Gearcase Assembly, Splutch Assembly During Spin | Whirlpool 4322616

The Splutch Assembly During Wash/Agitate

When a Wash/Agitate cycle occurs, the agitator which is connected to the shaft inside the spin tube, is rotated by the drive motor and the splutch pulley. At this time the brake solenoid is not energized. This leaves the slider disengaged from the pulley and the brake band in tight against the rotor. This keeps the spin tube from moving. (Fig. 4-A)

The Splutch Assembly During Spin

When a Spin cycle occurs, the brake solenoid is energized causing the slider to drop onto the pulley teeth. The brake band is loosened from around the rotor releasing the spin tube. The basket and agitator can now be directly driven by the drive motor and spin. (Fig. 4-B)

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The Gearcase Assembly

The gearcase has two separate shafts, one inside the other. The inner shaft is splined and is driven by the drive motor through the splutch pulley and drive belt. The agitator slides over the top of the splined inner shaft and rotates when the drive motor operates.

The outer shaft or spin tube is connected to the rotor and operates independently of the inner shaft. Four planetary gears located inside the gearcase reduce the speed of the spin tube to a 5:1 ratio. These gears are driven by a central gear connected to a shaft emerging from the splutch assembly.

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Whirlpool 4322616 manual Gearcase Assembly, Splutch Assembly During Wash/Agitate, Splutch Assembly During Spin

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Laundry Products Introduction Goals and Objectives Part a Part BPart 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 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 Removing the Water Level Switch Removing the Push-Button AssemblyMetal Body Accessing Components Inside the Washer Cabinet Important Use extreme caution whenOperating the washer with 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 Serial Number Designation Model Number DesignationE 2 7 9 2 E W Warranty Additional Literature SourcesPage Compact Washer Page General Information Cycle Chart S. Sub-Interval SpinOperation Washing Action Cycle Selection Water Temperature Switch FeaturesWater Level Control Start/Pause Button Cycle Functions First StepFill 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 Washer Top Replacement Circuit Board And Rotary Switch RemovalCircuit 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 Water Inlet Components Replacement Refer to Figures 11 and 12 for these proceduresCabinet 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 Splutch Assembly Removal Motor Plate Removal Brake Replacement Motor ReplacementRefer to Figures 25 and 26 for these procedures 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 Push to Start Switch Removing the BuzzerRemoving the Electronic Control Board Removing the Dryer Top Drum Gas Burner Assembly Motor Electric Dryer GAS DryerServicing Components on the Rear of the Bulkhead Electric Heater ElementPage GAS and Electric Dryers Page Electronic Dry-Miser Console Timer ControlTimed Dry Cycle Clean Touch Control PAD PUSH-TO-START KnobVersion 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 Door Switch Removing the Toe Panel Removing Blower Housing Replacing the Blower Wheel Replacing the Operating Thermostat and Bias Heater Replacing the MotorReplacing the Thermal Fuse Removing the Burner Assembly Gas Dryers Replacing the Heat Duct AssemblyReplacing the Heating Element Electric Dryers Replacing the High Limit Thermostat and Thermal Cutoff Removing the Dryer Door Removing the Front Panel Removing the Belt and the Drum Replacing the Grille AssemblyReplacing the Front Support Rollers and Shafts Removing the Rear Bulkhead Assembly Reattaching the Rear BulkheadPage Troubleshooting and Diagnosis Troubleshooting Guide 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 Plate Location MODEL/SERIAL Number Designations Thin Twin 104 Washer Controls Cycle Control KnobWash Sequence 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