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Page 1: Model Numbers
CONSUMER SERVICES TECHNICAL L-68 EDUCATION GROUP PRESENTS Front-Loading Automatic Washer Model Numbers: GHW9100L GHW9200L JOB AID Part No. 8178076... - Page 2 This Whirlpool Job Aid, “Front-Loading Automatic Washer,” (Part No. 8178076), provides the technician with information on the installation and service of the Front-Loading Automatic Washer. It is to be used as a training Job Aid and Service Manual. For specific information on the model being serviced, refer to the “Use and Care Guide”...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION ... 1-1 Safety First ... 1-1 Model/Serial Number Designators ... 1-2 Specifications ... 1-3 Pedestal Warranty ... 1-3 Washer Warranty ... 1-4 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS ... 2-1 Installation Requirements ... 2-1 Installation Instructions (Washer) ... 2-3 Installation Instructions (Pedestal) ... - Page 4 -- NOTES --...
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Page 5: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on the appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. -
Page 6: Model/Serial Number Designators
WHIRLPOOL MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATORS MODEL NUMBER 9100 MODEL NUMBER PRODUCT GROUP G = Gold Line Laundry PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION H = Horizontal Axis - Domestic FEATURE CODE W = Resource Saving FEATURE CODE 9100 = Non-Heated 9200 = Heated... -
Page 7: Specifications
Program Selector Temperature Selector Spin Speed WHIRLPOOL PEDESTAL WARRANTY Full One-Year Warranty on Mechanical parts. For one year from the date of purchase, when this Pedestal is installed with the listed washer or dryer and operated according to the instructions provided in the washer or dryer Owner’s Manual or Use and Care Guide, supplier will repair or replace any of its mechanical parts if defective in material or workmanship. -
Page 8: Washer Warranty
WHIRLPOOL WASHER WARRANTY LENGTH OF WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR: WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR: WARRANTY: ® FULL ONE-YEAR labor costs to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship. Service FROM DATE OF must be provided by a Whirlpool- PURCHASE designated service company. -
Page 9: Installation Information
INSTALLATION INFORMATION INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Assemble the necessary tools and supplies before be- ginning the washer installation. The parts supplied are in the washer basket. Tools needed for connecting the water inlet hoses • Pliers (that open to 1 9/16 in.) •... -
Page 10: Drain System
Washer Dimensions Custom undercounter installation The dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing allowed. Recessed area or closet installation The dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing allowed. • Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. •... -
Page 11: Electrical Requirements
Electrical Requirements WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground plug. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock. •... -
Page 12: Connect The Inlet Hoses
There are 4 bolts in the rear panel of the washer that support the suspension system during transportation. 1. Using a ½ in. (13 mm) wrench, loosen each of the bolts. 2. Once the bolt is loose, move it to the center of the hole and completely pull out the bolt, including the plastic spacer covering the bolt and the cable attached to the bolt. -
Page 13: Complete Installation
Level the Washer Properly leveling your washer prevents excessive noise and vibration. 1. Check the levelness of the washer by placing a level on the top edge of the washer, first side-to- side, then front-to-back. If the washer is against a wall, move the washer out slightly before tipping back. - Page 14 WARNING EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD Use two or more people to move washer and dryer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Important: If the washer is already installed, it must be uninstalled. See installation instructions that came with the washer for tools required.
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Page 15: Installing The Pedestal
Installing the Pedestal 1. Open the pedestal drawer. Remove the envelope taped inside the drawer. This envelope contains four (4) #12 x 5/8” (1.6 cm) hex head sheet metal screws that will be used in Steps 4 and 5. 2. Remove the Phillips head screw from both drawer sides and set the aside. - Page 16 10. When the washer is level, use a 9/16” open-end wrench to securely tighten all four (4) feet locknuts against the pedestal. (Fig. 2-7) The locknuts must be tightened. Fig. 2-7 11. Pull both drawer slides out and reas- semble the drawer to the drawer slides with the two (2) Phillips head screws.
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Page 17: Water System
THEORY OF OPERATION Front-Loading Automatic Washers present a number of new features and operating characteristics quite different from previous models. In addition to the introduction of front-loading operation, The washers contain a number of unique operating features designed to increase clothes cleaning ability while offering very high water and energy conservation. Water System The water system consists of the hot and cold water inlet valves, a water temperature sensor, a water flowmeter and control and the dispenser distribution system along with a traditional pressure switch. - Page 18 The dispenser drawer has four separate compartments for adding laundry products to the wash load. These compart- ments are: 1. Prewash Detergent Compartment 2. Main Wash Detergent Compartment 3. Bleach Compartment 4. Fabric Softener Compartment Laundry products are diluted and dispensed automatically at the proper time during the wash cycle.
