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Whirlpool 4322616 SERVICING THE FRICTION PADS ON THE SUSPENSION PLA TE AND BASE ASSEMBLY

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The motor of the Whirlpool Direct Drive Washer

is a reversing type, running in one direction for

agitation and in the other direction for drain and

spin. The motor is held in place by two retaining

clips and is coupled to the gearcase with two

three-prong couplers and an isolation coupler.

(Fig. 3-1)

MOTOR COUPLER

In older models the motor start capacitor is

located in the console.

In newer models it

is attached to the motor.

Figure 3-21

is a typical capacitor.

SERVICING THE FRICTION PADS ON THE SUSPENSION PLA TE ANDBASE ASSEMBLY

The tub support and brake assembly are attached to the suspension plate, which rests on the base

plate. This allows the tub and basket assembly to move in a gimbaling action.

The suspension plate and base assembly have friction resistance pads that provide protection be-

tween the metal assemblies.

1. Remove the outer cabinet from the washer.

2. Disconnect the wiring harness plug from the drive motor terminals.

3. Disconnect the tub outlet hose from the tub.

4. Remove the pump and motor.

5. Remove the gearcase. (See next page)

6. Lift the entire tub, basket and tub support out as one unit.

The pads on the suspension plate are now accessible for replacement.

7. Lift the suspension plate from the base assembly.

The pads on the base assembly are now accessible for replacement.

Fig. 3-19

Fig. 3-21

Fig. 3-20

The motor coupler serves as a cushion

between the motor and gearcase and a

safeguard to protect the motor in the

event of a binding of the gearcase.

The coupler ends can be removed by

prying the outer pieces from the motor

and gearcase. If service to any of the

pieces is required, they must all be re-

placed.

