Theory of Operation, Fill | Whirlpool 4322616 specs

Section One - Part B

THEORY OF OPERATION

All washers perform essentially the same four functions. They fill with water, agitate, drain the water and spin the water out of the clothing.

	FILL
Water Level	Water
Switch	Temperature
	Switch

Timer

Water Inlet

Water Fill

Valve

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Whirlpool 4322616 manual Theory of Operation, Fill

Contents

Laundry Products Goals and Objectives Introduction Part B Part aPart C Part D Section TWO 22 Compact Washer Section Three 29 and Compact GAS and Electric Dryers Section Four 27 GAS and Electric Dryers Section Five 24 and 27 Thin Twin Safety Direct Drive Washers Installation Considerations Strap Laundry Drain Requirements Common Installation Problems Fill Theory of OperationPage Solenoids are energized to allow water to fill Agitation Motor Drain Page Spin Page Page Component Location Componentaccess Servicing Components in the Console Accessing Components in the Console Plastic Body Removing the Timer Removing the Water Level Switch Removing the Push-Button AssemblyMetal Body Important Use extreme caution when Accessing Components Inside the Washer CabinetOperating the washer with Cabinet removed Servicing the TUB and Basket Servicing the Drive Motor and Pump Motor Coupler Servicing the Clutch Servicing the Gearcase Removing the Brake and Drive Assembly Diagnosis and Troubleshooting Chart Diagnosis and Troubleshooting Knock During Damage Component Testing Centrifugal Switch Start Capacitor Water Level Switch Confirmation of Learning Exercise Wiring Diagram Typical Cycle Chart Typical Serial Number Designation Model Number DesignationE 2 7 9 2 E W Additional Literature Sources WarrantyPage Compact Washer Page General Information S. Sub-Interval Spin Cycle ChartOperation Washing Action Cycle Selection Features Water Temperature SwitchWater Level Control Start/Pause Button First Step Cycle FunctionsFill Cycle Wash Agitate Cycle Spin Cycle Splutch AssemblySpin Start Up Sequence S.I.S Splutch Assembly During Wash/Agitate Gearcase AssemblySplutch Assembly During Spin Washer TOP Components Refer to Figures 6 and 7 for this procedureWasher Top Removal Circuit Board And Rotary Switch Removal Washer Top ReplacementCircuit Board and Rotary Switch Replacement Refer to Figures 6, 7 and 8 for this procedurePage Water Level Switch Replacement Water Level Switch RemovalRefer to for these procedures Refer to Figures 11 and 12 for these procedures Water Inlet Components ReplacementCabinet Components Water Inlet Components Removal Refer to Figures 14 and 15 for these procedures Agitator ReplacementBasket Removal Refer to Figures 16 and 17 for these procedures Basket ReplacementTub Removal Solenoid Replacement Capacitor ReplacementRefer to Figures 19 and 20 for these procedures Drive Belt Replacement Motor Plate Removal Splutch Assembly Removal Brake Replacement Motor ReplacementRefer to Figures 25 and 26 for these procedures Servicing the Drain Pump Servicing the Gearcase Servicing the Splutch AssemblyPage Troubleshooting Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Wont Spin Entry Sequence Diagnostic Test Program Temp Select Position Water Level Switch Action Resistance Values Ohmmeter Resistance Tests Cycle & Temperature Selector Switch Logic Techtips Wiring Diagram Control Sequence Chart Strip Circuits Drain Spin Compact GAS and Electric Dryers Page By Applying Heat Theory of Drying To Maintain Drying Efficiency Mechanical Systems to Accelerate Drying Removing the Console Removing the Clean Touch Switch Assembly Removing the Buzzer Removing the Push to Start SwitchRemoving the Electronic Control Board Removing the Dryer Top Drum Motor Gas Burner Assembly GAS Dryer Electric DryerServicing Components on the Rear of the Bulkhead Electric Heater ElementPage GAS and Electric Dryers Page Electronic Dry-Miser Console Timer ControlTimed Dry Cycle PUSH-TO-START Knob Clean Touch Control PADVersion Electronic Dryer Control Fluff Air Cycle Heated Air Circulation Side and Bottom Exhaust Venting Kit Console Control Repairs Lift top up and off dryer Removing the Toe Panel Removing the Door Switch Replacing the Blower Wheel Removing Blower Housing Replacing the Operating Thermostat and Bias Heater Replacing the MotorReplacing the Thermal Fuse Replacing the Heat Duct Assembly Removing the Burner Assembly Gas DryersReplacing the Heating Element Electric Dryers Replacing the High Limit Thermostat and Thermal Cutoff Removing the Front Panel Removing the Dryer Door Removing the Belt and the Drum Replacing the Grille AssemblyReplacing the Front Support Rollers and Shafts Reattaching the Rear Bulkhead Removing the Rear Bulkhead AssemblyPage Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting and Diagnosis Timer Shuts Off but Clothes are Still Damp Component TestingTimer Does Not Advance but Clothes are Dry Electric Dryer Gas Dryer Timer Schedule Timer Schedule Electric Heater Element Circuit Heater element Energized Drum Lamp Circuit Lamp LIT MODEL/SERIAL Number Designations MODEL/SERIAL Number Plate Location Thin Twin 104 Cycle Control Knob Washer ControlsWash Sequence Rinse Sequence Dryer Controls Accessing the Washer Components Accessing the Control Panel Inset 109 ThinTwin Suspension System Front Panel Removal Washer Access Washer Mechanism Removal Control Panel Access Dryer Access Door Front Panel Access Dryer Toe Panel Access Dryer Drive Motor Access Dryer Heater Element Access Dryer Belt Replacement 118 Section Five Part C Timer Schedules Wiring Diagram Electric Dryer Models Washer Wiring Diagram Gas Dryer Models Nations 4 D QPage Corporation