- Page 19 Pressure Switch The pressure switch is located in the top right rear corner of the washer. (Fig. 3-7) This switch senses water level in the wash tub. The control signal from the pressure switch is sent to the Central Control Unit and is used to determine the amount of water introduced into the wash tub during the wash cycle.
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Page 20: Cycle Description
CYCLE DESCRIPTION Sanitary Use this cycle to clean heavily soiled colorfast fabrics. This cycle combines a very hot water tempera- ture and fast speed tumbling to help ensure the removal of heavy soils and stains. It is recommended that you set your hot water heater to 120º F (49º C) to ensure proper performance during this cycle. The Sanitary cycle also helps kill bacteria, even when no bleach is used. - Page 21 Cycle Sanitary Whitest Whites Heavy Duty Normal/ Casual Quick Wash Delicate Silk Wool Hand Washables Soak Use the Soak cycle to remove small spots of set-in stains on fabrics. This cycle provides a soak time with warm or cold water followed by drain. Extra water, a short tumbling phase for equal distribution of the laundry, and a soaking time without basket movement improve the removal of set-in stains.
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Page 22: Option Selection
Option Selection D = Default, X = Available, - = Not Available 3 - 6... - Page 23 Options You can customize your wash by adding OP- TIONS to your cycle selections. You can add or change an option after starting a cycle anytime before the selected option begins. • See the “Laundry Guide” for an overview of possible options for each Wash Cycle selec- tion.
- Page 24 Without a Wash Cycle: Provides a soak time with warm or cold water followed by drain. 1. Add detergent only to the Prewash compart- ment of the Dispenser Drawer. 2. Select DRAIN/SPIN or RINSE/SPIN first, then AUTO SOAK. 3. Choose the desired soak temperature. 4.
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Page 25: Central Control Unit (Ccu)
Touch Pad/LED Assembly The Touch Pad/LED Assembly, (Fig. 3-10) , is removed as a single assembly and is connected to the Central Control Unit by a ribbon cable. This assembly contains all of the buttons, LEDs and ribbon cable and printed circuit boards for the user to operate the washer. This interfaces the consumer inputs to the Central Control Unit. -
Page 26: Pump Motor
Pump Motor A separate pump/pump motor is used to drain the wash tub. (Fig. 3-14) The pump motor is 120 VAC and is attached directly to the pump. The pump has a cleanout filter located at the front that allows for the removal of large objects that may have passed from the basket. -
Page 27: Heating Element Relay
Heating Element and Temperature Sensor Model GHW9200L provides a heating element to increase the water temperature during certain wash cycles. The temperature sensor is used with the heater to monitor water tem- perature in the tub. (Fig. 3-18) Fig. 3-18 Door Lock/Switch Assembly The Door Lock/Switch Assembly is located on the right side of the door opening. - Page 28 -- NOTES -- 3 - 12...
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Page 29: Component Access
COMPONENT ACCESS COMPONENT LOCATION DETERGENT DISPENSER FLOWMETER VENT HOSE FILL VALVES CONSOLE CENTRAL CONTROL UNIT ASSEMBLY PRESSURE SWITCH WASHER TOP WASHER BACK VENT WEIGHT PULLEY WASHER FRONT PRESSURE WEIGHT TUBE WATER BOOT CONNECTOR INLET BASKET DRIVE SHOCK SHOCK MOTOR SHOCK ABSORBER ABSORBER WEIGHT... -
Page 30: Component Access
Required Tools The Front-Loading Automatic Washer requires the use of Metric Sockets of various sizes, Torx T-20 and T-25 Drivers, a Crescent Wrench, a flat bladed screwdriver and a hammer. ACCESSING COMPONENTS IN THE CONSOLE Components accessible in the Console include the Console Cover and the Touch Pad/LED As- sembly. - Page 31 Begin by removing the cycle selector knob. There are eight tabs securing the Touch Pad/LED As- sembly to the console. (Fig. 4-8) A flat bladed screwdriver will be helpful in releasing these tabs. Fig. 4-8 REMOVING THE WASHER DOOR AND DOOR SWITCH The washer door can be removed by removing the upper left shield cover and hinge cover.
