AUTOMATIC WASHER

STUDY COURSE

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UNDERSTANDING AUTOMATIC WASHER:

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Module 1
LIT 787769 Rev. B
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 INTRODUCTION
The material presented in this module is intended to provide you with an understanding of the
fundamentals of automatic washer servicing.

Major appliances have become more sophisticated, taking them out of the screwdriver and pliers
category. Their electrical circuits include several different types of automatic controls, switches,

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heaters, valves, etc.. Semiconductors, solid-state controls, and other components usually

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associated with radio and television electronic circuits are being engineered into automatic
washers, dryers, dishwashers, and refrigerators.

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The appliance technician is emerging into a professional status of his own. He must prepare
himself now to be able to perform his duties today as well as to retain his professionalism in the
future.
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No longer is on-the-job training sufficient to prepare technicians for the complicated procedures
required for todays sophisticated appliances. This training can best be obtained through organized
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classroom study and application. However, much of the knowledge necessary to service todays
appliances can be obtained through study courses. Completion of this and other courses will
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provide you with sufficient understanding of appliances and their operation to enable you to do
minor service. It will also serve as a valuable stepping stone to more advanced study and on-the-
job training to improve your servicing skills.
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Information contained in this module is used on WHIRLPOOL® appliances.

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 TABLE of CONTENTS

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CHAPTER 1 ......................................................................................... 3
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

*TEST ........................................................ See Test Book LIT787774

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 CHAPTER 1

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
(for Belt Drive Automatic Washers)
WATER LEVEL TIMER
SWITCH MOTOR TIMER
TEMPERATURE
SWITCH

LID
SWITCH

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HOT and COLD
INLET MIXING
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BLEACH and FABRIC

CONDITIONER
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DISPENSER
SOLENIODS
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TWO-WAY VALVE
(SUDS VALVE)

DRIVE
MOTOR
AGITATE and SPIN
SOLENOID
(CONTROL MAGNET)

(SOME PARTS MAY NOT BE USED ON ALL MODELS)

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 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
(for Direct Drive Automatic Washers)
WATER LEVEL TEMPERATURE TIMER
SWITCH SWITCH MOTOR

TIMER

MOTOR
CAPACITOR

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LID SWITCH

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HOT and COLD

INLET MIXING
VALVE
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DRIVE
MOTOR

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CONDITIONER DISPENSER BK W
(Bleach/Rinse or Fabric Conditioner CABINET GROUND

Solenoids) R
STARTER
S R

W W
These solenoids are used to electrically control the B
FLUORESCENT LAMP
BK W-G BALLAST
dispensing of liquid laundering additives at the 1
TM TM-W
proper time during the machine cycle.
TIMER MOTOR
BU-G
V 2 3 RINSE/BLEACH SOLENOID
The reservoir for holding the liquid laundering PULL-ON, 16
O-BK
additives is divided into two cavities, bleach and PUSH-OFF 4 FABRIC COND. SOLENOID
TIMER KNOB
fabric softener. Each dispenser is operated by an SWITCH
BU HI
independent solenoid which raises a plunger-type 5
plug, releasing additives into the water recirculat- OR LO
ing system. 6 DRIVE
MOTOR
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CHECKING PROCEDURE 7 AGITATE SOLENOID
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INSULATED TERMINAL
FULL 8
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Obtain an ohmmeter from your local store. We will

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V TWO-WAY VALVE
EMPTY
be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is the safest 9 LBU

or
WATER
way because the automatic washer is unplugged LEVEL P (IF USED)
SWITCH HOT VALVE
BR
from the power source and avoids the possibility of HW

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HC TEMPERATURE
10 11 WW
receiving an electrical shock. SWITCH

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HW (CLOSED IN
WW
WW
POSITIONS
Step 1 Remove one wire at a time, carefully label- G-BK
CC
WC
NOTED)

ing each wire according to the terminal marking on

the conditioner or solenoids. This procedure should
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assure that the right wire is reconnected to the

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right terminal after checking or replacement. 14 LID SPIN SOLENOID

SWITCH
Step2 Refer to the instructions that came with
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your ohmmeter to find the proper scale to measure

200-500 ohms. Set the ohms scale and ZERO the
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meter.

Step3 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to one

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of the terminals on the solenoid. RINSE/BLEACH

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or FABRIC
Step4 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the SOLENOIDS
other terminal on the same solenoid.
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Step5 The ohmmeter should show a reading of

between 200-500 ohms on the ohms scale. If not, the
solenoid is bad and needs replacing.

Step6 Check the other solenoid the same way as

in steps 2-5. CONDITIONER
DISPENSER
Step7 Reconnect all of the wires to the proper
terminals as previously marked.

HOSE

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CONTROL MAGNET BK W
(Agitate and Spin Solenoids) CABINET GROUND

STARTER
R R
The agitate and extractor (spin) control solenoids are S

W W
identical and are mounted parallel in a vertical B
BK W-G FLUORESCENT LAMP
position on the same bracket. This bracket, with the 1
BALLAST

two solenoids included, is called a control magnet TM TM-W

assembly (wig wag). This control magnet assembly BU-G

TIMER MOTOR
2
is mounted on the sector gear shaft of the gear case. V
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3 RINSE/BLEACH SOLENOID
PULL-ON, O-BK
It moves back and forth (oscillates) whenever the PUSH-OFF 4 FABRIC COND. SOLENOID
TIMER KNOB
machine motor is running. The extractor or spin SWITCH
control solenoid is on the left with the agitate control BU HI
5
solenoid on the right. OR LO
6 DRIVE
MOTOR
When the spin solenoid is energized, it raises a
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plunger which moves the spin cam bar in such a 7 AGITATE SOLENOID
manner as to cause the basket to spin. J
INSULATED TERMINAL
FULL 8
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EMPTY
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The function of the agitate control solenoid is to raise LBU

or
WATER
LEVEL P (IF USED)
a plunger which moves the agitate cam bar in such a SWITCH
BR HW
HOT VALVE
manner as to engage the agitator and at the same

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HC TEMPERATURE
10 11 WW
SWITCH

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WC
time change the direction of the flow of water through HW
WW
(CLOSED IN
POSITIONS
the pump. WW
CC NOTED)
G-BK WC

CHECKING PROCEDURE
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Obtain an ohmmeter from your local store. We will GY R W

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be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is the safest 14 LID SPIN SOLENOID

SWITCH
way because the automatic washer is unplugged
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from the power source and avoids the possibility of

receiving an electrical shock.
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Step1 Remove one wire at a time, carefully label-

ing each wire according to the terminal marking on
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the control magnet or solenoids. This procedure

should assure that the right wire is reconnected to
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the right terminal after checking or replacement.

