Whirlpool Thin Twin - Manual (Page 24)

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
7. KNOCK DURING Agitator splines worn Replace agitator
AGITATE. Excessive clearance on pinion
thrust or main drive gear
Replace gearcase
8. TRIES TO AGI­
TATE DURING SPIN.
Shift actuator or cam damaged Replace gearcase
9. WATER DOES NOT Clogged drain Remove obstruction
DRAIN FROM Pump Replace pump
MACHINE. Drain hose kinked Relocate hose to prevent kink
10. SLOW OR NO Lid open Close lid
SPIN. Lid switch defective Check continuity
NOTE; In diagnosing this
problem, start the washer in
Lid switch disconnect plug open Check plug engagement
Wiring harness Check continuity
spin and see if the clutch Timer switches Check continuity
drum spins. If it spins, the
problem is
nof inside the
gearcase. Ifthe clutch drum
does not spin, all orsome of
Motor See problem 1
Cam driver broken Replace driver
Weak clutch spring Replace spring
the problem is inside the Spin tube Óheck bearings and replace
gearcase. Clothes between basket and tub Remove
Worn Clutch Lining Replace clutch
11. MACHINE WILL Water inlet valve Check voltage
NOT SPRAY Water temp, switch (if used) Check continuity
RINSE. Timer switches Check continuity
Wiring harness Check continuity
12. EXCESSIVE Not level Level
VIBRATION OR Front leveling leg locknuts not Secure locknut against frame after
MACHINE tight _ leveling
WALKS. Weak floor Advise customer
Unbalanced load Redistribute load
Shipping pins not removed Remove pins
Rear leveling legs stuck Loosen
Suspension plate sticky Replace plate
Suspension plate damaged or
worn
Replace plate
Suspension pads damaged or
worn
Replace pads
Tub support friction area sticky Replace tub support
Tub support damaged or worn Replace tub support
Suspension springs missing
Broken or not connected
Replace or reconnect springs
Basket ballast missing Replace basket balance ring
Base bent/out of square Replace base
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