START CAPACITOR

Contents

Main INTRODUCTION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION ONE - DIRECT DRIVE WASHER SECTION TWO - 22 COMPACT WASHER Page SECTION FOUR - 27 GAS AND ELECTRIC DRYERS SECTION FIVE - 24 and 27 THIN TWIN Page Page Section One - Part A INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS ABC COMMON INSTALLATION PROBLEMS Section One - Part B FILL Fig. 2-1 Fig. 2-3 Fig. 2-2 Fig. 2-4 Fig. 2-6 Fig. 2-7 Fig. 2-5 AGITATION Fig. 2-8 Fig. 2-9 Fig. 2-10 Fig. 2-11 DRAIN Fig. 2-12 Page SPIN Fig. 2-15 Fig. 2-16 Page Section One - Part C COMPONENT LOCATION Fig. 3-1 ACCESSING COMPONENTS IN THE CONSOLE Servicing Components in the Console Fig. 3-2 (Fig. 3-2) Fig. 3-3 Plastic Body Fig. 3-4 Removing the Water Level Switch (Fig. 3-7-A) Fig. 3-6 Fig. 3-7-A Fig. 3-7-B Metal Body (Fig. 3-5) ACCESSING COMPONENTS INSIDE THE WASHER CABINET (Fig. 3-9) Fig. 3-10 Figure 3-8, Inset 1 Figure 3-8 SERVICING THE TUB AND BASKET Fig. 3-11 Fig. 3-14 (Fig. 3-17) (Fig. 3-16) SERVICING THE DRIVE MOTOR AND PUMP (Fig. 3-18) (Fig. 3-15) Fig. 3-16 Fig. 3-15 SERVICING THE FRICTION PADS ON THE SUSPENSION PLA TE AND BASE ASSEMBLY Fig. 3-19 START CAPACITOR Fig. 3-20 Fig. 3-21 SERVICING THE GEARCASE Fig. 3-22 (Fig. 3-23) Fig. 3-24 Fig. 3-23 Removing the Brake and Drive Assembly (Fig. 3-27) Fig. 3-27 Fig. 3-25 Fig. 3-26 DIAGNOSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Page COMPONENT TESTING WATER INLET V AL VE DRIVE MOTOR CENTRIFUGAL SWITCH START CAPACIT OR WATER TEMPERA TURE SWITCH Page Page Page Page 34 MODEL NUMBER DESIGNATION SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATION The serial number for the Whirlpool brand Direct Drive Washer contains the following designations: CG 03 100003 ADDITIONAL LITERATURE SOURCES RESHIPPING KIT INFORMATION Page Page Page Section Two - Part A GENERAL INFORMATION 40 COTTONS: HEAVY PERMANENT PRESS SOAK ONLY HAND Table 2 C CYCLE CHART** WASH SPIN ONLY S.I.S. (Sub-Interval Spin) CBA CYCLE FUNCTIONS First Step Fill Cycle Wash (Agitate) Cycle Drain Cycle The Splutch Assembly (Fig. 3) The Splutch Assembly During Wash/Agitate (Fig. 4-A) The Splutch Assembly During Spin A B The Gearcase Assembly Section Two - Part B WASHER TOP COMPONENTS Washer Top Removal Circuit Board And Rotary Switch Removal Circuit Board and Rotary Switch Replacement Washer Top Replacement Page Water Level Switch Removal Water Level Switch Replacement CABINET COMPONENTS Water Inlet Components Removal Water Inlet Components Replacement Agitator Replacement Fig. 13 Fig. 14 Fig. 15 Basket Removal Basket Replacement Tub Removal Fig. 16 Fig. 17 Capacitor Replacement ! WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Fig. 19 Fig. 20 Solenoid Replacement Fig. 18 Drive Belt Replacement Fig. 21 Splutch Assembly Removal Fig. 22 Motor Plate Removal Fig. 23 Motor Replacement Fig. 25 Fig. 26 Brake Replacement Fig. 24 Servicing the Drain Pump Fig. 27 Servicing the Splutch Assembly Fig. 28 (Fig. 29) Servicing the Gearcase Page 59 Section Two - Part C TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTICS POSSIBLE CAUSE/TESTPROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSE/TESTPROBLEM DIAGNOSTIC TEST PROGRAM Entry Sequence Automatic Operations Test (Set TEMP SELECT: Cold/Cold - Initiate Entry Sequence) Table 8 63 Table 12 Table 10 Ohmmeter Resistance Tests (Table 11) CHECKING CYCLE SELECT SWITCH (Table 10) CHECKING TEMPERATURE SELECT SWITCH 64 Table 14 Table 13 Fig. 32 Page 66 - DE-ENERGIZED LINE - ENERGIZED LINE - LINE MAY BE ENERGIZED OR DE-ENERGIZED CONTROL SEQUENCE CHART SOAK DELICATE SUPER WASH MACHINE FUNCTION CYCLE Page Page Page Page Section Three - Part A THEORY OF DRYING Fig. 3-3 Figure 3-1 BY APPLYING HEAT MECHANICAL SYSTEMS TO ACCELERATE DRYING TO MAINTAIN DRYING EFFICIENCY Section Three - Part B Removing the Console Fig. 3-7 Fig. 3-5 Fig. 3-6 (Fig. 3-5) Removing the Dryer Top (Fig. 3-8) Fig. 3-9 Fig. 3-8 (Fig. 3-9) Drum (Fig. 3-10) Fig. 3-11 Fig. 3-10 (Fig. 3-11) Page Servicing Components on the Rear of the Bulkhead Electric Heater Element Fig. 3-13 ELECTRIC DRYER GAS DRYER Fig. 3-12 Page Page Page Section Four - Part A TIMER CONTROL CONSOLE Fig. 4-1 Electronic Dry-Miser CLEAN TOUCH CONTROL PAD Fig. 4-2 PUSH-TO-START KNOB C VERSION ELECTRONIC DRYER CONTROL Theory of Operation Heated Air Circulation (Fig. 4-4) Fig. 4-4 Side and Bottom Exhaust Venting Kit Section Four - Part B CONSOLE CONTROL REPAIRS Fig. 4-9 (Fig. 4-8) Removing the Console Removing the Clean Touch Switch Assembly Fig. 4-10 Removing the Push to Start Switch Fig. 4-11 Removing the Buzzer Removing the Door Switch Replacing the Drum Lamp Removing the Toe Panel Removing Blower Housing Replacing the Blower Wheel Replacing the Motor Replacing the Operating Thermostat and Bias Heater Replacing the Thermal Fuse Replacing the Heating Element (Electric Dryers) Removing the Burner Assembly (Gas Dryers) Replacing the High Limit Thermostat and Thermal Cutoff Replacing the Heat Duct Assembly Removing the Dryer Door Removing the Front Panel Replacing the Grille Assembly Removing the Belt and the Drum Replacing the Front Support Rollers and Shafts Removing the Rear Bulkhead Assembly Reattaching the Rear Bulkhead Page Section Four - Part C TROUBLESHOOTING and DIAGNOSISTROUBLESHOOTING and DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION TROUBLESHOOTING and DIAGNOSISTROUBLESHOOTING and DIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING and DIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE C VERSION ELECTRONIC DRYER CONTROL Component Testing Fig. 4-44 (Fig. 4-44) Timer Shuts Off but Clothes are Still Damp Page Page 99 STRIP CIRCUITS 1.Drive Motor Circuit - At moment of START 2.Drive Motor Circuit - RUNNING at speed TIMER SCHEDULE + Page Page 102 MODEL/SERIAL NUMBER PLATE LOCATION The serial number for the Whirlpool brand 27 DRYER contain the following designations: MODEL/SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS LEC9858 E 0Q MG 03 100003 Page Page Section Five - Part A Washer Controls Cycle Control Knob Fig. 5-1 Temperature Selector Dryer Controls * Cycle Control Knob Dryer Temperature Control Push To Start Button Section Five - Part B 24 ThinTwin Accessing the Control Panel Accessing the Washer Components Inset Page 24 ThinTwin Suspension System Fig. 5-14 27 ThinTwin Washer Access Front Panel Removal (Fig. 5-16) Fig. 5-16 Washer Mechanism Removal Control Panel Access (Fig. 5-22) Fig. 5-22 (Fig. 5-22) Dryer Access Dryer Toe Panel Access Door Front Panel Access Dryer Drive Motor Access (Fig. 5-29) Fig. 5-29 (Fig. 5-28) Fig. 5-28 Dryer Heater Element Access Dryer Belt Replacement (Fig. 5-33) Fig. 5-33 Page 119 Section Five - Part C TECHNICAL TIPS DRYER TIMER SCHEDULES WASHER EITHER NOT BOTH DRYER WASHER Wiring Diagram - Gas Dryer Models DRYER WASHER 122 MODEL/SERIAL NUMBER PLATE LOCATION MODEL/SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS LTE6234 D 0Q MG 03 100003 The serial number for the Whirlpool brand Thin Twin contains the following desig- nations: