Whirlpool MAH3000 Diagnostic Codes, Number of Cycles Since Code Assigned, Clearing the Help Codes

Number of Cycles Since Code Assigned

While this help code is displayed, if the extra rinse key is pressed and held, the machine shall display the number of cycles ago the Help code occurred while the key is held. Also, while this key is being held, the LED will be turned on by the key. When this key is let up, then the help code is again displayed. If there are no help codes available, ‘- -‘ will be displayed while this key is pressed. If the code is over 99 cycles ago, then ‘- -‘ will be displayed.

Clearing the Help Codes

The list of Help Codes can be cleared from the memory of the board, by pressing heavy soil and stain keys for 3 seconds while viewing the list.

For a listing of available Help codes, see

Section 5: DIAGNOSTIC/HELP CODE TABLES.

DIAGNOSTIC CODES:

When a problem with the wash system is detected a diagnostic code is assigned and logged into the control board memory with the last cycle count at which it occurred. Diagnostic codes are generally more severe than a Help code.

In some cases, when the washer shuts down, something shall be displayed on the display until the consumer presses a key or opens the door. See the table for specific actions or references to where the proper action is defined.

Accessing Diagnostic Codes

After the machine is in the service mode, pressing presoak key will display a ‘d’ and turn the LED on above the presoak key. The diagnostic codes can be viewed by using the arrow keys. The down arrow will go down the list.

The first time the down arrow key is pushed, the newest code is displayed The up arrow will go up the list one code each time it is pushed with no wrap. The topmost will be a ‘d’. The bottommost will be the oldest code. If there is no diagnostic codes available, ‘- -‘ will be displayed for the diagnostic code. If the code happened on the previous cycle, then the rightmost dot should be turned on.

Number of Cycles Since Code Assigned

While this diagnostic code is displayed, if the cotton/sturdy key is pressed and held, the machine shall display the number of cycles ago the diagnostic code occurred while the key is held. Also, while this key is being held, the LED should be turned on by the key. When this key is let up, then the diagnostic code is again displayed. If there is no diagnostic codes available, ‘- -‘ will be displayed while this key is pressed. If the code is over 99 cycles ago, then ‘- -‘ will be displayed.

Clearing Diagnostic Code List

The diagnostic code list can be cleared from memory, by pressing heavy soil and presoak keys for 3 seconds while viewing the list.

16010486 (16008373-05)	Section 2. Washer Controls Overview	2-14
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