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To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:
• Disconnect electric power to the washer-extractor before servicing.
• Never start the washer-extractor with any guards/panels removed.
• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the washer-extractor is properly grounded.
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WARNING
Section 3
Troubleshooting
IMPORTANT: Refer to appropriate model wiring diagram for aid in testing components.
1. MACHINE WON’T START
2. MACHINE DOES NOT OPERATE AT WASH SPEED
3. MOTOR RUNS, BUT CYLINDER ROTATES SLOWLY, OR NOT AT ALL
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO CORRECT
No current to machine.
• Check main fuse or circuit breaker on power supply
• Check control circuit fuse on the control module.
• Check for broken or disconnected electrical wires.
Door handle switch defective.
• Check door handle switch operation. Make sure that the
door handle switch lever arm has completely depressed
the switch. Adjust or replace as required.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO CORRECT
No current to motor through wash contactor.
• Check and replace wash contactor as required.
Motor thermal protector tripped.
• Automatically resets after 15-30 minutes. Check reason
for overheating.
Motor defective.
• Check motor leads and ensure that motor receives power.
If power is correct replace motor if necessary.
Loose or worn drive belts.
• Replace belts and/or check tension.
Cylinder jammed by foreign objects.
• Check for free rotation by hand. Remove foreign object
(may require disassembly of machine).
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO CORRECT
Loose or worn drive belts.
• Replace belts and/or check tension spring.
Motor pulley loose or off motor shaft.
• Check pulley – tighten set screw or bushing. If necessary,
replace with new key.
Drive belt broken.
• Check and replace drive belt.
