Introduction, Goals and Objectives | Whirlpool 4322616 specification

INTRODUCTION

This Job Aid, “AM-5, Apartment Maintenance Series- Laundry Products,” (Part No. 4322616) provides specific information for the installation, service and repair of Whirlpool Laundry products.

“AM-5, Apartment Maintenance Series- Laundry Products,” has been compiled to provide the most recent information on design, features, troubleshooting, service and repair procedures.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The goal of this Job Aid is to provide detailed information that will enable the service technician to properly diagnose malfunctions and repair Whirlpool Laundry Products.

The objectives of the Job Aid are:

The service technician will -

•Understand proper safety precautions.

•Successfully troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions.

•Successfully perform necessary repairs.

•Successfully return the laundry product to proper operational status.

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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY

FOR ANY REPAIRS MADE ON OUR PRODUCTS BY ANYONE

OTHER THAN AUTHORIZED SERVICE TECHNICIANS.

© 1999 Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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Contents

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