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Step2 Refer to the instructions that came with

your ohmmeter to find the proper scale to measure
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200-700 ohms. Set the ohms scale and ZERO the

meter.

Step3 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to one

of the terminals on the solenoid.
AGITATE
Step4 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the SOLENOID
other terminal on the same solenoid.

Step5 The ohmmeter should show a reading of SPIN

between 200-700 ohms on the ohms scale. If not, the SOLENOID
control magnet is bad and needs replacing.

Step6 Check the other solenoid the same way as

in steps 2-5.

Step7 Reconnect all of the wires to the proper

terminals as previously marked.

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TWO-WAY VALVE BK W
(Suds-Valve) CABINET GROUND

STARTER
R R
All washers equipped with the suds-saving feature S

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require the use of a two-way valve solenoid. This B
BK W-G FLUORESCENT LAMP
solenoid is used to provide an automatic method for 1
BALLAST

closing the drain port and opening the suds port on TM TM-W

the two-way valve. Thus, the wash water can be BU-G

TIMER MOTOR
2
directed into a suds storage tub or returned from the V
16
3 RINSE/BLEACH SOLENOID
PULL-ON, O-BK
suds storage tub to the machine for reuse. PUSH-OFF 4 FABRIC COND. SOLENOID
TIMER KNOB
SWITCH
The bottom end of the two-way valve solenoid pivots BU HI
5
on the valve body, while the top of the armature is OR LO
anchored to the valve operating lever which is spring 6 DRIVE
MOTOR
loaded. When the solenoid is de-energized this spring-
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loaded lever quickly pulls the armature out of the 7 AGITATE SOLENOID
center of the solenoid coil, which closes the suds port J
INSULATED TERMINAL
FULL 8
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and opens the drain port of the valve. When the V
EMPTY
TWO-WAY VALVE
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solenoid is energized, the suds port is opened and LBU

or
WATER
LEVEL P (IF USED)
the drain port is closed. SWITCH
BR HW
HOT VALVE

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HC TEMPERATURE
10 11 WW
SWITCH

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CHECKING PROCEDURE HW
WW
(CLOSED IN
WW
POSITIONS
CC NOTED)
Obtain an ohmmeter from your local store. We will G-BK WC

be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is the safest

way because the automatic washer is unplugged
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from the power source and avoids the possibility of GY R W

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SWITCH
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Step1 Remove one wire at a time, carefully label-

ing each wire according to the terminal marking on
the two-way valve or solenoids. This procedure
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should assure that the right wire is reconnected to

the right terminal after checking or replacement.
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Step2 Refer to the instructions that came with

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your ohmmeter to find the proper scale to measure

10-15 ohms. Set the ohms scale and ZERO the
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meter.
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Step3 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to one

of the terminals on the solenoid.

Step4 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the

other terminal on the same solenoid.

Step5 The ohmmeter should show a reading of

between 10-15 ohms on the ohms scale. If not, the
two-way valve is bad and needs replacing.

Step6 Check the other solenoid the same way as

in steps 2-5.

Step7 Reconnect all of the wires to the proper

terminals as previously marked.

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WATER LEVEL SWITCH On machines using the infinite-type pressure switch,
set the selector knob to a LOW setting, water will
The pressure-type, water-level control is a single-pole, enter the tub to a low setting. When the switch is set
double-throw switch activated by a diaphragm. A at HIGH the tub will fill to the high setting. By
3/16-inch plastic pressure tube connects this switch setting the selector knob at any position between
to the fill control pressure dome mounted on the side LOW and HIGH, the amount of water entering the
of the tub. tub will vary, depending on the setting.

The main function of the water level switch is to Finally, the infinite-type water level switch also has
control the amount of water that enters the tub. a RESET position, so the user can add additional
During the FILL portion of the cycle, a circuit is water if the first setting did not supply the desired
completed through the switch contacts of the water water level. To do this the operator merely turns the
level switch and the timer to the water control selector knob to the position; then to any position
solenoids on the water inlet valve, permitting water higher than the original setting.
to enter the machine. As soon as the correct water
level is reached in the tub, this circuit opens. At the CHECKING PROCEDURE
same time the circuit to the timer motor, and through
Obtain an ohmmeter from your local store. We will

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the timer switch contacts to the drive motor and
agitate solenoid is completed. be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is the safest

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way because the automatic washer is unplugged
Note: the water level switch in the figure below. As from the power source and avoids the possibility of

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the tub fills with water, an air pocket is formed in receiving an electrical shock.

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the plastic tube. As the water rises in the tub, the air
Step1 Remove one wire at a time, carefully label-
pressure in the tube increase until it is sufficient to
cause the diaphragm to actuate the switch contacts;
thus, opening the circuit to the water control
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ing each wire according to the terminal marking on
the water level switch. This procedure should as-
sure that the right wire is reconnected to the right
solenoids and stopping the flow of water into the tub.
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terminal after checking or replacement.

As the water drains out of the tub, the air pressure
in the tube decreases, gradually allowing the Step2 Set the ohmmeter scale to the lowest ohms
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diaphragm to reset the switch contacts. setting and ZERO the meter.
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Four styles of pressure switches have been used — NO WATER IN TUB

single-level, two-level, three-level, and the infinite-
level switch. Do not try to adjust the factory set Step3 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to the
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water levels. terminal V.

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Step4 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the

WATER LEVEL PRESSURE SWITCH terminal P.
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Step5 The ohmmeter should show ZERO resis-

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tance (continuity). If not, the water level switch is

bad and needs replacing.
WATER LEVEL
OR

Step6 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to the

terminal V.

PLASTIC Step7 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the

TUBE terminal T.
TUB PRESSURE Step8 The ohmmeter should show an open
DOME circuit. If not, the water level switch is bad and
needs replacing.
The single-level pressure switches are factory set.
The two, three, and infinite level switches have
an adjustable setting that turns a cam. This increases
or decreases the pressure on the diaphragm.

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Step9 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to the

terminal V. G
BK W

Step10 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the CABINET GROUND

terminal T. R
STARTER
R
S

W W
Step11 The ohmmeter should show ZERO resis- B
BK W-G BALLAST FLUORESCENT LAMP
tance (continuity). If not, the water level switch is 1
TM TM-W
bad and needs replacing.
TIMER MOTOR
BU-G
2 3
OR PULL-ON,
V
16
O-BK
RINSE/BLEACH SOLENOID

PUSH-OFF 4 FABRIC COND. SOLENOID

TIMER KNOB
Step12 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to SWITCH
the terminal V. 5
BU HI

OR LO
Step13 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the 6 DRIVE

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MOTOR
terminal P.
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or
7 AGITATE SOLENOID
Step14 The ohmmeter should show an open J
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FULL 8
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circuit. If not, the water level switch is bad and T

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EMPTY
needs replacing.

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WATER 9 LBU
LEVEL P (IF USED)
SWITCH HOT VALVE
Step15 Reconnect all of the wires to the proper BR HW
HC TEMPERATURE
terminals as previously marked.
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SWITCH
(CLOSED IN
POSITIONS
CC NOTED)
G-BK WC
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SWITCH
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HOT VALVE
Automatic washers equipped with a water mixing
BR-R
valve will also incorporate a water temperature BR
HC
control switch. There are two types shown below. The WC TEMPERATURE
rotary-type is on the left, and the pushbutton-type is HW
SWITCH
(CLOSED IN
on the right. WW
POSITIONS
NOTED)
G-BK WW
CC
ROTARY PUSHBUTTON WC
COLD VALVE
Y-R

Five Selection Switch Wiring Diagram

The switch shown in the wiring diagram (above)

provides a combination of five selections of hot, warm,
and cold for both the wash and rinse water tempera-
tures. The only difference shown is the additional

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contact, which provides more wash and rinse water

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selections. Note that the letters next to the switch
contacts denote each switch function. The letters to

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the right of each contact denote the closing sequence

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Water Temperature Switches by temperature selection — H for hot, W for warm,
and C for cold. The first letter is the wash water
The water temperature selections available on those
washers equipped with rotary-type switches will vary
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temperature, and the second letter is the rinse
water temperature. For example, HC denotes hot
according to the particular model. Some models use water wash and cold water rinse. It should be pointed
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rotary switches which offer a combination of three out that the timer is also utilized to control the
selections of wash and rinse temperatures. Other water temperature at certain times during the cycle.
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models may use rotary switches which will offer The power to the temperature switch is supplied
a combination of five selections of wash and rinse through the timer switch. Thus, in our previous
temperatures.
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example (HC), no power is available at the brown

lead during rinse so even with the upper switch
HOT VALVE closed, the hot water solenoid will not be energized.
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BR-R
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WW TEMPERATURE
SWITCH Obtain an ohmmeter from your local store. We will
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(CLOSED IN
POSITIONS be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is the safest
NOTED)
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G-BK WW way because the automatic washer is unplugged

CC
WC
COLD VALVE
from the power source and avoids the possibility of
Y-R
receiving an electrical shock.

Step1 Remove one wire at a time, carefully label-

Four Selection Switch Wiring Diagram ing each wire according to the terminal marking on
the water temperature switch. This procedure
The rotary-switch wiring diagram (above) shows a should assure that the right wire is reconnected to
combination of selections of hot or warm wash and the right terminal after checking or replacement.
warm rinse temperature. When the upper switch
contact is closed, the hot water solenoid will be Step2 Set the ohmmeter scale to the lowest ohms
energized. When the lower switch contact is closed, setting and ZERO the meter.
the cold water solenoid will be energized. When both
Step3 Check each circuit by turning the rotary
switch contacts are closed, both the hot and cold
knob or pushing in on the pushbutton to each set-
water solenoids will be energized and warm water
ting and check the proper terminals.
will result.

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may not have all the settings shown. circuit when checking the other terminals. If not,
the temperature switch is bad and needs replacing.
This is a typical diagram; refer to your own wiring
diagram for proper terminal markings. Step17 Reconnect all the wires to the proper
terminals as previously marked.
SWITCH TERMINAL MARKING
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SETTING ON SWITCH BK W
CABINET GROUND
Hot/Warm G-BK to BR-R
STARTER
Hot/Cold BR to BR-R R S R
Warm/Warm BR to BR-R and G-BK to Y-R, G-BK to BR-R W W
Warm/Cold BR to BR-R and G-BK to Y-R B
BK W-G BALLAST FLUORESCENT LAMP
Cold/Cold G-BK to Y-R
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TM TM-W
Step4 EXAMPLE: Set the temperature switch BU-G
TIMER MOTOR

to (warm/cold). This closes two contacts inside the V 2 3 RINSE/BLEACH SOLENOID

PULL-ON, 16
O-BK
switch, BR to BR-R and G-BK to Y-R. PUSH-OFF 4 FABRIC COND. SOLENOID
TIMER KNOB

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Step5 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to the SWITCH
BU HI
terminal BR.

or
5
OR LO
6 DRIVE
Step6 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the

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MOTOR
terminal BR-R.

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Step7 The ohmmeter should show ZERO resis- INSULATED TERMINAL
FULL 8
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tance (continuity). If not, the temperature switch is
bad and needs replacing.
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WATER
LEVEL P
EMPTY
9 LBU
(IF USED)
TWO-WAY VALVE

SWITCH BR-R HOT VALVE

BR HW
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HC TEMPERATURE
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WC SWITCH
HW (CLOSED IN
Step8 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to the WW
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WW
POSITIONS
NOTED)
terminal BR. G-BK
CC
WC

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Y-R COLD VALVE

Step9 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to all the
rest of the terminals without touching the terminal
GY R W
BR- R.
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SWITCH
Step10 The ohmmeter should show an open
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circuit when checking the other terminals. If not,

the temperature switch is bad and needs replacing.
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Step11 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to

the terminal G-BK.

Step12 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the

terminal Y-R.

Step13 The ohmmeter should show ZERO resis-

tance (continuity). If not, the temperature switch is
bad and needs replacing.
ROTARY
OR TEMPERATURE
SWITCH
Step14 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to
the terminal G-Bk.
PUSHBUTTON
Step15 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the TEMPERATURE
rest of the terminals without touching the terminal SWITCH
Y- R.

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LID SWITCH A plunger is located in the center of the mounting
block. This plunger is actuated by a stop that snaps
The lid switch is mounted to the bottom of the washer into the washer lid. As the lid is closed, the stop de-
top on the right hand side, as shown below. presses the plunger, which closes the safety lid switch.

STRIKE LID SWITCH ADJUSTMENT

LID
When servicing the safety switch assembly, make
sure that the microswitch is pushed as far forward
as it will go before tightening the safety lid switch
mounting screws. If the safety lid switch is not
LID mounted properly, improper operation will result.
STRIKE

When replacing any of the parts or the lid switch,

located in the rear on (belt drive models), the follow-
ing adjustment MUST be made as shown below.

