MAYTJiC

Maytag

Washer
Service Manual

16010358
(16009485)

Issued 5/99
Revised 6/01
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This manual, as well as the information contained in it, is to be used only by a Maytag
Authorized Service Technician. They should be familiar with and knowledgeable of
proper safety and servicing procedures and possessing high quality testing equipment
associated with microwaves, gas, and electrical appliance repair.

All individuals who attempt repairs by improper means or adjustment subject them­
selves and others to the risk of serious or fatal injury.

USE ONLY GENUINE MAYTAG APPROVED FACTORY REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED BEFORE AND DURING SERVICING TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE DANGER AND ELECTRICAL SHOCK:

1. Disconnect electrical supply before servicing machine.

2. If electricity is required for a test:

(A) First, disconnect electrical supply;

(B) Second, make any connections or adjustments required for the test;

(C) Third, connect electrical supply;

(D) Fourth, perform the test. If service is required, disconnect electrical

supply before servicing machine.

3. Please use caution when servicing the machine with the front panel
removed because there is danger of injury due to potential contact
with spinning transmission.

4. Please use caution when servicing the machine with the front panel
removed because there is danger of injury due to contact with a
potential "pinch point” between the turned up edge of the transmission
cover and the tub support flange.
INTRODUCTION
The information presented in this manual is printed in a loose format and is divided into
sections relating to a general group of components and/or service procedures. Each
section is further subdivided to describe a particular component or service procedure.

Anything of a unique nature concerning these models has been detailed and labeled as
such in the manual.

The subdividing of the subject matter, plus the loose leaf form will facilitate the updating
of the manual as new or revised components are added or new models are introduced.

Each page of the manual will be identified in the lower right-hand corner, and as new or
revised pages are published, the manual can easily be updated by following the file
instructions on the cover letter of the supplement.

The service manual is a valuable tool and care should be taken to keep it up to date by
prompt and proper filing of subsequent pages as they are issued.

Model(s) covered in this service manual:

MAV4057 MAV7200
MAV4500 MAV7000
MAV5000 MAV7057
MAV5057 MAV7600
MAV6000 MAV7700
MAV6057 MAV8000
MAV6200 MAV8057
MAV6257 MAV8500
MAV6300 MAV8600
MAV9600

M AV 5000 ww

Brand
M=Maytag Model No.
Color
Product Production Q=Bisque
AV=Automatic Code W=White
Vertical Washer

Voltage
W=120VAC/60 Hz-U.S.

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For additional information on material covered in this manual, including safety issues,
contact:

Maytag Appliances Sales Company -

Customer Service
240 Edwards Street, S.E.
Cleveland, TIM 37311

Phone: 423.472.3333
FAX: 423.478.6722

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INTRODUCTION................................................................................................. Mi
CONTENTS...................................................................................................... iii-vl

SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION.......................................................... 1-1

PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENT....................................................................................1-1
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................. 1-1
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................1-2
UNCRATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................... 1-2
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE................................................................................................ 1-3
FINAL INSTALLATION CHECK LIST....................................................................................... 1-5
UNIQUE INSTALLATIONS....................................................................................................... 1-5
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................... 1-7
CYCLE CHARTS...................................................................................................................... 1-9
SPECIAL TOOLS....................................................................................................................1-12

SECTION 2. OUTLINE OF MECHANICAL OPERATION................................2-1

GENERAL INFORMATION...................................................................................................... 2-1
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.............................................................................................................. 2-1
DRIVE PULLEY AND CAMS................................................................................................ ..2-3

SECTION 3. EXPLODED VIEW OF COMPONENTS...................................... 3-1

SECTION 4. CABINET ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS..................................... 4-1

CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY ..............................................................................................4-1
VERTICAL SWITCHES.............................................................................................................4-2
TIMER REMOVAL.................................................................................................................... 4-2
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL BOARD................................................................ 4-3
TOP COVER ASSEMBLY.........................................................................................................4-3
STANDARD LID ASSEMBLY................................................................................................... 4-4
30 DAY DETERGENT DISPENSER.........................................................................................4-5
DETERGENT DISPENSING.....................................................................................................4-6
CLEANING THE DISPENSER..................................................................................................4-7
FRONT PANEL.........................................................................................................................4-7
REAR ACCESS PANEL........................................................................................................... 4-8
CABINET BODY ASSEMBLY................................................................................................. 4-9
BASE ASSEMBLY.................................................................................................................... 4-9
STABILIZER ASSEMBLY................................................................................................ .....4-11
TOP COVER TO CABINET HINGE........................................................................................ 4-12

SECTION 5. WATER - RELATED COMPONENTS.........................................5-1

WATER MIXING VALVE.......................................................................................................... 5-1
WATER INLET FLUME.............................................................................................................5-2
AIR BELL.................................................................................................................................. 5-2
HOSES..................................................................................................................................... 5-2

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TUB TOP.................................................................................................................................. 5-3
AGITTVrOR..............................................................................................................................5-3
INNER TUB.............................................................................................................................. 5-4
OUTER TUB ASSEMBLY........................................................................................................ 5-4
PUMP ASSEMBLY.................................................................................................................. 5-5
WATER VALVE INJECTION SYSTEM....................................................................................5-7
STAINLESS STEEL SPINNER ASSEMLY.............................................................................. 5-9

SECTION 6. SUSPENSION SYSTEM.............................................................6-1

SUSPENSION HOUSING........................................................................................................6-2
TUB BRACES.......................................................................................................................... 6-2
SUSPENSION SPRINGS......................................................................................................... 6-2

SECTION 7. TRANSMISSION AND RELATED..............................................7-1

SEAL NUT ASSEMBLY........................................................................................................... 7-2
UPPER BEARING AND SEAL HOUSING...............................................................................7-2
TUB SEAL................................................................................................................................ 7-3
TUB SEAL REPLACEMENT....................................................................................................7-3
UPPER SPIN BEARING.......................................................................................................... 7-4
DRIVE PULLEY AND CAMS................................................................................................... 7-4
BRAKE AND SNUBBER ASSEMBLY..................................................................................... 7-7
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY COMPLETE (Non-Repairable)................................................7-9
TRANSMISSION HOUSING ASSEMBLY..............................................................................7-10
LOWER BEARING ASSEMBLY............................................................................................ 7-10
DIAGNOSING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS...................................................................... 7-12
TORQUE TESTING............................................................................................................... 7-12
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL................................................................................................. 7-14

SECTION 8. ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & TESTING.............................. 8-1

ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT.......................................................................................... 8-1
ELECTRICAL TEST.................................................................................................................8-2
TIMER...................................................................................................................................... 8-2
TIMER SEQUENCE CHART................................................................................................... 8-3
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL BOARD............................................................... 8-4
ANALOG TEMPERATURE CONTROL BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TABLE..................................8-6
MICROPROCESSOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL BOARD................................................. 8-6
MICROPROCESSOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL BOARD DIAGNOSTICS....................... 8-7
TIMER LINE SWITCH INPUT................................................................................................ 8-8
TEMPERATURE CONTROL BOARD TEST PROCEDURE {MAV8000 & MAV8057).............8-8
WATER VALVE........................................................................................................................8-8
MOTOR....................................................................................................................................8-9
MOTOR SWITCH.................................................................................................................... 8-9
MOTOR CIRCUIT TESTING....................................................................... .......................... 8-11
MOTOR MOUNTING............................................................................................................. 8-13
WATER LEVEL SWITCH....................................................................................................... 8-14
SELECTOR SWITCHES........................................................................................................8-16

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 OPTION SWITCH................................................................................................................... 8-16
WATER TEMPERATURE....................................................................................................... 8-17
LID SWITCH........................................................................................................................... 8-17

SECTION 9. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................9-1
DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHARTS................................................................................................9-1

SECTION 10. ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS................................................. 10-1

SCHEMATIC MAV4057,4500................................................................................................ 10-2
SCHEMATIC MAV5000.......................................................................................................... 10-3
SCHEMATIC MAV5057.......................................................................................................... 10-4
SCHEMATIC MAV6000.......................................................................................................... 10-5
SCHEMATIC MAV6057.......................................................................................................... 10-6
SCHEMATIC MAV7000.......................................................................................................... 10-7
SCHEMATIC MAV7057.......................................................................................................... 10-8
SCHEMATIC MAV8000.......................................................................................................... 10-9
SCHEMATIC MAV8057........................................................................................................ 10-10
SCHEMATIC MAV8500....................................................................................................... 10-11
SCHEMATIC MAV6200....................................................................................................... 10-12
SCHEMATIC MAV6257........................................................................................................ 10-13
SCHEMATIC MAV6300........................................................................................................ 10-14
SCHEMATIC MAV7200, MAV7600...................................................................................... 10-15
SCHEMATIC MAV770.......................................................................................................... 10-16
SCHEMATIC MAV8600........................................................................................................ 10-17
SCHEMATIC MAV9600........................................................................................................ 10-18

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 SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION

WASHER PRE-IIMSTALLATION Do not store or operate washer in tem­

REQUIREMENTS peratures below freezing. This can cause
damage to the pump, hoses and other
NOTE: Proper installation is the responsi­ components. (See page 1-5 for long term
bility of the purchaser. storage.)

Checkpoints for proper installation: Water pressure of 20 -120 RS.I. is required

to fill the washer in the appropriate time
• Properly grounded electrical outlet is frame. Pressures of less than 20 RS.I. may
required. Use 15 amp fuse or compa­ cause an extended or exceptionally long
rable circuit breaker for electrical fill time. Refer to the troubleshooting sec­
service. tion for more information regarding a so­
lution for slow fill situations.
• Standpipe Drain System must be able to
accept IVa" O.D. drain hose. In cases Best performance is obtained with the
where an air tight connection is re­ washer installed on a solid floor. Wood
quired, an anti-siphoning valve, part floor constructions may need to be rein­
number 12001586, should be placed in forced to minimize vibration from unbal­
the drain hose to prevent siphoning anced load situations. Carpets and soft
from the washer or facility during tile surfaces are also contributing factors
agitation. Standpipe height of 36" is in vibration and/or movement during the
recommended. spin cycle. Never install washer on plat­
form or weak support structure.
NOTE: if drain standpipe is in excess of
5 feet above floor level, install pump
accessory kit, part number 12001587.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
• These units are not equipped with a
siphon break, and the drain hose must 1. Provide an individual 120 volt, 60 HZ,
be elevated to a minimum height of 36". branch circuit with ground for the washer.
For installations with short standpipes, This circuit must be rated for 15 amperes
the drain hose must be supported by or more.
clipping the drain hose into the clip on
the back of the washer. Then a coupler 2. Protect the washer's electrical circuit with
and additional hose length is added to a 15 ampere time delay fuse or circuit
the existing drain hose. breaker.

• Hot and Cold water faucets should be 3. Install in accordance with National
within four (4) feet of the back of the
Electrical Code and all local codes
washer. This allows for quick access for and ordinances.
immediate shut off of the water.

Water heater should be set to deliver a

W
minimum of 120° (49°C) hot water to
the washer.

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

The washer must be grounded. In the event WARNING: Improper connection of the
of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will grounding conductor or the three-prong
reduce the risk of electrical shock by provid­ grounding plug of the power supply cord may
ing a path of least resistance for electrical result in an electrical shock hazard. If there is
current. any doubt as to whether the washer is prop­
erly grounded, have the installation checked
The washer is equipped with a power supply by a qualified electrician.
cord which has a grounding conductor and
three-prong grounding plug. For proper DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED
grounding, the three-prong grounding plug WITH THE WASHER - If the plug will not fit
must be plugged into an appropriate three- the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
prong grounded receptacle or outlet (see the qualified technician.
following figure). The receptacle must be
properly installed and grounded in accor­
dance with the National Electrical Code and
all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING: For your

safety and to protect
the test equipment, be
sure that the wall out­
let is properly polar­
ized and grounded.

UNCRATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Retain the corner posts for later use.

NOTE: The following steps must be per­ 3. Remove tape and raise the washer lid; re­
formed in the correct order to ease uncrating. move the items shipped in the spin bas­
ket. Save the literature for future refer­
1. Remove the carton by cutting only marked ence. Close lid and tape.
areas of the carton. CAUTION: Hoses are
connected to the washer.
4. Position three (3) corner posts on the floor
near the rear base of the washer. Place
2. Lift the carton and top cap assembly up
the remaining corner post on the floor
and clear of the washer. Carefully remove
approximately two feet away. Carefully
any packaging materials from the outside
lay the washer on its back, on top of the
of the washer.
corner posts.
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DO NOT LOWER OR RAISE THE WASHER Proceed as follows:
BY THE CONTROL PANEL
1. Place the washer as close to its final oper­
5. Remove the crate bottom from the washer. ating location as possible.
Pop the plastic loose from the screw lo­
cated between the back feet, or remove the 2. Make sure rear feet move up and down
freely.
screw entirely with a screwdriver (Figure
1-2). Pull the plastic base away from the
3. Place washer in final location.
back feet. Grasping the plastic base on the
sides, pull down and toward you to release
the front feet from the slots and remove
the base. Discard the base (it can be re­
cycled). RETURN THE WASHER TO THE
UPRIGHT POSITION.

4. When the machine is in place, screw front

feet out of base against the floor until the
machine is level across the top front of
the washer.

5. While holding foot still, turn the adjust­

ing locknut clockwise until the nut is tight­
ened firmly against base (Figure 1-3).

6. Tilt machine forward until rear of cabi­

net is approximately 4 inches off the floor.
Lower the machine back to the floor on
the rear feet. This operation causes the
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE rear stabilizing feet to conform to the con­
tour of the floor and seat them solidly.
Push washer with hands on opposite
NOTE: Proper installation is the respon­ corners to check stability (Figure 1-4).
sibility of the purchaser.

Service calls performed as a result of im­

proper setup, adjustment and connection
are the responsibility of the installer.

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7. If the standpipe is less than 36" high, pull
the drain hose up vertically and snap the
hose into the retaining clip positioned on
the upper, rear cabinet wall (Figure 1-5).

8. Install gooseneck end of drain hose into

drain standpipe. Be sure the connection
is not airtight between the drain hose and
the standpipe. Standpipe must be at least
36" high. If the hose is twisted after it has LAUNDRY
TUB
been placed into the standpipe, adjust the STANDPIPE
end of the hose to remove the twist. To
remove the twist, turn the short end of
the hose while holding the base of the
hose stationary (Figure 1-6).

9. The drain hose should fit loosely in the

standpipe to prevent siphoning. (An anti­
siphon valve and associated parts are
available from your dealer, part number SERVICE
UNIT
12001586.)
SL297TIF
NOTE: Be sure the drain hose is not
twisted or kinked.
Figure 1-7

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10. Secure the drain hose to the standpipe
or drain facility with the cable strap pro­ SIDE VIEW OF WASHER
vided. This will ensure the drain hose will
not fall out of the drain facility
(Figure 1-7).

11. Connect inlet hoses to water supply us­ Tub

ing screen washers at faucet connections,
with the domed plastic screen facing the
faucet (Figure 1-8). Tighten hose con­ Water Level
nections by hand until snug. Then, turn
another 2/3 of a turn with the pliers.

Figure 1-9

At Faucet Connection FINAL INSTALLATION CHECK LIST

0=^333 1. Have all installation requirements

been observed?

At Water Valve Connection 2. Have locknuts on front feet been

SL2S5T1F
tightened?
Figure 1-8
3. Are there any kinks in the hoses?

12. With hoses attached to both the faucets 4. Are any water leaks evident?
and the water valve, turn on the water and
check for leaks. Note the H and C desig­
nations on the water vaive bracket for the
UNIQUE INSTALLATIONS
Hot and Cold hoses.
Painted/Sloped Basement Floors - Apply non­
13. Plug the power cord into an outlet.
slip discs, part number 211692, to the floor di­
rectly under the rubber feet of the washer.
14. Start the washer in a spin cycle per oper­
ating instructions to center basket.
Carpeted Floors - Apply carpet installation
discs, part number 204986.
15. Start the washer in a wash cycle per oper­
ating instructions. Allow water to fill in
Weak Floors - Install rear legs with plastic
machine until it reaches the level of the
grommets, part number 12001577, to be
bottom row of holes in the wash basket.
inserted into base frame to substitute for
Then, stop the washer by pushing on timer
the self adjusting legs.
knob.
Cold Storage or installations - Installation in
16. If the water is not level with the bottom
any location subject to freezing temperatures
row of holes all around the basket (Figure
is not recommended. If the washer must be
1-9), readjust the leveling feet as required
installed in such a location, it should be thor­
to level. Remove the water by selecting a
oughly drained after each use as follows:
spin cycle.

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• Turn off hot and cold water faucets. • When water stops draining from the hoses,
disconnect service cord.
• Disconnect both water inlet hoses at the
faucets. Lower them to the floor. • Lower the drain hose to the floor and al­
low it to drain into a floor drain or shallow
• With the service cord connected to the pan.
electrical outlet, rotate the timer to the
normal start or fill position and pull timer In below-freezing temperatures, ice may form
knob to start washer. Turn water tempera­ in the "fill" flume and the pump. Raise the room
ture selector switch to warm. temperature and allow time for the ice to melt
before using the washer.

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 SPECIFICATIONS - WASHER

CAPACITY 3.2 Cubic Feet

ELECTRICAL 120 Volts, 60 Hz; Requires 15 amp circuit breaker or fused electrical supply.
Power cord must be connected to a properly grounded and polarized outlet

MOTOR 1/2 H.P., reversible, 2 Speed, 115 volt, 60 cycle A.C.

POWER USAGE Motor Input: During Agitation* - 4 8 0 Watts Max. (Fast) 370 Watts Max.
(Slow)
During Pump Out* - 760 Watts (Fast) 510 Watts Max. (Slow)
Spin - 460 Watts (Fast) 340 Watts (Slow)
[‘Wattage readings taken with no clothes in spinner.]

TRANSMISSION Rack and pinion type, incorporating reduction gears

WATER USAGE Water pressure should be 20 - 120 P.S.l. (1.06-8.44 kg/cm) at inlet hose
connection. (SEE PAGE 1-8 FOR MORE DETAILS)

HOSE LENGTHS Four foot inlet hoses with inlet washers attached to water valve.
Drain hose attached to pump and will accommodate 36" high drain stand
pipe.

DIMENSIONS Cabinet Dimensions: 27" (68.58cm)W x 27 (68.58cm)D x 43 3/8" (110.2cm)H

WEIGHT (Approx.) Uncartoned 160 lb. (72.6 kg.) Approx. Crated 185 lb. (84 kg.) Approx.

FINISH Top Cover - Porcelain

Lid - Porcelain
Outer Tub - constructed entirely of polypropylene
Spin Basket - polypropylene
Vi#’
Cabinet - baked enamel
Base and other finished parts - baked primer

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 Setting Gallons *Depth *Basket
Inches Perforations
Mini 10.5 6" 3 1/2“
Medium 14.1 8 1/2“ 5“
High 19.5 11" 7“
Super 23.3 13 1/2“ 9 1/4"
^Allowable variations are plus or minus 1/2 inch.

AGITATOR SPEED

Regular Cycle 88 Oscillations per minute 155 Degree Arc

Slow (Delicate) Cycle 57 Oscillations per minute 155 Degree Arc

SPIN SPEED

Regular Cycle 620 R.RM.

Slow (Fine Wash) Cycle 410 R.RM.

TABLE 1-1. AMPERAGE CHART TABLE 1-3. WATTAGE CHART

♦WATTAGE
WATER CYCLE RANGE
CYCLE LEVEL ♦AMPS
Agitate-Regular Full Tub 10.4 Agitate-Regular
Agitate-Slow Full Tub 7.6 Full Tub 610-640/670 (MAX.)
Agitate-Regular DryTub 7.5
Agitate-Slow
Spin-Regular DryTub 10.2 Full Tub 370-400/420 (MAX.)
Spin-Slow DryTub 7.6
Pump Out-Regular Full Tub 10.8 Agitate-Regular
DryTub 460^70/480 (MAX.)
Pump Out-Slow Full Tub 8.0
Agitate-Slow
DryTub 350-360/370 (MAX.)
TABLE 1-2. RESISTANCE CHART
Pump Out-Regular 760
♦RESISTANCE
Pump Out-Slow 510
COMPONENTS (OHMS)
Timer Motor 2360 Spin-Regular
Mixing Valve 500-1000 Full Tub 460
Cold Solenoid 853
/Vof Solenoid Spin-Slow
867
Full Tub 340
Drive Motor
High Speed 1.3 * These will vary with washer load and line voltage.
Low Speed 2.3
Start 3.1
* These values can vary slightly.

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CYCLE CHARTS

COLORS
Heavy Normal Light
Option Option Option
Selected Selected Selected
Function Speed (Min.) (Min.) (Min.)
Agitate Fast 9 3 0

Agitate Slow 9 9 9

Spin Fast 6 6 6

Agitate Slow 6 6 6

Spin w/Spray Fast 9 9 9

SUPERWASH COLOF IS
Heavy Normal Light
Option Option Option
Selected Selected Selected
Function Speed (Min.) (Min.) (Min.)
Agitate Fast 18 12 9

Agitate Slow 0 0 0

Spin Fast 6 6 6

Agitate Slow 6 6 6

Spin w/Spray Fast 9 9 9

WHITES
Heavy Normal Light
Option Option Option
Selected Selected Selected
Function Speed (Min.) (Min.) (Min.)
Agitate Fast 12 6 0

Agitate Slow 9 9 9

Spin w/Spray Fast 6 6 6

Agitate Fast 6 6 6

Spin Fast 9 9 9

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SUPERWASH WHITES
Heavy Normal Light
Option Option Option
Selected Selected Selected
Function Speed (Min.) (Min.) (Min.)

Agitate Fast 21 15 9

Agitate Slow 0 0 0

Spin w/Spray Fast 6 6 6

Agitate Fast 6 6 6

Spin Fast 9 9 9

DELICATES
Heavy Normal Light
Option Option Option
Selected Selected Selected
Function Speed (Min.) (Min.) (Min.)
Agitate Slow 0 3 0
Soak Not 0 3 0
Applicable

Agitate Slow 0 3 3
Soak Not 0 3 3
Applicable

Agitate Slow 0 3 3
Spin w/Spray Slow 0 6 6
Agitate Slow 0 3 3

Spin Slow 0 6 6

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SUPERWASH DELICATES
Heavy Normal Light
Option Option Option
Selected Selected Selected
Function Speed (Min.) (Min.) (Min.)

Agitate Fast 0 3 0
Not
Soak Applicable 0 3 0

Agitate Slow 0 3 3
Not
Soak Applicable 0 3 3

Agitate Slow 0 3 3

Spin w/Spray Slow 0 6 6

Agitate Slow 0 3 3

Spin Slow 0 6 6

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SPECIAL TOOLS

All special tools are manufactured by Robinaire with the exception of the 35-2442 Brake
Removal Tool and 35-2968 Spanner Wrench - Basket Hub. These tools are privately manu­
factured for and stocked by Customer Service.

NOTE: The tools listed below can be ordered from any authorized Customer Service parts
distributor.

Brake Removal Tool, Part Number LA-2004

Spring Tool, Part Number 22002922

Spanner Wrench-Basket Hub, Part Number 35-2968

Seal Removal Tool, Part Number 2000021

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SECTION 2. OUTLINE OF MECHANICAL OPERATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

NOTE: The rotation directions, stated in this The transmission drive pulley, which drives the
outiine, view the component from its oui- transmission drive shaft and hub assembly,
iev end. and the pump pulley which drives the pump
impeller, are in operation whenever the mo­
The washer utilizes a reversible type motor tor is running.
which turns clockwise during the agitate
cycle and counterclockwise during the spin The transmission assembly converts the
cycle. power from the motor to either drive the agi­
tator or spin the basket. The direction the
A single belt is used to transmit power from clutch assembly rotates determines which
the motor pulley to the drive and pump pul­ action takes place.
leys.

CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Washer-Thrust Hub

Figure 2-1

CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
The clutch assembly (Figure 2-1) consists of the clutch spring tightens on the two hubs and
the drive shaft and hub assembly, clutch becomes a positive link between them. When
spring, and input pinion with gear lock assem­ the drive shaft hub runs counterclockwise, the
bly. The gear lock mechanism is part of the clutch spring relaxes in an override situation.
input pinion. The drive shaft serves only as a While in override, or relaxed position, the
bearing surface for the drive pinion to revolve clutch spring still maintains a drive link be­
on. No direct drive is imparted from the shaft tween the two hubs. The override tension, or
directly to the pinion. The inside diameter of torque, is used to drive the spin basket. The
the clutch spring is designed so that when the gear lock mechanism consists of two "wings"
drive shaft is driven in a clockwise direction. that project out from the input pinion.

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 Transmission
' Housing
Assembly

Retaining I
Lower Bearing
Ring
And Housing — Spacer
Assembly

Washer (thin)
Drive Tube
Thrust Bearing ~ Upper Race
Splines
Oil Seal ■ )>^Washer (thick)
Washer (Curved) Lower Race
Outer Edge
Turned Up Washer (thin)
Suspension Drive Shaft
Housing Thrust
Splines

I
I
I Drive Pulley
Brake Spring
I Assembly
Retainer

Lower Cam ■

Brake Rotor -Thrust

And Lining Retaining Washer
Assembly Ring

■Dust Cap

Brake
Stator

Figure 2-2

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When the drive pinion rotates in a clockwise OPERATION: AGITATION
direction, the gear lock mechanism exerts no
force on the input pinion. When the input pin­ When the drive pulley rotates CLOCKWISE,
ion starts to revolve counterclockwise the the upper and lower cams are designed to nest
"wings" drop into dents in the lower housing
together which allows the drive pulley to re­
preventing the pinion from turning.
main in position on the drive shaft. The brake
remains engaged and the drive pulley will turn
the lower cam and drive the shaft to cause
the transmission to agitate.
DRIVE PULLEY AND CAMS
The agitation is due to the clockwise (agitate)
The drive pulley and cam is located below
rotation of the drive shaft and the hub assem­
the brake assembly on the drive shaft
bly as it is transmitted to the input pinion by
(Figure 2-2).
the clutch spring. The input pinion meshes
with the dual cluster gears which, in turn mesh
All models are equipped with a plastic drive
with the dual crank gears (Figure 2-3). The
pulley which has the upper cam molded
circular motion of the dual crank gears are con­
onto the bottom of the hub. The purpose of
verted to the oscillating action of the agitator
the pulley and cam arrangement is to drive
shaft by the dual rack gears. The rack gears
the clutch assembly during the agitate and
have a stud that drops into the crank gears.
spin cycle, and to disengage the brake
These rack gears are contained by a rack car­
assembly during the spin cycle.
rier. Any tendency of the transmission to turn,
or "creep," is prevented by the engaged brake
The drive pulley slips over the drive shaft and
assembly located on the under side of the
rests against a series of washers, a thrust
suspension housing.
bearing, and a large washer type spacer. The
spacer locates against the bottom of the OPERATION: SPIN
brake rotor and lining assembly (See the
illustration on page 7-6). When the drive pulley rotates COUNTER­
CLOCKWISE, the upper cam and pulley ride
The lower cam slips over the end of the drive up the lower cam approximately 3/16 of an
shaft where splines formed in the cam en­ inch before the driving shoulders on the pul­
gage with mating splines on the drive shaft ley hub engage the "dogs" on the lower cam.
end. This imparts a direct drive from the cam This causes the top of the pulley hub to push
to the drive shaft. against the spacer which compresses the
brake spring and lifts the brake rotor and lin­
A shoulder molded on the bottom of the ing assembly off the brake stator. The brake
pulley hub engages “dogs" formed on the is disengaged and the pulley will turn the lower
sides of the lower cam, and will drive it and cam and drive shaft to cause the transmission
the drive shaft in either direction. to spin.

A nylon cam, along with a special drive pul­

A washer and retaining ring secure the pul­
ley, provides a cam action which raises the
ley and cam on the drive shaft. A plastic dust drive pulley during the counterclockwise
cap snaps to the underside of the pulley to (spin) rotation of the motor (Figure 2-2). As
keep the cam surfaces clean. the drive pulley hub moves up, it compresses
a brake spring and lifts the brake rotor and
lining assembly, disengaging it from the sta­
tor. The transmission is now free to spin.

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The counterclockwise rotation of the drive revolving in the counterclockwise direction.
shaft and hub assembly causes the clutch Therefore, the torque being delivered by the
spring to relax into an override position. The clutch spring is exerted against the transmis­
clutch spring still exerts a driving force to the sion housing, causing the entire assembly to
input pinion even when it is in the override rotate. The washer basket is mounted to the
position. As this driving force of torque starts basket drive hub which is secured to the trans­
to turn the input pinion in a counterclockwise mission cover assembly, and revolves as part
direction, it causes the "wings" of the gear lock of the transmission. In this direction, the
mechanism to drop into dents on the lower pump assembly will drain the water out of the
housing. This prevents the input pinion from unit.

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 Rack Gear
Carrier

Transmission
Cover

Agitator
"shaft
r

Output
^ Pinion

Crank
Gear

Transmission
Housing

Input Pinion —Wings

Bearing
Housing

Lower
Seal

Figure 2-3

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SECTION 4. CABINET ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS
A WARNING 5. Push the bottom of the console toward the
Warning - Always shut
off electrical power to the back panel to disengage the six locking
washer before beginning feet from the top cover (Figure 4-3).
any service repair proce­
dures.

CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect power to the unit.

2, Remove the three screws securing the

console rear cover plate across the rear
top edge of the console (Figure 4-7).

6. Carefully lift and roil the console forward

onto the top cover. You now have access
to the console components and wiring
(Figure 4-4).

3. Lay a drop cloth across the top cover of

the washer.

4. Grasp the top of the console and gently

rock the top forward (Figure 4-2).

Figure 4-4

To Reinstall: Roll the console back into an

upright position, engaging the locking feet
into the slots in the top cover. Replace the
three screws to attach console back to rear
panel.

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VERTICAL SWITCHES (Push Button)

REMOVAL

1. Depress the tab at the top of the switch

with a screwdriver to disengage the tab
from the console. Pivot the switch away
from the console to remove (Figure 4-5).

REPLACEMENT

1. Align the rib on the bottom of the switch

with the slot in the console. Pivot the
switch up into the console until the tab en­
3. Disengage the console assembly from the
gages the console securely. Check that the
top cover and roll forward (See Console
locating tabs on either side of the switch's
Removal).
lower alignment rib are in position to prop­
erly center and lock the switch into the
4. Remove timer mounting screws under the
lower part of the switch opening.
timer knob.

5. Lift the timer away from the console.

REPLACEMENT

1. Reverse steps 1 through 5.

TIMER REMOVAL - MAV8500 Models

1. Disconnect power to the unit.

2. Remove the knob cap.

3. Gently pry the locking pin up and lift the

timer knob off the dial skirt.
TIMER REMOVAL - All MAV Models Except
4. Lift the dial skirt off the timer shaft
MAV8500
(Figure 4-7).
1. Disconnect power to the unit.

2. Carefully lift the timer knob cap from the

timer knob and pry the clip retainer from
the timer shaft. Lift the dial and knob off
the timer shaft by pulling away from the
face of the control console (Figure 4-6).

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 AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BOARD

REMOVAL

1. Disengage the console assembly from the

top cover and roll forward (See Console
Removal).

2. Remove wire harness from control board.

3. Squeeze the locking tabs together

(Figure 4-9).

