Water System Components, Pressure Switch | Maytag 16010061 specification

REAR ACCESS PANEL

Removal of the access panel gains access to the rear components of the washer

(Figure 5-9).

Figure 5-9

WATER SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Warning - Always shut off electrical power to the unit before beginning any ser- vice repair procedures.

WATER VALVE

The water valve is accessible from the front of the machine. The flow rate of the valve is 4 gpm.

Removal

1.Discontinue power and water to the machine.

5.Locate and loosen the valve mounting screw by turning the screw at least three full turns.

NOTE: The mounting screw serves as a locating pin to hold the valve in position on the mounting bracket. By partially removing the screw, the water valve can now be slid to the left and removed from the bracket (Figure 5-10).

6.Carefully lift the valve with the inlet hoses attached and direct the inlet hoses through the openings in the valve mounting bracket.

7.The hoses can be crimped or the water shut off at the faucets. Place a towel below the valve and remove the inlet hoses from the water valve.

8.To reinstall, reverse the aforementioned procedure.

PRESSURE SWITCH

	2.	Remove the front panel and lift the top	The pressure switch was relocated from
			the console and mounted to a bracket
		cover.	extension molded as part of the pump
	3.	Remove the wire harness connections	assembly. A vertical outlet on the pump
			has a rubber cap positioned over the outlet
		to the water valve solenoids.	with a spout and is clamped into position.
	4.	Loosen and remove the hose clamps	The nipple of the pressure switch is in-
			serted into the rubber spout. Pressuriza-
		on the inlet hoses leading away from	tion in the vertical outlet of the pump
		the water valve.	actuates the pressure switch and deter-
			mines proper fill levels.	5-4
	16010486 (16008373-05)		Section 5. Teardown & Wiring Information

Revised 10/00

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Maytag 16010061 service manual Water System Components, Removal Discontinue power and water to the machine, Pressure Switch

