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Servicing Components on the Rear of the Bulkhead

There are two panels on the back of the dryer that allow access to components at the rear of the
bulkhead.

The smaller panel covers the electrical connections for the dryer.

On Gas Dryers the three prong grounded 120VAC power cord is connected at this location.

On Electric Dryers the 240VAC terminal block is located under the small access panel.

The large louvered back panel covers the intake and exhaust system. On Gas Dryers the louvers in
this panel provide auxiliary air for the gas burner.

Electric Heater Element

On electric dryers the electric heater element is contained in a housing attached to the lower portion of
the heater box.

To remove the heater element:

Disconnect the wire leads from the high-limit thermostat and the heater element terminals.

Remove the two hex head screws securing the heater element to the heater box and remove
the heater element and housing.

The heater element can be removed from the housing by removing the one hex head screw
securing the heater element mounting bracket to the housing and sliding the heater element
out of the housing.

ELECTRIC DRYER

LINT CHUTE

HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT

OPERATING THERMOSTAT & BIAS HEATER

BLOWER HOUSING

EXHAUST

HEATER

BOX

HI-LIMIT

THERMOSTAT

GAS DRYER

HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT

LINT

CHUTE

THERMAL CUTOFF

HEATER ELEMENT

(in housing)

HEATER

ELEMENT TERMINALS

HI-LIMIT

THERMOSTAT

BLOWER HOUSING

EXHAUST

OPERATING

THERMOSTAT

& BIAS HEATER

Fig. 3-12

Fig. 3-13

Summary of Contents for APARTMENT MAINTENANCE SERIES

Page 1: ...I CONSUMER SERVICES TECHNICAL EDUCATION GROUP PRESENTS AM 5 JOB AID Part No 4322616 APARTMENT MAINTENANCE SERIES LAUNDRY PRODUCTS ...

Page 2: ...b Aid is to provide detailed information that will enable the service technician to properly diagnose malfunctions and repair Whirlpool Laundry Products The objectives of the Job Aid are The service technician will Understand proper safety precautions Successfully troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions Successfully perform necessary repairs Successfully return the laundry product to proper operati...

Page 3: ...PONENTACCESS COMPONENTACCESS COMPONENTACCESS COMPONENTACCESS 15 15 15 15 15 Component Location 15 Accessing Component in the Console 16 Accessing Component inside the Washer Cabinet 19 Part D DIAGNOSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 25 25 25 25 25 Diagnosis and Troubleshooting Chart 25 Comp...

Page 4: ...ESS COMPONENTACCESS COMPONENTACCESS 45 45 45 45 45 Washer Top Components 45 Cabinet Components 49 Part C TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSIS 59 59 59 59 59 Troubleshooting Chart 59 Diagnostic Test Program 61 Part D TECHTIPS TECHTIPS TECHTIPS TECHTIPS TECHTIPS 65 65 65 65 65 Wiring Diag...

Page 5: ...V SECTION THREE 29 AND COMPACT GAS AND ELECTRIC DRYERS Part A THEORY OF OPERATION 71 Part B COMPONENTACCESS COMPONENTACCESS COMPONENTACCESS COMPONENTACCESS COMPONENTACCESS 73 73 73 73 73 ...

Page 6: ...ANDDIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTINGANDDIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTINGANDDIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTINGANDDIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTINGANDDIAGNOSIS 95 95 95 95 95 Troubleshooting Guide 95 C Version Electronic Dryer Control 96 Part D TECHTIPS TECHTIPS TECHTIPS TECHTIPS TECHTIPS 97 97 97 97 97 Wiring Diagram 97 Timer Schedule 99 Strip Circuits 99 Model Serial Number Plate Location 102 Model Serial Number Designators 102 ...

Page 7: ...7 107 107 Washer Access 107 Dryer Access 109 COMPONENT ACCESS 27 COMPONENT ACCESS 27 COMPONENT ACCESS 27 COMPONENT ACCESS 27 COMPONENT ACCESS 27 111 111 111 111 111 Washer Access 111 Dryer Access 113 Part C TECHTIPS TECHTIPS TECHTIPS TECHTIPS TECHTIPS 119 119 119 119 119 Timer Schedules 119 Wiring Diagrams 120 Model Serial Number Plate Location 122 Model Serial Number Designators 122 ...

Page 8: ...ymbol All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean YOU WILL BE KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED IF YOU DON T FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS YOU CAN BE KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED IF YOU DON T FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions...

Page 9: ...1 DIRECT DIRECT DIRECT DIRECT DIRECT DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE WASHERS WASHERS WASHERS WASHERS WASHERS ...

Page 10: ...t the power supply cord plug will still be attached to the yellow shipping strap Fig 1 2 c Firmly pull on the end of the yellow shipping strap that is attached to the bottom of the back of the washer Fig 1 3 This will release the self leveling leg mechanism Section One Part A INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS NOTE To prevent the two 2 shipping pins from falling on the floor two 2 plastic holders are att...

Page 11: ...t the front legs as necessary Tighten the locking nuts to the base of the washer with a wrench If the nuts are not tightened the washer may vibrate excessively 6 Cut the shipping strap at the words CUT HERE and slide it off the power supply plug Fig 1 6 7 The hook end of the drain hose can be installed into a stand pipe Fig 1 7 A B or laundry tub Fig 1 7 C and secured with the shipping strap as sh...

