W10329932 L-84 Whirlpool Vertical Modular Washer

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TECHNICAL

TECHNICAL EDUCA

EDUCA

TION

JOB AID

JOB AID W10329932

W10329932

L-84

V

ertical

Modular

Washer

MVWC400XW

MVWX500XW

MVWX550XW

MVWX600XW

MVWX700XW

WTW4950XW

WTW5500XW

WTW5550XW

WTW5600XW

WTW5700XW

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-WHIRLPOOL CORPORA

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION assumes no responsiTION assumes no responsibility for any bility for any repairs made onrepairs made on our products by anyone other than authorized In-Home Service Professionals. our products by anyone other than authorized In-Home Service Professionals.

FORWARD

This Whirlpool Job Aid, "Vertical Modular Washer" (Part No. W10329932), provides This Whirlpool Job Aid, "Vertical Modular Washer" (Part No. W10329932), provides

the In-Home Service Professional with information on the installation, operation, and service the In-Home Service Professional with information on the installation, operation, and service of the "Vertical Modular Washer". For specic information on the model

of the "Vertical Modular Washer". For specic information on the model

being serviced, refer to the “Use and Care Guide,” or “Tech Sheet” provided with the washer. being serviced, refer to the “Use and Care Guide,” or “Tech Sheet” provided with the washer. The Wiring Diagram used in this Job Aid is typical and should be used for training purposes only. The Wiring Diagram used in this Job Aid is typical and should be used for training purposes only. Alwa

Always uys use tse the Whe Wiriniring Dig Diagraagram sum supplipplied wed with ith the the prodproduct uct when when servservicinicing thg the wae washersher..

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The goal of this Job Aid is to provide information that will enable the In-Home Service The goal of this Job Aid is to provide information that will enable the In-Home Service Professional to properly diagnose malfunctions and repair the "Vertical Modular Washer" Professional to properly diagnose malfunctions and repair the "Vertical Modular Washer" The objectives of this Job Aid are to:

The objectives of this Job Aid are to: •

• Understand Understand and and follow follow proper proper safety safety precautions.precautions. •

• Successfully Successfully troubleshoot troubleshoot and and diagnose diagnose malfunctionsmalfunctions.. •

• Successfully Successfully perform perform necessary necessary repairs.repairs. •

• Successfully Successfully return return the the washer washer to to its its proper proper operational operational statusstatus..

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-TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL GENERAL . . . .. . . .. . . 11--11 G GEENNEERRAAL L . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 11--11 W Waasshheer r SSaaffeettyy. . . .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 11--11 Mo

Modedel l & & SeSeririal al NuNumbmber er DeDesisigngnatioationsns. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1-1-22 Model

Model & S& Serial erial Number Number Label Label And And TTech ech Sheet Sheet LocationsLocations. . . .. .. 1-41-4 S Sppeecciiffiiccaattiioonns s . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 11--55 S Sppeecciiffiiccaattiioonns s (M(Maayyttaag g MMooddeellss) ) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 11--66 INSTALLATION INFORMATION INSTALLATION INFORMATION . . . . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . .. 22--11 W Waasshheer r SSaaffeettyy. . . .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 22--11 In

Inststalallalatition on ReReququirirememenentsts. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 2-2-22 E Elleeccttrriiccaal l RReeqquuiirreemmeenntts s .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 22--44 I Innssttaallllaattiioon n IInnssttrruuccttiioonns s .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 22--44 PRODUCT OPERATION PRODUCT OPERATION. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 33--11 T Thheeoorry y OOf f OOppeerraattiioonn. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 33--11 I Innttrroodduuccttiioonn. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 33--11 D Drriivve e SSyysstteemm. . . .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 33--11 Actuator Actuator. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 3-33-3 L Liid d LLoocck k MMeecchhaanniissm m .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 33--44 C Coonnttrrool l PPaanneel l AAnnd d FFeeaattuurrees s .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 33--55 C Cyycclle e GGuuiidde e . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . .. 33--88 U Ussiinng g TThhe e WWaasshheer r . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . 33--99 U Ussiinng g LLaauunnddrry y PrProodduucct t DDiissppeennsseerrs s .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 33--1100 T Trroouubblleesshhoooottiinng g .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 33--1144 COMPONENT ACCESS COMPONENT ACCESS . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . 44--11 C Coommppoonneennt t LLooccaattiioonnss. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 44--1 1 - - 44--22 R Reemmoovviinng g TThhe e CCoonnttrrool l PPaanneel l .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 44--33 R Reemmoovviinng g TThhe e CCoonnttrrool l .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 44--44 U

Usseer r InInteterrfafacce e RReemomovvaal l AAnnd d InInststaallllaattioion n PPrrococeedduurere. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 44-5-5 R Reemmoovviinng g TThhe e TTopop. . . .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . 44--66 R Reemmoovviinng g TThhe e WWaatteer r IInnlleet t VVaallvvee. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 44--77 R Reemmoovviinng g TThhe e DeDetteerrggeennt t DDiissppeennsseer r AAsssseemmbbllyy. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 44--88 R Reemmoovviinng g TThhe e LiLid d SSwwiittcchh//LLoocck k AAsssseemmbbllyy. . . .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 44--99 R

Reemomovvining g TThhe e LLid id SSttririke ke OOn n GGllaass ss LiLid d MoModdeelsls. . . .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . 44--1010 R Reemmoovviinng g TThhe e SShhiifftteerr. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..44--1111 R Reemmoovviinng g TThhe e DDrraaiin n PPuummpp. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 44--1122 R Reemmoovviinng g TThhe e DrDriivve e BBeellt t AAnnd d MoMottoorr. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 44--1133 R Reemmoovviinng g TThhe e SSpplluuttcch h . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 4 -. 4 -1144 R Reemmoovviinng g TThhe e GGeeaarrccaasse e .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 44--1155 R Reemmoovviinng g TThhe e TTuub b RRiinngg. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 44--1177 R Reemmoovviinng g TThhe e IImmppeelllleer r AAnnd d BBaasskkeett. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 4. 4--1188 B Baasskkeet t DDrriivve e BBlloocck k RReemmoovvaal l AAnnd d IInnssttaallllaattiioon n PPrroocceedduurre .e . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 44--1199 R Reemmoovviinng g tthhe e TTub ub .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 44--2211 Page Page