4. Slide the control board and bracket away

from the timer motor to unhook the bracket
from the timer rear face plate. Mounting
hooks on the bracket engage with the edge
of the timer rear face plate.

FOR ALL MAV8500 MODELS

1. Remove board mounting screw, and

bracket mounting screw.

2. See Figure 4-8 for additional assistance.

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TOP COVER ASSEMBLY

The top cover assembly consists of the top

cover, washer lid assembly, lid switch and
bracket, water inlet flume, bleach dispenser,
and the control panel assembly.

The assembly is mounted to the cabinet with

two (2) steel hinges which are attached to the
upper cabinet. These hinges engage into
hinge slots located in the back edge of the
cabinet which allows the top cover to be raised
for servicing.
3. Raise the top cover assembly and remove
Two (2) slots pierced into the front flange of the flume inlet hose from the water valve.
the top assembly align with two (2) locating
plastic shipping stops to center the top cover 4. Lower the top and remove the control
to the cabinet. Two (2) spring clips engage panel rear shield.
the top cover flange and secure the top as­
sembly to the cabinet front. 5. Disconnect the pressure switch hose and
all necessary wiring. Feed the hose and
NOTE: The locating pins and top dips are wiring through their respective top holes.
mounted to the front pane! flange on all the
models (Figure 4-10). 6. While pulling forward, slightly raise the top
cover assembly forward and remove.
Raising the top will allow access to:

• Flume and Inlet Hose STANDARD LID ASSEMBLY

• Lid Switch Actuator
• Air Dome Hose Connection The washer and lid assembly consists of the
• Water Inlet Valve Wiring lid, mounting hinges, plastic lid switch cam
• Spin Basket Assembly (switch actuator) and condensation seal with
• Outer Tub Assembly bumpers. The assembly is secured to the top
panel by the two mounting hinges.
REMOVAL
When the washer lid is lowered, the plastic lid
1. Disconnect power to the unit. switch cam protrudes through a slot in the rear
of the top cover and depresses a plunger that
2. To raise the top assembly, insert a thin- actuates the lid switch (Figure 4-11).
bladed tool (such as a putty knife) between
the front panel and top assembly approxi­
mately three (3) inches in from each cor­
ner. While raising the top assembly, de­
press each spring clip (Figure 4-10).

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 4. With the left hinge removed, grasp the lid
and pull the lid away from the right hand
bushing in the top cover.

REPLACEMENT

1. Reverse steps 1 through 4.

30 DAY DETERGENT DISPENSER

(Optional Accessory)

The Dosing Lid Assembly consists of the de­

tergent reservoir, dispenser valve assembly,
cap and twist locks.
REMOVAL
The reservoir stores liquid detergent and will
1. Lift the washer lid. dispense the detergent directly into the spin
basket when the actuator is manually de­
2. Locate the left hinge and lift the locking pressed. The detergent reservoir is secured
tab in the center of the hinge from the lo­ into the lid by four twist locks.
cating hole in rear edge of the lid Removal of Reservoir
(Figure 4-12).
1. Turn each of the twist locks on the face of
3. Gently pry the hinge toward the center of the detergent reservoir 1/4 turn counter­
the lid. This will draw the pin of the hinge clockwise (Figure 4-13).
out of the bushing in the top cover
(Figure 4-12). 2. Pull the bottom of the reservoir away from
the lid and unhook the top of the reservoir
from under the lip of the lid.

Removal of Valve Assembly

1. Locate the locking clip below the dispens­

ing button (Figure 4-14).

2. Depress the dispensing button while slid­

ing the retaining clip down. This will re­
lease the plunger and dispensing button
and allow removal.

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 Slide the left retainer toward the center of
the lid and remove from behind the lid
flange (Figure 4-15).

With the left retainer removed, grasp the

lid vertically and rotate the torsion rod in
a clockwise direction away from the right
hand plastic bushing in the top cover.

Figure 4-13

Warning: The spring in the valve assembly

is compressed and may fly out of the dis­
penser. Depressing the plunger button
during dip removal will prevent this from
occurring.

DETERGENT DISPENSING

TORSION ROD ASSEMBLY

The torsion rod assembly acts as a counter

balance when liquid detergent is in the dis­
penser. This allows for easier opening and
closing of the washer lid.

REMOVAL

1. Lift the washer lid and remove the deter­ Figure 4-16
gent reservoir.
1. After initially filling the reservoir of the dis­
2. Remove the center support from the tor­ penser, lower the lid to fill the dispensing
sion rod by rolling the support toward you. chamber on the left side of the dispenser.

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2. Position the cap of the detergent bottle be­ 2. Remove the dispenser valve assembly and
ing used under the spout of the dispenser. rinse with warm water fSee Removal of
Valve Assembly Page 4-6).
3. Press and hold the button and dispense liq­
uid into the cup until the desired amount 3. Fill the dispenser with hot or warm water
has dispensed. and gently tilt the dispenser forward and
back to flush the water around inside the
4. Slide the plastic indicator down the sight dispenser.
window until even with the detergent
shown. 4. Turn the dispenser vertically so the fill cap
is facing up and remove the cap. Pour the
5. The next time the lid is lowered and raised, contents out and repeat the process until
the sight window will fill with liquid deter­ dispenser is flushed. NOTE: Water will
gent. By depressing the button until the flow out of the dispenser valve area.
level in the sight window is even with the
indicator, will provide uniform dispensing 5. Reinstall the dispensing valve assembly
of detergent brand being used. into the reservoir. While depressing the
button, replace the clip onto the valve
NOTE: Empty dispenser completely before assembly.
refilling. Do not mix different detergents.
6. Reinstall the reservoir into the lid and se­
cure the twist locks.

7. Close and open the lid.

8. Press the "PUSH" button (plunger) to re­

lease any remaining water/detergent. Re­
peat steps 7 & 8 until no more water can
be drained from the dispenser. It is nor­
mal for a small amount of water to remain
in the dispenser after cleaning.

9. Refill the dispenser with liquid detergent.

The reservoir will hold 100 fluid ounces at
one time.

Figure 4-17
FRONT PANEL

The front panel is attached to the cabinet side

CLEANING THE DISPENSER flanges via screws at the top and secured at
the bottom with base mounting clips. Locat­
Mixing different liquid detergents in the res­ ing tabs on the front panel flanges position
ervoir can cause the detergent to clump and the top cover for assembly (Figure 4-18).
clog the dispenser outlet. In which case, clean­
ing out the reservoir is necessary. The front panel provides mounting for the lo­
cating tabs and top clips. A plastic support
1. Remove the dispenser from the lid (See brace is wedged in the center of the panel for
Removal of Reservoir Page 4-6).
support.

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Front panel removal will allow access to the: Remove the two 5/16" hex/cross head
screws securing the front panel to the up­
Motor per front corner braces of the cabinet.
Motor Mount (Figure 4-19 & 4-20)
Motor Wiring
Motor Pivot Spring 4. Move top edge of front panel away from
Suspension Springs cabinet while lifting. This will disengage
Tub Brace the bottom of front panel from base clips.
Pump
REPLACEMENT

1. Reverse above steps.

Figure 4-19

REAR ACCESS PANEL

Removal of the access panel, gains access

to the rear inside components of the washer.
REMOVAL
Panel removal will allow access to:
1. Disconnect power to the unit.
• Stabilizer Assembly
2. Insert a thin-bladed tool between the front • Rear and Side Suspension Springs
panel and the top cover assembly, approxi­ • Tub Braces
mately three (3) inches in from each cor­
ner. While lifting up on the top cover as­ REMOVAL
sembly, press the blade against the wire
clips, one side at a time to disengage them. 1. Remove the four screws surrounding
Lift the top cover up to a stationary the access panel (Figure 4-20).
position.

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 9. Remove the eleven (11) screws that secure
the cabinet body to the perimeter of the
base.

10. Open the front of the cabinet body slightly

and push if off the rear of the base frame.

BASE ASSEMBLY

The base assembly, which serves as a support

for the entire wash unit, is constructed of
heavy gauge metal that has been flanged and
embossed for strength.

There is a spherical configuration on the lower

end of the brake/transmission/tub assembly.
CABINET BODY ASSEMBLY This spherical shape rides on the raised dome­
like area in the center of the base. The mount­
The cabinet provides mounting for the front ing is similar to a ball joint and allows the hous­
panel, rear access panel, top cover assembly, ing to move freely in all directions
water valve and the power cord. (Figure 4-21).

The cabinet is attached to the perimeter of the The base assembly also provides mounting for
base with eleven (11) screws. the pump assembly, motor and plate assem­
bly, suspension springs, front panel clips, and
REMOVAL the stabilizer assembly.

1. Disconnect power to the unit. The cabinet is secured to the base with screws
and positioned foam pads to prevent vibra­
2. Remove the top cover (See TOP COVER tion or noise transfer. The cabinet does not
REMOVAL - Page 4-3). support any of the wash unit's weight.

3. Remove the front panel (See FRONT PANEL BASE REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL - Page 4-8).
1. Disconnect power to the unit.
4. Remove the power cord.
2. Tip unit back and remove the drive belt.
5. Remove rear access panel and drain hose
cover. 3. Remove the drain hose cover from the
cabinet rear and disconnect the discharge
6. Remove water valve and bracket. hose from the pump outlet.

7. Remove wiring clips and clamps from 4. Remove the top cover (See TOP COVER
inner cabinet rear. REMOVAL - Page 4-3).

8. Remove front cross braces and screws. 5. Remove the front panel (See FRONT
PANEL REMOVAL - Page 4-7).

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6. Disconnect lower wiring from the cabinet 11. Remove motor mounting screws, ground
rear (water mixing valve, power cord, etc.) wire and wiring clips from base. Lift the
and remove pressure switch hose from tub motor and plate assembly from the base.
air bell.
12. Remove the suspension springs (See
7. Remove the screws attaching the cabinet SPRING REMOVAL, Page 6-2 thru 6-3).
to the base.
13. Remove the stabilizer assembly from
8. Remove lower screws on cross braces. the base assembly, as detailed later in
this section.
9. Push the front of the cabinet slightly back
and carefully push or pull it off the rear of 14. Transfer the remaining hardware from
the base assembly. the defective base to the replacement.

10. Disconnect the pump hose from the tub 15. Installation is a reversal of the above
outlet and remove the pump assembly and procedure.
hose from the base.

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STABILIZER ASSEMBLY

The stabilizer assembly consists of the REMOVAL

stabilizer bar assembly, two (2) stabilizer
brackets, two (2) self stabilizing feet, and 1. Disconnect power to the unit.
two (2) foot pins. It is mounted on the top
rear of the base assembly. 2. Remove the access panel from the
cabinet rear.
The stabilizer assembly allows the base
assembly to rest solidly and firmly against 3. Tip or lay washer down, either forward
the floor, even if the floor is unlevel. The or on the side. Remove the screws
solidity of the base to the floor keeps the from the underside of the base that
washer from rocking back and forth or attaches the stabilizer assembly to the
“walking" during rear of the base (Figure 4-21).
operation.
4. Remove the stabilizer assembly
As the name implies, the stabilizer only through the rear access panel.
stabilizes the unit; it does not level it. Any
leveling that is required must be done 5. To disassemble the stabilizer assembly
with the front adjusting (leveling) legs. after removal, drive the two (2) foot
pins out of the feet and brackets.
In rare cases where the floor is so uneven
that it is beyond the stabilizing limit of the NOTE: in order for the stabilizer assem­
assembly (+ or - 5/8"), It may be neces­ bly to operate properly, a thin coating of
sary to remove the stabilizer assembly grease must be applied over the entire
and install two (2) rear adjustable feet. length of the four (4) pin guides as well
Two (2) threaded holes have been pro­ as the foot holes in the bracket (Figure 4-
vided in the rear corners of the base for 11).
this situation. A kit, part number
12001577 is available.
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TOP COVER TO CABINET HINGE

Some models will have a plastic hinge The hinge assembly is removed from the
assembly holding the main top to the unit by lifting the main top about 2 inches
cabinet. (Figure 4-1) and sliding it forward. The hinge is then
removed by pushing up and out on the
lower tab and lifting the hinge up to
release it from the cabinet. (Figure 4-2)

Figure 4-1
Lift up and push out on hinge tab to
release hinge from cabinet

Figure 4-2

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SECTION 5. WATER ■ RELATED COMPONENTS
A WARNING Warning - Always shut
off electrical power to
the washer before begin­
ning any service repair
procedures.

WATER MIXING VALVE

The water mixing valve is located inside the control circuitry, to enter the machine through
left rear cabinet area, when viewing from the the inlet hose and inlet flume.
front. It is secured by two (2) screws inserted
through the valve bracket and into the cabi­ Usually, the temperature of the warm water
net. The hot and cold water supply inlet hoses entering the machine will be about halfway
are attached to the nozzles of the water valve. between the cold and hot water temperatures
delivered to the valve. This will occur when
The mixing valve will allow hot or cold water, the flow rate of both are equal.
or a mixture of the two as called for by the

27"
68.6 cm Inlet Hoses
Water
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WATER INLET FLUME HOSES

The molded plastic water inlet flume consists Water Supply Inlet Hoses
of an upper and lower section that has been
snap-locked together. Two (2) water inlet hoses attach from hot and
cold water supply lines to their respective
The flume is located on the rear underside of nozzles on the water mixing valve. They are
the washer top assembly. The flume fits flush secured at both ends with threaded couplings.
with the top opening and is secured to the top
by one mounting screw, accessed through the Flume Inlet Hose
control console. An inlet hose from the wa­
ter mixing valve connects to the flume nozzle. The flume inlet hose attaches the water mix­
ing valve to the water inlet flume. It is secured
at both ends with spring type hose clamps.

Pressure Switch Hose

The pressure switch hose is made of soft plas­

tic tubing and fits snugly over the water level
switch nipple at one end, and the air bell nipple
at the other. A clamp on the inner cabinet rear
positions the hose, and a pad prevents the
hose from contacting the back of the cabinet
during operation. The hose is installed with
its ends seated against the switch and air bell
bodies, and is secured at the tub ends with a
spring type hose clamp.

AIR BELL Tub to Pump Hose

A polypropylene air bell and nipple assembly The tub to pump hose attaches from the drain
have been thermally welded to the lower, outer outlet on the tub to the pump inlet. It is se­
tub, rear. One end of the pressure switch hose cured at each end with a spring-type hose
connects to the air bell nipple and the other clamp.
end is attached to the water level switch.
Drain Hose
As the water level rises in the tub, it com­
presses the air in the air bell and the attached The drain hose attaches the pump outlet to
hose. The compressed air inside the hose will the drain standpipe. It is secured to the pump
activate the pneumatically operated water with a spring-type hose clamp.
level switch when the selected water level has
been reached. When the air pressure is low­
ered during the drain cycle, the switch will
reset.
N OTE ; When reinstalling the pressure switch
hose, make sure the system is free of air leaks
and water in the hose or an overflow condi­
tion will occur.

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TUB TOP

The tub top is constructed of molded polypro­

pylene. It is secured to the tub by eight (8)
tabs which have been formed around its up­
per edge. These tabs snap over mating tab
locks which are molded around the upper
sides of the tub.

Overflow
Area

It is necessary to remove the tub top before

removing the inner tub. To remove the tub
top, push down on it while disengaging the
tabs from the tab locks on the tub.