Page 12: ...han 72 from the bottom of the washer COMMON INSTALLATION PROBLEMS 1 Water does not pump out Causes a Drain hose too high over six feet b Blockage or crimp in the drain hose c Drain pipe not vented 2 Water on the floor Causes a A leaking hose on the water inlet valve or faucet b A leaking drain hose connection c The drain hose is coming out of the stand pipe when draining d Restricted drain pipe ru...

Page 13: ...ATION All washers perform essentially the same four functions They fill with water agitate drain the water and spin the water out of the clothing FILL Fig 2 1 Water Level Switch Water Inlet Water Temperature Switch Timer Water Fill Valve ...

Page 14: ...sher being used The switch letters in the chart H W and C are the possible water temperature selections Hot Warm and Cold The first letter is the wash temperature the second letter is the rinse temperature Control the amount of water required for the amount of clothing by setting the water level or pressure switch 2 Once the selections are made a series of switches are closed in the timer and wate...

Page 15: ... the side of the tub A hose between the air dome and the water level switch transfers this air pressure against the diaphragm in the water level switch causing electrical contacts to move from V to P EMPTY position to V to T FULL position The washer stops filling and the water level switch is providing voltage to the timer motor and the drive motor to begin agitation Fig 2 4 Fig 2 7 Typical Water ...

Page 16: ...8 AGITATION Fig 2 8 Water Level Switch Timer Pump Drive Motor Gearcase ...

Page 17: ...e transmission shaft and is driven back and forth to provide agitation 3 The water pump is mounted directly to the motor and will also turn in the agitate direc tion At this point the pump is running in re verse so water does not leave the tub 4 During the agitation cycle the wash water is being pulled through a basket mounted lint filter if equpped by pumping vanes molded into the underside of th...

Page 18: ...10 DRAIN Fig 2 12 Water Level Switch Timer Pump Drive Motor Gearcase ...

Page 19: ...ose with the dirty water 4 After a two minute drain the timer contacts open momentarily stopping the drive motor This momentary pause causes the transmission to reset itself for the spin cycle 1 The timer advances to the next step in the process which is the drain cycle This time contacts 14 in the timer are closed energizing the drive motor to run in a clockwise direction The current flow in the ...

Page 20: ...12 SPIN Fig 2 15 Water Level Switch Timer Clutch Spin Gearcase Drive Motor Pump ...

Page 21: ...shioned with a spring to allow the clutch to slip as the basket is coming up to speed This slip prevents high torque loads on the motor and allows the motor to bring this heavy load up to speed without overloading 4 The clutch lining is designed to contact the basket drive brake cam which releases the basket drive brakes during the spin cycle allowing the basket drive to turn freely 5 The basket d...

Page 22: ...14 NOTES ...

Page 23: ...ET GEARCASE CAPACITOR TUB SUPPORT DRAIN PUMP DRIVE MOTOR CENTRIFUGAL SWITCH SPRING SPRING BRACKET AGITATOR SUSPENSION PLATE TUB MAGICCLEAN LINT FILTER if equipped FABRIC SOFTENER DISPENSER Section One Part C COMPONENTACCESS COMPONENT LOCATION FILTER VANES UNDER AGITATOR PLATE Fig 3 1 MANUAL LINT FILTER if equipped ...

Page 24: ... COMPONENTS IN THE CONSOLE A number of critical components can be accessed from inside the control console These components are 1 Timer 2 Push button Switch Assembly 3 Water Level Switch Servicing Components in the Console 1 Remove the two Phillips head screws securing the front corners of the console to the washer top 2 Tip the console back on the hinges that secure the top of the console to the ...

Page 25: ...the shaft 3 Slide the timer dial from the timer hub 4 Unplug the wiring harness connector from the timer assembly terminals 5 Remove the one 1 Hex head screw securing the left side of the timer assembly to the console mounting plate Then lift the left side and slide the tabs at the right side of the timer assembly from the console mounting plate BLACK TAB MOUNTING SCREW Fig 3 3 Fig 3 4 Removing th...

Page 26: ...h assembly terminals using a pair of needlenose pliers 2 Press in the the two 2 tabs at the bottom of the switch assembly Then lift the bottom of the switch assembly up and lift it away from the console mounting plate Fig 3 6 PUSH IN PUSH IN TIP UP and LIFT OUT MOUNTING BRACKET MOUNTING HOLES Fig 3 6 Fig 3 7 A Metal Body 1 To remove the timer knob push the knob in from the front and unscrew it fro...

Page 27: ...y removing the outer cabinet as one unit Refer to Figure 3 8 for the following instructions 1 Remove the console mounting screws and tilt the console into the service position 2 Unplug the lid switch harness connector from the receptacle in the washer top 3 Remove the cabinet mounting clips by placing the flat blade of a screwdriver in the clip as shown in Figure 3 8 Inset 1 4 Remove the cabinet b...

Page 28: ...anel in position Fig 3 12 2 The cabinet front flange must be under the washer base Fig 3 13 A 3 Holes in the cabinet side flange must be placed over the tabs in the washer base Fig 3 13 B REAR PANEL SUPPORT A B TABS SERVICING THE TUB AND BASKET 1 To service the tub and basket the cabinet must be removed 2 If it is necessary to remove the inner basket begin by removing the tub ring by unsnapping th...

Page 29: ...plete the removal of the basket by loosening the spanner nut on the spin tube and expand the drive block with a wide bladed screw driver Fig 3 16 The bas ket can now be lifted straight up and out of the tub 3 The Surgilator Agitator is removed by first pulling off the agitator cap and inner cap Then unscrew the 7 16 bolt found un der the cap and pull straight up on the two piece agitator assembly ...