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-DIAGNOSTICS DIAGNOSTICS . . . .. . . .. . . 66--11 D Diiaaggnnoossttiic c GGuuiiddee. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . 66--11 T Trroouubblleesshhoooottiinng g TTeesstts s . . . .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 66--44 WIRING DIAGRAMS WIRING DIAGRAMS . . . .. . . .. . . 77--11 W Waasshheer r . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . 77--11

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TESTING TESTING . . . .. . . .. . . 55--11 A Accttiivvaattiinng g TThhe e SSeerrvviicce e DDiiaaggnnoossttiic c MMooddees s . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 55--22 D Diiaaggnnoossttiic c GGuuiiddee. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 55--33 F Faauullt t CCoodde e DDiissppllaay y MMooddee. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 55--33 A Auuttoommaattiic c TTeesst t MMooddee. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 55--44 M Maannuuaal l TTeesst t MMooddee. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 5. 5--44 C Caalliibbrraattiioon n MMooddee. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 55--44 S Saallees s DDeemmo o MMoodde e . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 55--44 U UI I TTeesst t MMoodde e . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 55--55 S Sooffttwwaarre Ve Veerrssiioon Dn Diissppllaay My Moodde e .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 55--55 C Cuussttoommeer r VViieewwaabblle e FFaauullt t CCooddeess. . . .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 5. 5--55 Automatic

Automatic TTest Mode . est Mode . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 5-85-8 M

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GENERAL

WASHER SAFETY

Y

our safety and the safety of others are

very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always r

Always read and ead and obey all sobey all safety mesafety messages.sages. This is the safety alert symbol. This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

others. All safet

All safety messagey messages will fols will follow the slow the safety alerafety alert symbol at symbol and either nd either the wordthe word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

“DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

All safety

All safety messagemessages will tell s will tell you whayou what the potet the potential hazntial hazard is, telard is, tell you how l you how to reduce to reduce thethe chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed. Y

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’tou can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.

immediately follow instructions. Y

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’tou can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions. follow instructions.

WARNING

DANGER

IMPORTANT:

IMPORTANT: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Sensitive ElectronicsElectrostatic Discharge (ESD) Sensitive Electronics

ESD problems are present everywhere. Most people begin to feel an ESD discharge at

approximately 3000V

approximately 3000V. It . It takes as little takes as little as 10V to destroy, damage, or weaken the as 10V to destroy, damage, or weaken the main controlmain control

assembly

assembly. The new main . The new main control assembly may appear to control assembly may appear to work well after repawork well after repair is nished,ir is nished,

but a malfunction may occur at a later date due

but a malfunction may occur at a later date due to ESD stress.to ESD stress.



 _{Use an anti-static wrist strap. Connect wrist strap}_{Use an anti-static wrist strap. Connect wrist strap}_{to green ground connection point or}_{to green ground connection point or}

unpainted metal in the appliance

-OR-T

Touch your nger repeatedly to a ouch your nger repeatedly to a green ground connection point or unpainted metalgreen ground connection point or unpainted metal

in the appliance.



 Before removing the part from its package, touch the anti-static bag to a Before removing the part from its package, touch the anti-static bag to a green groundgreen ground

connection point or unpainted metal in

connection point or unpainted metal in the appliance.the appliance.

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 Avoid touching electron Avoid touching electronic parts or terminal contacts; handle electronic controic parts or terminal contacts; handle electronic control assemblyl assembly

by edges only.

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MODEL &

SERIAL N

UMBER

DESIGNA

TIONS

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AG)

SERIAL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER C C 0 0 41 41 0100201002 DIVISION RESPONSIBILITY DIVISION RESPONSIBILITY C = CLYDE, OH C = CLYDE, OH YEAR OF PRODUC

YEAR OF PRODUCTIONTION

2010

2010 = = 0 0 2011 2011 = = 11

WEEK OF

WEEK OF PRODUCTPRODUCTIONION

41

41 = = 41ST 41ST WEEKWEEK

PRODUCT SEQUENCE NUMBER

PRODUCT SEQUENCE NUMBER MODEL NUMBER

MODEL NUMBER M M E E W W X X 7 7 00 00 X X Q Q 00

BRAND

A=Admirl

A=Admirl C=Crosley C=Crosley E=Estate E=Estate I=Inglis I=Inglis M=MaytagM=Maytag

N=Amana

N=Amana R=Roper R=Roper W=WhirlpoolW=Whirlpool

ACCESS

E=Electric

E=ElectricF=Front Load G=Gas H=HorizontialF=Front Load G=Gas H=Horizontial

T=Top Load V=Vertical W=Workspace

PRODUCT

B=Combo C=

B=Combo C=Compact D=DrCompact D=Dryer P=Pedestal T=yer P=Pedestal T=ThinThin

Twin/Stack W = Washer

SERIES

A=All

A=All / / Accessory B=Bravos Accessory B=Bravos C=Centennial C=Centennial E=EpicE=Epic

S=Stack

S=Stack X=VMW X=VMW Better ZBetter Z=Epic Z=Epic Z

PRICE POINT LEVELS (1-9)

TRADE PARTNER ID (00 = BR

TRADE PARTNER ID (00 = BRANDED)ANDED)

YEAR OF INTRODUC

YEAR OF INTRODUCTIONTION X = 2010X = 2010

COLOR CODE

A=Aspen

A=Aspen B=Black C=B=Black C=TTuscan Chestnut uscan Chestnut E=Ocean Sapphire E=Ocean Sapphire F=ClassicF=Classic

Red K=Blue L=Silv

Red K=Blue L=Silver/Pewter Q=Mono er/Pewter Q=Mono White T=Bisque U=Ult SilverWhite T=Bisque U=Ult Silver

W=White w/Gray Z=White w/Sapphire

ENGINEERING CHANGE

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MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABEL

AND TECH SHEET LOCATIONS

The Model & Serial Number Label and Tech Sheet locations are shown below. The Model & Serial Number Label and Tech Sheet locations are shown below.

