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REMOVING THE WAX MOTOR & FAN

NOTE:

Sharp edges may be present.

1.

Unplug the clothes vitalizer or disconnect
the power.

2.

Remove the twelve T-15 Torx screws from
the top component cover and remove the
cover from the unit (see page 5-2).

The components described on this page are
shown below.

3.

To remove the wax motor:

a) Disconnect the wires from the termi-

nals.

b) Remove the two mounting screws.
c) Disconnect the linkage arm from the

slot in the damper.

4.

To remove the fan:

a) Disconnect the two wires from the ter-

minals.

b) Unclip the four tabs from the exterior

vent grille and remove it from the unit.

c) Remove the four T-15 Torx mounting

screws.

Exterior

Vent Grille

Wax Motor

Fan

Linkage Arm

Wax Motor

Screw (1 of 2)

Screw (1 of 4)

Fan Wires

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before servicing.

Replace all panels before operating.

Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.

WARNING

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Summary of Contents for Personal Valet PVBN600

Page 1: ...CONSUMER SERVICES TECHNICAL EDUCATION GROUP PRESENTS L 70 JOB AID Part No 8178153 Models PVWN600 PVBN600 ...

Page 2: ...ng serviced refer to the Tech Sheet provided with the unit The Wiring Diagram used in this Job Aid is typical and should be used for training purposes only Always use the Wiring Diagram supplied with the product when servicing the unit GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The goal of this Job Aid is to provide detailed information that will enable the service technician to properly diagnose malfunctions and repai...

Page 3: ... Loading The Clothes Vitalizer 4 7 Changing The Filter 4 8 COMPONENT ACCESS 5 1 Component Locations 5 1 Removing The Top Component Cover 5 2 Removing The Compressor 5 3 Removing The Capacitor Buzzer Thermistor 5 4 Removing The Wax Motor Fan 5 5 Removing The Heater Assembly Thermostat 5 6 Removing The Electronic Control Board 5 7 Removing A Cabinet Door 5 8 Removing The Control Panel Assembly 5 9 R...

Page 4: ...v DIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING 7 1 Stuck Keypads 7 1 Service Diagnostics Test 7 1 Sales Demo Mode 7 3 Keypad Matrix Chart 7 4 Thermistor Resistance Chart 7 4 Troubleshooting Chart 7 5 WIRING DIAGRAM 8 1 Page ...

Page 5: ...mportant safety messages in this Job Aid and on the appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean DANGER WARNING All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell ...

Page 6: ...control assembly may appear to work well after repair is finished but failure may occur at a later date due to ESD stress Use an antistatic wrist strap Connect the wrist strap to the green ground connec tion point or to an unpainted metal sur face in the appliance OR Touch your finger repeatedly to a green ground connection point or to an un painted metal surface in the appliance Before removing t...

Page 7: ... 0 0 L W 0 0 INTERNATIONAL SALES IND or MARKETING CHANNEL IF PRESENT PRODUCT GROUP P PREP CLOTHING SYSTEM PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION V VALET DESIGN W WALL MOUNT B BUILDER MODEL INCLUDES STORAGE DRAWER SOME ACCESSORIES TRIM PACKAGE N NONE M MIRROR S MAPLE C CHERRY NUMBER OF CYCLES FUTURE USE FUTURE USE YEAR OF INTRODUCTION L 2002 COLOR CODE CABINET W WHITE T BISCUIT Y SIGNET GREY ENERGY POWER DESIGNATO...

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Page 9: ...ite Doors 13 3 4 13 3 4 Biscuit Doors 13 3 4 13 3 4 Wood Panel Doors 14 14 Mirrored Doors 14 14 Depth W Doors Open 90 White Doors L 29 3 4 R 29 1 8 L 29 3 4 R 29 1 8 Biscuit Doors L 29 3 4 R 29 1 8 L 29 3 4 R 29 1 8 Wood Panel Doors L 30 R 29 3 8 L 30 R 29 3 8 Mirrored Doors L 30 R 29 3 8 L 30 R 29 3 8 Weight White Doors 111 lbs 111 lbs Biscuit Doors 111 lbs 111 lbs Wood Panel Doors 120 lbs 120 lb...