Page 30: ...ate and base assembly have friction resistance pads that provide protection be tween the metal assemblies 1 Remove the outer cabinet from the washer 2 Disconnect the wiring harness plug from the drive motor terminals 3 Disconnect the tub outlet hose from the tub 4 Remove the pump and motor 5 Remove the gearcase See next page 6 Lift the entire tub basket and tub support out as one unit The pads on ...

Page 31: ...raight out of the basket drive tube being careful not to damage the drive tube bearing with the splined end of the agitator shaft Fig 3 23 Fig 3 23 Servicing the Clutch 1 Remove the gearcase 2 To service just the clutch lining compress the clutch spring with a pair of pliers and lift the lining from the clutch hub Fig 3 24 Fig 3 24 Clutch Band and Lining Compress Spring SUSPENSION PLATE PADS SUSPE...

Page 32: ... Rotate the brake cam driver counterclockwise to release the brake Pull the brake and drive tube straight out Fig 3 27 Rotate the brake cam driver counterclockwise to release the brake Pull the brake and drive tube straight out Fig 3 27 Fig 3 25 Fig 3 26 Thrust Washer Support Ring Retainer Ring 3 To remove the entire clutch assembly begin by removing the spin tube thrust washer up and off the agit...

Page 33: ...amaged agitate cam Damaged agitate gear Broken agitator shaft Pause in timer Damaged agitate cam Agitate gear clutch teeth worn or broken Section One Part D DIAGNOSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING Check supply voltage 100 130 volts Check Overload Check continuity Secure terminal Check continuity Secure disconnect block Check windings Check continuity Check harness connections Check continuity Replace pump R...

Page 34: ...N 9 WATER DOES NOT DRAIN FROM MACHINE 10 SLOW OR NO SPIN 11 MACHINE WILL NOT SPRAY RINSE 12 EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OR MACHINE WALKS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION Replace agitator dogs Replace gearcase Replace gearcase Remove obstruction Replace pump Relocate hose to prevent kink Close lid Check continuity Check plug engagement Check continuity Check continuity See problem 1 Replace driver Replace spr...

Page 35: ...tomer Instruct customer Remove Increase water level See problem 8 Replace agitator Replace basket Replace seal Reseal Use only 13 15 ounces in gearcase Replace cover Advise customer to use higher water level Replace brake assembly NOTE Refer to the wiring diagram for the specific model being serviced The wiring diagram can be found behind the console on the feature panel WATER INLET VALVE To test ...

Page 36: ...l switch Remove the switch from the motor and remove the internal motor wires from the centrifugal switch Set the meter to the R X 1 scale and test the switch in the start position by pushing up on the switch actuator Continuity should be present between the red and black terminals and between the orange and blue terminals No continuity should be present between orange and violet Test the switch i...

Page 37: ...g an insulated screwdriver With the meter to the R X 100 scale place the meter leads on the capacitor leads The meter needle should deflect toward 0 and then reverse toward infinite resistance if the capacitor is good Is there is no needle deflection the capacitor is open WATER TEMPERATURE SWITCH To test the water temperature switch set the wa ter temperature switch to warm wash cold rinse Remove ...

Page 38: ...between the contacts Turn the timer to a position where the contacts are open There should be no continuity between the contacts WATER LEVEL SWITCH To test the water level switch remove the wires from the water level switch With the tub empty there should be continuity from violet to pink and no continuity between violet and tan With the tub full there should be continuity from violet to tan and n...

Page 39: ...NING EXERCISE Test the following components to determine if they are good or bad Verify with your instructor the results of your testing 1 Timer bypass contacts 2 2 Motor centrifugal switch 3 Start capacitor 4 Motor windings ...

Page 40: ...32 WIRING DIAGRAM Typical ...

Page 41: ...33 CYCLE CHART Typical CAM SW ...

Page 42: ...artCard Operation 6 Coin Slide Operation COMMERCIALDRYER 0 ELECTRIC 1 GAS COMMERCIAL WASHER 1 ONE SPEED AGITATION 2 TWO SPEED AGITATION YEAR OF INTRODUCTION E 1997 COLOR W WHITE ENGINEERINGCHANGE NUMERIC 0 ORIGINAL RELEASE 1 FIRST CHANGE MODEL NUMBER DESIGNATION Serial Number Manufacture Location C Clyde Ohio Year of Manufacture Week of Manufacture Product Serial Number C G 03 100003 The serial nu...

Page 43: ...ryer Mechanical System Job Aid Part No LIT4314557 WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY 1st Day through 2nd Year Parts Only Entire Product 2nd through 3rd Year Parts Only Gearcaseand Cabinetrust through 2nd through 5th Year Parts Only OuterTub 2nd through 7th Year Parts Only Tub Support Assembly Bearings and Seals All times are from date of purchase For complete information see warranty packet with product RE...

Page 44: ...36 NOTES ...

Page 45: ...37 22 COMPACT WASHER ...

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Page 47: ...ate or exit the Pause Mode press the START PAUSE button a second time If the washer remains in Pause Mode for more than two hours the microcontroller discontinues the program and turns off all the LEDs Soak Mode The Soak Mode suspends the wash cycle for a timed interval before completion of the cycle In order to alert the user that the washing process has not finished the Wash indicator LED remain...

