Whirlpool GVW9959K-0 manual Theory of Operation, Section TWO, Nutation, Control Panel

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SECTION TWO

THEORY OF OPERATION

NUTATION

nu-ta-tion \ n(y)ü-’ta-shen\n The spiral movement of the axis of a rotating body,

such as the oscillation of a spinning top.

CONTROL PANEL

Options

Status

So ak	Wa sh	Rinse
	Wa sh		Extra

				Sp in &
			Rinse	Sp in &	Cycle
			Rinse	Fluff	Cycle
					Complete

Extra Heavy	Hot	Cold
Heavy	Warm	Warm	Assured
Normal	Warm	Cold	Water
Light	Cold	Cold	Tem p	Louder	Estimated Time
Refresh	Cold	Cold		Softer	Remaining
				Softer
				Off
				Off

Start

Stop

Canc el

		Fig. 2-1
	CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS

		DESCRIPTIONS

CYCLES

Whitest Whites		For extra whitening (with 1 cup of liquid chlorine
		bleach)
Heavy Duty		For sturdy fabrics and heavy soil
Normal		For mixed loads and average soil
Jeans/Darks		For denims and similar colors; prevents white crease
		lines in jeans

Bulky Items		For large bulky items
Quick Wash		For quickly cleaning lightly soiled items
Delicate/Casual		Combination of Delicate and Perm Press/Casual
		cycles.

Wool		For “hand wash” wool and silk
Handwash		For garments marked “hand wash” on the care label
Rinse & Spin		Short cycle to rinse out suds & other loose particles
Extend Spin		Stand alone high speed drain and spin cycle to
		extract water from clothes

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Contents Page Introduction Table of Contents Model Number Designator Model Number G V W 9 9 5 9 K Q SafetyMODEL/SERIAL Number Plate Serial Number Designator For a permanently connected washer InstallationConsiderations Section ONETools needed Parts Supplied DrainSystem ConnectingtheDrainHose InstallationChecklist Use&CareInformation Control Panel Theory of OperationSection TWO NutationSoil Level Operational Cycle Default Wash and SpinOption Descriptions Whitest Whites Water TempAssured Water Temp ATC ThresholdsAdditional Options End of Cycle SignalDrive Motor Machine ControllerMotor Controller Leveler Peekaboo ModeUniversal Joint Shield Capacitor Interlock SwitchesDrive System OPR FLD Pressure SwitchesLOG Valve Assembly Recirculation Recirculation and DrainWater Pump/Pump Motor Outer TubChanging Options after pressing Start DrainChanging Cycles and Options Changing Cycles after pressing StartOperational Cycle Notes Drive Motor Notes Pump Drive Description Water Description Water Pump Drive Duration Description Water Pump Drive Pump Drive Description Action Speed Pump Drive Description Delicate/Casual SPIN+RECIRC+FILL Wash Detergent PS Controlled Recirc Spin Garments are labelled Hand Wash because HandwashExtend Spin Cycle Soak CycleExtra Rinse Rinse & Spin When to use Rinse & SpinTo use or change Rinse & Spin settings Suds Lock Detection/CleanoutComponent Location Component AccessSpecial TOOLS/PARTS Required for Service Section ThreeElectrostatic Discharge ESD Sensitive Electronics Accessing Components in the ConsoleRemoving the Motor Control Board Removing the ConsoleRemoving Console Components Removing the Machine Control BoardRemoving the Log Valve Assembly Removing the Pressure SwitchesRaising the Washer Top to the Service Position Accessing Components Beneath the Washer TOPKet. Fig Removing Components in the Tub18b Reassembling Tub ComponentsTab Removing the Front Cabinet Panel Accessing Components Beneath the TUBComponents Accessible with Front Cabinet Panel Removed Motor mounting bracket to the motor plate Servicing Components from the Bottom of the WasherRemoving the Drive Motor Removing the Thrust Plate32 shows all the components of the thrust plate assembly Removing the Brake Assembly/Nutate ShaftReplacing the Outer Tub Removing the Pump and Pump MotorReplacing the Capacitor Section Four Troubleshooting and DiagnosisTroubleshooting Chart Motor Overheats OverfillsWon’t Nutate Won’t SpinIncorrect Water TemperatureWon’t Drain Washer VibratingLoad is Wrinkled Power FailureProcessor Reset ErrorLimit Lid Switch ErrorLong Drain Average CurrentSuds Lock Self Diagnostic RoutinesAutomatic Service Diagnostics Mode Open LidRunning Nutate or Spin Manual Diagnostic ModePressSOAK Cycle Signal Soak Cycle Signal Nutate and Recirculate Test Pump Drain/RecirculationWater Inlet and Dispenser VALVE, Operating PS Test If a single LED does not light up Console Switches and Indicators TestIf none of the LEDs light up If a particular group of LEDs does not light upChecking Touchpad Functioning KEY Switch MatrixChecking Drive and Pump Motor Continuity Sales Demo ModeWater Inlet and Dispenser Solenoid Test Troubleshooting Tests120VAC Electrical Supply Motor Controller Motor and Motor Control System TestMachine Control Relay If the fill valves are working properly Automatic Temperature Control TestDrive Motor and Wiring Harness Drain/Recirculation Test Operating and Over Fill Pressure Switch TestPage Page Section Five Wiring DiagramTech Tips Warranty Information Component Resistance ChartUnited States Rprt