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The lid switch on these models is a microswitch. As
the lid is closed, a strike attached to the lid depresses

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a lever which in turn actuates the safety lid switch.

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In other words, when the lid is closed, the basket
spins. When the lid is opened, it breaks the circuit in
the lid switch contacts and the basket stops spinning.
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SCREWS
On some (belt drive) models the assembly is mounted
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to the rear center of the washer top, adjacent to the

serial plate.
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This assembly uses a mounting block that mounts to

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the washer top with two mounting screws as shown

below.
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RETAINING BEFORE AFTER

WASHER CLIP
LID
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With the lid taped closed, loosen the two screws which
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hold the switch to the bracket. Adjust by pushing the

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switch toward the actuator until the switch button

is completely depressed, and then tighten the screws.

On some models the safety lid switch bracket has

been revised to a rigid plastic bracket. There is no
adjustment used in this assembly. A plastic shield is
required and must be replaced to prevent water from
SAFETY LID splashing on the lid switch.
STOP SWITCH
PLUNGER

The safety lid switch is mounted to the block with

two screws and a retaining clip. A plastic water shield
is fastened by the same screws to the mounting block.

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CHECKING PROCEDURE BK W
CABINET GROUND
Obtain an ohmmeter from your local store. We will
STARTER
be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is the safest R S R
way because the automatic washer is unplugged W W
B
from the power source and avoids the possibility of BK W-G BALLAST FLUORESCENT LAMP

receiving an electrical shock. 1

TM TM-W
TIMER MOTOR
Step1 Remove one wire at a time, carefully label- 2
BU-G
V 3 RINSE/BLEACH SOLENOID
ing each wire according to the terminal marking on PULL-ON, 16
O-BK
PUSH-OFF
the lid switch. This procedure should assure that TIMER KNOB
4 FABRIC COND. SOLENOID
the right wire is reconnected to the right terminal SWITCH
BU HI
after checking or replacement. 5
OR LO
Step2 Set the ohmmeter scale to the lowest ohms 6 DRIVE
MOTOR
setting and ZERO the meter.
Y
7 AGITATE SOLENOID
Step3 With the button up, touch and hold one of J
INSULATED TERMINAL
FULL 8
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the ohmmeter probes to one of the terminals. V TWO-WAY VALVE
EMPTY
9 LBU

or
WATER
Step4 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the LEVEL P (IF USED)
SWITCH HOT VALVE
terminal. BR HW

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HC TEMPERATURE
10 11 WW
SWITCH

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WC
HW (CLOSED IN
Step5 The ohmmeter should show an open WW
POSITIONS
WW
circuit when the button is up. If not, the lid switch G-BK
CC
WC
NOTED)

is bad and needs replacing.

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Step6 With the button pressed in, touch and hold SWITCH
SPIN SOLENOID

one of the ohmmeter probes to one of the terminals.

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Step7 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the

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other terminal.

Step8 The ohmmeter should show ZERO resis-

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tance (continuity). If not, the lid switch is bad and

needs replacing.
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Step9 Reconnect all the wires to the proper

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terminals as previously marked.

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INLET MIXING VALVE BK W
CABINET GROUND
On water inlet valves, a sealed-type solenoid, is
STARTER
secured to the nylon valve body by screws. This R S R

solenoid coil is completely sealed to protect the wire B

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from the corrosive effects of water and detergents. BK W-G BALLAST FLUORESCENT LAMP
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The spade terminals are mounted on the outer end TM TM-W
of the solenoid. BU-G
TIMER MOTOR

V 2 3 RINSE/BLEACH SOLENOID
PULL-ON, 16
O-BK
Double-port mixing valves, require the use of two PUSH-OFF 4 FABRIC COND. SOLENOID
solenoids. When the hot water solenoid is energized TIMER KNOB
SWITCH
only hot water is permitted to enter the machine. BU HI
5
Energizing the cold water solenoid permits only cold
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water to enter the machine. To obtain warm water, 6 DRIVE
both the hot and cold water solenoids are energized MOTOR

at the same time. Y

7 AGITATE SOLENOID
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INSULATED TERMINAL
FULL 8
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CHECKING PROCEDURE V TWO-WAY VALVE
EMPTY
9 LBU

or
WATER
Obtain an ohmmeter from your local store. We will LEVEL P (IF USED)
SWITCH HOT VALVE
be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is the safest BR HW

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HC TEMPERATURE
10 11 WW
way because the automatic washer is unplugged SWITCH

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WC
HW (CLOSED IN
from the power source and avoids the possibility of WW
WW
POSITIONS
NOTED)
receiving an electrical shock. G-BK
CC
WC

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ing each wire according to the terminal marking on

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the inlet mixing valve. This procedure should as- 14 LID SPIN SOLENOID
sure that the right wire is reconnected to the right SWITCH
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terminal after checking or replacement.

Step2 Refer to the instructions that came with

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your ohmmeter to find the proper scale to measure

500-2,000 ohms. Set the ohms scale and ZERO the
meter.
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of the terminals on the solenoid.

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other terminal on the same solenoid.

Step5 The ohmmeter should show a reading of

between 500-2,000 ohms on the ohms scale. If not,
the inlet mixing valve is bad and needs replacing.

Step6 Check the other solenoid the same way as

in steps 2-5.

Step7 Reconnect all of the wires to the proper

terminals as previously marked.

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DRIVE MOTOR These motors are equipped with an automatic reset
(Belt Drive) thermal overload. The overload may be built into the
motor or mounted externally on the motor housing.
Motors used on belt drive models may be one-, two-, If it opens, one side of the line to the motor is broken
or three-speed. The drive motor which is used on most and the motor will stop. Overloads normally will
automatic washers is a 1/2 H.P., 115-volt, 60-hertz, automatically reset in about 60 seconds.
split-phase, single-extension shaft motor.
Motors which provide alternate speed selections are
Most of these belt drive motors are attached to the built with multiple contacts in the centrifugal switch
baseplate in a vertical position with the shaft end and additional run windings designed to provide the
up. The wiring diagram below illustrates the start desired speeds. For example, two speed motors like
position of the centrifugal switch. the one diagramed below, are equipped with three
terminals.
CENTRIFUGAL SWITCH
CENTRIFUGAL
START SWITCH
GENTLE

OR B (1140 RPM)

