Whirlpool WHELJ1 Cleaning the Drain Flow Control, Removing Drain Fitting to Clean Flow Control

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM	CAUSE	CORRECTION
Error Code E1, E3 or E4	Wiring harness or connections to posi-	Replace wiring harness or connection to
appears	tion switch	position switch (See parts list at end of
		this manual).
	Switch	Replace switch (See parts list at end of
		this manual).
	Valve defect causing high torque	Replace rotor/seal kit (instructions includ-
		ed with kit).
	Motor inoperative	Replace motor (instructions included with
		motor)
Error Code E5 appears	Electronic control	Replace electronic control board (PWA)
		(instructions included with PWA).

Procedure for removing error code from display:

1.Unplug transformer from electrical outlet.

2.Correct problem.

3.Plug in transformer.

4.Wait 6 minutes. The error code will return if the problem was not corrected.

Assistance from customer service may be needed with the following:

PROBLEM	CAUSE	CORRECTION
Water running to the	Inner valve defect causing leak	Replace seals and rotor
drain (while unit is not in
the Clean Rinse cycle)
Filter media in household	Crack in distributor or riser tube	Replace distributor or riser tube.
plumbing

CLEANING THE DRAIN FLOW CONTROL

This procedure is not required if the Central Water Filtration System is operating normally. It should be performed only if a problem with lack of water flow to drain is encountered, as detailed in the troubleshooting table on page 18.

1.Remove the clip holding the drain fitting into the valve (See Figure 23).

2.Remove the drain fitting from the valve

3.Clear any obstruction.

4.Reinstall the drain fitting into the valve.

5.Reinstall the clip to secure the drain fitting in the valve.

REMOVING DRAIN FITTING TO CLEAN FLOW CONTROL

Clip

Flow

Control

Drain

Fitting

Hose

Clamp

Drain

Hose

FIG. 23

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