Page 48: ...0 0 0 yes no 0 0 no no 0 no 0 0 0 no 2 times 4 yes 4 0 0 no no 14 0 4 yes 2 yes 4 0 0 4 1 time 4 COTTONS HEAVY PERMANENT PRESS SOAK ONLY HAND WASH SPIN ONLY HEAVY SUPER NORMAL LIGHT HEAVY NORMAL LIGHT SUPER HEAVY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 WASH RINSE SPIN SR Special Rate Agitate Delicate 5 seconds ON and 10 seconds OFF until time finished CCYCLESá CYCLE CHART S I S Sub Interval Spin Sub Interva...

Page 49: ...binations Rinse water temperatures are limited to warm and cold to improve energy efficiency Start Pause Button The START PAUSE button is pressed to start the selected washing action and to pause the machine during any function The first time the START PAUSE button is pressed after a selection is made initiates the washer operation The second time the START PAUSE button is pushed after the washer ...

Page 50: ...n for a period of time Step 4 again turns the power to the motor off This cycle is repeated for the duration of the WASH RINSE cycle The tables below show the duration of the agitate cycle for Normal and Gentle Wash The HANDWASH cycle adds one more time variable Normal agitation will occur for 5 seconds followed by 10 seconds of no agitation This will continue until the WASH RINSE cycle is complet...

Page 51: ...e Cycle Spin S I S runs through entire spin Table 6 The Splutch Assembly The splutch slider has teeth around the bottom hub that mate with the teeth in the pulley The engag ing and disengaging of these teeth changes the drive motor from operating the agitator or spinning the tub Fig 3 The hub of the slider is grooved to fit over the lower splined end of the spin tube on the gearcase assembly The u...

Page 52: ... is loosened from around the rotor releasing the spin tube The basket and agitator can now be directly driven by the drive motor and spin Fig 4 B Fig 4 A B The Gearcase Assembly The gearcase has two separate shafts one inside the other The inner shaft is splined and is driven by the drive motor through the splutch pulley and drive belt The agitator slides over the top of the splined inner shaft an...

Page 53: ...e strain relief for the power cord to dislodge from the top It will remain on the top edge of the cabinet 4 Pull the bleach hose from the bleach nipple in the top 5 Lift the rear edge of the top higher and pull the pressure switch hose from the control pan nipple Pull straight down to prevent breaking the nipple 6 Reach under the top and unplug the large connector block from the connector block in...

Page 54: ... Install each rotary switch by first orienting the switch as shown in Figure 9 Insert the switch into the mounting socket in the control panel and turn it 45 clockwise or until the locking tab engages in the detent notch 2 Push the connector of each rotary switch onto its connector block on the circuit board The connector web should be oriented toward the rear of the circuit board 3 Push the groun...

Page 55: ...h the large and small connector blocks into their mounting slots 9 Route the clear plastic tube through the center terminal position in the small 3 pin connector Plug the small 3 pin connector into the small connector block Make sure the connectors are latched securely 10 Slide the control pan tabs into the slot in the steel mounting channel Install the three stainless steel control pan mounting s...

Page 56: ... the water level switch mounting screw This will free the ground connector and the water level switch Water Level Switch Replacement Refer to Figure 10 for these procedures 1 Slide the water level switch mounting bracket tab into the mounting slot 2 Install the mounting screw through the ground connector and the water level switch bracket 3 Route the three water level switch wires around the circu...

Page 57: ...ble assembly on early production models only The entire tub assembly must be replaced on later production models Fig 12 Water Inlet Components Replacement Refer to Figures 11 and 12 for these procedures 1 The lower inlet fitting comes preassembled to the tub 2 Install the corrugated hose onto the top end of the inlet fitting with a hose clamp Position the tangs as shown in figure 11 3 Install a ho...

Page 58: ...it slides down the shaft as far as it can go 5 Retighten the hex head screw securely Do not overtighten it or the threads will strip Fig 13 Basket Removal Refer to Figures 14 and 15 for these procedures 1 Remove the agitator 2 Remove the top assembly 3 Unsnap eight snap clips holding the tub ring to the tub and set the tub ring aside 4 Loosen the drive hub screw by four or five turns DO NOT REMOVE...

Page 59: ...b ring onto the tub Tub Removal Refer to Figures 16 and 17 for these procedures 1 Remove the agitator 2 Remove the top assembly 3 Remove the basket 4 Lay the washer on its front on a soft surface to protect the cabinet finish 5 Remove the four hex head bolts from the tub support 6 Disconnect the drain hose from the pump 7 Using fingers and thumbs as a wedge push the tub forward until it pops off t...

Page 60: ...esult in serious injury or death 1 Disconnect the water and drain hose from the washer 2 Lay the washer on its front on a soft surface to protect the cabinet finish 3 Carefully discharge the capacitor 4 Remove the hex head screw securing the capaci tor mounting strap and remove the strap and capacitor from the washer 5 Slide the red and yellow connectors from the old ca pacitor and place them on t...

Page 61: ...the brake arm spring from the slot in the brake arm assembly 4 Use your thumb to push up on the bottom of the brake arm lock so it unsnaps from the brake arm connector and remove it 5 Press in on both sides of the brake arm connector and slide the pins out of the solenoid bracket holes 6 Pull the two wire connectors located under the slot in the terminal cover from the solenoid terminals with a pa...

Page 62: ...mbly off the tub support 1 Disconnect the water and drain hoses from the washer 2 Lay the washer on its front on a soft surface to protect the cabinet finish 3 Remove the nuts securing the plastic motor pulley shield and remove the shield 4 Remove the C ring securing the splutch pulley to the splutch assembly and remove the cup washer 5 Pull the splutch pulley off the splined gearcase shaft and th...