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RUN OVERLOAD

or
BU W START CAP
A

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Start Position

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Starting the motor is accomplished by applying
NORMAL OVERLOAD
voltage to the parallel circuit consisting of the start
and run windings. The purpose of the start winding
is to give maximum torque during the critical start-
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up period of the motor. The start winding draws high Two-Speed Motor
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amperage and, therefore, voltage must be removed

from the starting circuit as quickly as the motor These motors are designed with a start winding, two
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reaches speed to keep the winding from burning up. sets of run windings, and a centrifugal switch.
This is accomplished by the centrifugal switch, which
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opens the start circuit. The motor then continues to When the normal cycle is selected, voltage is applied
operate at the designed motor speed on the run to terminals BU and W; the motor operates the same
winding only as shown below. as a single-speed motor. When the centrifugal switch
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opens, the start winding is removed and the motor

CENTRIFUGAL SWITCH runs on the normal (1725 rpm) winding.
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START
When the gentle cycle is selected, voltage is applied
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to motor terminals OR and W. The motor starts the

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same as for the normal cycle with voltage applied to

RUN OVERLOAD both the start and normal speed windings. When
BU W centrifugal switching takes place, Contact A opens,
and Contact B switches to the gentle-speed motor
Run Position winding. This switching action opens the circuit to
Certain automatic washers will use a capacitor-type the start and normal speed windings and completes
motor. The capacitor, located under a metal shield a circuit to the slow-speed (1,140 rpm) winding for
on the side of the motor, increases the starting torque continued operation.
of the motor, enabling it to operate at lower starting
voltages and greater loads. Whenever a starting
capacitor is used, it‘s always wired in series with the
start winding.

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Three-speed motors are designed just like two-speed Step2 If your motor has a capacitor, remove the
motors except for an additional run winding (extra- red or black wire from the capacitor to the motor.
low speed, 840 rpm). For example, the three-speed
motors like the one diagramed below, are equipped Step3 Remove the black jumper wire from the
with four terminals. capacitor to the start switch.
CENTRIFUGAL Step4 Refer to the instructions that came with
SWITCH
EXTRA SLOW your ohmmeter to find the proper scale to measure
GY-P C (840 RPM)
1-20 ohms. Set the ohms scale and ZERO the meter.

NOTE: To tell what speed drive motor you have,

GENTLE look at the colored wires coming from the drive
OR B (1140 RPM) motor.

ONE-SPEED TWO-SPEED THREE-SPEED

START CAP
A
White White White
Blue Blue Blue
Black Black Black

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Follow Steps Violet Violet
NORMAL OVERLOAD 5-10 Follow Steps Gray/Pink

or
BU (1725 RPM) W 5-13 Follow Steps
5-16

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Three-Speed Motor The following test must be made on one-,
two-, and three-speed motors:
When the extra-low speed is selected, voltage is
applied to both motor terminals GY-P and W. This
causes the motor to start just as for the other type
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Step5 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to the
terminal on the white wire from the motor.
motors; that is, current flows through both the start
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and normal speed windings. When the centrifugal Step6 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
switch is actuated, contact C closes the circuit to the terminal on the blue wire from the motor.
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extra slow speed winding and opens the circuit to

the start and normal windings. The motor then Step7 The ohmmeter should show a reading of
between 1-4 ohms on the ohms scale. If not, the
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continues operation through the extra slow speed run

winding. drive motor is bad and needs replacing.
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Understanding the operation of automatic washer OR

electrical controls will make diagnosis of appliance
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failures a simple task. Step8 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to the
terminal on the white wire from the motor.
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Obtain an ohmmeter from your local store. We will terminal on the black wire from the motor.
be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is the safest Step10 The ohmmeter should show a reading of
way because the automatic washer is unplugged between 5-20 ohms on the ohms scale. If not, the
from the power source and avoids the possibility of drive motor is bad and needs replacing.
receiving an electrical shock.

Step1 Remove one wire at a time coming from NOTE: If you do get this reading, the start switch
the main wiring harness to the motor start switch, must be checked.
carefully labeling each wire according to the termi- The following test must be made on two- and
nal markings on the start switch. Then, one at a three-speed motors Ñ along with steps 5-10:
time, remove the wires coming from the motor;
carefully labeling each wire according to the termi- Step11 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to
nal marking on the start switch. This procedure the terminal on the white wire from the motor.
should assure that the right wire is reconnected to
the right terminal after checking or replacement. Step12 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
terminal on the violet wire from the motor.

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Step13 The ohmmeter should show a reading of The following three checks must be made on
between 1-4 ohms on the ohms scale. If not, the all one-, two-, and three-speed motors to
drive motor is bad and needs replacing. check for an internal failure (short):

NOTE: If you do get this reading, the start switch Step17 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to
must be checked. the motor housing.

The following test must be made on three- Step18 One at a time, touch the other ohmmeter
speed motors Ñ along with steps 5-13: probe to each of the wires (terminals) coming out of
the motor.
Step14 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to
the terminal on the white wire from the motor. Step19 The ohmmeter should show an open
circuit when each of the wires (terminals) are
Step15 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the checked. If not, the drive motor is bad and needs
terminal on the gray-with-pink-stripe wire from the replacing.
motor.
Step20 Reconnect all the wires to the proper
Step16 The ohmmeter should show a reading of terminals as previously marked.

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between 1-4 ohms on the ohms scale. If not, the

or
drive motor is bad and needs replacing. G
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CABINET GROUND

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NOTE: If you do get this reading, the start switch

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STARTER
must be checked. R S R
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B
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W-G BALLAST
TM
TIMER MOTOR
TM-W

BU-G
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V 2 3 RINSE/BLEACH SOLENOID
PULL-ON, 16
O-BK
PUSH-OFF 4 FABRIC COND. SOLENOID
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TIMER KNOB
SWITCH
BU HI
5
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6 DRIVE
MOTOR
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7 AGITATE SOLENOID
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INSULATED TERMINAL
FULL 8
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EMPTY
WATER 9 LBU
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LEVEL P (IF USED)

SWITCH HOT VALVE
BR HW
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HC TEMPERATURE
10 11 WW
WC SWITCH
HW (CLOSED IN
WW
WW
POSITIONS
CC NOTED)
G-BK WC

3 12 Y-R COLD VALVE

GY R W
14 LID SPIN SOLENOID
SWITCH

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 DRIVE MOTOR ship between the direction of current flow through
(Direct Drive) the start and run windings. This direction of current
flow, controlled by the timer, will start the motor in
There are one-, two-, or three-speed motors used on the direction to put the machine into agitation.
direct drive automatic washers . These motors are
attached to the gearcase in a horizontal position. One As the drive motor comes up to speed, the centrifu-
end of the motor shaft fits into the gearcase while gal switch will open, breaking the circuit to the start
the other end of the motor shaft fits into the pump. windings.