Page 10: ... thorized modifications made to the clothes vitalizer F Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN TIAL DAMAGES Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty give...

Page 11: ...n accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This clothes vitalizer must be grounded In the event of malfunction or breakdown grounding will re duce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current The power supply cord plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is p...

Page 12: ...rs PARTS NOT SUPPLIED FOR INSTALLATION 2 1 4 x1 1 4 lagboltswithwallanchorsfor concrete or concrete block wall installations NOTE The lag bolt length is based on mount ing bracket thickness only Add the thickness of any wall coverings to the length of the lag bolts wall anchors used Lag bolts can be ob tained from any local hardware store 24 16 59 57 35 A 6 ft power supply cord 3 prong ground type...

Page 13: ...remove it 6 Remove the mounting bracket nuts and lag bolts from the accessory box 90 Maximum IMPORTANT Forwoodstudinstallations each lag bolt must be installed in a wood stud If there are not two studs in the mounting area do not install the vitalizer Do not use toggle boltsthroughdrywalltosupporttheclothes vitalizer NOTE Ifyouareinstallingthemountingbracket assemblyfortheclothesvitalizertowoodstu...

Page 14: ...sure that the unit is vertically level plumb mounting bracket assembly slot stud nut 13 Using two people lift the clothes vitalizer from its shipping carton 14 Place the two keyhole slots on the mount ing flange at the top of the clothes vitalizer over the two mounting bracket assembly nuts and lower it so it rests on the studs Do not tighten the nuts at this time b Align the lower edge of the mou...

Page 15: ...ove backing mounting bracket cover 17 Tighten the two mounting bracket nuts securely 18 Remove the mounting bracket cover from the accessory box 19 Peel off the adhesive protective strips fromthemountingbracketcover Alignthe coverwiththemountingbracket andpress the cover down against the top of the appliance NOTE The mounting bracket cover can be painted or covered with wallpaper ...

Page 16: ...2 6 NOTES ...

Page 17: ...e the fabric and smooth wrinkles leaving a soft feel to the fabric It is in tended for all types of fabric 2 A Crisp formula that adds a polymer to lock fibers in place leaving a starch like finish to the fabric It is only in tended for use with cotton clothing HOW IT WORKS The clothes vitalizing system uses a compres sor to force air over a nozzle that is located at the top of the Presiva contain...

Page 18: ...ee the photos below A thermistor monitors the air temperature as it exits the cabinet see the above photo for the thermistor location DRYING MODE Air Damper Closed Air Flows Through Heater Into Cabinet During the drying mode the wax motor is energized which closes the air damper and directs air through the heater and into the cabi net Air Damper Open Wax Motor Air Flow Vent In Vent Out Low Pressur...

Page 19: ... Formula Container Electronic Control Board USING THE PERSONAL VALET CLOTHES VITALIZING SYSTEM A variety of special hangers weights and tensioning devices are used in the clothes vi talizing system to tension the fabric and en hance the de wrinkling properties of the Presiva solution You can load up to three garments but the rec ommended load for each use is 2 garments A minimum of 1 should be all...

Page 20: ...eviously worn Wool Approximately a 35 minute cycle and is to be used for all wool clothes regardless of the amount of wrinkles Delicate Approximately an 18 minute cycle and is to be used for all delicate fiber clothes such as silk rayon etc 5 5 Minutes Mist 2 0 Minutes Dwell 1 5 Minutes Dwell 2 25 5 Minutes Dry 0 Minutes Air 11 25 Minutes Mist 2 0 Minutes Dwell 1 5 Minutes Dwell 2 39 75 Minutes Dr...

Page 21: ... is to be used for all fabrics for odor removal and very light wrinkles Mist Compressor On fan On at 20 duty cycle Dwell 1 Wax motor On fan On at 20 duty cycle Dwell 2 Wax motor On fan On at 100 Dry Wax motor On fan On at 100 heater s On Air Wax motor On fan On at 100 Duty Cycle The fan duty cycle has a period of 1 second That means that for the 20 duty cycle the fan is on for 0 2 seconds and off ...