Page 63: ... mounting bolts 2 Loosen the motor mounting bolts and slide the motor toward the center of the washer to loosen the drive belt Remove the drive belt 3 Finish removing the motor mounting bolts and washers 4 Remove the motor 5 Remove the nut and spacer washer securing the motor pulley to the motor and remove the pulley 6 Install the pulley on the new motor and secure it with the spacer washer and th...

Page 64: ...ove the rubber O ring from the motor housing and inspect it for wear Replace it if necessary 8 Clean any debris lint soap sludge etc from inside the drain housing Wash the inside with mild detergent and a soft brush 9 Install the rubber O ring over the rim of the motor housing 10 Position the drain housing as shown in Figure 27 and insert the tabs in the motor housing slots Turn the drain housing ...

Page 65: ...the splutch housing into the mounting holes in the motor mounting plate so they snap into place Fig 28 Spring Slider Teeth Cam Ring Arm Tab Tab Splutch Housing Teeth Pulley Drive Belt Clip Ring Servicing the Gearcase Refer to Figure 29 for these procedures 1 Follow the procedure to remove the motor plate from the washer on page 54 2 Strike the top of the agitator shaft two or three times with a ru...

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Page 67: ...itch using ohmmeter 3 Blow into Water Level switch hose to tub to dislodge lint in air dome 4 Do not adjust Water Level switch Adjusting Water Level switch will cause flooding 5 Check connections on Water Level switch 6 If machine still overfills replace Water Level switch 7 If above solutions fail replace electronic control WON T AGITATE OR AGITATOR 1 Perform Actuator and Switch Test for Dry Agit...

Page 68: ...peration and that it is not jammed 3 If solenoid has power during the Actuator and Switch test for Pump and Brake Solenoid and does not actuate replace solenoid 4 The solenoid cannot be checked for resistance because it has an internal diode and is in parallel with the pump 5 Check transmission clutch system WON T DRAIN SLOW DRAIN 1 Perform Actuator and Switch test for Pump and Brake Solenoid 2 Ch...

Page 69: ...TING TEST Interface Test Automatic Operations Test Actuator and Switch Test PREFERRED SERVICE TEST Warm Warm WW Cold Cold CC Hot Cold HC Fig 30 Flat of Shaft 5 Press and hold the START PAUSE button while turning the CYCLE SELECT switch one step clockwise 6 Release the START PAUSE button NOTE To terminate any diagnostic test and return to normal operation unplug the washer power cord from the power...

Page 70: ...n Rinse Cycle Status LED on Spin Cycle Status LED on Cold Water Valve Hot Water Valve Motor Lead Yellow Motor Lead Red Pump and Solenoid All OFF Return to Step 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Automatic Operations Test Set TEMP SELECT Cold Cold Initiate Entry Sequence The Automatic Operations Test checks LEDs Valves Solenoid Pump and both Drive Motor Windings by turning each component on for approximately t...

Page 71: ...cord back into the outlet Many of the components of the washer can be checked with an ohmmeter The washer must be disconnected from the power supply for these tests Resistance checks should be made at the 9 pin connector first Fig 31 If any of the readings are out of range as stated in Table 12 or not operating properly check resistance readings at the component terminals If the readings are still...

Page 72: ... Location Clockwise Wire Lead No 3 2 1 _ X X X X X X X X X X X X CYCLE TEMPERATURE SELECTOR SWITCH LOGIC X Connection To Common _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Table 13 SELECTOR DESCRIPTION of Positions Usable Position NOTE All resistance readings must be under 5000 ohms to be considered connected Over 5 000 ohms is considered not connected Fig 32 Temperature Selector Table 14 Cycle Selector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...

Page 73: ...65 Section Two Part D TECHTIPS WIRING DIAGRAM ...

Page 74: ...RAIN AGITATE HI RATE FILL WARM HOT COLD FILL WARM HOT COLD AGITATE NORMAL RATE DRAIN S I S FILL COLD WARM AGITATE HI RATE DRAIN S I S TWO TIMES WASH PERMANENT PRESS RINSE SPIN DRAIN AGITATE LOW RATE FILL WARM HOT COLD S I S FILL COLD WARM AGITATE LOW RATE DRAIN S I S TWO TIMES RINSE SPIN WASH FILL AGITATE LOW FILL WARM HOT COLD FILL AGITATE LOW SOAK WASH RINSE DELICATE P 2 10 P 1 P 2 2 4 2 P 2 4 4...

Page 75: ...67 STRIP CIRCUITS FILL AGITATE ...

Page 76: ...68 STRIP CIRCUITS SPIN DRAIN ...

Page 77: ...69 29 AND COMPACT GASANDELECTRIC DRYERS ...

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Page 79: ...NG HEAT The process of evaporation can be accelerated by applying heat As shown in Figure 3 1 when a pan of water is heated on a stove top the water rapidly boils evaporates from liquid to vapor BY MOVING THE SURROUNDING AIR The process of evaporation can be accelerated by moving the surrounding air During evaporation the air immediately surrounding the surface of the liquid water can become satur...

Page 80: ...um to replace the moisture laden air being exhausted Fig 3 4 When you understand how a dryer works you can understand why it is important that the dryer be properly exhausted to the outside If the moisture laden air was vented back into the room where the dryer was located the air in the room would quickly become saturated This same air would be continu ously drawn back into the dryer heated and p...