NOTE: When reinstalling the tub top, please

observe the following:

Figure 5-3 1. Make sure the foam seal is in place

on the underside of the tub top.
Designed into the tub top is a drain groove, 2. Align the tab (Position 7:30- looking down
an overflow area, and a bleach dispenser. In on the tub top) having the larger opening
case water should splash out of the basket with its mating tab lock on the tub, and
during machine operation, the drain groove lock it down around the tub. This seals
directs the water back into the tub. The over- the top.
fiow area is located at the tub top rear and
will direct any overflow water away from the
drive motor. The bleach dispenser is func­ AGITATOR
tional only when used in conjunction with the
proper cabinet top assembly which is avail­
able on designated models. The agitator is composed of an auger and a
base. The base is a four-vane design molded
A foam seal has been installed in a groove on from a polypropylene compound. It is tough
the underside of the tub top. The seal pro­ flexible material, highly resistant to breakage.
vides a water seal between the tub and the The agitator is mounted on the splined shaft
tub top. and secured with the agitator retaining screw
and washer. A fabric softener dispenser snaps
over the top of the agitator (Figure 5-5).

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 REMOVAL

1. Disconnect power to the unit.

2. Raise the top assembly and lean it back.

3. Remove the tub top.

4. Remove the agitator.

5. Remove the mounting screws.

6. Lift the inner tub up over the center post

and out of the cabinet.

NOTE: When reinstalling the inner tub, be

sure to:

• Clean all connecting surfaces to ensure

proper sealing.
INNER TUB
• Position the basket on the basket hub
assembly.
The inner tub is perforated in a pattern de­
signed to allow free flow of the wash and rinse • Align the assembly and tighten all screws
water for maximum efficiency in removing securely.
sediment, soil deposits, and lint.

The inner tub is constructed entirely of

polypropylene and is secured to the basket
OUTER TUB ASSEMBLY
hub assembly with four (4) mounting screws.
A foam gasket is installed between the basket
and the basket hub assembly. The outer tub assembly is molded entirely of
polypropylene.

The outer tub assembly is mounted to the bear­

ing and seal housing and to the tub support.
A foam gasket and a rubber seal are installed
between the tub bottom and the bearing and
seal housing.

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 NOTE: When reinstalling the tub assembly,
be sure to:

• Protect the air bell nipple.

• Clean all connecting surfaces to ensure

proper sealing.

• Position the gasket and seal on the bear­

ing and seal housing.

• Tighten all screws securely.

PUMP ASSEMBLY

Figure 5-7

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect power to the unit. Pump

Housing
2. Remove the inner tub.
Impeller
3. Remove the front panel.

4. Disconnect the pump inlet hose from the

outer tub outlet.
Seal
5. Remove the screws located on each side Assembly
of the tub brace bolts which secure the
tub to the tub support.

6. Remove the mounting screws on the in­

side of the tub which mount the tub to the
bearing and seal housing.

7. Disconnect air dome hose.

8. PROTECT THE AIR BELL NIPPLE and lift

the tub from the cabinet.

NOTE: The air bell nipple is fragile, handle

carefully.

Plate & Pulley

Assembly

Figure 5-8

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The pump assembly is located on the right REPLACEMENT
front corner of the washer base.
Place one hand through the pump opening
The pump pulley is engaged to the drive belt and lift belt. Set the pump pulley into the open­
at all times and will be operating in both mo­ ing and place the belt on the pulley. While
tor directions: Clockwise during agitation and holding tension on the belt to keep it on the
counterclockwise during spin. The pump is pulleys, install the mounting screws.
designed so it will only discharge water from
the machine when it is running in the coun­ DISASSEMBLY
terclockwise, or spin direction.
1. Remove the pump from the washer base.
REMOVAL
2. Remove the four (4) screws that secure the
1. Disconnect power to the unit. housing to the pump base, and lift off the
housing.
2. Remove the front panel.
3. Remove the screw that secures the impel­
3. Remove the drain hose from the pump ler.
outlet.
4. Using two (2) screwdrivers, one on each
4. Disconnect the pump inlet hose. side of the impeller, carefully pry the im­
peller off the spline shaft.
5. Remove the three (3) screws which
mount the pump assembly to the base. 5. Work the seal mating ring and "O" ring up
and off the shaft.
6. Slide the pump to the rear to disengage
the belt from the pulley.

NOTE: If this is done carefully, the belt will

remain on the motor and transmission drive
pulley, making installation easier.

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WATER VALVE INJECTION
SYSTEM

On some models the water valve is installed Lift the top cover up to a stationary position.
at the top rear of the cabinet (Figure 5-1). (Figure 5-2)
The following procedures are used to
remove the water valve.

Figure 5-2

With the top assembly up you will have

access to the water valve assembly.
(Figure 5-3)

Figure 5-1

To raise the top asssembly, insert a thin

bladed tool (such as a putty knife) between
the front panel and top assembly
approximately three inches in from each
corner. While lifting up on the top cover
assembly, press the blade against the wire
clips, one side at a time to disengage them. Figure 5-3

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The water valve is held to the cabinet by one
screw. (Figure 5-4)

Figure 5-7
Figure 5-4 Remove the wiring from the water valve.
Remove the screw and swing the bracket (Figure 5-6)
and valve assembly to the right to release
the bracket from the cabinet. (Figure 5-5) Remove the screw and using a small flat
bladed screw driver, carefully pry up on the
plastic tab to release the water valve from
The fill hoses can be removed at this point.
the bracket. (Figure 5-9)

Figure 5-5

Figure 5-8

Figure 5-6
BE SURE THE WATER IS TURNED OFF.
(Figure 5-7)

The water valve is held to the bracket by one

screw and a tab molded into the plastic part
of the bracket. (Figure 5-8) Figure 5-9

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Slide the metal part of the bracket out of the 4. Remove the agitator
slots in the plastic part of the bracket.
(Figure 5-10) 5. Remove the mounting screws.

6. Remove the upper insulating ring.

(Figure 5-11)

Figure 5-11

Lift the spinner up over the center post

Figure 5-10 and out of the cabinet

Installation of the water valve is the reverse 8. Depress the six (6) tabs (Figure 5-12) that
of the above procedure. hold the spinner top to the spinner and
remove the spinner top.

Stainless Steel Depress the four (4) tabs that hold the
lower insulating ring to the bottom of the
Spinner Assembly spinner and remove. (Figure 5-12) These
four (4) tabs are not necessary for correct
The stainless steel spinner is composed of a machine operation. These tabs are used
crimped stainless steel basket and a to assist in the manufacturing process. If
polypropylene spinner top. There is a lower one or more break during removal, the
insulating ring attached to the bottom of the part is still functional. (See Figures 5-13
spinner and an upper insulating ring that fits thru 5-14)
over the inner spinner bottom. These
insulating rings provide stability to the lower
spinner area. When replacing a spinner it is
recommended that the insulating rings be
replaced with the spinner assembly.

Removal:

1. Disconnect the power to the unit.

2. Raise the top assembly and lean it back.

3. Remove the tub top.

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 NOTE: When reinstalling the spinner
assembly, be sure to;

• Clean all connecting surfaces to ensure

proper sealing.

• Position the basket on the basket hub

assembly.

• Align the assembly and tighten all screws

securely.

Spinner top
tab

Figure 5-12

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SECTION 6. SUSPENSION SYSTEM

15
A WARNING
Warning - Always shut off
electrical power to the
washer before beginning any
service repair procedures.

The washer utilizes a six-point suspension sys­ The six-point system features six springs. Three
tem which consists of the suspension housing, springs are installed between the base and the
snubber pad, tub braces, suspension springs top of the tub brace. The other three are be­
and related hardware. tween the base and special spring hooks attached
to the tub support perimeter (Figure 6-1).

Figure 6-1

6-1
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 3. Remove the brake assembly as detailed in
SUSPENSION HOUSING
Section 7.
The suspension housing is fabricated of heavy /
gauge steel. It rests on the raised domelike 4. Remove screws securing housing to the
area in the center of the base and supports lower bearing assembly.
the weight of the transmission, outer tub, and
spin basket (Figure 6-2). TUB BRACES

The underside of the suspension housing pro­ The tub braces are attached at the top to the
vides mounting for the snubber pad and also tub support, and to the suspension housing
houses the brake assembly (Figure 2-2). at the bottom. The tub braces are located
behind iic\e tub support and suspension hous­
The bottom of the housing has been formed ing where large, thread forming screws are
into a spherical configuration and, along with driven directly into the braces to secure them.
the snubber, rides on the domed area of the
base which allows the housing to move freely NOTE: Should a tub brace mounting screw
in all directions. hole become stripped, a nut can be installed
on the thread forming screw.
The top of the suspension housing is attached
to the lower bearing assembly with three The extended end of the suspension spring
mounting screws. These screws thread from fits through an extruded hole in the tub brace
the underside of the suspension housing dome just below the mounting screws.
into the die-cast bearing housing.

SUSPENSION SPRINGS
Suspension

The suspension springs hold the entire wash

unit in firm contact with the base. To reduce
wear and prevent squeaks; grease has been
applied to the friction points of the springs.

REMOVAL

The suspension springs can be removed and

replaced by using the spring tool, part num­
Figure 6-2
ber 22002922 as follows:
Service to the suspension housing, other than
replacing it, is limited to replacing one of the 1. Disconnect power to the unit.
other components that mount to the housing.
The replacement procedures for these com­ 2. Remove the front panel and rear access
ponents are detailed in the Transmission Sec­ panel.
tion of this manual.
3. Pull or block the tub in the direction of the
REMOVAL
spring to be removed.
1. Disconnect power to the unit.
NOTE: Removing the tub top will allow the
tub to travel further and extend the spring less.
2. Remove the transmission assembly as de­
tailed in Section 7.

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The new suspension spring tool, part number
Hook mouth of tool
22002922, is used to remove and replace the under upper hook end
suspension springs on the Atlantis and the ' of spring
Performa washers, in addition to earlier mod­
els of brand washers.

Adjustment Slots: Use of the upper slot of

the spring too! for the older Performa and
brand washers is recommended. Using the
lower slot on the Atlantis and the 7999
Performas washers will give the best results.
Then proceed with steps as follows: Insert blunt end of tool
into recess in the base
at the bottom of the
a) . Hook the mouth of the too! under upper spring
^ SL451TIF
hook end of spring.
Figure 6-4
b) . insert blunt end of the too! into the recoil
in the ball at the bottom of the spring.

c) . Squeeze the handies together and unhook

the spring hook from the brace.

4. Spring replacement is a reversal of the

above.

NOTE: Be sure to grease the friction points of

the replacement springs before installing.

Squeeze the handles

SPRING TOOL 22002922 together and unhook
the spring hook from
the brace

SL461T1F

Figure 6-5

IMPORTANT
No attempt should be made to
remove or install the springs with
pliers, vise-grips or anything other
than the spring tool, as damage to
the springs could occur. When
attaching the springs to the base
for installation, make sure the
spring end is protruding up,
through the small triangular cut­
out next to the deboss.

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SECTION 7. TRANSMISSION AND RELATED
COMPONENTS

A WARNING
Warning - Always shut
off electrical power to
the washer before begin­
ning any service repair
procedures.

This section will detail the servicing proce­ An "O" ring is installed on the shaft just above
dures on the transmission assembly which has the seal nut assembly to provide an air seal
splines formed on the agitator drive shaft. when the agitator is installed.

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SEAL NUT ASSEMBLY

The seal nut assembly consists of a lip seal

against the agitator shaft.

The seal nut assembly is threaded to the bas­

ket hub assembly. A small rubber gasket is
installed in a groove on the bottom flange of
the seal nut assembly. A foam gasket is placed
between the bottom of the spin basket and the
basket hub assembly.

The seal nut assembly can be removed after

removing the spin basket, and the agitator
shaft "O" ring.

REMOVAL pressed into the underside of the housing cav­

ity and is secured by the tub support. The
1. Lift the top cover. center of the tub assembly mounts to the up­
per flange of the housing with a tub gasket
2. Remove the tub cover. and a tub seal installed between. The bottom
of the tub sits on, and is attached to, the tub
3. Remove agitator. support.

4. Remove the Spin Basket.

REMOVAL
5. Remove agitator shaft "O" ring.
1. Disconnect power to the unit.
6. Unthread the spin nut assembly from the
basket hub assembly, by turning counter 2. Raise top cover and remove front panel.
clockwise.
3. Remove the agitator, spin basket, agitator
"O" ring, spin nut and outer tub assembly.
UPPER BEARING AND SEAL HOUSING
4. Remove the basket hub assembly by turn­
ing it in a counterclockwise direction, us­
The glass filled copolymer bearing and seal ing tool number 35-2968.
housing assembly slips over a machined area
on the upper drive tube. The basket hub as­ 5. Remove the suspension springs with the
sembly threads down over the drive tube and spring tool.
secures the bearing and seal housing together
(Figure 7-2). 6. Unbolt the tub braces from the tub
support.
The spin bearing and the tub seal are installed
in a cavity in the center of the housing. The 7. Lift up on the bearing and seal housing
sheet metal tub support is attached to the with tub support attached.
under side of the housing with three (3)
mounting screws. The spin bearing has been 8. To remove tub support, remove mounting
screws from under the tub support.

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TUB SEAL TUB SEAL REPLACEMENT

The tub seal consists of the seal face and seal Should the tub seal begin to leak or develop
body. excess seal drag, it must be replaced. The
service replacement seal includes all the parts
NOTE: All parts of the sea! must be replaced necessary to replace the entire seal. Be sure
if either of the sealing surfaces is damaged. to replace all parts of the seal even if only one
part is found to be damaged.
The seal face fits into a recess in the under­
side of the basket hub assembly. Also, the seal NOTE: If the tub sea! is being replaced be­
body installs in the cavity on the top side of cause it has begun to leak, the spin bearing is
the bearing and seal housing. The spin bear­ probably damaged as well and should be re­
ing is located in a cavity on the underside of placed. To replace the spin bearing, the bear­
the bearing and seal housing. ing and sea! housing must be removed as pre­
viously described. This also allows access to
Each of the two sealing parts, the seal face the tub seal for removal and replacement (re­
and the seal body, have sealing faces which fer to steps 2 and 3 below when installing).
are brought into contact with one another
when the basket hub assembly is threaded Removal and replacement of the tub seal can
down on the drive tube. The springs in the ONLY be accomplished as follows:
seal body exert pressure to keep the sealing
faces in contact. 1. Follow steps 1 through 4 of the b e a r i n g
and seal housing removal as previously
The tub seal fits into a recess on top of the described. The parts of the seal can now
upper bearing and seal assembly. be removed from their mounting recesses.

The carbon ring of the tub seal mates with the 2. Before installing the new seal, make sure
teflon ring underneath the spin basket hub. both seal mating surfaces are free of for­
eign matter, then clean both surfaces with
an alcohol saturated cloth.
Seal Face
NOTE: Make sure no grease comes in con­
tact with the mating surfaces of the seal.

NOTE: Do not use any agent other than al­

cohol to dean the mating surface. Do not use
Seal Body any lubricant other than water.

Figure 7-3

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UPPER SPIN BEARING

The spin bearing is installed in a cavity on bearing, and a large washer type spacer. The
the underside of the bearing and seal spacer locates against the bottom of the
housing and is further secured in place by brake rotor and lining assembly. (See the
the inner diameter of the tub support. illustration on page 7-6.)

SPIN BEARING REPLACEMENT The lower cam slips over the end of the drive
shaft where splines formed in the cam en­
1. Disconnect power to the unit. gage with mating splines on the drive shaft
end. This imparts a direct drive from the cam
2. Remove the upper bearing and seal hous­ to the drive shaft. A shoulder molded on the
ing and the tub support as previously de­ bottom of the pulley hub engages "dogs"
scribed. formed on the sides of the lower cam, and
will drive it and the drive shaft in either di­
3. Remove the seal body from the housing rection.
cavity.
A washer and retaining ring secure the pul­
4. Press the spin bearing out of the cavity ley and cam on the drive shaft. A plastic dust
from the opposite side of the housing. cap snaps to the underside of the pulley to
keep the cam surfaces clean.
5. When installing the replacement bearing
into the housing cavity, be sure to press OPERATION
against the outer race of the bearing to
avoid damage to the bearing shield and When the drive pulley rotates CLOCKWISE,
causing premature failure. the upper and lower cams are designed to
nest together which allows the drive pulley
to remain in position on the drive shaft. The
break remains engaged and the drive pulley
DRIVE PULLEY AND CAMS will turn the lower cam and drive the shaft
to cause the transmission to agitate.
The drive pulley and cam is located below
the brake assembly on the drive shaft. When the drive pulley rotates COUNTER­
CLOCKWISE, the upper cam and pulley ride
Models are equipped with a plastic drive up the lower cam approximately 3/16 of an
pulley which has the upper cam molded inch before the driving shoulders on the pul­
onto the bottom of the hub. The purpose of ley hub engage the "dogs" on the lower cam.
the pulley and cam arrangement is to drive
the clutch assembly during the agitate and This causes the top of the pulley hub to push
spin cycle, and to disengage the brake as­ against the spacer which compresses the
sembly during the spin cycle. brake spring and lifts the brake rotor and lin­
ing assembly off the brake stator. The brake
The drive pulley slips over the drive shaft and is disengaged and the pulley will turn the
rests against a series of washers, a thrust lower cam and drive shaft to cause the trans­
mission to spin.

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 Transmission
' Housing
Assembly

Lower Bearing Retaining I

Ring
And Housing —
Assembly
Spacer o
Drive Tube Washer (thin)
Splines Thrust Bearing ~ Upper Race
Oil Seal' O) t Washer (thick)
Washer (Curved) Lower Race
Outer Edge
Suspension Turned Up Washer (thin)
Housing Thrust

j Drive Pulley
Brake Spring
I Assembly
Retainer

Lower Cam ■

Brake Rotor -Thrust

And Lining Washer
Retaining
Assembly Ring

■ Dust Cap

Brake
Stator

Figure 7-4

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REMOVAL Counting the reference marks on the lower
cam from right to left, the pulley hub shoul­
1. Disconnect power to the unit. der should be positioned between refer­
ence marks 9 and 4 with 6 being the
2. Tip the unit over and remove the drive belt. median (Figure 7-5).

3. Remove the dust cap from the under side

of pulley.

4. Remove retaining ring and washer from

end of drive shaft.

5. Firmly pull lower cam off the drive shaft

splines, then slide the other parts off the
shaft. This will also allow access to the
brake assembly for removal.

REPLACEMENT

After reassembling the components on the

drive shaft, it will probably be necessary to pull
down on the shaft to take the end play out of it
before the thrust washer and retaining ring can
be reinstalled.
If the position of the pulley hub shoulder /s
NOTE: Each time the cams are reassembled
not within these parameters and the brake has
on the drive shaft, the point in the cam rise
started disengaging, adjustment is required.
where the brake disengages the stator should
be checked and adjusted as necessary.
To Adjust Brake Disengagement:
Reference marks have been molded around
1. If the position of the pulley hub shoulder
the bottom outer edge of the lower cam as an
is less than 4 reference marks, remove the
aid in checking the point of brake disengage­
standard (.062 thickness) thrust washer
ment (Figure 7-5). Each mark, from right to
and replace it with a thinner (.032 thick­
left, represents approximately .010 of an inch
ness) thrust washer (part number
cam rise.
35-2132). Recheck disengagement.
To Check Brake Disengagement:
2. If the position of the pulley hub shoulder
is more than 9 reference marks, add a
1. Manually rotate the drive pulley in a slow
35-2132 thrust washer (.032) to the
counterclockwise direction until the brake
standard thrust washer and recheck
starts to release and the transmission be­
disengagement.
gins to turn (Figure 7-5).

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 DISASSEMBLY
BRAKE AND SNUBBER ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect power to the unit.
NOTE: This is a dry operating brake
assembly.
2. Remove the drive pulley and cam compo­
nents as previously described.
The brake assembly is located inside the
domed area of the suspension housing and
3. Using brake removal tool number LA-2004,
consists of the following components: brake
proceed as follows:
spring retainer, brake spring, rotor and lining
assembly and the brake stator.
• Pull out and remove "U" retainer from
tool.
The brake assembly, as well as the snubber, is
held In position by the brake stator which is
• Slip the splined end of the drive shaft
secured to the underside of the suspension
into hole located in the tool inner
housing by six mounting screws.
plunger.
Spring pressure forces the rotor and lining
• Looking at the side of the tool, align
assembly down on the brake stator and pre­
slots on tool barrel and holes in tool
vents the transmission from turning during
plunger between splines and cham­
agitation.
fered shoulder of shaft.
As stated previously, the drive pulley and
• Slip "U" retainer through tool slots and
cams provide a cam action which raises the
holes capturing the drive shaft behind
drive pulley during the counterclockwise
the chamfered shoulder.
(spin) direction of the motor. When the drive
pulley hub travels upward, it compresses the
• NO TE: Be sure the ”LT retainer is com­
brake spring and moves the rotor and lining
pletely through both sides of tool.
assembly up the drive tube disengaging it from
the stator. The transmission is now free to
• Tighten tool nut to compress brake
spin.
spring until transmission turns freely.
Splines in the brake rotor hub mesh with
• Remove six (6) screws which secure
splines on the drive tube end to provide posi­
the brake stator and snubber to the
tive vertical movement for the rotor and lin­
underside of the suspension housing.
ing assembly. The splines are greased for ease
of movement.
• Loosen tool nut until the brake soring
reaches its free length.
^ CAUTION
• Remove "U" retainer from tool and re­
The brake assembly has a compressive move tool from drive shaft.
spring force of approximately 200pounds.
See the following instructions for • Remove brake components.
disassembly.

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BRAKE REPLACEMENT SNUBBER REPLACEMENT

1. Apply silicone grease (part number 1. Remove belt.

203959) to the splines of the drive tube and
rotor, if needed. 2. Lift top cover and remove front panel.

NOTE: This is a dry operating brake assem­ 3. Remove tub to pump hose and air bell
bly. Make sure no oH or grease comes in con­ hose.
tact with the mating surfaces of the brake lin­
ing and/or brake stator. Clean both surfaces 4. Remove six suspension springs.
with an alcohol saturated doth before
assembly. 5. Lift complete tub and drive assembly out
of cabinet, then carefully place onto floor.
2. Compress the brake spring until the stator Be careful not to damage the air bell nipple
and snubber fit firmly against the suspen­ on the outer tub.
sion housing before affixing the mounting
screws. 6. Remove pulley and brake assembly.

3. Follow the drive pulley and cam reassem­ 7. Remove snubber.

bly as detailed previously.
8. To reassemble; reverse above steps.

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TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY COMPLETE (Non-Repairable)

Rack Gear
Carrier

Transmission
Cover

r
Agitator
"shaft
Cluster
Gear

Output
j~ Pinion

Crank
Gear

Transmission
Housing

Input Pinion -Wings

Bearing
Housing

Lower
Seal
SL295TIF

Figure 7-6

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 Use tool part number 2000021. Remove
the old seal from the lower housing
(Figure7-7a thru 7-7c). ,7'
The die-cast aluminum transmission housing
has four studs pressed into its upper region.
The studs provide mounting for the two crank
and two cluster gears. The top cover is
threaded into the lower housing. A sealant is
used on the threads as a gasket material. A
steel drive tube with a splined end is pressed
into the bottom of the transmission housing.
A sleeve bearing is installed in the lower I. D.
of the drive tube. Another bearing is pressed
into the lower housing above the drive tube.
These bearings provide a path for the drive
shaft to ride in. An oil seal is installed in the
bottom of the drive tube. The oil seal can be
replaced as a separate part.

Oil Seal Replacement

The oil seal is located in the spline end of the \

drive tube. The seal can be replaced without
removing or disassembling the transmission,
as outlined below:

1. Disconnect power to the unit.

2. Remove the brake assembly to access the

oil seal (Figure 7-4).

Figure 7-7

Seal Removal Tool, Part Number 2000021

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4. Place the new seal over the seal protector. 7. Pull the rings with the insertion tool to re­
move, thus leaving the new oil seal on the
5. Place the seal protector tool, by sliding the drive shaft (Figure 7-7f).
tool over the drive shaft and up to the seal
cavity (Figure 7-7d).

6. Slide the transmission seal driver (tool

number 2000021) over the drive shaft un­
til it makes contact with the drive washer.
Use a hammer to "tap" the seal into the end
of the drive tube (Figure 7-7e).

LOWER BEARING ASSEMBLY

The lower bearing assembly provides lateral

support for the drive tube and shaft against
the tension of the drive belt. The top of the
suspension housing is attached to the under­
side of the lower bearing assembly.

The lower bearing assembly consists of a ball

type bearing which has been installed in an
aluminum die-cast housing. The transmission
assembly must be removed from the washer
cabinet before the lower bearing assembly
can be replaced.

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 3. Remove the cams, drive pulley, and
REPLACEMENT
brake assembly.

IMPORTANT 4. Remove the three (3) screws which

secure the suspension housing to
Because the lower bearing assembly has the lower bearing assembly.
been pressed onto the drive tube under
approximately 1,000 pounds of pressure, 5. Slip the pipe and cap assembly over
a puller must be used to remove it. How­ the drive shaft and up against the
ever, the puller forcing screw must not drive tube.
be used on the end of the drive shaft or
the dutch assembly could be damaged. 6. Using a puller with at least a 3 1/2
Instead, a simple pipe and cap assembly inch spread and sufficient reach to
can be made to slip over the drive shaft, encompass the pipe and cap assem­
bly, remove the lower bearing as­
with end clearance, and rest against the
sembly (Figure 7-8).
end of the drive tube.

NOTE: When installing the new lower bear­

The puller forcing screw is used on the end of ing assembly, be sure to drive against the in­
the pipe cap which directs the forward thrust ner race only to avoid damaging the bearing
of the puller to the bottom of the drive tube. shield which could cause premature Jailure.

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect power to the unit.

2. Remove the transmission from the

washer cabinet.

Transmission

Figure 7-8

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 DIAGNOSING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS

Listed below are most of the service com­ The torque available to drive the spin basket
plaints which would normally be caused by a is determined by the amount of drag or resis­
malfunctioning component of the transmis­ tance presented by the tub seal and spin bear­
sion assembly. ing, deducted from the input torque imparted
to the transmission housing assembly by the
clutch assembly.
Oil Leaks
The Following Torque Tests Will Allow a Prob­
Oil leaks can be caused by faulty seals, gas­ lem in the Spin Drive Train to be Pinpointed:
kets, or a loose fitting stud.
NOTE: Before starting these tests, the
washer should be operated in the agitation
Slow Spin Speed cycle with hot water for about two (2) min­
V-
utes, and then for two (2) minutes in a spin
Slow spin speed can be caused by a binding cycle. This warms up the transmission oil and
tub seal and/or bearing, brake rotor assembly the spin drive train components.
not disengaging properly, a slipping clutch
spring, or an off balance load. The test that
follows can be used to isolate the problem.
Available Torque

TORQUE TESTING Place a 1/2 inch socket and torque wrench on

the agitator retaining bolt.
A quick test of the efficiency of the spin op­
eration components can be made by placing Depress the safety spin switch to allow the
a 3 1/2 pound weight, such as a bag of sand, washer to operate in the spin cycle, then while
in the washer basket and starting the machine reading the torque allow the wrench to turn
in the spin cycle. If the basket appears to reach slowly (about 6 R.RM.) through a complete 360
full spin with the weight, the machine com­ degree cycle. The reading should be between
ponents are performing as intended. If the 18 and 25 inch pounds throughout the com­
basket does not attain full spin speed, the plete 360 degree rotation of the wrench.
torque test procedures as outlined in the fol­
lowing paragraphs should be performed to
determine the problem.

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If the torque readings are within these limits, If the available torque reading is below 18 inch
the washer is performing properly and any pounds and the drag torque reading is not
slow spin complaints can be assumed to have over 4 inch pounds, follow the procedure for
been the result of off- balance loads. checking the clutch assembly as to its input
torque.
If the torque reading exceeds 25 inch pounds,
the input torque outlined later should be
checked to determine the cause. Probable Input Torque
causes may be the drive shaft is binding in
the transmission housing (drive tube) sleeve NOTE: it will be observed that the readings
bearings, or that the clutch spring is binding used to check the input torque are slightly
on the drive shaft hub. lower than the readings used to check the
available torque. The reason for this is when
If the available torque reading is less than 20 the brake is disengaged, as in checking the
pounds, follow the procedure for testing the available torque, the compressed brake
drag torque. spring exerts a downward force on the bot­
tom of the dutch hub and thrust washers.
This keeps the dutch spring from slipping
Drag Torque quite as readily as in checking the input
torque where the brake is engaged and the
Position the washer so the drive pulley can be downward force on the dutch hub is mini­
accessed, and remove the drive belt. While mized.
holding the transmission to keep it from turn­
ing, manually rotate the drive pulley counter­ To check the input torque, remove the drive
clockwise until the brake stays disengaged. pulley and position the washer so the scale
Make certain the drive pulley hub shoulder on the torque wrench can be read when it is
has rotated fully against the cams in the spin placed on the input (drive) shaft. Attach the
driving position to ensure the complete dis­ torque wrench adapter firmly to the shaft,
engagement of the brake. Release the trans­ place the wrench in the adapter and slowly
mission so it is free to turn. rotate the wrench in a counterclockwise di­
rection. A properly operating clutch assem­
Place a 1/2 inch socket and torque wrench on bly will have a torque reading between 18 and
the agitator retaining bolt. 22 inch pounds.

Slowly rotate the wrench 360 degrees at ap­ If the input torque is less than 18 inch pounds,
proximately 6 R.RM. and read the torque. If the clutch assembly is damaged and the com­
the torque reading is over 4 inch pounds, re­ plete transmission must be replaced.
move the brake stator (as detailed earlier in
this section) and recheck the drag torque. If the input torque exceeds 22 inch pounds,
the drive shaft is binding in the sleeve bear­
If the torque reading is now under 4 inch ings, and the complete transmission must be
pounds, the brake is binding and should be replaced.
repaired.

If the reading is still over 4 inch pounds, the

tub seal and/or spin bearing is binding and
should be replaced.

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 To assist in correctly positioning the tub, a
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL
small indentation has been formed on the tub
support just above one of the tub brace
The transmission assembly can be removed
mounting areas. This is the left front tub brace.
from the washer cabinet after removing the
drive belt, spin basket, outer tub and the sus­
When the tub is in proper position and ready
pension springs.
to be mounted to the tub support, the large
tub cover lock (on the side of the tub) should
NOTE: // the "O" ring is to be reused, be ex­
be located directly above the indentation and
tremely careful not to damage it during the
tub brace (See Page 7-16).
removal.

Remove the "O" ring and agitator once the IMPORTANT

drive train is back in place. When installing the transmission, it is
necessary that the tub be located on the
The transmission assembly, when removed tub support a certain way if all the
as described, will have the related components mounting holes are to be properly
assembled to it. These related components aligned. This should be done before at­
should be examined carefully before reinstall­ tempting to mount the tub to the bear­
ing. ing and sea! housing.

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 Tub

TUB TO TUB SUPPORT ALIGNMENT

Figure 7-10

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 SECTION 8. ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & TESTING

ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT

The equipment required to service Maytag often require the use of electrical testing
products depends largely upon the conditions equipment such as:
you encounter. Locating a malfunction will

Description Part Number

Analog Test Meter 20000005

Digital Test Meter 20001001

Clamp-on Ammeter 20000002
AC Voltage Sensor 20000081

Analog Test Meter Clamp-On Ammeter

can be used to check for can be used to detect
open or closed circuits, shorts. Overloads on
measure resistance, AC the circuit
and DC volts, and breaker or fuse
temperature. can be traced
to either the
washer or circuit
breaker by check­
ing the washer
current draw.

