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Forum: Washer Repair Today, 03:47 PM
Replies: 2
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Posted By fairbank56
Push a putty knife into the groove between top...

Push a putty knife into the groove between top and front about 6 1/2 inches from each side to release the clips. Now you can raise the top to get to the lid lock and hoses. You will need to remove...
Forum: Washer Repair Today, 08:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 149
Posted By fairbank56
Probably rust or gunk buildup on the agitator...

Probably rust or gunk buildup on the agitator shaft. You will have to use brute force. A helper with heavy hammer and large drift pin banging down on top of agitator shaft while you pull on the...
Forum: Washer Repair Today, 05:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 149
Posted By fairbank56
Still need the model number. If it has the fabric...

Still need the model number. If it has the fabric softener dispenser, did you remove the clip and washer from the agitator shaft? Thoroughly clean the exposed part of the agitator shaft?

Eric
Forum: Washer Repair Yesterday, 08:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 96
Posted By fairbank56
Check the extra rinse switch. If not turned on...

Check the extra rinse switch. If not turned on and not shorted, then most likely a bad timer.

Eric
Forum: Washer Repair Yesterday, 08:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 149
Posted By fairbank56
Model number???

Model number???
Forum: Washer Repair Yesterday, 06:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 100
Posted By fairbank56
Got a copy of your wiring diagram. If you hear no...

Got a copy of your wiring diagram. If you hear no noise at all from the drive motor as timer advances through drain/spin, then it appears you have a faulty timer...
Forum: Washer Repair Yesterday, 06:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 100
Posted By fairbank56
Sounds like a faulty timer. Can you post a clear...

Sounds like a faulty timer. Can you post a clear photo of the wiring diagram? Should be pasted to left side of inside of back panel behind control panel and cabinet. Open control panel and remove...
Forum: Washer Repair Yesterday, 04:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 195
Posted By fairbank56
Next to the large transformer on the old circuit...

Next to the large transformer on the old circuit board there should be a connector with one or two jumper wires on it. This must be transfered to the new board. It is the model selector plug that...
Forum: Washer Repair 05-22-2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 305
Posted By fairbank56
You have the test information and the wiring...

You have the test information and the wiring diagram. If it's not clear to you, then it isn't worth my trying to explain it to you over this forum. If you purchase parts from APP and they don't fix...
Forum: Washer Repair 05-22-2013, 04:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 141
Posted By fairbank56
I would first unplug the washer, open the top...

I would first unplug the washer, open the top user control panel and remove the washer front panel. At the motor/inverter, unplug and re-plug the leftmost and rightmost connectors. Unplug and re-plug...
Forum: Washer Repair 05-22-2013, 02:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 305
Posted By fairbank56
No, not necessary.

No, not necessary.
Forum: Washer Repair 05-22-2013, 12:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 329
Posted By fairbank56
I don't know about the lint problem but for the...

I don't know about the lint problem but for the record, a broken tab on the brake cam driver cannot cause the clutch hub to stop spinning. You said it wasn't spinning during spin mode. The only thing...
Forum: Washer Repair 05-22-2013, 12:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 305
Posted By fairbank56
Check voltages with rightmost connector...

Check voltages with rightmost connector disconnected. If you are getting 38 volts where you should be getting 120 volts, then you have a timer problem. It appears also that the motor/inverter is...
Forum: Washer Repair 05-21-2013, 06:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 195
Posted By fairbank56
Did you transfer the model select connector from...

Did you transfer the model select connector from the old control board to the new one? It's the connector with a single jumper wire on it.

Eric
Forum: Washer Repair 05-21-2013, 05:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 160
Posted By fairbank56
If you can easily rotate the lower agitator by...

If you can easily rotate the lower agitator by hand, the splines are probably stripped inside the agitator coupler...
Forum: Washer Repair 05-21-2013, 05:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 214
Posted By fairbank56
I would first check the voltages at the water...

I would first check the voltages at the water inlet valve solenoids. When set for cold water and filling, you should have 120vac across the cold water solenoid connector. The ATC will cycle these...
Forum: Washer Repair 05-20-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 160
Posted By fairbank56
First check for a loose nut on the main drive...

First check for a loose nut on the main drive pulley. Very common problem which causes the basket drive to not engage properly for spin. If that's not the problem, I would just replace the shift...
Forum: Washer Repair 05-20-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 214
Posted By fairbank56
Could be the ATC...

Could be the ATC (http://www.appliancepartspros.com/whirlpool-swtch-temp-8578336-ap3890869.html) (smart auto temp control switch) which regulates the water solenoid valves but that wouldn't affect...
Forum: Washer Repair 05-20-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 490
Posted By fairbank56
I would suggest replacing the belt. You can...

I would suggest replacing the belt. You can tighten the one you have by loosening the four motor nuts and pull the motor forward and re-tighten the nuts. Don't overtighten, bad for motor bearings....
Forum: Washer Repair 05-20-2013, 06:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 133
Posted By fairbank56
Need the correct model number of the washer. What...

Need the correct model number of the washer. What is it doing when it should be spinning? Motor running or all quiet? Does it drain?

Eric
Forum: Washer Repair 05-20-2013, 05:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 214
Posted By fairbank56
We need the model number of your washer. Eric

We need the model number of your washer.

Eric
Forum: Washer Repair 05-19-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 128
Posted By fairbank56
Check the air dome and hose on the lower left...

Check the air dome and hose on the lower left side of the tub for gunk buildup. With tub empty, remove hose and make sure it's not clogged. Clean out hose and air dome if necessary. Start filling...
Forum: Washer Repair 05-19-2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 153
Posted By fairbank56
It's difficult to spin the basket by hand because...

It's difficult to spin the basket by hand because the brake is engaged. Noise could be a lot of things including the clutch. Probably best to get an experienced tech in to look at it.

Eric
Forum: Washer Repair 05-18-2013, 04:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 153
Posted By fairbank56
There is no "break-in" period for the...

There is no "break-in" period for the coupler. Remove the cabinet, jump out the lid switch and run it in spin with cabinet off. Try to locate source of noise and smell. Run it in spin with pump...
Forum: Washer Repair 05-17-2013, 02:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 725
Posted By fairbank56
Probably a leaking transmission, another common...

Probably a leaking transmission, another common problem with this washer. This Whirlpool washer design is a total piece of junk. An astounding number of failures on a 3 year old design.

Eric
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