Page 81: ...he timer knob off the timer assembly shaft 2 Tip the console into the service position 3 Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the timer assembly terminals 4 Remove the two 2 screws securing the timer assembly mounting bracket to the console Removing the Clean Touch Switch Assembly 1 Tip the console into the service position 2 Disconnect the wiring harness leads from the terminals on the s...

Page 82: ...ng it to the drum Once one of the tabs is free the remaining two tabs will easily snap out of the drum NYLON BARBED CLIP Fig 3 9 Removing the Push to Start Switch 1 Pull the knob off the Push to Start switch shaft 2 Tip the console into the service position 3 Disconnect the wiring harness leads from the Push to Start switch terminals 4 Remove the two 2 screws securing the Push to Start switch to t...

Page 83: ... side panels 2 Rest the rear of the drum on the support roll ers on the rear bulkhead Fig 3 11 3 Replace the belt around the drum idler pulley and motor pulley Make certain the grooved side of the belt is facing the drum 4 Replace the front panel while raising the drum to engage the bearing ring and front bearing 6 Turn the drum counterclockwise one revolu tion while lifting the fabric seal with a...

Page 84: ...able wrench 3 Disengage the front motor hold down clip first by placing a nut driver over the looped end of the clip and depressing the formed hump of the clip while pressing down and out with the nut driver 3 Disengage the rear motor hold down clip in the same manner Gas Burner Assembly The gas burner assembly is located in the lower left corner of the cabinet NOTE Shut off the gas supply and dis...

Page 85: ...in a housing attached to the lower portion of the heater box To remove the heater element 1 Disconnect the wire leads from the high limit thermostat and the heater element terminals 2 Remove the two hex head screws securing the heater element to the heater box and remove the heater element and housing 3 The heater element can be removed from the housing by removing the one hex head screw securing ...

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Page 87: ...79 27 GASANDELECTRIC DRYERS ...

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Page 89: ...lete The End of cycle signal can be turned OFF by pressing the Cycle Signal OFF pad on the Clean Touch console The Finish Guard option will tumble the clothes without heat for about 15 seconds every five minutes until the door is opened and the clothes removed The Finish Guard option can be turned OFF by pressing the Finish Guard OFF pad on the Clean Touch console Timed Dry Cycle This cycle will p...

Page 90: ...to Start knob is pushed again C VERSION ELECTRONIC DRYER CONTROL The C version dryer control system consists of an electronic control board located in the console area and a moisture sensor attached to the lint screen grille inside the dryer drum The dryer control system measures the resistance across the moisture sensor during the automatic dry cycle The electronic control board turns power to th...

Page 91: ...r to advance regardless of the condition at the moisture sensor Timer Switch 0 bypasses the electronic control Fig 4 3 T W T W W BK Heated Air Circulation Room temperature air shown as white arrows in Fig 4 4 enters the lower portion of the dryer cabi net underneath the toe panel and is drawn through the heating system electric heating element or gas burner assembly Heated air shown as dark grey a...

Page 92: ...l parts distributor or Whirlpool Service Center The kit contains all the materials necessary to vent the dryer out either side or through the bottom Fig 4 6 Part No 279818 White 279819 Almond Fig 4 6 NOTE This dryer has a broken belt switch which interrupts power to the drive motor when the drive belt breaks Fig 4 5 Fig 4 5 Broken Belt Switch ...

Page 93: ...l Console may mar or damage wall If dryer is too close to wall pull dryer forward so console does not touch wall Fig 4 8 Note Potential floor damage Slide dryer onto cardboard or hardboard before moving across floor Failure to do so may damage floor covering Fig 4 7 Fig 4 8 Fig 4 9 WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect the electrical power before servicing any components Failure to do so can re...

Page 94: ... Push to Start switch shaft 2 Tip the console into the service position 3 Disconnect the wiring harness leads from the Push to Start switch terminals 4 Remove the two 2 screws securing the Push to Start switch to the console and remove the switch Removing the Buzzer 1 Tip the console into the service position 2 Disconnect the wiring harness heads from the buzzer terminals 3 Remove the two 2 screws...

Page 95: ...wdriver locate and release the two toe panel clips approximately 4 in from each side Fig 4 15 2 Pull toe panel off and set finished side up Fig 4 15 Fig 4 14 Fig 4 13 Fig 4 12 1 Remove the dryer top 2 Open the dryer door and remove the two 2 screws securing the door switch to the front panel 3 Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the door switch terminals 4 Remove the door switch assembly...

Page 96: ...from blower housing cover and remove blower housing cover Fig 4 17 4 Reach behind the blower housing and place a 7 8 open end wrench on the motor Fig 4 18 Rotate the blower wheel clockwise to lock the motor shaft with the wrench Allow wrench to lock against the motor bracket 5 Using a 3 8 socket drive with a 3 8 1 2 adapter or 1 2 drive remove the blower wheel Fig 4 19 The blower wheel has left ha...

Page 97: ...um and push idler pulley to left while reattaching drum belt Release idler pulley Fig 4 22 Fig 4 24 Fig 4 21 Fig 4 23 Replacing the Operating Thermostat and Bias Heater 1 Using a 5 16 socket remove the two screws attaching the operating thermostat and the bias heater to the blower housing Fig 4 25 Remove the operating thermostat and the bias heater 2 Attach the new operating thermostat and bias he...

Page 98: ...acket Fig 4 29 Fig 4 27 Fig 4 29 Replacing the High Limit Thermostat and Thermal Cutoff 1 Remove screw holding heat shield 2 Disconnect wires to heat element high limit thermostat and thermal cutoff 3 Remove two screws from heat element bracket 4 Remove heat element assembly heat duct from dryer 5 Remove screws to high limit thermostat or thermal cut off Fig 4 30 Remove high limit thermostat or th...

