Be sure to perform the Diagnostic Tests on the previous page before replacing the system components.

Motor Continuity Test

1.Unplug washer or disconnect power.

2.Disconnect the wire harness from the motor and measure the resistance of the motor. Use the following table:

Pins

Results

 

 

1 to 2

Normal = 6 Ω (approximate)

 

2 to 3

Abnormal = Infinity

 

1 to 3

 

 

 

Water Temperature Sensor

1.Unplug washer or disconnect power.

2.Disconnect the wire harness from the water temperature sensor and measure the resis- tance of the sensor. Use the following table. An abnormal condition is an open circuit.

Temperature

Results

 

 

32°F / 0°C

35.9 k Ω

86°F / 30°C

9.7 k Ω

104°F / 40°C

6.6 k Ω

122°F / 50°C

4.6 k Ω

 

 

140°F / 60°C

3.2 k Ω

158°F / 71°C

2.3 k Ω

 

 

203°F / 96°C

1 k Ω

 

 

Manually Unlocking The

Door Lock System

1.Unplug washer or disconnect power.

2.Remove the lower kick panel.

3.Reach up along the inside of the front and locate the bottom of the door switch/ lock unit.

4.Located on the bottom of the door switch/ lock unit is a teardrop shaped tab.

5.Gently pull the tab down about a 1/4 inch or until a click is heard.

6.The door may be opened.

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