until later in the cycle To allow all three items to be added to the washer before the start of the cycle the bleach and softener cavities in the drawer have tubes molded into the bottom of them These tubes allow bleach or softener to be added to their cavity without being dispensed as long as the liquid is below the top of th...

Page 55: ...avity The added water creates an overfill condition and starts the siphoning The cavity will empty itself when the water is turned off by the solenoid The bleach dispenser channel receives water from the left hand input as viewed from the front of the washer The bleach channel forms a path that allows the water to pass over the bleach section of the cavity d r a w e r As the water pass over the bl...

Page 56: ... water to enter and mix with the fabric softener This raises the mixture level above the tubes in the drawer fabric softener cavity allowing the mixture to flow into the tub Like the detergent channel the flow of the incoming water is more than the holes can dispense The excess water backs up into the channel across the rear of the dispenser and flows into the tub Drain Pump The drain pump is moun...

Page 57: ... 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 preprogrammed speed and direction 2 The balance of the load in the washer during the spin cycle by converting the sine wave from the tachogenerator to square waves and comparing the distance between the square waves Motor The ...

Page 58: ...Assembly The outer tub assembly is supported by two suspension springs and stabilized by two air shock assemblies A cementcounterweightismountedtothefrontoftheouter tub by screws A counterweight is molded into the rear half of the outer tub These counterweights prevent excessive oscillation of the entire suspended assembly during an unbalanced spin cycle Spin Basket Assembly The spin basket is con...

Page 59: ...ber of washers with serial number prefix XC4 if the previous procedure does not perform as specified follow the option below Follow all previous steps but instead of pressing Start and Pause Cancel buttons press and hold Options and Pause Cancel buttons IIf the washer is a Good Model the five indicator lights of Door Lock Wash Rinse Final Spin and Control will flash the number of times for the fir...

Page 60: ...to test 10 E55 Motor overheating Refer to test 11 E56 High motor current Refer to test 11 E57 High current on inverter Refer to test 11 E58 High current on motor phase Refer to test 11 E59 No tacho signal for 3 seconds Refer to test 12 E5A High temperature on heat sink Replace the speed control board E5B High temperature on heat sink Replace the speed control board E5C High temperature on heat sin...

Page 61: ... Correct problem No restriction Go to step 2 Zero Replace the control board 120 VAC Remove the pump and check for blockage If blocked remove the restriction if not replace the pump Open shorted wiring Correct wiring Good wiring Replace the pressure sensor If this does not correct the problem replace the control board 1 Is the incoming water flow normal 2 Are the incoming water faucets turned on 3 ...

Page 62: ...power company check the frequency of the incoming power If correct replace the control board Test 6 Test 7 Test 8 Test 9 Test 10 Test 11 Test 12 Test 13 Test 14 Test 15 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 ...

Page 63: ...2 C5 3 Motor winding connections C5 4 C5 5 Tacho generator connections Jacks and plugs Control panel J3 J4 J5 J8 J6 J14 J1 J2 Control panel circuits J1 Power to the speed control board J2 J3 Door switch assembly circuits J4 J5 Water inlet and drain pump circuits J6 Codes to the speed control board J7 Thermal sensor circuit Some models J8 Reed switch circuit J14 Incoming power Speed control board J...

Page 64: ...de the safety latch lever to the right and pull the drawer out until it hits the stop 2 Push down on the release tab and pull the drawer out Detergent drawer disassembly 1 Remove the drawer from the washer 2 The detergent liquid bleach and fabric softener insert lifts off When reinstalling be sure to seat it properly 3 To remove the drawer front release the three tabs and pull the drawer front awa...

Page 65: ... the right with a small screw driver To remove door strike 1 Open loading door and remove the 2 screws holding the strike to the inner door liner To remove loading door handle 1 Remove the 2 screws holding the handle to the inner liner of the door To remove loading door 1 Removethedoorbyremovingthe 4 screwsholding the door to the hinges while supporting the door ...

Page 66: ...crew holding the hinge to the door andfrontpanel Disassembling the door 1 To remove the outer door panel separate the two panels on the hinge side and slide the outer panel toward the door strike side to disengage the inner panel from the outer panel flange 2 Removetheouterglass somemodels byremoving the door strike and the 4 screws holding the outer glass to the inner panel and lift the glass off...

Page 67: ...loading door 2 Usingneedlenosepliers startwherethespringand wireareconnectedatthebottomofthebellowsand pull the wire out of the groove of the bellows 3 Pull the bellows off of the lip of the front panel Removing the door safety switch 1 Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply 2 Release the bellows from the front panel 3 Remove the 2 screw holding the switch assembly to the front panel ...

Page 68: ...ch assembly into the door opening and unplug the electrical connectors Removing the lower front access panel 1 Raisethefrontofthewasherandinsertatwobyfour under the front of the washer 2 Remove the 2 screws holding the panel to the washer base Pull the panel down and out Removing the drain pump 1 Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply remove the front access panel Note Some water will be...

Page 69: ...ove 4 screws to release the pump from the housing Removing the top panel 1 Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply Disassembling the drain pump 1 The drain pump check valve is located in the outlet of the pump 2 Remove the shield by releasing the tab and pulling back on the shield ...

Page 70: ...2 screwsfromtherearofthetop slide the top back and lift it off Removing the pressure switch Good Models 1 Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply and remove the top panel 2 Unplug the wires from the pressure switch 3 Turn the pressure switch one quarter turn and pull out to release it from the side panel 4 Disconnect the hose from the pressure switch Removing the electronic water level se...

Page 71: ...itchharnessfromthecontroland snap the reed switch out of the console Removing the water temperature selector knob Good Models 1 Toremovethewatertemperatureselectorknob pull the knob straight off 2 Removethe 2 screws oneoneachend holdingthe console to the top of the side panels 3 Removethe 3 screwsbehindthedetergentdrawer panel 4 Release the tab that is spread open by the left hand screw as view fr...

Page 72: ...oleonasoftflatsurfaceandremovethe 4 screws holding the control to the console 3 Releasethelockingtabsandliftthecontrolfromthe console Note Be careful not to lose the button springs Removing the selector knob Good Models 1 Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply and remove the electronic control 2 Squeezetherimoftheselectorknobshaftwithpliers and pull the knob out the front Removing the wa...

Page 73: ...ts with a screwdriver and pull on the knob Removing the programing buttons and springs 1 Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply and remove the electronic control 2 Lift the buttons and springs out of the console 3 The buttons are not all the same Each button has a Roman numeral stamped into it The console has Roman numeral above the button slot Match the number on to button to the number...

Page 74: ...console mounting brace 1 Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply remove the console and front panel 2 Release the wiring harness from the back of the brace Removethe 6 screws oneatthetopandtwo in the front on each side holding the brace to the side panels 3 Releasethe 2 tabsonthedispenserdrawerhous ing one on each side and pull the brace forward Removing the bellows door boot 1 Disconnect...

Page 75: ...acing the bellows 1 Use liquid dishwasher soap to lubricate the groove on the bellows to make it easier to slip the groove of the bellows onto the lip of the tub rinsing technology A R T hose from the top of the bellows 3 A groove in the rear of the bellows is placed over the lip of the outer tub and held in place by a spring loop ...

Page 76: ...p of the tub with your thumb 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 Then force the remaining bellows on with...

Page 77: ...rom the electrical supply remove the top 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 Remov...

Page 78: ...2 Using a small common screw driver release the 3 locking tabs around the overflow vent tube while pushingonthegrommetrimfrominsidethewasher Removing the overflow vent tube 1 Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply removethetoppanelandremovetheoverflow vent grommet 2 Turn the tube counter clockwise about a 1 16 of a turn to unlock the tube Pull the tube back to disengageitfromthedetergent...