Model & Serial Number Label

Tech Sheet (Behind Front Panel)

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SPECIFICATIONS

WTW5500XW WTW5500XW Top-Load Washer Top-Load Washer White White 3.7 3.7 4.3 4.3 2.4 MEF, 4.0 WF 2.4 MEF, 4.0 WF Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Dump Bleach Dump Bleach Timed Flush-Drawer Timed Flush-Drawer Drawer Drawer Solid Solid 4 4 800 800 Impeller-Unique Impeller-Unique 43" 43" 27" 27" 26" 26" WTW5550XW WTW5550XW T

Top-Load op-Load Washer Washer

White White 3.7 3.7 4.3 4.3 2.4 MEF, 4.0 WF 2.4 MEF, 4.0 WF Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Dump Bleach Dump Bleach Timed Flush-Drawer Timed Flush-Drawer Drawer Drawer Solid Solid 4 4 800 800 Impeller-Unique Impeller-Unique 43" 43" 27" 27" 26" 26" WTW5700XW WTW5700XW Top-Load Washer Top-Load Washer White White 3.7 3.7 4.3 4.3 2.4 MEF, 4.0 WF 2.4 MEF, 4.0 WF Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Dump Bleach Dump Bleach Timed Flush-Drawer Timed Flush-Drawer Drawer Drawer Window Window 5 5 800 800 Impeller-Unique Impeller-Unique 43" 43" 27" 27" 26" 26" M Mooddeel l NNuummbbeerr WWTTWW4499555500XXWW M Mooddeel l DDeessccrriippttiioonn TToopp--LLooaad d WWaasshheer r C Coolloorr WWhhiittee C Caappaacciitty y ((CCuu. . FFtt. . DDOOEE)) 33..77 I IEEC C CCaappaacciittyy 44..33 En

Energergy Stay Star / Tir / Tier Leer Level (vel (20120111 2.4 M2.4 MEFEF, 4.0 W, 4.0 WFF

B Baasskkeet t MMaatteerriiaall SSttaaiinnlleesss s SStteeeell B Blleeaacch h DDiisspp.. DDuummp p BBlleeaacchh F Faabb. . SSooff. . DDiisspp.. DDoowwnneeyybbaallll D Deetteerrggeennt t DDiisspp.. NNoo L Liidd SSoolliidd W Waatteer r TTeemmppss 44 M Maax x SSppiin n SSppeeeeddss 880000 Agitator or Impeller Agitator or Impeller Height Height Impeller-Unique Impeller-Unique 43" 43" I Innssttaalll l DDeepptthh: : MMiin n - - MMaaxx 2277"" W Wiiddtthh 2266"" M Mooddeel l NNuummbbeerr WWTTWW55660000XXWW M Mooddeel l DDeessccrriippttiioonn TToopp--LLooaad d WWaasshheer r C Coolloorr WWhhiittee C Caappaacciitty y ((CCuu. . FFtt. . DDOOEE)) 33..77 I IEEC C CCaappaacciittyy 44..33 En

Energergy Stay Star / Tir / Tier Leer Level (vel (20120111 2.4 M2.4 MEFEF, 4.0 W, 4.0 WFF

B Baasskkeet t MMaatteerriiaall SSttaaiinnlleesss s SStteeeell B Blleeaacch h DDiisspp.. DDuummp p BBlleeaacchh F Faabb. . SSooff. . DDiisspp.. TTiimmeed d FFlluusshh--DDrraawweer r D Deetteerrggeennt t DDiisspp.. DDrraawweer r L Liidd SSoolliidd W Waatteer r TTeemmppss 44 M Maax x SSppiin n SSppeeeeddss 880000 Agitator or Impeller Agitator or Impeller Height Height Impeller-Unique Impeller-Unique 43" 43" I Innssttaalll l DDeepptthh: : MMiin n - - MMaaxx 2277"" W Wiiddtthh 2266""

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SPECIFICATIONS (Maytag Models)

SPECIFICA

TIONS (Maytag

Models con't)

MVWC500XW MVWC500XW Top-Load Washer Top-Load Washer White White 3.7 3.7 4.3 4.3 2.4 MEF, 4.0 WF 2.4 MEF, 4.0 WF Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Dump Bleach Dump Bleach Drawer Drawer Drawer Drawer Solid Solid 4 4 800 800 Impeller-Unique Impeller-Unique 43" 43" 27" 27" 26" 26" MVWC550XW MVWC550XW T

Top-Load Washeop-Load Washer r

White White 3.7 3.7 4.3 4.3 2.4 MEF, 4.0 WF 2.4 MEF, 4.0 WF Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Dump Bleach Dump Bleach Drawer Drawer Drawer Drawer Solid Solid 4 4 800 800 Impeller-Unique Impeller-Unique 43" 43" 27" 27" 26" 26" M Mooddeel l NNuummbbeerr MMVVWWCC440000XXWW M Mooddeel l DDeessccrriippttiioonn TToopp--LLooaad d WWaasshheer r C Coolloorr WWhhiittee C Caappaacciitty y ((CCuu. . FFtt. . DDOOEE)) 33..77 I IEEC C CCaappaacciittyy 44..33 Ene

Energrgy Stay Star / Tir / Tier Leer Level (vel (20120111 2.4 M2.4 MEFEF, 4.0 W, 4.0 WFF

B Baasskkeet t MMaatteerriiaall SSttaaiinnlleesss s SStteeeell B Blleeaacch h DDiisspp.. DDuummp p BBlleeaacchh F Faabb. . SSooff. . DDiisspp.. DDoowwnneeyybbaallll D Deetteerrggeennt t DDiisspp.. NNoo L Liidd SSoolliidd W Waatteer r TTeemmppss 44 M Maax x SSppiin n SSppeeeeddss 880000 Agitator or Impeller Agitator or Impeller Height Height Impeller-Unique Impeller-Unique 43" 43" I Innssttaalll l DDeepptthh: : MMiin n - - MMaaxx 2277"" W Wiiddtthh 2266"" M Mooddeel l NNuummbbeerr MMVVWWCC660000XXWW M Mooddeel l DDeessccrriippttiioonn TToopp--LLooaad d WWaasshheer r C Coolloorr WWhhiittee C Caappaacciitty y ((CCuu. . FFtt. . DDOOEE)) 33..77 I IEEC C CCaappaacciittyy 44..33 Ene

