Whirlpool GVW9959K-0 Manual Diagnostic Mode

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Manual Diagnostic Mode

The manual diagnostic mode will enable activation of specific machine functions without having to run

a cycle. Each function test will time out in three (3) minutes. To enter the manual diagnostic mode:

1. Press: SOAK - CYCLE SIGNAL - SOAK - CYCLE SIGNAL

within five (5) seconds while the machine is in Standby Mode. The 7-segment LED will display

“dt”.

2. Press the WATER TEMP keypad. The 7-segment display show “00”. See Nutate and Recircul

ate Test on next page.

In this mode the Peekaboo function is disabled. Opening the lid will stop the drive motor and all

functions.

Running Nutate or Spin

3. Continue with steps in Nutate and Recirculate Test to step 12. At that point, the motor can be

started in Nutate by pressing the START keypad. Nutate speeds are selectable by pressing the

Cycle keypads as shown in the table below. Pressing the START keypad a second time will pause the

motor. Speeds can be changed without pausing the motor. If the lid is opened during this test, it must

be closed and the START keypad must be pressed again to restart the motor.

The motor can be run in Spin by pressing the RINSE & SPIN keypad. The RINSE & SPIN LED will light

up. Then press START. The motor does not need to be paused to change from nutate to spin. When

performing the spin speed test, the Wash LED will flash while the unit is ramping up to speed.

Fig. 4-2

Whitest Whites

Heavy Duty

Normal

Jeans/Darks

Bulky Items

Quick Wash

Delicate Casual

Wool

150

225

250

275

300

300

300

300

60

250

300

400

500

600

800

800

CYCLE NUTATE

SPEED SPIN

SPEED

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

CYCLE

SIGNAL

SOAK

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