Troubleshooting Procedures (cont.)

Troubleshooting the Whirlpool System

Symptoms

Probable Causes

Recommended Action

9.

Pump will not turn off

A.

Keypad is not working.

A.

Replace user keypad. Refer to

 

when the power button on

 

 

 

installer/dealer.

 

user keypad is pressed.

B.

Control is not working.

B.

Replace control. Refer to

 

 

 

 

 

installer/dealer.

10.

Pump operates but variable

A.

Motor/pump is not

A.

Replace motor/pump. Refer to

 

speed feature does not

 

working.

 

installer/dealer.

 

work.

B.

Control is not working.

B.

Replace control. Refer to

 

 

 

 

 

installer/dealer.

11.

Bath water cools while

A.

Water temperature is above

A.

Allow bath water to cool.

 

pump is operating.

 

104°F (40°C).

 

 

 

 

B.

Heater is turned off on

B.

Turn heater on.

 

 

 

user keypad.

 

 

 

 

C.

Wiring from heater to

C.

Check wiring for proper connections.

 

 

 

control is loose,

 

Refer to installer/dealer.

 

 

 

disconnected, or damaged.

 

 

 

 

D. Heater is not working.

D. Replace heater. Refer to

 

 

 

 

 

installer/dealer.

 

 

E.

Control is not working.

E.

Replace control. Refer to

 

 

 

 

 

installer/dealer.

12.

Noisy operation.

A.

Pump banding straps have

A.

Cut pump banding straps with tin

 

 

 

not been cut.

 

snips.

 

 

B.

Dry or dislodged jet O-ring

B.

Remove jet, replace and lubricate

 

 

 

(squeal).

 

O-ring, and reinstall jet.

13.

Remote control (if

A.

Batteries improperly

A.

Replace batteries.

 

equipped) does not work.

 

installed or dead.

 

 

 

 

B.

Antenna on wiring harness

B.

Replace wiring harness. Refer to

 

 

 

is damaged.

 

installer/dealer.

 

 

C.

Remote control not

C.

See remote control Homeowners

 

 

 

programmed correctly.

 

Guide or Service Manual.

 

 

D. Remote control is not

D. Replace remote control.

 

 

 

working.

 

 

 

 

E.

Control is not working.

E.

Replace control. Refer to

 

 

 

 

 

installer/dealer.

14.

Keypad does not respond

A.

Keypad is not working.

A.

Replace user keypad. Refer to

 

when neckjet mode is

 

 

 

installer/dealer.

 

selected.

 

 

 

 

15.

Pump operates but neckjets

A.

Pillow is not installed.

A.

Make sure the pillow is properly

 

do not turn on. Indicator

 

 

 

attached to the neckjet body.

 

bar on user keypad is

B.

Reed switch does not

B.

Check reed switch wiring and replace

 

flashing.

 

work.

 

if necessary.

 

 

C.

Wiring harness from

C.

Check wiring for proper connections.

 

 

 

neckjet to control is loose,

 

Replace wiring harness if necessary.

 

 

 

disconnected or damaged.

 

Refer to installer/dealer.

16.

Pump operates but neckjets

A.

Neckjet line is blocked.

A.

Disconnect neckjet hoses and remove

 

do not turn on. Indicator

 

 

 

obstruction.

 

bar on user keypad is NOT

B.

Wiring harness from

B.

Check wiring for proper connections.

 

flashing.

 

neckjet to control is loose,

 

Replace wiring harness if necessary.

 

 

 

disconnected or damaged.

 

Refer to installer/dealer.

 

 

C.

Butterfly valve is not

C.

Replace butterfly valve. Refer to

 

 

 

working.

 

installer/dealer.

 

 

D. Control is not working.

D. Replace control. Refer to

 

 

 

 

 

installer/dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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