Energrgy Stay Star / Tir / Tier Leer Level (vel (20120111 2.4 M2.4 MEFEF, 4.0 W, 4.0 WFF

B Baasskkeet t MMaatteerriiaall SSttaaiinnlleesss s SStteeeell B Blleeaacch h DDiisspp.. DDuummp p BBlleeaacchh F Faabb. . SSooff. . DDiisspp.. DDrraawweer r D Deetteerrggeennt t DDiisspp.. DDrraawweer r L Liidd SSoolliidd W Waatteer r TTeemmppss 55 M Maax x SSppiin n SSppeeeeddss 880000 Agitator or Impeller Agitator or Impeller Height Height Impeller-Unique Impeller-Unique 43" 43" I Innssttaalll l DDeepptthh: : MMiin n - - MMaaxx 2277"" W Wiiddtthh 2266"" MVWC700XW MVWC700XW Top-Load Washer Top-Load Washer White White 3.7 3.7 4.3 4.3 2.4 MEF, 4.0 WF 2.4 MEF, 4.0 WF Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Dump Bleach Dump Bleach Drawer Drawer Drawer Drawer Window Window 5 5 800 800 Impeller-Unique Impeller-Unique 43" 43" 27" 27" 26" 26"

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INSTALLATION INFORMATION

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

You

Youcan be killed or seriously injured if you don'tcan be killed or seriously injured if you don'tfollowfollow

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is,

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what canof injury, and tell you what can

happen if the instructions are not followed.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safetyobey all safety

messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

follow instructions. follow instructions. instructions. instructions.

DANGER

WARNING

Washer Safety

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INST

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REQUIREMEN

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TOOLS AND PARTS

Tools needed:

Adjustable o

Adjustable or open endr open end wrench

wrench99_/_/₁₆₁₆_{" (14 mm)}_{" (14 mm)}

Level Level

Wood block

Wood block Ruler or measuring tapeRuler or measuring tape

Pliers that open to 1 Pliers that open to 199

⁄ ⁄ 1616"" (39.5 mm) (39.5 mm) Optional tools: Optional tools: Flashlight

Flashlight BucketBucket Parts supplied:

Parts supplied:

NOTE: All parts supplied for

NOTE: All parts supplied for installation are ininstallation are in cardboard insert in the top of the washer. cardboard insert in the top of the washer.

Beaded Tie Strap

Beaded Tie Strap Drain hose with clampDrain hose with clamp

Alternate parts:

Alternate parts: (Not supplied with washer)(Not supplied with washer)

Your installation may require additional parts. To order, please refer to Your installation may require additional parts. To order, please refer to toll-free numbers on back page of your Use and Care Guide.

toll-free numbers on back page of your Use and Care Guide. If

If you you have: have: YYou ou will will need:need: Overhead

Overhead sewer sewer Standard Standard 20 20 gal. gal. (76 (76 L) L) 39"39" (990 mm) tall drain tub or utility (990 mm) tall drain tub or utility sink, sump pump and connectors sink, sump pump and connectors (available from local plumbing

(available from local plumbing suppliers)suppliers) 1”

1” (25mm) (25mm) standpipe standpipe 2” 2” (51 (51 mm) mm) diameter diameter to to 1” 1” (25 (25 mm)mm) diameter Sta

diameter Standpipe Adapter Kindpipe Adapter Kitt Part Number 280130

Part Number 280130 Drain

Drain hose hose too too short short Kit Kit Part Part Number Number 280131280131 Lint

Lint clogged clogged drain drain Drain Drain protectorprotector,, Part Number 367031 Part Number 367031

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

Select proper location for your washer to improve performance and Select proper location for your washer to improve performance and minimize noise and possible “washer walk”. Install your

minimize noise and possible “washer walk”. Install your washer inwasher in a basement, laundry room, closet or recessed area.

a basement, laundry room, closet or recessed area.

4" min 4" min (102 mm) (102 mm)

Gather required tools and parts before starting installation. Gather required tools and parts before starting installation.

42" 42" (1067 mm) (1067 mm) 27" 27" (686 mm) (686 mm) 27 2711_/_/₂₂_"_" (648 mm) (648 mm) Parts needed:

Parts needed: _{(Not supplied with washer)}_{(Not supplied with washer)}

To order, please refer to toll-free phone numbers on back page of To order, please refer to toll-free phone numbers on back page of your Use and Care Guide.

your Use and Care Guide.

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■ 8212656RP 8212656RP 10 10 ft. ft. (3.0 (3.0 m) m) Inlet hose, Inlet hose, Black Black EPDM EPDM (2 (2 pack)pack)

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■ 8212641RP 8212641RP 5 5 ft. ft. (1.5 (1.5 m) m) Inlet hose, Inlet hose, Black EPDM Black EPDM (2 (2 pack)pack)

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■ 8212646RP 8212646RP 4 ft4 ft. (1.2 . (1.2 m) Im) Inlet hosnlet hose, Be, Black Elack EPDM PDM (2 pac(2 pack)k)

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■ 8212545RP 8212545RP 5 ft5 ft. (1.5 . (1.5 m) Im) Inlet hosnlet hose, Re, Red and ed and Blue EBlue EPDMPDM (2 pack)

(2 pack)

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■ 8212487RP 8212487RP 5 ft5 ft. (1.5 . (1.5 m) Nm) Nylon brylon braided inleaided inlet hose t hose (2 pa(2 pack)ck)

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■ 8212638RP 8212638RP 6 f6 ft. t. (1.8 (1.8 m) m) Nylon Nylon braided braided inlet inlet hose, hose, spacespace saving

saving 90° elbow, 90° elbow, hypro-blue steel hypro-blue steel couplingcouplingss (2 pack)

(2 pack)

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■ 8212637RP 8212637RP 6 6 ft. ft. (1.8 (1.8 m) m) Inlet Inlet hose, hose, Black Black EPDM, EPDM, spacespace saving 90° elbow

saving 90° elbow, hypro-blue s, hypro-blue steel couplingsteel couplings (2 pack)

(2 pack) Inlet hoses with flat washers Inlet hoses with flat washers

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS (continued)

Recessed area or closet installation

Dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for Dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for closet door ventilation openings which are

closet door ventilation openings which are minimum required.minimum required. This washer has been tested for installation with

This washer has been tested for installation with spacing of 0"spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on the sides.