Page 99: ...ng down on spring hook other end into bottom front of cabinet Repeat with other spring 6 Snap toe panel into place Fig 4 32 Fig 4 33 Removing the Front Panel Fig 4 36 Fig 4 35 1 Remove the dryer top 2 Remove the toe panel 3 Remove the lint screen 4 Release the two 2 door springs 5 Remove the two screws attaching the lint duct to the dryer and remove the lint duct 6 Remove the two 2 screws at the b...

Page 100: ... Using a 9 16 open end wrench remove the support roller shaft Front support rollers are right hand thread 3 Attach the new front support rollers and shafts Fig 4 39 Fig 4 37 Fig 4 38 Removing the Belt and the Drum Replacing the Front Support Rollers and Shafts 1 Remove the front panel 2 Reach underneath drum and behind motor to locate idler pulley Push idler pulley to left to release drum belt ten...

Page 101: ... dryer Fig 4 41 6 Slide rear bulkhead assembly up and out of dryer Fig 4 42 Fig 4 41 Fig 4 42 Reattaching the Rear Bulkhead 1 Slide the rear bulkhead assembly down into place at the rear of the cabinet 2 Starting with screw A replace in order screws A B C D E F and G to secure the back panel of the dryer to the cabinet Fig 4 43 3 Move the dryer back into its installed location 4 Replace the heat s...

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Page 103: ...nuity Check fuse continuity Check for broken belt or check belt switch for continuity Check timer contacts for continuity Check motor windings for continuity 2 4 ohms Check PTS contacts R1 R2 while push ing start switch Check PTS relay coil R2 CT1 for continuity Check for 240VAC electric dryer Check heater continuity 8 12 ohms Check for voltage 120VAC to burner as sembly Check ignitor continuity C...

Page 104: ...or 2 Timer Switch 0 a This switch should read OPEN except at the end of a moisture sensing cycle b If the switch reads CONTINUITY replace the timer 3 Electronic Control Board If the moisture sensor checks GOOD and Timer Switch 0 check GOOD replace the electronic control board Timer Does Not Advance but Clothes are Dry Check to see if the timer advances in a timed cycle 1 If timer does NOT advance ...

Page 105: ...97 WIRING DIAGRAM Electric Dryer Section Four Part D TECHTIPS ...

Page 106: ...98 WIRING DIAGRAM Gas Dryer ...

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Page 108: ... Push To Start Circuit Relay Coil ENERGIZED 5 Gas Burner Circuit Burner assembly ENERGIZED 4 Electric Heater Element Circuit Heater element ENERGIZED 3 Temperature Control Circuit Thermostat heater ENERGIZED ...

Page 109: ...101 8 Drum Lamp Circuit Lamp LIT 7 Buzzer Circuit Timer contacts T W OPEN 9 Timer Motor Circuit Timed dry cycle 10 Timer Motor Circuit Automatic dry cycle ...

Page 110: ...Serial Number M G 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 3 The serial number for the Whirlpool brand 27 DRYER contain the following designations The model number for the Whirlpool brand 27 DRYER contain the following designations Model Number Marketing Channel if present Product Group L Laundry Domestic E Electric Dryer 240 Volt G Gas Dryer C Clean Touch Console Cycles Domestic 9 9 and 10 8 Electronic Dry 5 Temperatures D...

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Page 113: ...gitation will occur with the washer lid open or closed 3 Following agitation all the water will drain from the tub No agitation occurs 4 The fourth action during a wash cycle is spin during which excess water is removed from the fabrics Spin will only occur with the washer lid closed Rinse Sequence 5 The washer will fill to the pre deterimed load size 6 When the water level has reached the selecte...

Page 114: ...g Dryer Controls Cycle Control Knob The dryer features seven 7 different drying cycles Two of these are Timed Dry Cycles Timed Dry and Air Dry The other five are automatic Dryer Temperature Control The Dryer Temperature Control is controlled in the timer high low and air Push To Start Button The Push to Start button is used to start the dryer operation It must be repressed after the dryer door has...

Page 115: ...tches released rotate the top of the control panel down Screws Fig 5 4 Fig 5 3 Accessing the Washer Components To gain access to the washer components the transition panel and washer top must be removed first 1 Remove the two screws securing the transition panel to the unit Fig 5 5 2 Tilt the transition panel down and pull it straight out Fig 5 6 Screws Fig 5 5 Fig 5 6 Electrical Shock Hazard Disc...

Page 116: ... inside the top of the washer front panel Fig 5 9 6 Lift up on the front panel to release the catches near the bottom of the panel and remove the front panel Fig 5 9 Screws Remove Front Panel 4 Pull the washer top forward to disengage the top locks Fig 5 8 Disconnect the washer lid switch harness Fig 5 8 Inset Lift the washer top off the unit ...

Page 117: ... the screw securing the siphon break to the cabinet Fig 5 12 11 Disconnect the drain hose from the drain connector Fig 5 12 12 Release the wiring harness from the clip on the baseplate Fig 5 12 13 Disconnect the pressure switch hose from the air dome assembly Fig 5 12 14 The entire washer mechanism can now be pulled completely out of the washer dryer cabinet Fig 5 13 Bolts Lift Up On Front of Wash...

Page 118: ...110 24 ThinTwin Suspension System Tub Support Suspension Strut Spring Assembly Base Suspension Strut Spring Assembly Counterbalance Spring Fig 5 14 ...