Page 22: ...3 6 NOTES ...

Page 23: ...he width of the waistband or the legs of a pair of shorts With both hands slide the clothing up into the grips making sure the top of the clothing is all the way up Do not squeeze these grips to open To remove clothing pull the handles of the grips toward you PANT HANGER The pant hanger is used for hanging pants and slacks It hangs pants to expose both the in side and outside seams to the formula ...

Page 24: ...t side and the other end into a slot ted liner opening on the left side To use the draping bar Place the dress on a hanger and hook the hanger on the hanger support Drape the bottom of the dress over the draping bar and adjust it so that it does not touch the bottom of the cabinet Forsweaters drapethesweateroverthebar with the arms supported by the draping bar Use two draping bars for supporting p...

Page 25: ...that the weights touch each other on buttondown shirts blouses and skirts When placing a weight clip over the seams on pants and skirts be sure to align the depression in the middle of the pad with the seam BODY SHAPER The body shaper is used for shirts blouses coats jackets and skirts It removes wrinkles by providing horizontal tension to the body of the clothing To use the body shaper Make sure ...

Page 26: ...e the shapers from the black strap Insert the shaper into a buttoned long sleeve with the straight end of the shaper being inserted first Align one side of the shaper to the seam of the sleeve and release the latch Insert the shaper until 1 4 extends out of the cuff To remove the shaper squeeze it and re move it from the sleeve NOTE When storing a sleeve shaper use the black strap to keep it close...

Page 27: ...head of the clothes hanger and press it firmly into place against the hanger The hanger extender is available in the Com bination Pak 4396281 and the Versatility Pak 4396280 COMPACT HANGER The compact hanger is used on women s sizes 4 and under and on children s sizes up to 16 The narrower support in the shoulder area accommodates smaller sized clothes which helps to remove the wrinkles The hanger...

Page 28: ...art 4396280 Part 8171480 Part 4396281 Part 4396215 Part 4396216 Handles larger and smaller Offers best performance Combines the benefits Provides extra Replaces the filter The drawer mounts sized clothes and other on an additional heavily of both the Versatility weights at the end of the to the wall and occupies items such as small pillows wrinkled shirt or jacket and Performance Paks plastic tube...

Page 29: ...lure to follow these instructions can result in death or explosion To load the clothes vitalizer 1 Select the clothes 2 Look at the clothing labels and determine the dominant type of fabric 3 Determine how wrinkled the clothing is 4 Usetheinformationonthepreviouspages and install the desired accessories on the clothes 5 Select the formula and check the level Use only the formula that uses the symb...

Page 30: ...ace the filter 1 Remove the formula container from the clothes vitalizer Empty the formula from the container and place it on a flat surface 3 Hold the clear tube and pull the old filter off the end then install the new filter in its place 2 Pull straight up on the nozzle pack and remove it from the container 4 Install the filter pack on the formula con tainerandreinstallitintheclothesvitalizer re...

Page 31: ... Fan Buzzer Wax Motor Electronic Control Board Thermistor Capacitor Compressor Dispenser Air Nozzle Formula Container Exterior Vent Grille Heater Thermostat Collection Basin Cover Lower Air Nozzle Right Door Switch Left Door Switch Hanger Bar ...

Page 32: ...sconnect the power 2 RemovethetwelveT 15Torxscrewsfrom the top component cover and remove the cover from the unit Top Component Cover Screw 1 of 12 Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Replace all panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock WARNING ...

Page 33: ...large openings in the two keyhole slots are over the screw heads and remove the com pressor Compressor Torx Screw 1 of 4 Orange Capacitor Wire Compressor 2 Wire Power Connector Green Ground Wire Bottom Hose Clamp Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Replace all panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock WARNING Top Hose Clamp 3 Disconnect ...