(0 mm) clearance on the sides. Consider allowing more spaceConsider allowing more space for ease of installation and servicing; spacing for

for ease of installation and servicing; spacing for companioncompanion Add spacing of 1" (25 m

Add spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of washer to rem) on all sides of washer to reduceduce noise transfer

noise transfer. If a . If a closet door or louvered door is installed, topcloset door or louvered door is installed, top and bottom air openings in

and bottom air openings in door are required.door are required.

DRAIN SYSTEM

Minimum diameter for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 Minimum diameter for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm).mm). Minimum carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. Minimum carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. Top of standpipe must be at least 39" (990 mm) high; install Top of standpipe must be at least 39" (990 mm) high; install no higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer. If you no higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer. If you must install higher than 96" (2.44 m), you will need a sump must install higher than 96" (2.44 m), you will need a sump pump system.

pump system.

Wall standpipe drain system

Laundry tub drain system

Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Top of laundry tub must Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Top of laundry tub must (2.44 m) from

(2.44 m) from bottom of washer.bottom of washer. Floor drain system

Floor drain system

Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part

Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part NumberNumber 280129) and additional drain hose (Part

280129) and additional drain hose (Part Number 3357090)Number 3357090) that may be purchased separately. To order, please see that may be purchased separately. To order, please see toll-free phone numbers in your Use and Care Guide. toll-free phone numbers in your Use and Care Guide. Minimum siphon break: 28" (710 mm)

Minimum siphon break: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of from bottom of washerwasher.. (Additional hoses may be

(Additional hoses may be needed.)needed.) Floor standpipe drain system

Floor standpipe drain system

IMPORTANT:

IMPORTANT:_{To avoid siphoning, no more than 4.5" (113 mm)}_{To avoid siphoning, no more than 4.5" (113 mm)}

of drain hose should be inside standpipe or below the top of drain hose should be inside standpipe or below the top ofof wash tub. Secure drain hose with beaded tie strap.

wash tub. Secure drain hose with beaded tie strap. You will need:

You will need:

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■ A water heater seA water heater set to 120° F t to 120° F (49° C).(49° C).

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■ A grounded eA grounded electrical outlet located within 4 lectrical outlet located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of powerft (1.2 m) of power cord on back of washer.

cord on back of washer.

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■ Hot and cold water faucets loHot and cold water faucets located within 3 ft (0.9 m) of hotcated within 3 ft (0.9 m) of hot

of 20-100 psi (138-690 kPa). of 20-100 psi (138-690 kPa).

■ ■

washer

washer. Installing on . Installing on carpet is not carpet is not recommendedrecommended..

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■ Floor must support washeFloor must support washer’s total weigr’s total weight (with water and load)ht (with water and load) of 315 lbs (143 kgs).

of 315 lbs (143 kgs). IMPORT

IMPORTANT: Do ANT: Do not install, store or operate washer where it not install, store or operate washer where it willwill be exposed to weather or in t

be exposed to weather or in temperatures below 32° Femperatures below 32° F (0° C). Water remaining in washer after

(0° C). Water remaining in washer after use may cause damageuse may cause damage in low temperatures. See “Washer Care” in your Use

in low temperatures. See “Washer Care” in your Use and Careand Care Guide for winterizing information.

Guide for winterizing information. Proper installation is

Proper installation is your responsibility.your responsibility.

3" 3" (76 mm) (76 mm) 3" 3" (76 mm) (76 mm) 24 24 inin..22 (155 cm (155 cm22₎₎ 48 i 48 inn..22 (310 cm (310 cm22₎₎ 17" 17" (432 mm) (432 mm) 1" 1" (25 mm) (25 mm) 1" 1" (25 mm) (25 mm) 5" 5" (126 mm) (126 mm) 14" max. 14" max. (356 mm) (356 mm)

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THEORY OF OP

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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION

The VMW Vertical Modular Washer represents several familiar features from prior designs. It The VMW Vertical Modular Washer represents several familiar features from prior designs. It utilizes and improves on the best systems from prior Whirlpool top load automatic washer utilizes and improves on the best systems from prior Whirlpool top load automatic washer de-signs and integrates them into this new design.

signs and integrates them into this new design. DRIVE SYSTEM

DRIVE SYSTEM Motor –

Motor – Bi-directional PSC (Permanent Split Capacitor) 120VAC. Agitation and variableBi-directional PSC (Permanent Split Capacitor) 120VAC. Agitation and variable spin speeds are accomplished by applying power in pulses.

spin speeds are accomplished by applying power in pulses. Transmission –

Transmission – The transmission is a non-serviceable belt driven component.The transmission is a non-serviceable belt driven component. - Inner shaft top splines connect to the agitator.

- Inner shaft top splines connect to the agitator. - Bottom splines connect to the splutch pulley. - Bottom splines connect to the splutch pulley. - Outer shafts top splines connect to the basket. - Outer shafts top splines connect to the basket.

- Bottom splines connect to the inner splines of the splutch cam. - Bottom splines connect to the inner splines of the splutch cam.

PRODUCT OPERATION

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Splutch –

Splutch – The splutch is made up of ve parts; a spring, housing, cam ring, basket drive gearThe splutch is made up of ve parts; a spring, housing, cam ring, basket drive gear and pulley. The pulley is connected to the agitator through the agitator shaft. The agitator and pulley. The pulley is connected to the agitator through the agitator shaft. The agitator al-ways moves with the pulley. The basket drive gear is connected to the basket by the inner ways moves with the pulley. The basket drive gear is connected to the basket by the inner splines contacting the outer splines of the transmission. The cam ring raises and lowers the splines contacting the outer splines of the transmission. The cam ring raises and lowers the basket drive gear. When the basket drive gear teeth are engaged to the pulley teeth the basket basket drive gear. When the basket drive gear teeth are engaged to the pulley teeth the basket will spin along with the agitator.

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The actuator serves several functions. It has a synchronous motor that shifts the splutch slider The actuator serves several functions. It has a synchronous motor that shifts the splutch slider and monitors the position of the splutch. It also houses a transmission speed/position optical and monitors the position of the splutch. It also houses a transmission speed/position optical sensor

sensor ..

ACTUATOR

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Since this washer does not utilize a brake, a lid lock is used to Since this washer does not utilize a brake, a lid lock is used to

prevent access during use. During a cycle, a lid lock mechanism will lock the lid. The lid must prevent access during use. During a cycle, a lid lock mechanism will lock the lid. The lid must be closed for the machine to ll, wash, drain, or spin. The mechanism houses a switch that be closed for the machine to ll, wash, drain, or spin. The mechanism houses a switch that senses that the lid is down, a latch solenoid and a switch to conrm that the lid is locked. senses that the lid is down, a latch solenoid and a switch to conrm that the lid is locked.

LID LOCK MECHANISM

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CONTROL

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ECO MONITOR ECO MONITOR

Your washer is specially designed to Your washer is specially designed to con-serve energy and water. Each cycle, along serve energy and water. Each cycle, along with any selected options, will result in differ with any selected options, will result in differ - -ent energy and water usage. As you make ent energy and water usage. As you make your cycle and temperature selections, the your cycle and temperature selections, the Eco Monitor shows how well you are saving Eco Monitor shows how well you are saving energy and water.

energy and water. WASH CYCLE KNOB WASH CYCLE KNOB

Use the Wash Cycle Knob to select available Use the Wash Cycle Knob to select available cycles on your washer. Turn the knob to cycles on your washer. Turn the knob to se-lect a cycle for your laundry load. See “Cycle lect a cycle for your laundry load. See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.. CYCLE OPTIONS

CYCLE OPTIONS

When you select a cycle, its default settings When you select a cycle, its default settings will light up.

will light up. TEMP

TEMP

Temperature Control senses and main Temperature Control senses and main tains uniform water temperatures by tains uniform water temperatures by regulating incoming hot and cold water. regulating incoming hot and cold water. Select a wash temperature based

Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric and soils being on the type of fabric and soils being washed. For best results and following washed. For best results and following the garment label instructions, use the the garment label instructions, use the warmest wash water safe for your fabric. warmest wash water safe for your fabric.

•

• Warm Warm and and hot hot water water will will be be cooler cooler ththan whaan whatt your previous washer provided.

your previous washer provided. •

• Even Even in in Cool Cool wash, wash, some some warm warm water water maymay be added to the washer to maintain a

be added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature.

minimum temperature.

SOIL LEVEL SOIL LEVEL

Soil level (wash time) is preset for each wash Soil level (wash time) is preset for each wash cycle. As you press Soil Level, the cycle time cycle. As you press Soil Level, the cycle time (minutes) will increase or decrease in the (minutes) will increase or decrease in the Estimated Time Remaining display and a Estimated Time Remaining display and a dif-ferent wash time will appear.

ferent wash time will appear.

For most loads, use the soil level that is For most loads, use the soil level that is preset with the cycle you have chosen. For preset with the cycle you have chosen. For heavily soiled and sturdy fabrics, press Soil heavily soiled and sturdy fabrics, press Soil Level to select more wash time, if needed. Level to select more wash time, if needed. For lightly soiled and delicate fabrics, press For lightly soiled and delicate fabrics, press Soil Level to select less wash time, if need Soil Level to select less wash time, if need- -ed. Lower soil level setting will help reduce ed. Lower soil level setting will help reduce tangling and wrinkling.

tangling and wrinkling. SPIN SPEED

SPIN SPEED

This washer automatically selects the spin This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on the cycle selected. The speed based on the cycle selected. The preset speeds can be changed. Not all spin preset speeds can be changed. Not all spin speeds are available with all cycles.

speeds are available with all cycles. •

• Faster Faster spin spin speeds speeds mean mean shorter shorter drydry times, but may

times, but may increase

increase wrinkling wrinkling in in your your load.load. •

• Slower Slower spin spin speeds speeds mean mean less less wrinwrin kling, but will leave your load more kling, but will leave your load more damp.

damp. Y

You ou may may also also add add or or remove remove options options forfor each cycle.

each cycle.

Note: that not all options can be used Note: that not all options can be used with all cycles, and some are preset to with all cycles, and some are preset to work with certain cycles.

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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES (continued)

CYCLE SIGNAL CYCLE SIGNAL

Use this option to adjust volume of the signal Use this option to adjust volume of the signal that sounds at end of cycle. A louder signal is that sounds at end of cycle. A louder signal is helpful in removing items as soon as cycle is helpful in removing items as soon as cycle is complete.

complete.

Press and hold Cycle Signal for 5 seconds to Press and hold Cycle Signal for 5 seconds to turn the button sounds off or on

turn the button sounds off or on.. EST TIME

EST TIME REMAINING DISPLAREMAINING DISPLAYY The Estimated Time Remaining display The Estimated Time Remaining display

shows the time required for the cycle to shows the time required for the cycle to com-plete. Factors such as load size and water plete. Factors such as load size and water pressure may affect the time shown in the pressure may affect the time shown in the display. Overloading, unbalanced loads, or display. Overloading, unbalanced loads, or excessive suds may cause the washer to excessive suds may cause the washer to adjust the cycle time, as well

adjust the cycle time, as well..

CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS INDICATOR CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS INDICATOR The Cycle Status Lights shows the progress The Cycle Status Lights shows the progress of a cycle. At each stage of the process, you of a cycle. At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or pauses that are may notice sounds or pauses that are differ-ent from traditional washers.

ent from traditional washers.