Digital Test Meter AC Voltage Sensor

can be used to check for can be used to alert you if
open or closed circuits, AC voltage is present so proper
measure resistance, safety precautions can be observed.
AC and DC volts, and The tip of the sensor will glow bright
temperature. red if voltage is between 110-600
volts AC.

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ELECTRICAL TESTS TIMER

Warning - Always shut off The timer is mounted inside the control con­
sole assembly. The timer shaft protrudes
electrical power to the
through the control panel and provides for the
washer before beginning
selection of the various machine cycles
any service repair
available.
procedures.
The timer is an incremental advance, rotary
type driven by a synchronous motor. The
Grounded Components timer controls and sequences the numerous
steps and functions involved in each machine
When performing service diagnostics, re­ cycle. It accomplishes this by providing power
placements and repairs, always check to de­ to the various electrical components through
termine whether all ground wires linking the opening and/or closing action of timer
panel and components are reattached if contacts.
removed.
A typical timer and plug connector are illus­
trated in Figure 8-1. The timer has all the con­
Voltage Checks necting points brought out to miniature spade
terminals. These terminals are centralized and
Generally, these checks will consist of taking aligned on one side of the timer to form a
readings at the wall receptacle to determine terminal board.
the availability of voltage to the product. Volt­
age checks on individual components of a The connecting wires from the wiring harness
product are not recommended due to the are terminated in a compatible connector
possibility of electrical shock. Component part which plugs into the timer terminal board.
testing is best accomplished through conti­
nuity checks with an Appliance Test Meter Since space is notably limited on the timer
{See Electrical Test Equipment). terminal board, terminal identification is pro­
vided by a sticker attached to the side of the
NOTE: Use of the meter on voltage higher timer. When referring to the sticker for termi­
than the indicated range may cause perma­ nal identification, the external timer motor
nent damage to the meter. To prevent dam­ wires can be used for orientation.
age, first select the highest range and then
lower the range for readings which fall within Another source for terminal identification is
the lower scale. the schematic diagram which is supplied with
each washer. The schematic diagram not only
Set UP meter for use as follows: identifies the terminals, but also the plug con­
nector terminals and their respective wire
1. Turn selector knob to desired meter func­ colors.
tion and appropriate range.
Plug black lead into socket marked
black {-).
3. Plug red lead into socket marked red (+).
4. Place test leads into receptacle to deter­
mine voltage available.

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 TERMINAL BOARD vision, indicates the travel of the timer through
a cycle.

The heavy black lines to the right of the termi­

nal column indicate a closed contact. If the
contact is open, there is a break in the heavy
black line.

EXAMPLE
Cam 0 shows the switch arm dosed, mak­
ing contact between Line 1 and wire 44
from increments 4 through 18. This cir­
Figure 8-1 cuit is the cam controlled ON/OFF switch
in the timer and at increment 19 it opens,
shutting the machine off (Figure 8-2).
REMOVAL

Timer removal procedures are detailed in Sec­

tion 4 under Control Pane! Assembly Re­ Using the Time Sequence Chart
moval.
The sequence chart used in conjunction
Timer Testing with an ohmmeter can be quite effective when
attempting to verify or diagnose problems in
The timer can be tested by using an ohmme- the timer, wiring, or other electrical parts.
ter and the Timer Sequence Chart as detailed
in the following. In order to establish exactly which electrical
components should be operating during any
given time throughout the various machine
TIMER SEQUENCE CHART cycles, it is only necessary to determine what
particular cycle and phase of the cycle you
are interested in.
The following chart depicts a typical Timer
Sequence Chart which can be found on the Once the cycle and phase have been ascer­
schematic diagram. It denotes the internal tained, locate these along with the increment
timer contacts which are opened and/or at the bottom of the Timer Sequence Chart.
closed by the timer cam switches at any in­ When the cycle, phase and increment are lo­
terval during a machine cycle. cated, follow the increment from the bottom
to the top of the chart noting which timer con­
Listed down the side of the chart at the left, tacts are involved in the area of concern.
each contact in the timer is identified as be­
ing controlled by a particular cam. The func­ Once the timer contacts have been deter­
tion of each contact and its terminal designa­ mined, the electrical circuits involved can be
tion is also indicated. traced on the connection diagram by incre­
ment or by phase, if necessary.
Across the bottom of the chart are the vari­
ous machine cycles available for selection, and
the timer increments at which the cycle be­
gins and ends. The increment, or degree di-

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A point to point continuity check can be made harness, or other electrical components after
to isolate the trouble either in the timer, wiring the circuit has been traced.

SL281TIF
Figure 8-2

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL BOARD

The temperature control board receives in­ The target cold temperature is a 75° F., plus or
formation from the water temperature switch minus 5° F. Targeted Warm temperature is 95°
as to the user's water selections. The ther­ F, plus or minus 5° F.
mistor located in the water valve, provides
inputs to the board, as to what temperature Keep in mind that the control system is in­
the incoming water is. This information com­ tended to warm wash fills when necessary to
bined with the selections on the temperature the target temperature. It will not cool a fill
control switch determines the output signals when the inlet temperatures exceeds the mini­
to the water valve. mum target temperatures.

Temperature control boards are found on

models MAV6000, MAV6057, MAV7000, Analog Temperature Control Board
MAV7057, MAVBOOO, MAV8057 and MAV8500
only. Two different types of boards are used The analog board, depending on the water
on the washers. An analog temperature board temperature selected, will monitor the water
is used on models MAV6000, MAV6057, temperature and will turn the valves ON and
MAV7000 and MAV7057. A microprocessor OFF to maintain proper water temperature.
temperature control board is used on models When the water temperature is set on Warm,
MAV8000, MAV8057 and MAV8500. both valves are on. The longer the valve is ON,
the cold water temperature in the water lines
eventually drops lower and lower.

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When this occurs, the АТС will shut the cold wa­ You will note in the following table, the only
ter valve off for a brief period of time and turn it combinations where the temperature control
back on to maintain a proper temperature flow. board is active (BOLD) are Warm and Cold
Rinse fills are not temperature controlled unless
Warm Rinse is selected. During activation, the with the temperature control selector in the
indicator light is only ON when the board is con­
ON position. When Cold is selected and the
trolling water temperatures.
temperature sensed by the thermistor is too
low at the valve, the Hot valve will be activated.
The following chart (Figure 8-3) depicts the
philosophy on how the Automatic Tempera­
When Warm is selected and the temperature
ture Control Board operates. Note, the Ther­
sensed by the thermistor is too cool, the Cold
mistor Temp represents the temperature
valve will be shut off.
sensed by the thermistor in the water valve.
The outputs are indicative of the board send­
ing voltage to the water valve solenoids.

Analog Automatic Temperature Control (АТС) Truth table:

Water Temp АТС Thermistor Hot Valve Cold Valve Indicator

Selections Selector Temp Output Output Light
Hot Off Low On Off Off
Warm Off Low On On Off
Cold Off Low Off On Off
Hot Off High On Off Off
Warm Off High On On Off
Cold Off High Off On Off
Hot On Low On Off Off
Warm On Low On Off On
Cold On Low On On On
Hot On High On Off Off
Warm On High On On On
Cold On High Off On On
Figure 8-3

Analog Temperature Board Tests

GY PK PU GY BR BK YL OR BU WH
PLUG
47 4 3 47 51 12 35 13 11 7N
In order to test the board for proper function,
we need to monitor incoming and outgoing 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
signals to and from the temperature control WIRE INSERTION SIDE

board. The chart shown on the next page pro­

SL282TIF
vides a listing of the eleven terminal pin con­
Figure 8-4
nections (Figure 8-4) of the board, their source
or function, and identifies outputs/inputs
(Figure 8-5).

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ANALOG TEMPERATURE CONTROL BOARD DIAGNOSTICS FOR
MAV6000, MAV6057, MAV7000 and MAV7057

OUTPUT/ WIRE MEASURE VOLTS

PIN SOURCE INPUT COLOR TO PIN # OHMS CONDITIONS

1 Neutral Input WH Line 120VAC

2 Not Used

3 Cold Valve Output BU 1 120VAC

4 Hot Valve Output OR 1 120VAC

5 Indicator Light Output YL 1 120VAC TC Option Selected Warm

or Cold Wash Selected

6 Timer (12 T Contact) Input BK 1 120VAC Wash Cycle on Timer

7 TC Disable Input BR 6* OVDC TC Option Deselected

3-24VDC TC Option Selected

8 Thermistor Input GY 11 10K-100K

OHMS Room Temperature

9 Temp Selector Input PU 6 * ** OVDC Warm or Cold Wash

Switch Cold Wash Selected

10 Temp Selector Switch Input PK 6 * ** OVDC Hot or Warm Wash

Hot Wash Selected

11 Thermistor Input GY 8 10K-100K

OHMS Room Temperature

Figure 8-5
* Reference DC Voltages to Line 1.
* * Temperature only occurs during Cold or Warm wash fills.

MICROPROCESSOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL BOARD

The microprocessor temperature control ture fill. All fills after this will not be tempera­
board has the temperature control features of ture controlled through the АТС. Meaning the
the analog board, with the additional func­ Temperature fill will be what is selected on
tions of finger tip faucet, rinse fills, spray rinses the temperature selection switch.
and end of cycle signal. On Model MAV8500
only, the АТС temperature control can blend Finger Tip Faucet
the proper selected water temperatures dur­ The faucet is controlled through a rocker
ing the initial water fill. To activate this fea­ switch on the control console. The fill circuit
ture, the Temperature Control option must be is fed through the temperature control board
activated. The first fill at the initial start-up of then to the water valve. As long as the pres­
the washer will have a blended water tempera­ sure switch is not satisfied, the finger tip

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faucet option will function. When the pressure Signal intensity is controlled by the user us­
switch is satisfied, the faucet will no longer ing a rocker switch on the control console.
function. The rocker switch can be checked at the
temperature control board terminal con­
End of Cycle Signal nector (Figure 8-6) using the following
chart, along with other machine functions
The signal will sound at the end of the final rinse. (Figure 8-7).
Note, the signal will not sound for 150 seconds
into the cam closure. Software built into the
board enables the board to perform this func­ TEMPERATURE CONTROL CONNECTOR

tion. The washer will continue to spin for 15-20

seconds at the end of the signal. On Model BU OR GY GY PK BU PU BR PU RD OR YL PU RD YL BU OR
11 13 47 47 4 25 51 3 27 26 29 LI 35 37 39
PUX WH
7N
MAV8500 only, the reminder chime will sound 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

repetitively every four minutes. This will con­ MRBiNUIRICNtW

tinue until the timer knob is depressed, the re­ Figure 8-6
minder chime option switch is deselected or the
water fill level is increased.

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MICROPROCESSOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL BOARD DIAGNOSTICS
MAV8000 & MAV8057

OUTPUT/ WIRE MEASURE VOLTS

PIN SOURCE INPUT COLOR TO PIN # OHMS CONDITIONS
1 Neutral Input WH Line 120VAC

2 Not Used

3 WaterValve-Hot Output OR 1 120VAC

4 Cold Valve Output BU 1 120VAC

АТС Option Selected

5 Indicator Light Output YL 1 120VAC Warm or Cold Wash

6 Line 1 Input RD 1 120VAC

RD OVDC FF Button Not Pushed
7 Fingertip Faucet Input PU 6 12-24-24VDC FF Button Pushed
12-24VDC Contact 9T or9B Closed
8 Timer Input (Chime) Input YL 6 5VDC Contact 9T or 9B Opened

9 Chime Soft Input OR 6 12-24VDC Soft Chime Selected

10 Chime Loud Input RD 6 12-24VDC Loud Chime Selected

Temp Selector Warm or Cold Wash
11 Switch - Cold Wash Input PU 6 OVDC Selected
Warm or Cold Wash
12-24VDC Deselected
OVDC Option Deselected
12 Temp Control Enable Input BR 6 12-24VDC Option Selected

13 Fingertip Faucet Output PU 6 24VDC

14 Chime Switch Output BU 6 24VDC

Temp Selector Hot or Warm Wash
15 Switch - Hot Wash Input PK 6 OVDC Selected
Hot or Warm Wash
12-24VDC Deselected
10K-100K
16 Thermistor Input GY 17 OHMS
10K-100K
17 Thermistor Input GY 16 OHMS
Temp Selector
18 Switch - Warm Risnse Input OR 6 OVDC Warm Rinse Selected

12-24VDC Warn Rinse Deselected

Cold/Warm Rinse
19 Cold Rinse Input BU 6 OVDC Selected in Rinse Fill
Cold/Warm Rinse
12-24-VDC Deselected in Rinse Fill

Figure 8-7

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MICROPROCESSOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL BOARD DIAGNOSTICS FOR MODEL
MAV8500

OUTPUT/ WIRE MEASURE VOLTS

PIN SOURCE INPUT COLOR TO PIN # OHMS CONDITIONS
1 Neutral Input WH Line 120VAC

2 Not Used

3 WaterValve-Hot Output OR 1 120VAC

4 Cold Valve Output RD 1 120VAC

АТС Option Selected

5 Indicator Light Output YL 1 120VAC Warm or Cold Wash

6 Line 1 Input BU 1 120VAC

OVDC FF Button Not Pushed
7 Fingertip Faucet Input PU 6 12-24VDC FF Button Pushed
OVDC Contact 9T or9B Closed
8 Timer Input (Chime) Input YL 6 5VDC Contact 9T or 9B Opened

9 Chime Soft Input OR 6 12-24VDC Soft Chime Selected

10 Chime Loud Input RD 6 12-24VDC Loud Chime Selected

Temp Selector Warm or Cold Wash
11 Switch - Cold Wash Input BU 6 OVDC Selected
Warm or Cold Wash
5VDC Deselected
OVDC Option Deselected
12 Temp Control Enable Input BR 6 12-24VDC Option Selected

13 Fingertip Faucet Output PU 6 24VDC

14 Chime Switch Output BU 6 24VDC

Temp Selector Hot or Warm Wash
15 Switch - Hot Wash Input OR 6 OVDC Selected
Hot or Warm Wash
5VDC Deselected
10K-100K
16 Thermistor Input GY 17 OHMS
10K-100K
17 Thermistor Input GY 16 OHMS
Signature Circuit to tell
18 Line 1 Input PU 1 120VAC Board this is for a MAV8500

19 Open

Figure 8-7A

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 6. Switch TEMPERATURE CONTROL OFF.
TIMER LINE SWITCH INPUT
7. Switch SIGNAL LOUD SWITCH OFF.
The finger tip faucet is the only control board
function that will operate with the timer knob 8. Switch TEMPERATURE CONTROL ON.
pushed in. This is monitored through cam 0
of the timer. Line voltage is routed through 9. Switch SIGNAL LOUD SWITCH ON.
the timer and when the timer knob is pulled
out, cam 0 closes and routes line voltage to a 10. End-of-Cycle Signal will sound and the
1/4" spade terminal labeled Timer Sense on Temperature Control Indicator Lamp will
the temperature control board. light and remain on for 20 seconds.
(Should the Indicator light blink at a fast
rate of 0.2 seconds on, 0.2 seconds off, this
TEMPERATURE CONTROL BOARD TEST is an indication that the water valve ther­
PROCEDURE(MAV8000, MAV8057 & mistor is either open or shorted.)
MAV8500)

This procedure exercises all circuit board in­ WATER VALVE

puts and outputs such as thermistor, tempera­
ture signal light and audible signal. The only The water valve is secured to a bracket in­
exception is the connection to the "WHEN TO side the left rear cabinet area by two (2)
CHIME" cam of the timer. mounting screws. The bracket may be re­
moved for service.
1. Turn Temperature Control OFF. Check fill
in both wash and rinse at each of the vari­ The water valve has two solenoids, one on
ous temperature settings for proper opera­ the "HOT' water side and another on the
tion. This checks outputs of the tempera­ "COLD" water side. These solenoids are en­
ture option switch and the water valve so­ ergized through the timer, temperature con­
lenoids. If all are OK, proceed to step 2. trol board (MAV6000, MAV6057, MAV7000,
Note: if a mistake is made in executing MAV7057, MAV8000, MAV8057 and
the following sequence, it may be repeated MAV8500) and water temperature selector
at any time by returning to step 2. switch and will allow COLD, HOT or WARM
(a mixture of HOT and COLD) water to enter
2. Confirm that the Temperature Control the tub as directed.
Switch is OFF, End-of-Cycle Signal Switch
is OFF. Note: The timer can be set to any Testing Water Valve
position.
The water valve can be accessed by raising
(Steps 3 through 9 must be accomplished the top. The valve can be tested using an
within 20 seconds from start to finish.) ohmmeter and performing the following:

3. Press and release the FINGER FAUCET 1. Disconnect power to the unit.
switch. (Water will flow for 7 seconds un­
til step 9 is complete, presuming the pres­ 2. Remove all wiring from the solenoid(s)
sure switch is not satisfied.) being tested.