Page 34: ...cover from the unit see page 5 2 The components described on this page are shown below Buzzer Thermistor Capacitor 3 Disconnect the wires from the terminals of the component you are servicing 4 Remove the mounting screw s Buzzer Capacitor Thermistor Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Replace all panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock...

Page 35: ...rmi nals b Remove the two mounting screws c Disconnect the linkage arm from the slot in the damper 4 To remove the fan a Disconnect the two wires from the ter minals b Unclip the four tabs from the exterior vent grille and remove it from the unit c Remove the four T 15 Torx mounting screws Exterior Vent Grille Wax Motor Fan Linkage Arm Wax Motor Screw 1 of 2 Screw 1 of 4 Fan Wires Electrical Shock...

Page 36: ...2 3 Disconnect the power connector from the wiring harness 4 Remove the mounting screw and lift the heater assembly out of the unit NOTE The thermostat is part of the heater as sembly and must be replaced as an assem bly Heater Elements Thermostat Heater Assembly Power Connector Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Replace all panels before operating Failure to do so can resul...

Page 37: ... holders then place a piece of heavy paper or cardboard under the board and set it on top 6 Disconnect the four wire connectors from the electronic control board pins Rubber Band Locking Arm Locking Arm REASSEMBLY NOTE The ribbon cable con nectors are polarized with a tab so that they cannot be reversed Slide the cable connector tab into the board connector slot when rein stalling the cables 4 Wir...

Page 38: ...Push down on the collector and pullthedoorandbracketoutjustfarenough to clear the collector Bottom Door Hinge Bracket 4 Slide the top door pin out of its pivot bracket and remove the door Top Door Pin Plastic Sleeve Collector Screws NOTE If you are replacing the door remove the plastic sleeve from the top pin for use on the replacement door Bottom Pivot Bracket Screw w Hex Cap Nut Hex Cap Nut Bott...

Page 39: ...th doors from the cabinet see page 5 8 for the procedure 6 Remove the two hex screws from the top of the control panel assembly 4 Cut the wire tie and remove it from around the ribbon cables Cut Ribbon Cable Tie Screw Screw 7 Pull the top of the control panel assembly forward and pull the ribbon cables out of the slot in the frame and remove the assembly Pull Cables Through Slot Pull Top Of Contro...

Page 40: ...OVING A DOOR SWITCH 4 Press in on the locking arms on the door switch and push it out of the chassis Locking Arm Door Switch Wire Connectors 3 Disconnect the wire connectors from the door switch terminals Door Switches Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Replace all panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock WARNING ...

Page 41: ...small bladed screwdriver pry the plastic medallion out of the recess in the holder in front of the hanger bar 6 Remove the flathead screws from the hangerbarsupportandremovethehanger bar Hold the bar so that it does not fall when the screws are removed Rear Hanger Bar Screws Hanger Bar Pry Off Plastic Medallion With Screwdriver Remove Two Flat head Screws Screwdriver Electrical Shock Hazard Discon...

Page 42: ...emove the cover b Loosely thread a 5 16 18 bolt into the threaded nozzle to help you pull the nozzle out of the unit c Insert a small screwdriver at the top of the nozzle and pry it out d Lift and pull the nozzle and remove it from the opening e Cut the hose clamp and remove the hose from the nozzle NOTE Be care ful that the hose does not slip back inside the liner opening Dispenser Air Nozzle Low...

Page 43: ...r or DVM digital voltmeter hav ing a sensitivity of 20 000 ohms per volt DC or greater COMPRESSOR Refer to page 5 3 for the procedure for servic ing the compressor 1 Unplug the clothes vitalizer or disconnect the power 2 Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Replace all panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or e...

Page 44: ...isconnect one of the wires from the buzzer terminals 4 Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the buzzer terminals The meter should indi cate approximately 700 to 1100 Ω CAPACITOR Refer to page 5 4 for the procedure for servic ing the capacitor 1 Unplug the clothes vitalizer or disconnect the power 2 Set the ohmmeter to the R x 100 scale 3 Disconnect one of the wires from the ca pacitor terminals 4 Touc...