Page 119: ...16 2 Release the two washer top retaining clips and slide the washer top forward off the unit Fig 5 16 Fig 5 15 Fig 5 17 Front Panel Retaining Screws Retaining Transition Panel Top Retaining Clip Top Retaining Clip Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electric power from appliance before servicing Replace all panels before operating Failure to do so could result in death or electrical shock WARNING ...

Page 120: ...Remove the Drain Hose from the retainer Fig 5 20 Fig 5 20 4 Remove the Pressure Hose Fig 5 21 Fig 5 21 Pressure Hose Fig 5 19 Washer Mechanism Removal 1 Remove the two 2 washer retaining bolts Fig 5 18 Fig 5 18 Retaining Bolts Drain Hose Retainer Motor Wiring Harness ...

Page 121: ...vice all the washer components which are similar to those used in other Whirlpool direct drive washers 6 When reinstalling the washer mechanism it is important to insure that the base restraints are properly positioned and that the wiring harness drain hose vacuum break and pressure hose are properly installed and positioned Dryer Access Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electric power from appli...

Page 122: ...oe panel Fig 5 24 Fig 5 24 Door Front Panel Access 1 Remove the transition panel and the Toe Panel 2 Flip down the Control Panel Fig 5 26 3 Disconnect the Door Switch Wires 4 Remove the Control Panel from the Front Panel and set it on top of the unit Fig 5 27 Fig 5 26 Fig 5 27 Screws Fig 5 25 Gas Burner Assembly Heat Element Blower Assembly Drive Motor Door Switch Wires ...

Page 123: ...onary remove the Blower Wheel Fig 5 29 5 Remove the top two 2 retaining screws 6 Remove the bottom two 2 screws 7 Remove the Lint Screen 8 Remove the three 3 Dryer Lint Duct assembly retaining screws and remove the assembly Fig 5 28 9 Remove the four 4 heater element shield screws Fig 5 28 10 The Dryer Front Panel can now be removed Fig 5 28 Retaining Screws Screws Screw Screw Heater Element Shiel...

Page 124: ...ve the Dryer Toe Panel 2 Remove the Lint Screen and the Lint Duct Assem bly and Transition Duct 3 Remove the Heater Element Shield screws and re move the shield 4 Remove the one 1 Heater Element retaining screw to remove the Heater Element Fig 5 32 NOTE This dryer has a broken belt switch which interrupts power to the drive motor when the drive belt breaks Fig 5 31 Fig 5 30 Fig 5 31 Fig 5 32 Motor...

Page 125: ... the Dryer Front Panel 5 A new Drive Belt can now be looped over the Dryer Drum 6 Loop the Drive Belt over the Drive Motor Pulley Fig 5 33 7 Pull the Tension Pulley up and place the belt on it so that the belt is tight when the pulley is released Fig 5 33 Drum Idler Pulley Motor Pulley Belt Routing Diagram Viewed From Front Direction Part Turns ...

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Page 127: ... CLOSED OPEN DRYER CAM SW 14 12 10 8 6 2 0 4 T B T B T B T B T B T B T B T B 10 13 5H 5 14 7 7 14 11 12 2 10A L S 10B FILL SPRAY LO MOTOR HI MOTOR 1 2 TUB DRAIN SPIN AGITATE AGITATE SPIN WASH RINSE BYPASS FILL LINE SWITCH SOAK FILL V OR BU R P BK W BK W Y BK W T V T V T BU W BK BR Y R GY V BU W BK BK V 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 7 7 7 7 7 6 6 7 7 5...

Page 128: ...ER 1000 1400 Ω DOUBLE MAKE BREAK TIMER SWITCH ON OFF DOOR SWITCH D 6M 5M BROKEN BELT SWITCH THERMOSTAT HEATER 3240 3860 Ω NO CO 2M 1M R R R W NC NC PUSH TO START SWITCH START DRIVE MOTOR MAIN 2 4 36 Ω START 2 4 3 8 Ω MAIN CENTRIFUGAL SWITCH Y R Y R CC WC WW WW WC HC BR P P 12 11 W BK BU BU BU OR OR 14 7 Y CAPACITOR R R 7 6 5 14 EMPTY FULL T V WATER LEVEL SWITCH BR R N L2 TM T TM W GY T 2 10A 10B 1...

Page 129: ...MAL FUSE NOT RESETTABLE 196 F 2 1 3 4 FS1 FS2 5 VALVE NO 1 IGNITOR 50 500 Ω VALVE NO 2 FLAME SENSOR BUZZER 1000 1400 Ω DOUBLE MAKE BREAK TIMER SWITCH ON OFF DOOR SWITCH D 6M 5M HOLD ASSIST MAIN GAS BURNER 16 000BTU HR BROKEN BELT SWITCH NO CO PUSH TO START SWITCH START DRIVE MOTOR MAIN 2 4 36 Ω START 2 4 3 8 Ω MAIN Y R Y R CC WC WW WW WC HC BR P P 12 11 W BK BU BU BU OR OR 14 7 Y CAPACITOR R R 7 6...

Page 130: ...oduct Serial Number M G 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 3 The serial number for the Whirlpool brand Thin Twin contains the following desig nations Model Number Marketing Channel if present Product Group L Laundry Domestic T Thin Twin E Electric Thin Twin G Gas Thin Twin Cycles Domestic 6 6 cycles 2 A W Speeds 3 Temperatures Domestic 4 Large Capacity Year of Introduction Color Q White on White Z Almond on Almond Eng...

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