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Danger!
You can receive a serious electrical shock from the components inside
your appliance--even when it's unplugged. Only a qualified appliance
repair technician should perform any repair.
Washing machine page:
 Model and serial location places
 When was the first Washing machine invented? Click link
Washing machine electrical requirements:
110 - 120 volt, 60 hertz 15/20
amp circuit breaker or fused electrical supply line. Power cord must be
connected to a properly grounded and polarized outlet. Because of water
conditions found in a laundry room, a GFI ( ground fault interrupter ) outlet
might also be considered. #14 gauge house wire minimum for 15 amp protection,
#12 gauge is a must for 20 amp protection.
Step by step instructions on certain models / makes.
MAYTAG PERFORMA WASHER
Tear down of Maytag Performa Washer
Removal of agitator
WHIRLPOOL DIRECT DRIVE WASHER/KENMORE
Tear down of Whirlpool Direct Drive Top load Washer
How does my Whirlpool direct drive washer work?
Whirlpool Direct drive motor test
Whirlpool Direct drive top load washer agitator dogs (gear) replacement procedure (text and pictures)
Whirlpool Direct drive top load washer agitator dogs (gear) replacement procedure (Video Youtube)
How to install a lid switch for a whirlpool washer top load
Whirlpool top load washer motor coupling replacement procedure
Clothes come out tangled and in knots.
MAYTAG NEPTUNE WASHER Maytag Washer Neptune: (click on help links)
Door boot removal ,
Maytag Neptune washer odor problem help,
Maytag Neptune front panel removal
GE WASHER Tear down of GE Washer (top load only built after 1995)
Click here
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My washer of any brand Fills up with water then runs right back out.
Answer:
Your drain hose end has to be the same level of the top of the washing
machine. This will cause a siphon effect. Correct hose direction should
solve problem.
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My Whirlpool washer does not agitate (wash) like it use to.
Your
model may have the agitator with the Dog gears in them. Part# 8004.
Comes with 4 gears for easy replacement. Simply remove the agitator
Cap. There will be another cap underneath that. Remove that cap. There
will be a 7/16 bolt right in the middle. Remove bolt. Pull agitator out
from bottom. Stand on bottom of agitator pull top from bottom.
Reinstall agitator dogs. Cup hand in top of agitator. Turn upside down
(top) Hold mechanism in place snap bottom to top.Reinstall.
Back to Top
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My Whirlpool washer fills up with water washes,but does not drain or spin.
You
may have a broken lid switch. There will be two screws Phillip heads on
front or back of console. Remove screws. Flip up console. Remove two
golden brackets that attach the cabinet to the back panel. Pul cabinet
towards you and the whole cabinet will be off the frame. You will have
now access to the lid switch.Replace switch.
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My GE washer makes a knock at the end of spin cycle.
This is normal. There is a brake that is hitting the housing. This is the stopping power of your drum for safety.
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My whirlpool washer is leaking water.
Possible
the pump is leaking. Either follow procedure on Question 3 to remove
the cabinet or till machine back to check for a leak during a small
load size. Look at the pump that is in front of the motor. Remove hoses
and remove the clips that the pump connects with. Remove pump. Install
new. Look for other possible leaks after you install.
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My Maytag washer leaks water. (top load only)
Most
Maytag machines will have two bottom screws phillip style screws in the
front panel near the bottom. Remove screws. You will now have access to
watch for leaks while washing. If you do see the center shaft leaking
from the center. Be prepared for a costly and time consuming repair.
You will need tub seal kit,bearing bottom,and hopefully the
transmission is not rusted out due to this leak. It will take about 2-3
hours for this repair. Consult a repair man.
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My Maytag washer does not spin, it is a Neptune MAH3000 model
Check
the control board(machine control) Pull the control panel down and look
at the board. Find the R11 resistor. Is it burn't? Replace the machine
control,and the wax motor. This will correct the issue.
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My washer is making a roaring noise during spin.
You
more than likely will have a spin bearing that is worn due to a water
seal leak in your tub seal. My advice will be to contact a qualified
repair man or buy a new washer. You parts replacement will undetectable
till removed to see what all is damaged.
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My washer does not complete it's cycle it washes forever.
You
timer motor could be stalled. Remove the control panel examine the
timer contacts. Replace timer if you find no flaws that can be removed.
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My washer has hot coming out on cold and cold coming out hot.
If
your washer was just delivered swap your fill hoses. This should
correct your problem. On rare circumtances if you bought a valve for it
and this happens swap wire harness to the other valve.
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How much detergent do I need for each load?
How
much detergent do I need for each load?
This depends on the hardness of your water and the soil in your
clothing. Softened water requires quite a bit less detergent than hard
water?yet the more soiled the clothes, the more detergent you need to
clean them. See the instructions on the detergent package for specific
guidelines. If soap suds remain at the end of the cycle, you are
probably using too much detergent.
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Where does the lint from my washer go?
Where
does the lint from my washer go?
