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UNDERSTANDING AUTOMATIC WASHER:
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• WATER SYSTEMS
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Module 2
LIT 787770 Rev. B
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION does not assume any responsibility
or any liability in connection with the use of this manual.
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© 1989, 1994, 1998 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
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All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced in any form without
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Major appliances have become more sophisticated, taking them out of the screwdriver and pliers
category. Their electrical circuits include several different types of automatic controls, switches,
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heaters, valves, etc.. Semiconductors, solid-state controls, and other components usually
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associated with radio and television electronic circuits are being engineered into automatic
washers, dryers, dishwashers, and refrigerators.
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The appliance technician is emerging into a professional status of his own. He must prepare
himself now to be able to perform his duties today as well as to retain his professionalism in the
future.
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No longer is on-the-job training sufficient to prepare technicians for the complicated procedures
required for todays sophisticated appliances. This training can best be obtained through organized
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classroom study and application. However, much of the knowledge necessary to service todays
appliances can be obtained through study courses. Completion of this and other courses will
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provide you with sufficient understanding of appliances and their operation to enable you to do
minor service. It will also serve as a valuable stepping stone to more advanced study and on-the-
job training to improve your servicing skills.
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TABLE of CONTENTS
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CHAPTER 1 ......................................................................................... 3
WATER SYSTEM
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*NOTE: We recommend taking the TEST for MODULE 2, right
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after studying it.
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CHAPTER 1
WATER SYSTEM
(for Belt Drive Automatic Washers)
WATER LEVEL
SWITCH
WATER INLET
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AIR DOME
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DISPENSER
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SIDE CHECK
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VALVE
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WATER PUMP
PUMP GUARD
SELF-CLEAN
FILTER
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WATER SYSTEM
(for Direct Drive Automatic Washers)
WATER LEVEL
SWITCH RINSE and BLEACH
DISPENSER
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HOT and COLD
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VALVE
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WATER INLET
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AIR DOME
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FILTER
WATER PUMP
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WATER FLOW
(Belt Drive Models)
Water systems contain valves, pumps, filters and hoses. Their function is to fill the tub with water, filter the
water, send water to storage tubs, only to recall the water later, then to drain the water from the automatic
washer.
FILTERING PUMP-OUT
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AGITATOR
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PUMPING
VANES
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WATER
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WATER FLOW
FLOW
RING FILTER
TO DRAIN
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FILTERING PUMP-OUT
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TO TO
DRAIN DRAIN
MANUAL
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MANUAL
FILTER FILTER
WATER WATER
FLOW FLOW
MANIFOLD
TRAP MANIFOLD
TRAP
PUMP PUMP
THREE-PORT THREE-PORT
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SELF-CLEANING FILTER WATER FLOW
TUB MOUNTED FILTER
(Non-Suds Saver Models)
FILTERING PUMP-OUT
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MANIFOLD MANIFOLD
TRAP TRAP
PUMP PUMP
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FILTERING PUMP-OUT
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SIDE DRAIN
SIDE CHECK VALVE
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CHECK VALVE
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WATER WATER
FLOW FLOW
FILTER
FILTER
MANIFOLD PUMP
MANIFOLD PUMP TWO-PORT
TRAP TWO-PORT TRAP
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SELF-CLEANING FILTER WATER FLOW
TUB MOUNTED FILTER
(Suds Saver Models)
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STORAGE STORAGE
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MANIFOLD MANIFOLD
TRAP TRAP
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TWO-WAY TWO-WAY
VALVE VALVE
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TUB MOUNTED
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TUB MOUNTED
FILTER TO FILTER TO
DRAIN DRAIN
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MANIFOLD MANIFOLD
TRAP TRAP
PUMP PUMP
TWO-PORT TWO-PORT
TWO-WAY TWO-WAY
VALVE VALVE
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MANUAL CLEAN FILTER WATER FLOW
(Suds Saver Models)
TO SUDS
STORAGE
WATER
FLOW
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PUMP PUMP
FOUR-PORT FOUR-PORT
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TWO-WAY
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VALVE VALVE
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WATER FLOW
FROM TO DRAIN
