Table of Contents | Whirlpool GVW9959K-0 specs

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MODEL/SERIAL				PLATE
DESIGNATOR				ii
Section One
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS				1
USE	&	CARE	INFORMA -
TION				6
Section Two
THEORY OF OPERATION				7
	NUTATION			7
	CONTROL PANEL			7
	CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS			7
	OPERATIONAL CYCLE DEFAULTS			8
	OPTION DESCRIPTIONS			8
	OPERATIONAL CYCLE NOTES			18
	CYCLE CHARTS			20
Section Three
COMPONENT ACCESS				31
	COMPONENT LOCATION			31
	ACCESSING COMPONENTS IN THE CONSOLE			32
	ACCESSING COMPONENTS BENEATH THE WASHER TOP			............ 35
	ACCESSING COMPONENTS BENEATH THE TUB			39
Section Four
TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSIS				43
	TROUBLESHOOTING CHART			43
	ERROR CODES			46
	SELF DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINES			48
	OVERLAY KEY MATRIX			53
	CHECKING MOTOR CONTINUITY			54
	TROUBLESHOOTING TESTS			55
Section Five
TECH TIPS				61
	WIRING DIAGRAM			61
	COMPONENT RESISTANCE CHART			62
	WARRANTY INFORMATION			62

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Whirlpool GVW9959K-0 manual Table of Contents

Contents

Page Introduction Table of Contents Safety MODEL/SERIAL Number Plate Serial Number DesignatorModel Number Designator Model Number G V W 9 9 5 9 K Q For a permanently connected washer InstallationConsiderations Section ONE Tools needed Parts Supplied DrainSystem ConnectingtheDrainHose InstallationChecklist Use&CareInformation Control Panel Theory of OperationSection TWO Nutation Operational Cycle Default Wash and Spin Option DescriptionsSoil Level Whitest Whites Water TempAssured Water Temp ATC Thresholds Additional Options End of Cycle Signal Machine Controller Motor ControllerDrive Motor Leveler Peekaboo Mode Universal Joint Interlock Switches Drive SystemShield Capacitor Pressure Switches LOG Valve AssemblyOPR FLD Recirculation Recirculation and DrainWater Pump/Pump Motor Outer Tub Changing Options after pressing Start DrainChanging Cycles and Options Changing Cycles after pressing Start Operational Cycle Notes Drive Motor Notes Pump Drive Description Water Description Water Pump Drive Duration Description Water Pump Drive Pump Drive Description Action Speed Pump Drive Description Delicate/Casual SPIN+RECIRC+FILL Wash Detergent PS Controlled Recirc Spin Garments are labelled Hand Wash because Handwash Soak Cycle Extra RinseExtend Spin Cycle Rinse & Spin When to use Rinse & SpinTo use or change Rinse & Spin settings Suds Lock Detection/Cleanout Component Location Component AccessSpecial TOOLS/PARTS Required for Service Section Three Electrostatic Discharge ESD Sensitive Electronics Accessing Components in the Console Removing the Motor Control Board Removing the ConsoleRemoving Console Components Removing the Machine Control Board Removing the Log Valve Assembly Removing the Pressure Switches Raising the Washer Top to the Service Position Accessing Components Beneath the Washer TOP Ket. Fig Removing Components in the Tub 18b Reassembling Tub Components Tab Accessing Components Beneath the TUB Components Accessible with Front Cabinet Panel RemovedRemoving the Front Cabinet Panel Motor mounting bracket to the motor plate Servicing Components from the Bottom of the WasherRemoving the Drive Motor Removing the Thrust Plate 32 shows all the components of the thrust plate assembly Removing the Brake Assembly/Nutate Shaft Removing the Pump and Pump Motor Replacing the CapacitorReplacing the Outer Tub Troubleshooting and Diagnosis Troubleshooting ChartSection Four Motor Overheats OverfillsWon’t Nutate Won’t Spin Incorrect Water TemperatureWon’t Drain Washer Vibrating Load is Wrinkled Power FailureProcessor Reset Error Limit Lid Switch ErrorLong Drain Average Current Suds Lock Self Diagnostic RoutinesAutomatic Service Diagnostics Mode Open Lid Manual Diagnostic Mode PressSOAK Cycle Signal Soak Cycle SignalRunning Nutate or Spin Nutate and Recirculate Test Pump Drain/Recirculation Water Inlet and Dispenser VALVE, Operating PS Test If a single LED does not light up Console Switches and Indicators TestIf none of the LEDs light up If a particular group of LEDs does not light up Checking Touchpad Functioning KEY Switch Matrix Checking Drive and Pump Motor Continuity Sales Demo Mode Troubleshooting Tests 120VAC Electrical SupplyWater Inlet and Dispenser Solenoid Test Motor and Motor Control System Test Machine Control RelayMotor Controller Automatic Temperature Control Test Drive Motor and Wiring HarnessIf the fill valves are working properly Drain/Recirculation Test Operating and Over Fill Pressure Switch TestPage Page Wiring Diagram Tech TipsSection Five Warranty Information Component Resistance Chart United States Rprt