If your washer doesn't have a lint filter that you manually clean, the
lint goes down the drain. This is usually safe for both city sewers and
septic systems.
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The water in my washer's warm cycle isn't very warm. Why?
The
water in my washer's warm cycle isn't very warm. Why?
The warm water for your washer is simply a mixture of the hot and cold
water available from your home. If the hot water entering the machine
isn't very hot, the warm is actually cool. Also, in northern climates,
during winter months, the cold water entering the unit may be
significantly colder than in the summer, which causes the warm water to
be cooler. In some cases, the water inlet valve may be restricted, or
there may be sediment on the screen, that blocks the input of the hot
water.
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How delicate is the "delicate" cycle?
How
delicate is the "delicate" cycle?
The systems used for delicate cycles vary widely. Units with at least a
two-speed motor?one-speed for regular and another for delicate?are
usually more gentle than units with only one speed.
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What causes those fuzzy balls on some clothing?
What
causes those fuzzy balls on some clothing?
Many synthetic clothes shed small fibers that ball up and cling to the
clothes. Remove these "pills," if you like, with a fuzz-removing device
that you can get from your local clothing materials supplier.
Overloading your washer can make this condition worse.
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Why do some clothing dealers suggest washing clothes inside out?
Why
do some clothing dealers suggest washing clothes inside out?
In the washer, the clothes often turn inside out during the agitation
cycle. Turning the clothes inside out first may be easier on the
clothing. It helps limit abrasion on the "good" side of the fabric,
reducing "pilling" and extending the life of some fabrics such as
corduroy. In addition, any embroidery, decals, and so on are better
preserved. It should not affect the performance of the cleaning action
to have the clothes inside out during wash.
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I have some spots on my clothes after i washed them.
Spots
on Clothes Chemical reaction between fabric softener and detergent.
Test by handwashing a spotted garment in warm soapy water. If the spots
come off, they were caused by fabric softener/detergent interaction.
Transmission oil leaked back into the tub. Test by applying solvent to
a section of a spotted garment. If the spots come off only with solvent
but not with soap and water, then they are oil spots. If the washer is
a GE/Hotpoint, transmission will need to be replaced.
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My clothes are torn or ripped after i washed them.
Clothes Torn or Ripped
Use of too much bleach or bleach not getting distributed evenly.
Clothes getting caught under agitator. Feel under bottom of agitator for rough spots that can catch clothing.
Using too little water for the load size.
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What do i do to store a dishwasher?
The
procedure for storing a dishwasher is similar to above. Select a short
wash cycle and use one of the following methods to help clean the
dishwasher and remove odors.
- Fill both sides of the detergent cup with a fresh or lemon scented
automatic dishwasher detergent.
- Fill both sides of the detergent cup with baking soda.
- Add one cup of bleach to the bottom of the tub after the dishwasher
has filed with water.
Allow the dishwasher to complete the cycle. It is also important to
carefully clean the door gasket of the dishwasher with baking soda and
water solution. To prepare the dishwasher for storage, turn the water
supply off and set your dishwasher to drain. Check the dishwashers use
& care guide for reference on how to drain. Operating the
dishwasher drain portion twice should ensure most of the water will be
removed. Disconnect the electrical supply and prop the door open.
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How do i store a refrigerator?
In
preparing your refrigerator for long periods of non-use, be sure to
remove all food from both compartments. If your refrigerator features
an ice and water dispenser or you have an automatic ice maker
installed, turn off the icemaker by raising the wire arm. The valve
where you tapped into the water line supply should also be turned off.
Drain the water from the holding tank and plastic tubing for the water
dispenser by placing a pitcher under dispenser and filling until the
water stops.
Disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical outlet. Clean the
refrigerator thoroughly, including the defrost pan ( usually located
under or at the back of the refrigerator ). Use a mild detergent or two
tablespoons of baking soda per quart of warm water. If your
refrigerator has glass shelves, allow them to warm to room temperature
before cleaning. Dry the interior. Leave the doors open to prevent
odors from forming.
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How do i store a washing machine?
To
clean the washer, run it through a complete cycle. Select the regular
fabrics cycle and add a cup of bleach ( the lemon scented versions
leave a fresh smell ) or white vinegar to a full load of warm or hot
water without clothes. In addition, be sure to remove any lint from the
manual-clean lint filter.
Next, turn the water faucets off and disconnect the inlet hoses.
Advance the dial to the final spin of the regular fabrics cycle and
drain any water that may be in the drain hose(s). Finally, disconnect
the washer from the electrical supply and leave the washer lid open to
let air circulate inside the tub.
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My Washing machine (top load) shakes really bad, what's wrong?
If
the washer has been in the same spot and has not been moved to a
different type of flooring, then it's more than likely a problem. Most
washers have a snubber underneath the transmission houising. This will
cause a shaking under spin settings. Snubber is a plastic support below
the transmission housings on the Maytag and Frigidaire top load washers.
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