4. Switch TEMPERATURE CONTROL ON. 3. Place the test leads across the terminals
--
of the solenoid being tested. The meter
5. Switch SIGNAL LOUD SWITCH ON. should indicate continuity.

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 NOTE: Normal resistance of each coii is
MOTOR
approximateiy 500-1000 ohms.
Ail washers are equipped with split phase re­
4. Place one test lead on one terminal of the versible motors (Figure 8-9). The motor is 1/2
solenoid being tested, and place the other H.R, two speed. The motors have a four (4)
lead on a suitable ground. The meter pole and a six (6) pole winding and run at 1725
should not indicate continuity. R.RM. or 1149 R.RM. respectively.

Each motor has an internal thermal overload

Thermistor Check protector which opens when exposed to ex­
cessive amperage draw. The overload pro­
The thermistor in the water valve changes in tector is wired in series with line voltage to
resistance in direct relationship to water tem­ the motor. When the switch opens, the mo­
peratures. The Thermistor is a NTC (Nega­ tor will shut down. Although the thermal over­
tive Coefficient Thermistor) type. As the tem­ load protector switch will reset, it is not field
perature rises the resistance value will de­ serviceable.
crease. When the temperature drops, the re­
sistance value will increase
MOTOR SWITCH
1. Run a partial hot water fill and check the
ohm resistance of the thermistor circuit. The externally mounted motor switch is a
To check the ohm resistance, puli the tem­ mechanically operated device used to control
perature control wire harness connector the power input when the motor starts.
off the temperature control board and lo­
cate the number 16 and 17 sockets in the The motor switch has two sets of contacts
connector (Figure 8-8). which operate simultaneously. One set con­
trols the start winding circuit. The second
2. Run a cold water fill and measure the re­ set feeds the normal speed circuit, and
sistance again. There should be a notable then switches the circuit to the slow speed
difference in the resistance readings. winding.

On two speed motors it is necessary that the

TEMPERATURE CONTROL CONNECTOR
4 pole winding, the normal speed winding, be
in the circuit each time the motor starts even
BU OR GY GY PK BU PÜ BR PU RD OR YL PU BK YL BU OR fUK WH
11 13 47 47 4 25 51 3 27 26 29 LI 35 37 39 7N if the speed selector control is set for slow
19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 speed operation.

Figure 8-8 When the motor reaches switching speed, the

switches move opening the circuit to the start
winding and at the same time transferring the
power from the normal speed winding to the
slow speed winding.

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 LINE MOTOR COMMON

Figure 8-10

As the motor starts running, the motor switch

Motor and Switch Operation moves opening the start winding circuit. The
motor is running on the normal speed wind­
The polarity of the magnetic field of the start ing in the direction indicated (Figure 8-11).
winding, in relation to the magnetic field of
the run winding, determines the direction of
the rotation of the motor.

The timer is used to reverse the polarity of the

start winding field.

Side A of the start winding is connected to

the common side, B is connected to the line
through the motor switch. The speed selec­
tor switch is set for normal speed operation
(Figure 8-10).

Figure 8-11

The timer selection has been changed, now

side A of the start winding is connected to the
line; side B is connected to the common side
through the motor switch. The speed selec­
tor switch is set for slow speed operation.

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The motor switch is supplying power to the draw. The contacts reset automatically when
normal speed motor winding (Figure 8-12). they cool off. If the contacts open, all power
to the motor is cut off.

MOTOR If the overload protector opens repeatedly,

LINE
COMMON check the following:
TIMER u
ROTATION

1. A binding condition in the motor or in the

drive train.

MOTOR 2. Poor electrical connections causing a low

SWITCH
TWO
SPEED voltage situation.
Ln MOTOR
start’
4. 3. The motor overheats because of a re­
jmim
©SLOW® stricted air flow. (The motor can get as
innJWUl hot as 200 degrees Fahrenheit and still be
SPEED
NORMAL operating within design specifications.)
SPEED JLU TOOW
SELECTOR!_____ I! SPEED
SWITCH

Figure 8-12

As the motor starts running, the motor switch

moves opening the start winding and trans­
ferring the power from the normal speed
winding to the slow speed winding. The mo­
tor is running on the slow speed winding in
the direction indicated.

MOTOR CIRCUIT TESTING

The motor overload protector, motor starting Wires Switch
Circuit Involved Terminals OHMS
switch and the motor are the three compo­
nents that should be tested if the motor as­ Start Winding RD-BK 2-* 3.1
sembly is suspected of being the cause of a
Slow Winding YL-BkWVH 1 -3 2.3
service problem. The power cord should be
unplugged and all wiring connections from Normal Winding BK/WH-PU 1 -V 1.3
the machine wiring harness to the motor start­
Thermal Protector BK/WH - OR 1 -P 0
ing switch should be disconnected before any
testing is done to the motor.

Overload Protector Motor Switch & Thermal Protector Checks

The overload protector is built into the motor Remove the wire harness connector from the
and is not serviceable. The contacts of the motor and use an Ohmmeter to check the
overload protector are normally closed and motor terminals listed below (See Figure
open in response an excessive amperage 8-13).

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Motor

If the motor runs in one direction but will not

reverse, the problem is in the timer or wiring
harness, not in the motor. The same motor
components are used when the motor runs
in either direction; the only change is in the
electrical circuitry feeding the start winding
which is controlled by the timer and related
wires.

A two conductor test cord which has two fe­

male spade connector terminals on each con­
ductor is needed to test the motor operations
(tool number 038183).

To test a motor, connect the two spade con­

nectors on one side of the cord to terminals 1
and 4 on the starting switch and the two con­
nectors on the other side of the cord to the
starting switch terminals 2 and 3. Assembled to the motor studs and secured
by locknuts are rubber isolators and washers
To check the slow speed operation, change the which sandwich nylon washers and slides
lead on terminal 3 to terminal 5. Be sure to through slots in the mounting plate. A nylon
test the motor in its normal vertical position. ,y
slide is attached to the motor bottom, and a
If the motor will not start, or if it starts but pivot spring installs between the motor and
does not attain normal speed, check the op­ mounting plate.
eration of the external motor switch, replace
the motor. In operation, the nylon washers and slides ride
in the slots in the mounting plate, and the slide
NOTE: Normal resistance of the motor wind­
rides the mounting plate. The motor is free
ings should be:
to pivot in either direction and the pivot spring
ensures proper belt tension on the motor
NORMAL SPEED 1.3 OHMS
pulley.
SLOW SPEED 2.3 OHMS
START 3.1 OHMS The mounting plate has rubber mounting
cushions assembled to its rear corners, and
the entire assembly is mounted to the washer
base by two (2) large hex head screws.
MOTOR MOUNTING
REMOVAL
The motor mount system consists of a motor
and mounting plate assembly as shown in 1. Disconnect power to the unit.
(Figure 8-14).
2. Tip washer and remove drive belt.

3. Remove the front panel.

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4. Remove the two (2) large hex head screws REMOVAL: It is necessary to use a puller
which secure the motor and plate assem­ with at least a three (3) inch spread.
bly to the base.
INSTALLATION
5. Remove the screw which secures the wir­
ing clamp to the top of the motor. Discon­ 1. Remove the shaft coverat ther rear of the
nect the necessary wiring. motor and "backup" the end of the motor
shaft with a socket. This will prevent in­
6. Remove the motor and plate assembly ternal damage to the motor when tapping
from the base. on the opposite end of the shaft during
pulley installation.
7. To separate the motor and plate assembly,
remove the motor pulley and the two (2) 2. With the hub fingers out, positon the pul­
lock nuts which secure the components to ley over the motor shaft until the splines
the motor studs. begin to mesh.

IMPORTANT- 3. Place a 1/2 inch I.D. socket, pipe, etc., over

the hub fingers and gently tap the pulley
After reassembling the motor to the
over the splines until it bottoms out on the
plate, be sure the nylon washers and
shaft shoulder (Figure 8-15).
slides move freely in the radius slots.
In cases where washers and slides do NOTE: When the pulley has been properly
not move freely, the sides of the slots positioned against the shaft shoulder, the
may be bent and require alignment. hub fingers at the pulley front should be
Check the slots for a rough surface located in the shaft groove.
or for oil and dirt which must be re­
moved. 4. Replace the shaft cover at the rear of the
motor and reinstall.
The washers are equipped with a nylon/glass
filled motor pulley. This pulley is pressed onto
the motor shaft where splines formed inside
the pulley mesh with mating splines on the
motor shaft. Small barbed fingers molded
onto the front of the pulley hub, snap into a
groove located at the end of the motor shaft.

NOTE: The center hole of the motor plate is

large enough to provide clearance for the pul­
ley during motor and plate assembly.

To eliminate the necessity of having to remove

and replace the nylon/glass filled pulley when
installing a replacement motor, the complete
motor/pulley and plate assembly will be ser­
viced (as shown in the illustration) ready to
be mounted to the base. However, should a
nylon/glass filled pulley become damaged in
the field, a service replacement pulley is avail­
able. The pulley can be removed and replaced
as follows: Figure 8-15

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WATER LEVEL SWITCH Water Level Switch Operation

The water level switch is secured to the con­ The circuitry of the machine is designed to
trol console by means of two locking tabs on put the switch in control of the water mixing
the switch body [Figure 8-16). valve or the timer motor and drive motor dur­
ing various phases of the wash cycle.
The water level switch is operated by a col­
umn of air that becomes trapped in the pres­ During the fill cycle, the switch makes a cir­
sure switch hose. This hose is connected be­ cuit between terminals 7 and 15 which ener­
tween the diaphragm section of the switch gizes the mixing valve circuit(s). (Figure 8-
and air bell which is located on the lower por­ 16) When the switch is activated, it opens the
tion of the tub. As water enters the tub, a circuit between terminals 7 and 15 which
small amount enters the pressure switch hose shuts off the water, and closes a circuit be­
thereby trapping air in the hose. As the water tween terminals 7 and 16 which energizes the
level increases in the tub, this column of air timer motor and drive motor.
becomes compressed and exerts pressure on
the water level switch diaphragm. When the
proper water level is reached the diaphragm Testing the Water Level Switch
actuates a single pole, double throw switch in
the water level switch assembly. The water level switch can be accessed as pre­
viously detailed in Section 4 under Control
The water level switch is quite sensitive and Pane! Disassembly. It can be tested using an
requires only about 0.6 RS.I. to activate it at ohmmeter and executing the following.
the maximum fill position.

It is most important that the hose connections

to the switch diaphragm and air bell nipple
be airtight, as the smallest air leak will cause
erratic operation.

__ IMPORTANT_____________________

The water level switch is adjusted and

sealed at the manufacturing source and no
adjustments should be made in the field.

Whenever the hose is removed from the wa­

ter level switch or the air bell nipple, DO NOT
reconnect the hose until all water has been
drained from the tub. To ensure proper op­
eration of the water level switch, the hose
MUST NOT have any water in it when rein­
stalled on the switch. When reconnecting the
hose, be sure to slip it over the nipple(s) as far
as possible.

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 When the tub is empty, ohmmeter leads
Model MAV4500/5000
placed across terminals 7 & 15 should in­
dicate continuity. 2 POSITION - OPTION SWITCH

When the tub is filled as per the switch FUNCTION CLOSED CIRCUITS
setting and corresponding water depth (re­ SUPERWASH BK-RD
fer to Specifications Section under Water
NORMAL OR-RD
Level), terminals 7 & 15 should be open and
terminals 7 and 16 should indicate conti­
nuity.

Fill Level Terminals Status

Model MAV5057
Empty 7& 15 Closed
3 POSITION - OPTION SWITCH
7& 16 Open
FUNCTION CLOSED CIRCUITS
Full 7& 15 Open
SUPERWASH BK*-RD*
7& 16 Closed
EXTRA RINSE BU**-RD**

CANCEL OR*-RD*

*1/4" Terminal - **3/16" Terminal

SELECTOR SWITCHES

Selector switch charts indicating the contact

alignment for the various positions of each
switch used appear on the schematic diagram.
These charts should be referred to for specific Model MAV6000/6057/7000
information on the model being serviced.
4 POSITION - OPTION SWITCH
Testing Selector Switches
FUNCTION CLOSED CIRCUITS
The selector switch can be accessed as previ­ SUPERWASH BK*-RD*
ously detailed in Section 4 under Control
Pane! Disassembly. It can be tested using an EXTRA RINSE BU^^-RD*""
ohmmeter and executing the following: AUTO. TEMR (OPEN)
BR**-RD**,
• Remove all switch wiring and perform CANCEL
OR*-RD*
continuity checks using the respective se­
*1/4“ Terminals - **3/16" Terminals
lector switch chart to indicate the proper
continuity.

OPTION SWITCH

The option switches allow the user to select

various options regarding Superwash, spin
speeds and end of cycle signal.

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 Model MAV7057 Model MAV8057

3 POSITION - OPTION SWITCH 4 POSITION - OPTION SWITCH

FUNCTION CLOSED CIRCUITS FUNCTION CLOSED CIRCUITS
EXTRA RINSE BU**-RD** SECOND RINSE PU**-GY**
SOAK ONLY (OPEN)
GENTLE SPIN OR*-PK*
CANCEL BK*-BK*
SOAK ONLY (OPEN)
*1/4 Terminal - **3/16" Terminal
BR*-PU*, BK*-PK*,
CANCEL
RD**-GY**

*1/4" Terminal - **3/16" Terminal

Model MAV8000 Model MAV8500

4 POSITION - OPTION SWITCH 4 POSITION - OPTION SWITCH

FUNCTION CLOSED CIRCUITS FUNCTION CLOSED CIRCUITS

EXTRA RINSE PU**-GY** EXTRA RINSE PU*-BR*

NORMAL RINSE RD**-GY** REMINDER CHIME RD**-GY**

GENTLE SPIN OR*-PK* CLEAN LIGHT OR*-PK*

NORMAL SPIN BK*-PK* CANCEL BK*-PK*

*1/4" Terminal - **3/16" Terminal * 1/4" Terminal **3/16" Terminal

Models MAV7057/8000/8057 WATER TEMPERATURE

4 POSITION - OPTION SWITCH
The wash and rinse water temperatures can
FUNCTION CLOSED CIRCUITS
be selected via the water temperature switch
SUPERWASH BK*-RD*, BK*-BU* on the control console for some models. On
GENTLEWASH OR*-BU*, RD*-OR* upper end models, the water temperature is
TEMP CONTROL (OPEN) controlled by a temperature control board, lo­
CANCEL BR**-RD**, cated on the back of the timer. (See section
BK*-BU*. OR*-RD* discussing Temperature Contrai Board on
page 8-4 thru 8-5.)

