Whirlpool GVW9959K-0 THEORY OF OPERATION

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SECTION TWO

THEORY OF OPERATION

CONTROL PANEL

NUTATION

nu-ta-tion \ n(y)ü-’ta-shen\ n The spiral movement of the axis of a rotating body,

such as the oscillation of a spinning top.

CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS

Fig. 2-1

DESCRIPTIONS

CYCLES

Whitest Whites

Heavy Duty

Normal

Jeans/Darks

Bulky Items

Quick Wash

Delicate/Casual

Wool

Handwash

Rinse & Spin

Extend Spin

For extra whitening (with 1 cup of liquid chlorine

bleach)

For sturdy fabrics and heavy soil

For mixed loads and average soil

For denims and similar colors; prevents white crease

lines in jeans

For large bulky items

For quickly cleaning lightly soiled items

Combination of Delicate and Perm Press/Casual

cycles.

For “hand wash” wool and silk

For garments marked “hand wash” on the care label

Short cycle to rinse out suds & other loose particles

Stand alone high speed drain and spin cycle to

extract water from clothes

Extra Heavy

Sta t u s

Sta rt

Stop

Cancel

Soak

Estimated Time

Remaining

Wash Rinse Extra

Rinse Spin &

Fluff Cycle

Complete

Heavy

Options

Normal Normal

Light

Refresh

Hot

Warm Warm

Warm

Cold

Cold

Cold

Cold

Cold

Cold

Assured

Water

Temp Louder

Softer

Off

Contents

Main INTRODUCTION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES TABLE OF CONTENTS MODEL/SERIAL NUMBER PLATE SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATOR C L 36 50001 Model/Serial MODEL NUMBER DESIGNATOR SAFETY ! WARNING GW 9 V95 9KQ0 SECTION ONE INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Requirements ! WARNING 2 Tools needed and Parts Supplied Fig. 1-3 Fig. 1-4 Selecting a Location Fig. 1-2 3 Alternate Parts You May Need Fig. 1-6 Preparation ! WARNING Installing feet Connecting the Inlet Hose Fig. 1-8 Fig. 1-9 Fig. 1-10 Connecting the Drain Hose Leveling the Washer Fig. 1-14 Installation Checklist Securing the Drain Hose Fig. 1-11 Use & Care Information SECTION TWO THEORY OF OPERATION CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS CONTROL PANEL NUTATION OPTION DESCRIPTIONS Soil Level CYCLE SOIL LEVEL EX HEAVY HEAVY NORMAL LIGHT REFRESH OPERATIONAL CYCLE DEFAUL T W ASH AND SPIN Water Temp SELECTED CYCLE DEFAULT WATER TEMP Assured Water Temp ATC Thresholds End of Cycle Signal THERMISTOR RESISTANCE CHART THERMISTOR RESISTANCE Additional Options DESCRIPTIONS OPTIONS Soak Extra Rinse Extend Spin MACHINE CONTROLLER MOTOR CONTROLLER DRIVE MOTOR NUTATION Peekaboo Mode LEVELER UNIVERSAL JOINT INTERLOCK SWITCHES Shield Capacitor DRIVE SYSTEM PRESSURE SWITCHES OPR FLD LOG VALVE ASSEMBLY RECIRCULATION AND DRAIN Water Pump/Pump Motor Outer Tub Recirculation Changing Cycles and Options Drain OPERATIONAL CYCLE NOTES Page 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Page 30 Suds Lock Detection/Cleanout 31 SECTION THREE COMPONENT ACCESS Seal Kit, Part #285842 COMPONENT LOCATION SPECIAL TOOLS/PARTS REQUIRED FOR SERVICE Putty Knife T-40 Torx Spanner Wrench Volt-Ohm Meter ! WARNING ! IMPORTANT Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Sensitive Electronics Removing the Console Removing Console Components ! WARNING Removing the Machine Control Board Removing the Motor Control Board FLD OPR Removing the Log Valve Assembly ACCESSING COMPONENTS BENEATH THE WASHER TOP Raising the Washer Top to the Service Position ! WARNING Removing Components in the Tub Reassembling Tub Components Page ACCESSING COMPONENTS BENEATH THE TUB Removing the Front Cabinet Panel Components Accessible with Front Cabinet Panel Removed Servicing Components from the Bottom of the Washer Removing the Drive Motor Removing the Thrust Plate Removing the Brake Assembly/Nutate Shaft Removing the Pump and Pump Motor Replacing the Capacitor Replacing the Outer Tub SECTION FOUR TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Wont Power Up AM Radio or TV Interference Wont Start Cycle Overfills Wont Spin Tripping GFI Wont Nutate Motor Overheats Wont Drain Washer Vibrating Display Flashing Incorrect Water Temperature Wont Recirculate Rinse Water Long Fill L F Load is Wrinkled Load is Tangled/ Twisted Clogged Dispensers/ Bleach Leaking/ Bleach on Wrong Loads Power Failure P F Flood Condition F L C E C L S A C I SELF DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINES Automatic Service Diagnostics Mode Suds Lock S L Open Lid Manual Diagnostic Mode Running Nutate or Spin 50 NUTATE AND RECIRCULATE TEST Pump Drain/Recirculation WATER INLET AND DISPENSER VALVE, OPERATING PS TEST Console Switches and Indicators Test If none of the LEDs light up: If a particular group of LEDs does not light up: If a single LED does not light up: If no beep sound is heard: KEY SWITCH MATRIX Checking Touchpad Functioning: RESISTANCE CHART CHECKING DRIVE AND PUMP MOTOR CONTINUITY Sales Demo Mode TROUBLESHOOTING TESTS 120VAC Electrical Supply Water Inlet and Dispenser Solenoid Test Motor and Motor Control System Test Machine Control Relay Motor Controller Automatic Temperature Control Test Drive Motor and Wiring Harness Operating and Over Fill Pressure Switch Test Drain/Recirculation Test Page Page Page RESISTANCE CHART COMPONENT RESISTANCE CHART WARRANTY INFORMATION ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY TEN-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY