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Troubleshooting Procedures
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WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death, disconnect power to unit before servicing, unless testing
requires power.
MOTOR TESTING
A motor test cord may be used to electrically check operation of the various electrical components without removing
them from the unit. Testing in this manner merely determines whether or not part will function independently of other
electrical components. In order to make accurate test, proper connection of the motor test cord is important.
All four leads of the test cord are required to test the washer drive motor. The following drawing shows installation of
the test cord on washer drive motor. Reversing the motor from agitation to spin is accomplished by reversing the test
cord wires B and C.
COMPONENT TESTING
Illustration
Component
Test Procedure
Results
Pressure Switch
Disconnect wire terminals from switch.
Measure resistance across the
following terminals:
Empty (Filling) 20 to 15--------------------
Full (Run) 20 to 15 -------------------------
Resistance above 2
Ω
indicates dirty
switch contacts.
Closed circuit
Open circuit
Water Valve
Measure resistance across the
terminals of each coil on the valve.
Approximately 850-950
Ω
Motor
Type of Motor:
Single speed (Split phase)
See “Motor” Testing section for
correct wiring contact
Pump
Verify drain pump is not clogged or
damaged
1) Remove clog and verify proper
operation
2) Replace drain pump if damaged
Transmission
Type of transmission (orbital):
618 r.p.m. Spin
150 o.p.m. Agitate
Check wattage with full tub of water
only (Use Wattage Meter)
See “Transmission” Disassembly
Procedures section.
380 to 420 watts
Belts
Check belt for excessive wear or being
burnt and cracking
Replace if belt if damaged
