General Whirlpool Bath Troubleshooting Guide

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSES

REMEDY

 

 

 

Pump/Motor does not start.

No power to pump/motor.

Reset GFCI.

 

Pump/motor not plugged in.

Insert plug fully into outlet.

 

Pump/motor faulty.

Replace pump/motor assembly.

 

Jets are closed.

Open jets by rotating counterclockwise.

 

Control panel cable disconnected.

Reconnect control panel cable at control

 

 

or junction box.

 

 

 

Pump/Motor operates but no fully

Suction cover may be clogged.

With motor turned off, remove safety

adjustable jets are functioning.

 

cover and remove any debris. Clean

 

 

thoroughly before replacing. Replace

 

 

suction cover before operating.

ENGLISH

Pump/Motor operates but air is not injected into water.

Air valves closed.

Overtightened, O-ring may be pinched or improperly seated, under tightened.

Use electronic controls to open air valves. Reset air valves to allow air flow.

Untighten unions check and reseat O- ring. If O-ring has been pinched out of shape, replace (refer to number below). When tightening union nuts, hand tighten only.

Water leakage from pump unions.

Motor thermal protection has deacti-

Let motor cool; thermal protection will

 

vated pump/motor due to overheat-

reset. Check for proper ventilation.

 

ing. (Supply voltage low.)

(Check supply voltage.)

 

 

 

Pump/motor shuts off by itself before

GFCI tripped.

Reset GFCI. If it continues to trip do not

set time elapses.

 

use this unit. Disconnect the unit and

 

 

have the problem corrected by a

 

 

licensed electrician before using.

 

Inadequate supply wiring.

Consult a licensed electrician to correct

 

 

wiring to unit.

 

 

 

Control panel not responding.

No power to control panel.

Power down the system by either unplug-

 

 

ging the unit or shutting off the power at

 

 

the house breaker panel. Wait 15 sec-

 

 

onds then power back up. Retry the sys-

 

 

tem by activating the feature that was not

 

 

responding.

 

 

 

Lighting does not work

Cable disconnected or broken.

Reconnect loose cable. Repair broken

 

 

cable wires.

 

 

 

NOTE: If unit is within the warranty period, contact Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath Service Support at 1 - (800) 288-4002 with bath's serial number before work is started. The Serial Number is located on the Specification/Serial Number Plate. See page 26.

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