
SECTION 4. ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & TESTING
ELECTRICAL TESTS
Warning - Always shut off electrical power to the washer before beginning any service repair procedures.
Grounded Components
When performing service diagnostics, replacements and repairs, always check to determine whether all ground wires linking panel and components are reattached if removed.
Water Valve Test
The water valve test is similar to the test outlined in the 16008373 manual, except, to check the ohm resistance of thermistor, pull the P3 wire harness connector off the machine control and locate the P3(6) and P3(7) leads in the connector on the machine control board. Note the thermistor has been relocated on the valve to the outlet of the valve. (See
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Fabric Softner
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Thermistor
4 Coil Water Valve
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Door Lock Test
The door lock can be verified by the following procedure.
LED Model
1.Place the washer into Service Mode. (See Section 2; Accessing Service Mode)
2.Advance to the Board Output Test and press Max Extract to Lock the door and Extra Rinse to Unlock the door.
LCD Model
1.Place the washer into Service Mode. (See Section 2; Accessing Service Mode)
2.Select Service Tests, then Quick Spin Tests to actuate the door lock mechanism. Hit Cancel to unlock the door.
Note: The relay on the control board for the door lock mechanism is disabled if the motor control board indicates the spinner speed is > 7 RPM.
For more information related to door lock mechanism, please refer to Section 2: Miscellaneous; Door Lock Philosophy.
The thermistor is on NTC and will drop in resistance when the temperature increases.
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