Starting the motor is accomplished by applying volt- NOTE: High-speed motor operation is shown; in low-
age to the parallel circuit consisting of the start and speed, timer switch 6 is closed and timer switch 5 is
run windings. The purpose of the start winding is to open.
give maximum torque during the critical start-up
period of the motor. The start winding draws high
amperage and therefore, voltage must be removed DRIVE
from the starting circuit as quickly as the motor GEARCASE MOTOR
reaches speed to keep the winding from burning up.

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This is accomplished by the centrifugal switch, which
opens the start circuit. The motor continues to

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operate at the designed motor speed on the run
winding.

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Some direct drive models used a capacitor - type
motor. This capacitor which is located in the console
assembly, increases the starting torque of the motor,
enabling it to operate at lower starting voltages and
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greater loads. When a start capacitor is used, it is
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ISOLATION
always wired in series with the start winding. TO COUPLING
GEARCASE
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BK W

BK
CABINET GROUND
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PULL-ON, TM TM-W
PUSH-OFF
TIMER KNOB TIMER MOTOR
TO MOTOR
SWITCH 32 2 DRIVE MOTOR
V
MOTOR
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GY 16 LOW
OR OR V
37 6
BU BU HIGH
COUPLINGS
BU W
38 5
J-BU
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R BK
LID SWITCH T
R R W-BK
J-BU 14
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CAPACITOR CENTRIFUGAL
SWITCH
Y
The drive motor shaft (looking at the front) rotates
W-BK 7
in a counter-clockwise direction during agitation and
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W-BK 14 Y
a clockwise direction during spin and pump-out. The
7
J-BU
drive motor is connected to the gearcase through a
W-BK

V
T
FULL rubber isolation coupling as shown (above). This
WATER
LEVEL P
EMPTY
BR-R W
coupling compensates for any minor misalignment
SWITCH
P BR
BR-R
HOT VALVE between the motor and the gearcase. In addition, the
10 11 WC HC TEMPERATURE isolation coupling serves as a weak link between the
SWITCH

P2 G-BK
(CLOSED IN
POSITIONS NOTED)
gearcase and motor. Should the gearcase lock up the
13 CC WC
isolation coupling and motor couplings will shear,
Y-R Y-R
12
Y-R

COLD VALVE
W
preventing the motor from being damaged.

Direction of Current Flow at

Start of Agitation

The wiring diagram (above) shows the circuit through

the timer and drive motor start and run windings at
the instant of start for agitation. Note the relation-

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Step2 If your drive motor has a capacitor, remove
BK W
the wires from the capacitor to the motor, carefully
BK
CABINET GROUND labeling each wire.
PULL-ON, TM TM-W
PUSH-OFF
TIMER KNOB
SWITCH
TIMER MOTOR
DRIVE MOTOR
Step3 Refer to the instructions that came with
32 2
GY
V
16 LOW
your ohmmeter to find the proper scale to measure
OR OR V
37 6
BU BU BU HIGH W
1-10 ohms. Set the ohms scale and ZERO the meter.
38 5
J-BU
GY V START
R
LID SWITCH T
BK
NOTE: To tell what speed drive motor you have,
R R W-BK
J-BU 14
CAPACITOR CENTRIFUGAL Y look at the colored wires coming from the drive
SWITCH
W-BK 7 motor.
W-BK 14 Y

J-BU
7 ONE-SPEED TWO-SPEED THREE-SPEED
W-BK

V
T
FULL Black Black Black
WATER EMPTY
BR-R
Blue Blue Blue
LEVEL P W
SWITCH BR-R
HOT VALVE
White White White
P BR
White/Black White/Black White/Black
10 11 WC HC TEMPERATURE
SWITCH
Yellow Yellow Yellow

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P2 G-BK
(CLOSED IN
POSITIONS NOTED)
Follow Steps Violet White/Orange
13 CC WC 4-12 Follow Steps White/Violet

or
Y-R Y-R Y-R W 4-21 Follow Steps
12 COLD VALVE 4-42

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Direction of Current Flow at

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Start of Spin/Pumpout The following test must be made on
one-, two-, and three-speed motors:
The wiring diagram (above) shows the circuit through
the timer and drive motor start and run windings at
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the instant of start, for spin/pumpout. Note the terminal on the white/black wire from the motor.
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relationship between the direction of current flow

through the start and run windings. This direction Step5 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
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of current flow, controlled by the timer will start the terminal on the white wire from the motor.
motor in the direction to put the machine into spin/
pumpout. Step6 The ohmmeter should show ZERO resis-
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tance (continuity). If not, the drive motor is bad and

As the drive motor comes up to speed, the centrifu- needs replacing.
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gal switch will open, breaking the circuit to the start

windings. OR
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NOTE: High-speed motor operation is shown; in low- START WINDING

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speed, timer switch 6 is closed and timer switch 5 is

Step7 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to the
open.
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terminal on the black wire from the motor.

CHECKING PROCEDURE Step8 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
terminal on the yellow wire from the motor.
Obtain an ohmmeter from your local store. We will
be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is the safest Step9 The ohmmeter should show a reading of
way because the automatic washer is unplugged between 4-10 ohms on the ohms scale. If not, the
from the power source and avoids the possibility of drive motor is bad and needs replacing.
receiving an electrical shock.
HIGH WINDING
Step1 Remove one wire at a time coming from
the drive motor; carefully labeling each wire accord- Step10 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to
ing to the terminal marking on the start switch. the terminal on the white wire from the motor.
This procedure should assure that the right wire is
reconnected to the right terminal after checking or Step11 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
replacement. terminal on the blue wire from the motor.

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Step12 The ohmmeter should show a reading of Step24 The ohmmeter should show a reading of
between 0-4 ohms on the ohms scale. If not, the between 1-5 ohms on the ohms scale. If not, the
drive motor is bad and needs replacing. drive motor is bad and needs replacing.

The following test must be made on two- OR

speed motors Ñ along with steps 4-12:
Step25 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to
LOW WINDING the terminal on the white wire from the motor.

Step13 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to Step26 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
the terminal on the violet wire coming from the terminal on the white/violet wire from the motor.
motor.
Step27 The ohmmeter should show a reading of
Step14 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the between 1-5 ohms on the ohms scale. If not, the
terminal on the white wire from the motor. drive motor is bad and needs replacing.