Page 79: ...he 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 grommetandtheoverflow venttube 3 Unplug the wiring harness fro...

Page 80: ...reen out Removing the top rear brace 1 Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply and remove the top panel 2 Remove the 3 screws from the top of the brace 3 Remove the 2 screws from the rear of the brace 4 Pullbacktodisengagethe 2 tabsandliftthebrace off Removing the suspension springs 1 Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply and remove the top panel 2 It is necessary to hook the t...

Page 81: ... 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 on one end and a handle on the other is need 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 ...

Page 82: ... 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 83: ... 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 slide the hose off Removi...

Page 84: ...supply and remove the top panel 2 Disconnectthe 2 drainhosesandthesiphonbreak hose 3 Remove the screw holding the coupler to the rear panel Note There will be water in the pump and hose 2 Release the clamp and slide the hose off the drain pump 3 Release the and slide the hose off the drain hose coupler 5 Release the hose from it guides and pull the hose out ...

Page 85: ...ical supply 2 Remove the 6 screws holding the rear access panel to the washer s rear panel and lift the access paneloff Drive belt Thedrivebelt 6ribflatPoly V isusedtotransmitpower from the motor pulley to the tub The belt is constructed of a material that stretches which makes belt tension adjustmentsunnecessary Removing or replace the drive belt 1 Disconnectthewasher fromtheelectricalsupplyand r...

Page 86: ...isconnect the washer from the electrical supply and remove the front and rear access panels 2 Unplug the 2 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 Unplug the electrical plug and the ground wire from the motor 3 Usinga 5 16 socket removethe 4 bolts twointhe front and two in the rea...

Page 87: ...her 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 5 Release the latch on each end of the speed control housing and raise the top flap 6 Unplugthe 2 plugsandthegroundwireandremove the speed control assembly from the washer 7 To remove the control board from the housing release the latch on each...

Page 88: ...essthelockingtaboftheplasticpin Pushthe socketontothetaperedendofthepinasfarasitwill go to compress the locking tab 4 Use pliers to grasp head of pin and pull to remove As the pin is removed the socket will drop free 5 Whenreplacingtheairshock makesuretoposition it with the bell end facing downward 6 Lubricate the securement pins with Sil Glide beforeinstalling Removing the left hand air shock abs...

Page 89: ...Glide beforeinstalling Removing the air bell 1 Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply and remove the front access panel 2 Remove the 2 hoses one from each end 3 Releasetherivetholdingtheairbelltotheoutertub NOTE Seal air connecting tube to air bell and air bell to sump hose using waterproof glue DO NOT plug air connecting tube opening Removing the tub assembly 1 Disconnect the washer fro...

Page 90: ... the air bell 7 Remove the large pulley drive motor and speed control board assembly 8 Disconnect the bearing ground wire 9 Removethetoppinsfromshockabsorbersandpush the shock absorbers against the cabinet 10 Placesomethingdowntoprotectthefloor carefully turnthewasheronit sfaceandreleasethesprings 11 Lift the cabinet off of the tub ...

Page 91: ...face is very sharp 14 Reverseproceduretoreassembleusingillustration belowtoshowouter tubscrew tighteningsequence 15 The seal between the 2 tub halves is placed in the groove of the rear half and can be lifted out 16 To remove the spin basket set the back half of the outer tub on it s side and reinstall the screw that secured the large pulley to the shaft Tap the inner tub out with a rubber hammer ...

Page 92: ...ring the wash cycle Each vane has 6 tabs that slide into 6 slots in the spin basket Each vane is locked in place by 4 tabs press out of the spin basket Removing the spin basket vanes 1 Open the washer s loading door 2 Insert a small shaft common screwdriver into the holeintopofthevanebehindthedividedspaceand push the 4 locking tabs open 3 Slide the vane toward the door opening to release the 6 tab...

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