Contents

Washer Safety Precautions Introduction MAH3000 N T E N T S General Section Iii Motor General Information Installation Grounding Polarity Checks Specifications Washer Controls Input Definitions Series 17 & Later Water Valve Outputs Output Definitions Torque Output Cycle Sequence Definitions Miscellaneous Push-To-Start Relay Operation Cycle Review General Component Exploded View Electrical Components & Testing Electrical Test Equipment O u n d e d C o m p o n e n t s Timer & Console Switches Key 0 = Input Signal Not Asserted Machine Control C HIN E FU N Ctio N N T R O L L T a GE IM ER A R D Drive Motor Motor & Motor Control Test Disconnect power to the washer prior to testing Motor Windings Check Tachometer Circuit Diagnostics Unbalance Control System Tub Displacement Switch Inertial Unbalance Switch Maytag Corporation Troubleshooting Shuts OFF When Push-To-Start Button Re- leased Temperature Inputs Door Leaks Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 3 1 Troubleshooting Facia. Press Timer knob onto the timer Shaft Washer Wattages Miscellaneous InformationEnergy Usage Console M O V a L Vertical Switches Push Button Timer Removal Maytag Corporation Cabinet Assembly Door Assembly & Hinges Cabinet Vibration Absorber Front Panel TOP Cover Door Lock Mechanism Front Shroud Assembly Troubleshooting Access Panel Hinge Removal Maytag Corporation WATER-CARRYING Components Water Valve Water Level Pressure Switch AIR Dome Hose Dispenser Assembly REPLACEMENT/ROUTING Pump Assembly Front Water Flume Injector Pump Accessory Kit Reverse the previous steps for replacement Drain Hose Maytag Corporation Door Boot Baffles Replacement Outer TUB Cover Spin Basket Assembly w/BALANCE Ring Drive Pulley Profile Washer Spinner Support Locking Nut Spinner TUB Support Seal System Bearings Outer TUB AssemblyCounter Weights Strut Assembly Inertial Unbalance Switch TUB Displacement Switch Outer Tub Switch Maytag Corporation Motor Drive System M O V a L Machine Control Motor Control Motor Drive Sysytem Electrical Schematics & Timer I N F O R M a T I O N Timer Chart Prior to Series Electrical Schematic Series Timer Chart Series Electrical Schematic Series Timer Chart Series Electrical Schematic Series T E S Contents Introduction MAH4000/MAH5500A Control Facia Specifications Electrical Series 10 MAH4000 only Series 11 & Later Basic Machine OperationWasher Controls Overview Cycle Review Cycle Times General overview of Stain Cycle Suds detection during stain cycle General Component Exploded View TERMINAL/WIRE Electrical Information Water Carrying Components Disconnect power and water to the machine Operation Removal Disconnect power and water to the washer See -11 16010199 Revised 7/00 Maytag Appliances Sales Company Wiring Information Series 10 Schematic MAH4000 only Series 11 MAH4000 and MAH5500 Series 10 Timer Chart MAH4000 Series 11 Timer Chart MAH4000 & MAH5500A Maytag 16008373-05 Models covered in this manual supplement MAH5500B MAH7500A 16010486 Revised 02/01 Maytag Appliances Sales Company MAH5500B Control Facia MAH7500 Control Facia SpecificationsGeneral Information General Flow Of a Complete Wash Cycle Cycle Sequences Wash Time Tumble Wash Selections Tumbling TimeRinse Tumble Times Number of Rinses Input Water Temperature Option SelectedON/OFF Sequence of Pump During Spin Cycle Spin Speed Drain Pump Features of MAH5500B LED Washer Basic Control Board Philosophy for Both Washers User Interface Display Characteristics Options Mode Input Modifications Defined Pressure Switch InputTemperature Sensor Input Door Lock Switch Input Output Modifications Defined START/PAUSE InputTach Input Door LOCK/UNLOCK Solenoid Output Water Valve Outputs Main Wash Target TemperaturesCycle Sequence Definitions Suds Detection Bleach DispenseRedistribution Door Lock Operation MiscellaneousDoor Lock Philosophy Power LOSS/FAILURE Special FeaturesAdvertising Mode MAH7500A LCD Washer Service ModeLED Washer Service Mode Table LED WasherSpecial Tests Fast Time Down Test Quick Service Cycle Accessing The Help Codes Board Input TestHelp Codes Board Output Test Accessing Diagnostic Codes Clearing Diagnostic Code ListNumber of Cycles Since Code Assigned Clearing the Help Codes Accessing Service Mode Service TestsLCD Washer User Interface Tests Service Cycle During a cycle Detection System Check DIAGNOSTIC/HELP CodesExit diagnostic/help codes Return to DIAGNOSTIC/HELP Code Tables Help Codes Listing Help Description Trigger Action to be Taken Help Description Trigger Action to be Taken Diagnostic Codes Listing Diag Description Trigger Action to be Taken Diag Description Trigger Action to be Taken Diag Description Trigger Action to be Taken General Component Exploded View Component Identification & Location Glossary of Terms Page Page Electrical Tests Fabric Softner Bleach Cold Hot Thermistor Coil Water ValveLED Model LCD Model Machine Control Door Lock Mechanism INPUT/OUTPUT Voltages LCD Washer Membrane Pad Checks Drive Motor Motor Control BoardDrip Shield Removal Motor Control Board Removal Motor Phases Motor Drive System TestMachine Control Board Output Test Motor & Motor Control Test Heater Assembly Heater Will Not Turn On Thermistor Temperature Chart Teardown & Wiring Information Console RemovalMicroprocessor Board Removal LCD Model LED Model Door Latch Hoop Cabinet AssemblyConsole Cover Plug Door Lock Mechanism Water System Components Removal Discontinue power and water to the machinePressure Switch Pump Assembly Heater AssemblyReinstallation Removal Thermistor Removal Sump Cover MAH5500B MAH7500 Maytag Appliances Sales Company