Page 45: ...3 Disconnect one of the wires from the ther mistor terminals 4 Touch the ohmmeter test leads to each of the thermistor terminals The meter should indicate approximately 50KΩ at 77 F 25 C WAX MOTOR Refer to page 5 5 for the procedure for servic ing the wax motor 1 Unplug the clothes vitalizer or disconnect the power 2 Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1K scale 3 Disconnect one of the wires from the wax m...

Page 46: ...leads to each of the fan terminals The meter should indi cate approximately 90 to 170 Ω HEATER THERMOSTAT TCO Connector Actuator Button Refer to page 5 6 for the procedure for servic ing the heater thermostat 1 Unplug the clothes vitalizer or disconnect the power 2 Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale 3 Disconnect the heater thermostat connec tor from the wiring harness 4 Touch the ohmmeter test le...

Page 47: ...applied to the unit b Press and hold any keypad on the con trol panel until all of the control panel LEDs begin to flash approximately 1 minute c Release the keypad The LEDs should stop flashing and the unit should re turn to its normal idle state DIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING SERVICE DIAGNOSTICS TEST This test checks the operation of each electri cal component and determines whether the control panel...

Page 48: ...he normal idle state Thermistor Test During the test readings are continuously taken from the thermistor and the results will be displayed as follows a The 30 LED in the Time Bar will turn on to indicate that the test is in progress b If the thermistor is okay all other LEDs will be turned off c If the thermistor is open or if its con nectors are loose the Drying LED will flash d If the thermistor...

Page 49: ...row buzzer within 5 seconds to return to the idle state Wax Motor Test The fan will remain on and the wax motor will turn on during this test and the results will be displayed as follows a The 15 LED in the Time Bar will turn on to indicate that the test is in progress All the other LEDs should remain off b Wait until the 2 minute time period has elapsed to advance to the next test NOTE Pressing t...

Page 50: ...pen circuit down to about 2 to 4 megohms If a diode is available you can use the diode test function of the meter which will give you a voltage of about 1 2 VDC during the test 4 If any switches fail this test replace the control panel assembly see page 5 9 for the procedure If the switches test okay replace the elec tronic control board see page 5 7 for the procedure TOUCHPAD LEAD LEAD Start Canc...

Page 51: ...he amount of formula dispensed Check to see if formula container is in the red circle If it is add more formula and run the cycle again Run the cycle with two articles of clothing This increases the space around the clothes which lets the heat activated mist circulate better between the clothes improving performance When adding the tensioning accessories make sure to remove any creases folds or pi...

Page 52: ...utes Clean the nozzle Clean clothes according to the care label on the article of clothing Clean clothes according to care label on the article of clothing Choose the RegularCare setting to match the fabric in your load Clean clothes according to care label on the article of clothing Be sure Clothes Hangers are posi tioned in the notches on the hanger bar If clothing is large or bulky reduce the n...

Page 53: ...ctor P13 M M 880W Heater Fan Wax Motor Buzzer 440W Heater 5 400 Compressor TCO Opens 170 C 338 F Closes 136 C 277 F K2 K3 K1 Q3 Q2 Q1 P2 2 P7 Thermistor 50K Ω 25 C 77 F Door Switch To Active Overlay To Active Overlay Electronic Control 120 VAC 60 Hz WH BK N C LT BU VT Door Switch BR BK GY RD YL WH BK RD WH RD OR ...

Page 54: ...8 2 NOTES ...

Page 55: ...R READY TO IDENTIFY YOU AS AN AUTHORIZED SERVICER FOR LITERATURE ORDERS PHONE 1 800 851 4605 IN CANADA FOR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION CALL 1 800 461 5681 FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WHILE AT THE CUSTOMER S HOME CALL THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LINE 1 800 488 4791 HAVE YOUR STORE NUMBER READY TO IDENTIFY YOU AS AN AUTHORIZED SERVICER FOR WHIRLPOOL PRODUCTS 1 800 253 1301 FOR KITCHENA...

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