SENSING SENSING

When the START button is pressed, the When the START button is pressed, the washer will rst perform a self-test on the lid washer will rst perform a self-test on the lid lock mechanism. You will hear a click, the lock mechanism. You will hear a click, the basket will make a slight turn, and the lid will basket will make a slight turn, and the lid will unlock briey before locking again. Once the unlock briey before locking again. Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer lid has locked the second time, the washer will slowly spin the dry load to estimate will slowly spin the dry load to estimate the load size, and begin adding water. The the load size, and begin adding water. The washer will then move the load briey, pause washer will then move the load briey, pause to allow water to soak in to the load, and re to allow water to soak in to the load, and re- -sume adding water. This process may repeat sume adding water. This process may repeat until the correct amount of water has been until the correct amount of water has been added for the load. You may also hear water added for the load. You may also hear water owing through the dispenser, adding deter owing through the dispenser, adding deter - -gent to the load.

gent to the load. NOTE:

NOTE: The sensing light may also come onThe sensing light may also come on during the Soak and Wash portions of the during the Soak and Wash portions of the cycle. This is normal.

cycle. This is normal. DEEP CLEAN

DEEP CLEAN

This option provides enhanced cleaning This option provides enhanced cleaning action for tough stains. It will add additional action for tough stains. It will add additional time to the cycle. Deep Clean should be time to the cycle. Deep Clean should be started on a dry load only and must be started on a dry load only and must be selected before tub has started to ll. selected before tub has started to ll. DELAY WASH

DELAY WASH

If you would like to set your washer to start If you would like to set your washer to start at a preferred time, select the Delay Wash at a preferred time, select the Delay Wash Option. You can use this option to delay start Option. You can use this option to delay start of a wash cycle for up to 10 hours of a wash cycle for up to 10 hours (depend-ing on model). Press Delay Wash button ing on model). Press Delay Wash button once to delay 1 hour. If you want a longer once to delay 1 hour. If you want a longer delay period, press and hold the button until delay period, press and hold the button until your desired delay time (in hours) shows in your desired delay time (in hours) shows in the Estimated Time Remaining display. Then the Estimated Time Remaining display. Then press START/P

press START/PAUSE. The countdoAUSE. The countdown to wn to thethe wash cycle will show in the display window. wash cycle will show in the display window. ECOBOOST

ECOBOOST

The EcoBoost option allows you to increase The EcoBoost option allows you to increase your energy savings on your wash cycles. your energy savings on your wash cycles. When this option is used, the wash cycle When this option is used, the wash cycle will use cooler wash water than the selected will use cooler wash water than the selected cycle and may increase the spin speed for cycle and may increase the spin speed for faster drying.

faster drying. PRESOAK PRESOAK

Use this option to add an extra soak period Use this option to add an extra soak period to any cycle when washing heavily soiled to any cycle when washing heavily soiled garments.

garments. EXTRA RINSE EXTRA RINSE

This option can be used to automatically add This option can be used to automatically add a second rinse to most cycles

a second rinse to most cycles.. FABRIC SOFTENER

FABRIC SOFTENER

This option must be selected if using fabric This option must be selected if using fabric softener during a cycle. It ensures that fabric softener during a cycle. It ensures that fabric softener is added at the correct time in the softener is added at the correct time in the rinse for even distribution.

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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES (continued)

SOAK SOAK

This portion of the cycle allows water to soak This portion of the cycle allows water to soak into the load for optimal cleaning.

into the load for optimal cleaning. WASH

WASH

You will hear the impeller moving the load. You will hear the impeller moving the load. Unlike traditional washers, the load is not Unlike traditional washers, the load is not covered with water. Low-water cleaning covered with water. Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Rather than means concentrated cleaning. Rather than diluting detergent as done in an agitator-style diluting detergent as done in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to the soils. The motor sounds may directly to the soils. The motor sounds may change at different stages in the cycle. The change at different stages in the cycle. The wash time is determined by the selected soil wash time is determined by the selected soil level.

level. RINSE RINSE

You will hear sounds similar to the wash You will hear sounds similar to the wash cy-cle as the washer rinses and moves the load. cle as the washer rinses and moves the load. Fabric softener will be added if the Fabric Fabric softener will be added if the Fabric Softener option was selected.

Softener option was selected. SPIN

SPIN

The washer spins the load at increasing The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for proper water removal, based on speeds for proper water removal, based on the selected cycle and spin speed.

the selected cycle and spin speed.

DONE DONE

Once the cycle is complete, this light will Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on.

come on.

Remove the load promptly for best results. Remove the load promptly for best results. LID LOCK

LID LOCK

This light indicates that the lid is locked and This light indicates that the lid is locked and cannot be opened.

cannot be opened.

If you need to open the lid, press START/ If you need to open the lid, press START/ PAUSE. The lid will unlock once the washer PAUSE. The lid will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may take movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if the load was spinning at several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed.

high speed. Press START/PPress START/PAUSE again AUSE again toto restart the cycle.

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TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)

If you experience

If you experience Possible CausesPossible Causes SolutionSolution Clogged dispensers or laundry

Clogged dispensers or laundry

products dispensing too soon.

Alw

Always ays selselect ect FabrFabric ic SofSoftentener oer optiption ton to aso assursure pre proper oper disdispenspensinging..

Load dispensers before starting a cycle.

It is normal for small amounts of water to be remain in dispenser.

Homes with low water pressure may result in residual powder in the

dispenser. T

dispenser. To avoid, select o avoid, select a warmer wash a warmer wash temperature if possible,temperature if possible,

depending on your load.

Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser.

Incorrect dispenser

operation

First try the

First try the solutions suggested here or solutions suggested here or visit our website visit our website at www.whirlpooat www.whirlpool.com/helpl.com/help for assistance and to

for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.possibly avoid a service call.

Washer not performing as expected (cont.)

Button sounds are turned off.

Button sounds are turned off. Button sounds can be turned on or off by pressing and holdingButton sounds can be turned on or off by pressing and holding

Cycle Signal for 5 seconds.

No sound when

buttons are pressed

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Electrical Shock Hazard

Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before Replace all parts and panels before operating.

operating.

Failure to do so can result in death or Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

electrical shock.

WARNING

REMOVING THE WATER INLET VALVE

1.

1. Unplug Unplug washer washer or or disconnect disconnect power.power. 2.

2. Purge Purge the the water water pressure pressure from from the the hoseshoses by setting the washer to ll on WARM. by setting the washer to ll on WARM. The water valves are located under the The water valves are located under the con-trol panel.

trol panel.