Step15 The ohmmeter should show a reading of OR

between 1-7 ohms on the ohms scale. If not, the

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drive motor is bad and needs replacing. Step28 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to

or
the terminal on the blue wire from the motor.
OR

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Step29 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the

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Step16 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to terminal on the white/orange wire from the motor.
the terminal on the violet wire from the motor.
Step30 The ohmmeter should show a reading of
Step17 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
terminal on the blue wire from the motor.
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between 1-5 ohms on the ohms scale. If not, the
drive motor is bad and needs replacing.
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Step18 The ohmmeter should show a reading of OR

between 1-7 ohms on the ohms scale. If not, the
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drive motor is bad and needs replacing. Step31 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to
the terminal on the blue wire from the motor.
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OR
Step32 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
Step19 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to terminal on the white/violet wire from the motor.
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the terminal on the violet wire from the motor.

Step33 The ohmmeter should show a reading of
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Step20 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the between 1-5 ohms on the ohms scale. If not, the
terminal on the white/black wire from the motor. drive motor is bad and needs replacing.
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Step21 The ohmmeter should show a reading of OR

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between 1-7 ohms on the ohms scale. If not, the

drive motor is bad and needs replacing. Step34 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to
the terminal on the white/black wire coming from
The following test must be made on three- the motor.
speed motors Ñ along with steps 4-21:
Step35 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
EX-LOW WINDING terminal on the white/orange wire from the motor.

Step22 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to Step36 The ohmmeter should show a reading of
the terminal on the white wire from the motor. between 1-5 ohms on the ohms scale. If not, the
drive motor is bad and needs replacing.
Step23 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
terminal on the white/orange wire from the motor.

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 OR The following three checks must be made
on all one-, two-, and three-speed motors to
Step37 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to check for an internal failure (short):
the terminal on the white/black wire coming from
the motor. Step43 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to
the drive motor housing.
Step38 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
terminal on the white/violet wire from the motor. Step44 One at a time, touch the other ohmmeter
probe to each of the wires (terminals) coming out of
Step39 The ohmmeter should show a reading of the drive motor.
between 1-5 ohms on the ohms scale. If not, the
drive motor is bad and needs replacing. Step45 The ohmmeter should show an open
circuit when each of the wires (terminals) are
OR checked. If not, the drive motor is bad and needs
replacing.
Step40 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to
the terminal on the white/orange wire coming from Step46 Reconnect all the wires to the proper
the motor. terminals as previously marked.

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or
Step41 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
terminal on the white/violet wire from the motor.

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Step42 The ohmmeter should show a reading of G

between 2-8 ohms on the ohms scale. If not, the BK W

BK
drive motor is bad and needs replacing. CABINET GROUND
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PUSH-OFF

SWITCH
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PULL-ON,

TIMER KNOB
32 2
TM

TIMER MOTOR
TM-W

DRIVE MOTOR
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GY 16 LOW
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OR OR V
37 6
BU BU BU HIGH W
38 5
J-BU
V START
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GY R BK
LID SWITCH T
R R W-BK
J-BU 14
CAPACITOR CENTRIFUGAL Y
SWITCH
W-BK 7
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W-BK 14 Y

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J-BU
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W-BK
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P
SWITCH BR-R
HOT VALVE
P BR
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SWITCH
(CLOSED IN
P2 G-BK POSITIONS NOTED)
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13 CC WC
Y-R Y-R Y-R W
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tance (continuity). If not, the timer is bad and needs
All timers used on automatic washers operate the replacing.
same, but are somewhat different in looks. Due to
different functions or features of different models, Step7 EXAMPLE: Move the timer dial to the
some timers have more terminals and internal start of any wash cycle. PROBLEM — Automatic
switches (contacts) than others. washer does not fill.

Step8 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to the

On quick-disconnect timers, the different colored
terminal P.
harness wires are placed inside either a black or white
block which plugs into the timer. These blocks are Step9 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
colored to match the words black or white stamped terminal G-BK.
on the timer. The possibility of wiring the timer wrong
is greatly reduced. Step10 The ohmmeter should show ZERO resis-
tance (continuity). If not, the timer is bad and needs
CHECKING PROCEDURE replacing.

Obtain an ohmmeter from your local store. We will OR

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be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is the safest

or
way because the automatic washer is unplugged Step11 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to
from the power source and avoids the possibility of the terminal P.

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receiving an electrical shock.

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Step12 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
Step1 Set the ohmmeter scale to the lowest ohms terminal BR.
setting and ZERO the meter.

Step2 See example in steps 7-13. Turn the timer

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Step13 The ohmmeter should show ZERO resis-
tance (continuity). If not, the timer is bad and needs
knob to the point in the cycle you suspect is bad. replacing.
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Step3 Remove both the white and black discon- Step14 Replace the colored blocks in the proper
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nect blocks. Some models only have the one (black) end marked BLACK or WHITE on the timer.
disconnect block. The blocks have tabs on each end G
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which must be pressed while pulling on the block. BK W

CABINET GROUND

Instead of coding timer terminals like the standard STARTER

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R R
frame timers, a chart of each wiring block is printed S

W W
on the back of the timer. The line through the chart B
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BK W-G BALLAST FLUORESCENT LAMP

separates the two blocks. Letters indicate active 1
TM TM-W
terminals while the black dots identify the blank
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TIMER MOTOR
terminals. BU-G
2
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V 3 RINSE/BLEACH SOLENOID
PULL-ON, 16
O-BK
Step4 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to PUSH-OFF 4 FABRIC COND. SOLENOID
TIMER KNOB
the timer terminal specified for this function. SWITCH
BU HI
5
Step5 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
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other timer terminal specified for this function. 6 DRIVE
MOTOR
Y
7 AGITATE SOLENOID
J
INSULATED TERMINAL
FULL 8
J
T
V TWO-WAY VALVE
EMPTY
WATER 9 LBU
LEVEL P (IF USED)
SWITCH HOT VALVE
BR HW
HC TEMPERATURE
10 11 WW
WC SWITCH
HW (CLOSED IN
WW
WW
POSITIONS
CC NOTED)
G-BK WC