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STORAGE TUBS
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WATER
FLOW
PUMP PUMP
FOUR-PORT FOUR-PORT
MANIFOLD MANIFOLD
TWO-WAY TRAP TWO-WAY TRAP
VALVE VALVE
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SELF-CLEANING FILTER WATER FLOW
(Suds Saver Models)
WATER
FLOW
WATER
FLOW
FILTER FILTER
TO SUDS
STORAGE
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MANIFOLD PUMP TWO-WAY MANIFOLD PUMP TWO-WAY
TRAP TWO-PORT VALVE TRAP TWO-PORT VALVE
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SIDE CHECK TO
VALVE DRAIN
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VALVE
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WATER
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FLOW
FILTER WATER FLOW FILTER
FROM SUDS
STORAGE
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WATER FLOW
(Direct Drive Models)
FILTERING PUMP-OUT
AGITATOR AGITATOR
TUB
TUB
BASKET BASKET
WATER
FLOW
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FLOW
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LINT LINT
FILTER FILTER
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DRIVE DRIVE
MOTOR MOTOR
DRAIN
HOSES
PUMP
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DRAIN
HOSES
PUMP
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TUB AGITATOR
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WATER FLOWS
IN HOLES AND
OUT BOTTOM
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BASKET
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WATER
FLOW
LINT
FILTER
DRIVE
MOTOR
DRAIN
HOSES
PUMP
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FILTERS AIR DOME
SELF-CLEAN
TUB MOUNT
PLASTIC MANUAL
FILTER
FILTER FILL CONTROL
HOSE
SELF-CLEAN
RING FILTER BRUSH MANUAL
FILTER
AIR DOME
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SELF-CLEAN A plastic air dome on the side of the tub is connected
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MANIFOLD to the water level pressure switch by a clear plastic
FILTER control hose.
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Water entering the tub flows into the air dome. This
action forces air that is already in the hose upward,
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SELF-CLEAN
FILTER dome is not serviceable. These air domes are molded
to the tub.
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There are two basic types of filters; the self-cleaning To remove the dome, first remove the fill control hose.
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and manual clean. During both the wash and rinse Then depress the dome towards the tub and turn it
period, water is drawn from the tub by the pump or counterclockwise from the 12 o’clock to the 9 o’clock
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circulated by the agitator through the filter where position. This will release the dome and its sealing
lint is removed. The manually cleaned filter will have gasket.
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PUMP GUARD SIDE CHECK VALVE
FLAPPER
VALVES
PUMP GUARD
PUMP
DRAIN RECIRCULATE
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The side check valve has two flapper valves within
the body. The lower valve part prevents the water
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from entering the side of the tub during pump-out.
Attached between the tub outlet hose and the pump The other valve part prevents the pump noise from
is a manifold and trap or pump guard. This pump being transmitted through the drain hose during
guard may be removed to clean any foreign objects
which may be trapped in it.
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recirculation.
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CLAMP
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CLAMP
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HOSE
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TO PUMP
PUMP GUARD
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BLEACH/RINSE or FABRIC
CONDITIONER DISPENSER PROTRUSIONS
PROTRUSIONS
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When rinse conditioner or bleach is to be used, pour
the measured amount of liquid from a cup into the
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proper dispenser at the time when clothes are being
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added to the machine. The dispensers are electrically HORIZONTAL
controlled to add the liquid through the recirculat-
ing water system into the wash load at the proper
time during the machine cycle.
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PUMP
(Belt Drive)
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This type of water pump will serve two different
purposes. During the wash and rinse function it
recirculates the water through the filter and then
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PUMP INLET MIXING VALVE
(Direct Drive)
There are two basic types of water inlet valves used
on automatic washers. There are the single solenoid
type shut-off valves and the double solenoid type
mixing valves.
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Water flow through the valves (both hot and cold) is
controlled by individual rubber diaphragms. A spring-
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loaded armature, inserted in a solenoid guide, is
secured over each diaphragm on the valve body by a
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mounting bracket and screws. A solenoid coil is
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mounted over each guide, which when energized pulls
the armature away from the diaphragm, permitting
This type of water pump is a non-repairable throw
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water to flow into the machine.
away pump. It is designed with a ceramic seal for
Single Solenoid Type
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Double Solenoid Type
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Water inlet valves equipped with two inlets are called
mixing valves because they actually mix the cold
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water with the hot water.
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