Figure 1 Figure 1 3.

3. Remove Remove the the control control panel. panel. See See thethe section:

section: “REMOVING “REMOVING THE THE CONTROLCONTROL PANEL”.

PANEL”. 4.

4. Lift Lift the the panel panel off off of of the the top.top. 5.

5. Remove Remove the the hoses. hoses. Use Use a a towel towel to to catchcatch any water drippings.

any water drippings. 6.

6. Unplug Unplug the the harness harness from from the the valve valve coils.coils. 7.

7. Unscrew Unscrew two two (2) (2) mounting mounting screws screws onon each valve coil set, see gure 1. each valve coil set, see gure 1. 8.

8. Lift Lift valve valve off off of of dispenser.dispenser.

Remove

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REMOVING THE SPLUTCH

1.

1. Unplug Unplug washer washer or or disconnect disconnect power.power. Electrical Shock Hazard

Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before Replace all parts and panels before operating.

operating.

Failure to do so can result in death or Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. electrical shock.

WARNING

Figure 1 Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 2 3.

3. Remove Remove the the belt. belt. See See the the section:section: “REMOVING THE

“REMOVING THE DRIVE BELT ANDRIVE BELT ANDD MOTOR”.

MOTOR”. 4.

4. Hold Hold the the splutch splutch pulley pulley and and remove remove thethe mounting bolt, see figure 1.

mounting bolt, see figure 1. 5.

5. Lift Lift off off the the pulley.pulley. 6.

6. Remove Remove the the shifter. shifter. See See the the section: section: “RE- “RE-MOVING THE SHIFTER”.

MOVING THE SHIFTER”. 7.

7. Unsnap Unsnap the the tabs tabs that that secure secure the the splutchsplutch housing and lift off, see figure 2.

housing and lift off, see figure 2.

Mounting

Mounting BoltBolt

T Tabab T Tabab T Tabab Splutch

Splutch PulleyPulley 2.

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REMOVING THE GEARCASE

Electrical Shock Hazard Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before Replace all parts and panels before operating.

operating.

Failure to do so can result in death or Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

electrical shock.

WARNING

14.

14. Remove the four Remove the four (4) mounting bolts.(4) mounting bolts. 15.

15. Pull the gearcase out of Pull the gearcase out of the tub.the tub.

5.

5. Remove Remove the the basket. basket. See See the the sectionsection "REMOVING THE IMPELLER AND "REMOVING THE IMPELLER AND BASKET".

BASKET". 6.

6. Use Use cardboard cardboard or or padding padding to to lay lay washerwasher on the front cabinet.

on the front cabinet. 7.

7. Disconnect Disconnect hoses.hoses. 1.

1. Unplug Unplug washer washer or or disconnect disconnect power.power.

8.

8. Remove Remove the the belt. belt. See See the the section: section: “RE“RE MOVING THE

MOVING THE DRIVE BELT ANDDRIVE BELT AND MOTOR”.

MOTOR”. 9.

9. Remove Remove the the motor. motor. See See the the section:section: “REMOVING THE

“REMOVING THE DRIVE BELT DRIVE BELT ANDAND MOTOR”.

MOTOR”. 10.

10. Remove the splutch assemblyRemove the splutch assembly. See the. See the section: “REMOVING THE SPLUTCH”. section: “REMOVING THE SPLUTCH”. 1

11. 1. Remove the shifterRemove the shifter. See the . See the section:section: “REMOVING THE SHIFTER”.

“REMOVING THE SHIFTER”. 12. Remove the capacitor.

12. Remove the capacitor. 13.

13. Remove the drain Remove the drain pump. See thepump. See the section: “REMOVING THE DRAIN section: “REMOVING THE DRAIN PUMP”.

PUMP”.

2.

2. Turn Turn off off the the water water supply supply to to the the washer.washer. 3.

3. Remove Remove the the impeller. impeller. See See the the sectionsection "REMOVING THE IMPELLER AND "REMOVING THE IMPELLER AND BASKET".

BASKET". 4.

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FOR SERVICE TECHNICIANS ONLY

Testing

DANGER

Electrical Shock Hazard

Only authorized technicians should

perform diagnostic voltage measurements.

After performing voltage measurements,

disconnect power before servicing.

Failure to follow these instructions can

result in death or electrical shock.

WARNING

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V

oltage Measureme

nt Safety I

nt Safety Information

nformation

When performing live voltage measurements, you must do

When performing live voltage measurements, you must do the following:the following:



 Verify the controls are in the off position so that the appliance does not start when energized.Verify the controls are in the off position so that the appliance does not start when energized.



 Allow enough space to perform the voltage measAllow enough space to perform the voltage measurements without obstructions.urements without obstructions.



 Keep other people a safe distance away from the appliance to prevent potential injury.Keep other people a safe distance away from the appliance to prevent potential injury.



 Always use the proper testing eAlways use the proper testing equipment.quipment.



 After voltage measurements, always disconnect power before servicing.After voltage measurements, always disconnect power before servicing.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT::Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Sensitive ElectronicsElectrostatic Discharge (ESD) Sensitive Electronics

ESD problems are present everywhere. ESD may damage or weaken the electronic control assembly. The new control

assembly may appea

assembly may appear to work well after repair is r to work well after repair is finished, but failure mafinished, but failure may occur at a later date y occur at a later date due to ESD stress.due to ESD stress. 

 Use an antistatic wrist strap. Connect wrist strap to green ground connection point or unpainted metal in theUse an antistatic wrist strap. Connect wrist strap to green ground connection point or unpainted metal in the appliance

appliance

-OR-Touch your finger repeatedly to a green ground connection point or unpainted metal in the appliance.

Touch your finger repeatedly to a green ground connection point or unpainted metal in the appliance. 

 Before removing the part from its package, touch the antistatic bag to a green ground connection point orBefore removing the part from its package, touch the antistatic bag to a green ground connection point or unpainted metal in the appliance.

unpainted metal in the appliance. 

 Avoid touching electronic parts or Avoid touching electronic parts or terminal contacts; handle electronic control assembly by edges terminal contacts; handle electronic control assembly by edges only.only.

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