3 12 Y-R COLD VALVE

GY R W
14 LID
22 SWITCH
SPIN SOLENOID
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TIMER MOTOR BK W
CABINET GROUND
Timer motors may vary slightly in appearance, but
STARTER
regardless of the differences each functions in the R S R

same manner as the others. It is a synchronous-type B

W W

motor, similar to those used in electrical clocks, with BK W-G BALLAST FLUORESCENT LAMP
1
a small pinion which drives a gear. TM TM-W
TIMER MOTOR
BU-G
CHECKING PROCEDURE V 2 3 RINSE/BLEACH SOLENOID
PULL-ON, 16
O-BK
PUSH-OFF 4
Obtain an ohmmeter from your local store. We will TIMER KNOB
FABRIC COND. SOLENOID
SWITCH
be doing RESISTANCE checks. This is the safest BU HI
way because the automatic washer is unplugged 5

from the power source and avoids the possibility of OR LO

6 DRIVE
receiving an electrical shock. MOTOR
Y
Step1 Remove one wire at a time, carefully label- 7 AGITATE SOLENOID
J
ing each wire according to the terminal marking on FULL 8
J INSULATED TERMINAL

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V TWO-WAY VALVE
the timer motor. This procedure should assure that EMPTY
9 LBU

or
WATER
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HOT VALVE
after checking or replacement. SWITCH
BR HW

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HC TEMPERATURE
10 11 WW
SWITCH

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WC
Step2 Refer to the instructions that came with HW
WW
(CLOSED IN
POSITIONS
your ohmmeter to find the proper scale to measure WW
CC NOTED)
G-BK
2,000-3,000 ohms. Set the ohms scale and ZERO the WC

meter.
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Step3 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to one GY R W

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of the timer motor wire terminals. 14 LID

SWITCH
SPIN SOLENOID
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Step4 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the

other timer motor wire terminal.
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Step5 The ohmmeter should show a reading of

between 2,000-3,000 ohms on the ohms scale. If not,
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the timer motor is bad and needs replacing.

Step6 Reconnect all the wires to the proper

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other terminal on the capacitor.
Starting capacitors increase the turning force of the
rotor in the drive motor during start. Capcitors are Step5 If the ohmmeter needle stays at or near
located either on the main drive motor or in the ZERO or does not move at all, the capacitor is bad
console area. and needs replacing.

Step6 Now switch the ohmmeter probes on the

capacitor terminals. The same thing should happen
as in steps 3-5. If not, the capacitor is bad and needs
replacing.

Step7 Reconnect all the wires to the proper

terminals as previously marked.

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ohms setting and ZERO the meter.

Step3 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to one

of the terminals on the capacitor.

At the instant the other ohmmeter probe touches

the other terminal on the capacitor, the ohmmeter
needle should move instantly toward ZERO, and
then return slowly.

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START SWITCH The following test must be made on one-,
(Drive Motor for Belt Drive) two-, and three-speed start switches:

This start switch is used in getting voltage to the Step3 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to the
motor start and run windings at the same time. As terminal BU.
the motor increases in speed, an actuating arm Step4 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
inside the motor opens the switch and removes the terminal BK (7).
voltage from the start windings. There are one-, two-
or three-speed start switches used on automatic Step5 With the start switch button out, the ohm-
washers. meter should show an open circuit. If not, the start
switch is bad and needs replacing.
Because of different drive motor brands used, it is
necessary when replacing the drive motor start Step6 With the ohmmeter probes still touching
switch that you use the same brand as your drive these terminals, push in on the button.
motor.
Step7 With the start switch button in, the ohm-
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way because the automatic washer is unplugged Step11 With the ohmmeter probes still touching
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from the power source and avoids the possibility of these terminals, push in on the button.
receiving an electrical shock. Step12 With the start switch button in, the ohm-
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ing each wire according to the terminal marking on not, the start switch is bad and needs replacing.
the start switch. This procedure should assure that
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the right wire is reconnected to the right terminal
after checking or replacement. Step13 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to
the terminal OR.
Step2 Set the ohmmeter scale to the lowest ohms
setting and ZERO the meter. Step14 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
terminal V.
NOTE: To tell what speed start switch you have,
look at the colored wires coming from the drive Step15 With the start switch button out, the
motor. ohmmeter should show ZERO resistance (continu-
ity). If not, the start switch is bad and needs replac-
ONE-SPEED TWO-SPEED THREE-SPEED
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White White White
Blue Blue Blue Step16 With the ohmmeter probes still touching
Black Black Black these terminals, push in on the button.
Follow Steps Violet Violet
3-7 Follow Steps Gray/Pink Step17 With the start switch button in, the ohm-
3-17 Follow Steps
3-27 meter should show an open circuit. If not, the start
switch is bad and needs replacing.

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speed start switches Ñ along with steps 3-17: (Drive Motor for Direct Drive)
Step18 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to This start switch is used in getting voltage to the
the terminal GY-P. motor start and run windings at the same time. As
the motor increases in speed, an actuating arm
Step19 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the inside the motor opens the switch and removes the
terminal BK (7). voltage from the start windings. There are one-, two-
Step20 With the start switch button out, the or three-speed start switches used on automatic
ohmmeter should show an open circuit. If not, the washers.
start switch is bad and needs replacing.
Because of different drive motor brands used, it is
Step21 With the ohmmeter probes still touching necessary when replacing the drive motor start
these terminals, push in on the button. switch that you use the same brand as your drive
motor.
Step22 With the start switch button in, the ohm-
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Step28 Reconnect all the wires to the proper from the power source and avoids the possibility of
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terminals as previously marked. receiving an electrical shock.

Step1 Remove one wire at a time, carefully label-

ing each wire according to the terminal marking on
the start switch. This procedure should assure that
the right wire is reconnected to the right terminal
after checking or replacement.

Step2 Set the ohmmeter scale to the lowest ohms

setting and ZERO the meter.

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NOTE: To tell what speed start switch you have, RUN MODE
look at the colored wires coming from the drive
motor. Step12 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to
the terminal V.
ONE-SPEED TWO-SPEED THREE-SPEED
Step13 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the
Black Black Black terminal OR.
Blue Blue Blue
White White White Step14 With the start lever out, the ohmmeter
White/Black White/Black White/Black
Yellow Yellow Yellow should show ZERO resistance (continuity). If not,
Violet White/Orange the start switch is bad and needs replacing.
White/Violet
Step15 Reconnect all the wires to the proper
The following test must be made on one-, terminals as previously marked.
two-, and three-speed start switches:

START MODE

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Step9 Touch and hold one ohmmeter probe to the

terminal BU.

Step10 Touch the other ohmmeter probe to the

terminal OR.

Step11 With the start lever pushed in, the ohm-

meter should show ZERO resistance (continuity). If
not, the start switch is bad and needs replacing.

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