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 LID SWITCH

Models MAV4057/4500/5000/5057 The lid switch assembly is designed to inter­

8000/8057 rupt voltage to the wash motor in the event
the lid is raised. The switch is a single pole,
WATER SELECTOR SWITCH throw type with normally open contacts.
POSITION CIRCUIT
The normally OPEN set of contacts in the
H-C BK*-PK*
switch are held CLOSED by a fusible link
w-w BK*-PU*, OR**-BU**,
(Figure 8-18).
BK*-PK*

w-c BK*-PK*, BK*-PU*

c-c BK*-PU*
* 1/4" Terminals - » 3/16“ Terminals

Models MAV6000/6057/7000/7057
WATER SELECTOR SWITCH
POSITION CIRCUIT
H-C BK*-PK*, BU**-OR**
w-w BK*-PU*, BK*-OR**
BK*-PK*
w-c BK*-PK*, BK*-PU*,
BU**-OR**
c-c BK*-PU*, BU**-OR**
* 1/4" Terminals ** 3/16" Terminals

Models MAV8500
WATER SELECTOR SWITCH
POSITION CIRCUIT
H-C BK*-RD* Should a switch malfunction, current is di­
w-w BK*-RD*, BU**-RD** rected through the fuse link causing it to break­
BU**-OR** down. Once the fuse link opens, the formed
w-c BK*-RD*, BU'^*-RD** contact spring arm opens and the power to
c-c BU**-RD** the machine is permanently disabled. Note,
* 1/4" Terminal ** 3/16" Terminal the schematic representation in (Figure 8-19).

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 Figure 8-19
Figure 8-20

Unfortunately, the resistive carbon fuse link can­

not be easily detected with a regular ohm
Continuity Continuity
meter.
Terminals Check With Check with
Lid Open Lid Closed
An easier and more accurate method would
be to measure the resistance between LINE and LI (Line to
Continuity Continuity
MACHINE terminals (Figure 8-20). SW (Machine
LI (Line to M No
Continuity
A properly functioning machine should show (Motor Continuity
a CLOSED circuit between LINE and MACHINE,
regardless of lid position.

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SECTION 9. TROUBLESHOOTING

DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHARTS

SERVICE PROBLEM PAGE NUMBER

Will Not Fill 9-2

Slow Fill 9-2

Water Tern perature Incorrect 9-2

Over Fills 9-2

Water Leaks 9-3

Fills Will Not Agitate 9-3

Excessive Noise/Vibration 9-3

Spin During Agitation 9-4

Will Not Spin 9-4

Spin Speed Too Slow 9-4

Clothes Wet After Spin 9-4

Tub Full Of Water 9-5

No Timer Advance 9-5

No Rinse Fill 9-5

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Will Not Fill/Slow Fill Water Temperature Incorrect
(MAV5000, MAV5057)
• With the tub empty, place machine in nor­
Check that water faucets are on. mal wash and pull timer knob out.

Check for blockage in screens. • Deselect АТС (if available).

Check for kinked inlet hoses. • Fully press Hot/Cold Temp setting. Hot
water should flow.
Is washer plugged into power supply?
• Fully press Warm/Cold setting. Warm
Is 120VAC present at outlet (Page 1-2)1 water should flow.

Check for blown fuse or tripped breaker. • Fully press Cold/Cold setting. Cold water
should flow.
Pull out timer knob.
• If temperatures are not correct, check for
Push water temperature selector button reversed inlet hoses at faucets or at water
(Page 8-17). valve. Or, check for inappropriate wiring
of water valve harness, wires reversed in
Check lid switch assembly (Page 8-19). timer connector (Page 8-3), wires reversed
at АТС (Page 8-4), bad thermistor in water
Check Pressure Switch for continuity be­ valve (Page 8-10), and inappropriate wir­
tween terminals (Page 8-16 or for loose/ ing of temperature switch (Page 8-19).
damaged wires.

Check timer contacts (Page 8-3).

Overfills
Check for continuity on water valve
solenoid(s) (Page 8-10). • Check water pressure to machine. If less
than 4 PSl, it is normal for water to flow
through valve. Increase water pressure.
Will Not Fill/Slow Fill
{MAV6000, MAV6057, MAV7000, MAV7057, • If water pressure is adequate, disconnect
MAV8000 & MAV8057) power cord from outlet. Does water con­
tinue to flow? If yes, replace water valve
• Check all symptoms listed under Model (Page 5-1).
MAV5000.
• Check water level pressure switch for
• Check wires at АТС board for good termi­ proper operation (Page 8-16).
nal connections (Page 8-4).
• Examine air dome hose for leaks
• Check for damaged components on АТС (Page 4-1 and 5-5).
board.
• Check for obstruction blocking air dome
hoses (Page 4-5 and 5-5),

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 • If motor does not run:
Water Leaks

• Check top tub gasket (Page 5-3). Check pressure switch contacts (Page 8-
16).
• Check water inlet hoses at machine and
iauceX(Page 1-5). Check timer contacts (Page 8-3).

• Check drain hose clamps at pump and Check selector switch (Page 8-17).
drain inlet.
- Check motor start switch (Page 8-12).
• Check tub to pump hose clamp.
Check motor winding and thermal over
• Check pump for cracks or seal damage load (Page 8-11 and 8-12).
(Page 5-5).

• Check water mixing valve for cracks or Excessive Noise - Vibration

hose connection leak.
Check for proper installation.
• Check center seal for leak (Page 7-2).
Legs level and secure (Page 1-3).
• Check for water inlet flume damage
(Page 5-2). Stabilizer rear legs secure (Page 4-11).

Sound and secure flooring (Page 4-11).

Fills - Will Not Agitate
Check motor pulley and bearings
IF MOTOR RUNS:
(Page 8-15).
• Check for broken belt.
Check pump pulley and bearing
(Page 5-5).
• Check for pivot spring in place.
Check belt.
• Check for motor mount glides in place.
Check transmission pulley for correct
• Check for problem with transmission
thrust bearing adjustment (Page 7-6).
(Page 7-12).
Check transmission for spin bearing noise.
• Check drive pulley movement (Page 7-4).
Turning pulley clockwise should oscil­
Check center tub seal (Page 7-2).
late the agitator and turning counter­
clockwise will release the brake for spin­
Check agitator for correct installation.
ning action. If pulley does not turn, replace
transmission.
Remove front panel and check that the six
suspension springs are attached to the
• If pulley and transmission are operating
base and outer tub (Page 6-2).
correctly, check for obstruction in pump
(Page 5-5).

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Spin During Agitation WILL THE MOTOR RUN? NO

• Check power supply to the machine

Check for thrust bearing misalignment (Page 1-2).
(Page 7-6).
• Check lid switch assembly (Page 8-19).
Check for defective brake package
(Page 7-7). • Check selector option switch (Page 8-17).

Check for misalignment of snubber • Check timer contacts (Page 8-2).

(Page 7-8).
• Check for pump obstruction (Page 5-5).

Will Not Spin - Spin Speed Too Slow • Check motor (Page 8-11).

WILL THE MOTOR RUN? YES-

Clothes Wet After Spin
Check for unbalanced load.

Check for broken or slipping belt. • Review section titled "Spin Speed Too
Slow."
Does the house drain system accept wa­
ter from machine? • Check for unbalanced load.

Check for blocked drain hose. • Check for slipping belt.

Check for binding tub seal (Page 7-3). • Check reference marks on drive pulley and
cams (Page 7-6).
Check for partial engagement of brake as­
sembly (Page 7-13). • Check for partial engagement of brake as­
sembly (Page 7-13).
Check for obstruction between tubs
(Page 5-5). • Check pump for obstruction (Page 5-5).

Check for proper adjustment on thrust • Check for drain hose restriction.
bearing (Page 7-4).
• Check for drain plumbing restriction.
Check for broken impeller on pump
(Page 5-4).

Complete torque test (Page 7-12).

If machine appears to pass all checks, place

3 1/2 pound unbalance weight in machine
and check for 600 RPM. Monitor wattage
readings (Page 1-8).

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Tub Full Of Water
Check lid switch assembly (Page 8-79).

• Check for drain hose restriction. Check timer harness connector for proper
wiring (Page 8-3).
• Check for drain plumbing restriction.
Check water level switch (during agitation)
• Check pump for obstruction or proper (Page 8-16).
operation (Page 5-5).
Check wiring of option selector switches
• Check pump pulley (Page 5-5).

• Check for proper polarity of motor against No Rinse Fill

timer sequence chart (Page 8-3).

• Check for loose or slipping belt. • Check to see if washer will fill with warm
and cold water in WASH cycle.
• Check reference marks on drive pulley and
cams (Page 7-6). • If washer will not fill in wash cycle, refer
to the "Will Not Fill" section.

• Check timer (Page 8-3) or microprocessor

No Timer Advance АТС (if so equipped) connections (Page 8-
6).
• Check for proper wash cycle selected.
• The analog АТС only regulates the WASH
fill, it affects the Warm - Warm and does
NOTE: Soak sequence during Delicate Cycle
not affect the RINSE water fill.
(Page 8-3).
• The microprocessor АТС regulates all wa­
• Check for proper voltage at timer motor.
ter flow in the machine.
• If voltage is good, check timer motor for
• Check water temperature selector switch
correct ohm reading (Page 1-8).
for continuity in rinse cycle (Page 8-18).
• If no voltage, check voltage at outlet
(Page 1-2).

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SECTION 10. ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS

An electrical schematic is folded and placed inside the control console of each washer. It
can be accessed by removing the control console (Page 4-1).

The schematic diagram provides vital information needed to check a circuit and pinpoint
a malfunctioning electrical component (Chapter 9).

The schematic diagram contains the following:

* Connection Diagram

* Cycle Sequence Chart

• Motor Harness Connector Identification

• АТС Harness Connector Identification

(If applicable to the model).

A thorough understanding of the information available on the schematic diagram is a pre­

requisite for quick and accurate troubleshooting.

The following electrical schematics are illustrated for the following models:

MODEL NUMBER PAGE NUMBER

MAV4057 10-2
MAV4500 10-2
MAV5000 10-3
MAV5057 10-4
MAV6000 10-5
MAV6057 10-6
MAV7000 10-7
MAV7057 10-8
MAV8000 10-9
MAV8057 10-10
MAV8500 10-11

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SCHEMATIC MAV4057 & 4500

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TIMER LINE SWITCH ■WIRE

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 SCHEMATIC MAV5000
TIMER INFORMATION TIME CHART - 180 SECONDS PER INCREMENT
CIRCUIT

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 SCHEMATIC MAV6000

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SCHEMATIC MAV6057

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SCHEMATIC MAV7000

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SCHEMATIC MAV7057

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 SCHEMATiC MAV8000

62602300-1298

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SCHEMATIC MAV8500

Li—JJEJ
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SCHEMATIC MAV6200
TIMER INFORMATION TIME CHART -180 SECONDS PER INCREMENT
CAM
NO.
FILL & AGITATE CONTROL
SUB-INTERVAL SPRAY

12 T013 WASH FILL

(D 12 T011 RINSE FILL

REVERSING AGITATE
REVERSING SPIN

REVERSING SPIN
REVERSING AGITATE

T 16 TO 32 ASSURED HIGHSPEED
B 16 TO 20 SaECTED SPEED

SRN & TIMER MOTOR BYPASS

EXTRA RINSE

o' CAM OPEN

I CAM CLOSED

k
CAM MAVBE OPEN
OR CLOSED
CAM CLOSED FOR
SHORT TIME DURING
SWITCHING INTERVAL
CAM OPEN FOR 100 SE CONDS
CLOSED FOR 15 THEN OPEN
FOR 65 SECONDS

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SWITCH

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TIMER INFORMATION TIME CHART -180 SECONDS PER INCREMENT
CAM CIRCUIT FUNCTION 5 10 15 20 25 30 36 40 45 50 55
NO.

■ INTERNAL TIMER BUSS

WIRE
10AFUSE

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16010280 SECTION 10. Electrical Schematics 10-18
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INTRODUCTION
Attached is Supplement three for service manual 16009485. This Maytag Washer
Service Manual supplement covers Atlantis III Models. We suggest you file this
with your 16009485 Manual for reference.

CONTENTS

SECTION 1. Product Definition......................................................... .........................2

SECTION 2. Console........................................................................ .........................2
SECTION 3. Automatic Temperature Control...... ............. ............... .........................3
SECTION 4. Water Valves................................................................ ....................... 3
SECTION 5. Front Removal....................... ...................................... ......................4
SECTION 6. Pump Assembly............................................................ ..................... 4
SECTION 7. Tub Seal and Bearing................................................... ......................4

To locate an authorized servicer, please consult your telephone book or the dealer from
whom you purchased this product. For further assistance, please contact:

Customer Service Support Center

CAIR Center
Web Site Telephone Number
WWW.AMANA.COM...................................................... 1-800-843-0304
WWW.JENNAIR.COM................................................... 1-800-536-6247
WWW.MAYTAG.COM.................................................... 1-800-688-9900

CAIR Center in Canada................................................. 1-800-688-2002

Amana Canada Product................................................. 1-866-587-2002

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Section 1. Product Definition;
The Atlantis III is similar to previous Atlantis washer models, with the following exceptions:

• The Control Wire Harness has a connector • A new non-serviceable water pump,
which allows removal of the entire Console
Assembly from the cabinet.

• Automatic Temperature Control. The incoming

water temperature is controlled by 2 thermostats
attached to the Injector Assembly.

Section 2. Console Centrifugal Switch

Attach Ohm Meter leads to BK 32 and OR 31 .5 ohms.
Disassembly and Testing Overload
The Console Assembly has been designed to allow full Attach Ohm Meter leads to WH 9 and YL M .5 ohms.
removal of the console from the cabinet via a plug Water Valves
added to the wiring harness. This feature will also aid
in performing diagnostic tests to the various Hot
Attach Ohm Meter leads to OR 13 and BR151 ohm.
Cold
Atteich Ohm Meter leads to BU 11 and BR 1 ohm.

Main Winding
Attach Ohm Meter leads to WH 9 and BK 32 2 ohms.
Start Winding

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Section 3. Automatic Section 4. Water Valves
Temperature Control Water Valve Access
АТС Functionary Water valve access is gained by lifting the top assem­
bly. The water valve is located just behind the Auto­
The nozzle of the water valve directs the incoming
matic Temperature Control Assembly and mounted to
water over two thermostats mounted onto the upper
the back cabinet wall. To remove the water valve.
injector assembly. One of the thermostats controls the
Disconnect water lines and remove one screw on the
cold water valve, and the other controls the hot water
leftside of the water valve mounting bracket. Slide
valve.
bracket to the left and remove.
When АТС cold wash is selected:
The cold water valve is opened forfuil cold fill. If the
incoming water temperature is below approximately
65°F, the hot water valve will open and warm the
incoming water. The hot water valve will continue to
cycle on and off maintaining optimum cold water
temperature until the tub is full. The target water
temperature for a cold wash is 70°F to 80°F.

When АТС warm wash is selected:

The hot water valve is opened for full hot fill. If the
Incoming water temperature is above approximately
100°F, the cold water valve will open and cool the
incoming water. The cold water valve will continue to
cycle on and off maintaining optimum warm water
temperature until the tub is full. The target water
temperature for a warm wash is 90°F to 100°F.

АТС is not active during rinse or hot wash.

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Section 5. Front Removal Section 7. Tub Seal and
Procedure Bearing
Lift Top Assembly by releasing spring clips between
top and front panel. Use a plastic putty knife to The Allantis III Seal and Bearing are unique and are
disengage clip. Lift top and remove top screws through matched to the duel drive high torque transmission,
used on this washer. When replacing the seal and
the back of the Front Panel. There are two spring clips
bearing, order parts specific to the Atlantis III washer.
a screws one each side.
The seal and bearing used on older models will not
fuction properly. The seal kit will also be supplied with
the replacement transmission assembly if it is
necessary to install a new one.

Section 6. Pump Assembly

Atlantis washers use a new pump assembly which will
be totally replaced should it require repair. A pump kit
will be available containing the entire pump assembly.

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