- Page 32 REMOVING THE WASHER FRONT PANEL Removing the washer front panel will require that the door switch be removed and the boot be sepa- rated completely from the front panel opening. The console must also be removed. Next, remove the three screws securing the toe panel to the front of the washer (Fig.
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Page 33: Removing The Detergent Dispenser Assembly
REMOVING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER ASSEMBLY The Detergent Dispenser Assembly is located under the washer top. Begin by removing the washer top, console and front panel. Separate the water inlet and window washer tube from the boot. Pull the water inlet tube from the outlet connector of the detergent dispenser. -
Page 34: Removing The Drive Motor
REMOVING THE CENTRAL CONTROL UNIT AND PRESSURE SWITCH The Central Control Unit is a single assembly and does not contain any serviceable parts. It can be removed by lifting the top plastic tabs securing it to the back cabinet frame and sliding it towards the front of the washer. - Page 35 To clean out the large item filter, turn the large knob counterclockwise and pull it out. (Fig. 4-24) NOTE: It is recommended that a small pan be placed under the pump prior to removing the large item filter. There will be water in the pump hous- ing.
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Page 36: Removing The Heating Element Relay
REMOVING THE HEATING ELEMENT AND TEMPERATURE SENSOR Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the heating element terminals and loosen but do not remove the 10-millimeter nut between the heating element terminals. (Fig. 4-29) Then slide the heating element from the tub. Slide the tem- perature sensor from the heating element bracket. - Page 37 At the back of the tub assembly, remove the belt from the basket and motor pulleys. (Fig. 4-34 -1) To remove the pulley from the basket, place the handle of a crescent wrench through the pulley and into the steel bearing hub to keep the pulley from turning.
- Page 38 The two piece tub is held together with a number of metal clamps which can be removed by prying them off with a flat bladed screwdriver. (Fig. 4- Fig. 4-38 The tub can now be separated and the basket can be pulled from the back half of the tub. (Fig. 4-39) Fig.
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Page 39: Component Testing
COMPONENT TESTING CENTRAL CONTROL UNIT Connector Location 5 - 1... -
Page 40: Component Checks
Continuity checks can be made on various components of the washer from the connectors on the Central Control Unit. Before performing any of these tests, disconnect the washer from the wall outlet. In addition, disconnect the wiring harness connector from the Central Control Unit before making any continuity tests. - Page 41 Water Inlet Solenoids Hot Water Solenoid Cold Water Solenoid Drain Pump Motor Test Points 2 to 1 Door Lock/Unlock Solenoids Unlock Solenoid Lock Solenoid Door Lock Main Switches To check the door lock main switches, the door must be locked. Begin by selecting a cycle and press START.
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Page 42: Motor Control Unit
Heating Element Relay Solenoid Test Points 2 to 1 Door Switch Door Closed Door Open Connector Location Reading 15 ohms Test Points 2 to 1 2 to 1 MOTOR CONTROL UNIT 5 - 4 Reading 0 ohms Infinity... -
Page 43: Line Filter
Test Points Connector Location Dispenser Motor Continuity Check - 1400 LINE FILTER A to B = 0 ohms C to D = 0 ohms DISPENSER 5 - 5... -
Page 44: Pressure Switch
Connector Location Water Level Empty Suds Detect Level 1 Overflow HEATING ELEMENT and TEMPERATURE SENSOR Connector Location HEATING ELEMENT RELAY SOLENOID PRESSURE SWITCH 242126 11 14 Blank Contacts Made 21 to 22 11 to 14 21 to 24 21 to 26 Test Points Between Terminals Temperature Sensor... -
Page 45: Diagnosis And Troubleshooting
DIAGNOSIS & TROUBLESHOOTING During Drain Routine During the Drain Routine, the water level is checked continuously. Normal drain will occur until the pressure switch senses no water in the wash tub and there is no foam (suds). The drain pump will operate an additional 15 seconds after the pressure switch reports no water or foam. -
Page 46: Door Locking And Unlocking
DOOR LOCKING AND UNLOCKING Locking The Door Locking Routine will only start if the door is securely closed and the Door Switch Contact is CLOSED. 1. The Door Lock Relay is energized whenever a wash cycle is started. The relay is operated for 40 milliseconds. -
Page 47: Unbalance Detection Routine
Unbalance Detection Routine The unbalance detection routine occurs during the distribution ramp (while basket spin is accelerat- ing from 40 to 400 rpm). At 400 rpm the motor is decelerated and the rate of deceleration is moni- tored by the CCU. The motor is then ramped up to 400 rpm and shut off. The rate of deceleration is monitored again and compared to the first deceleration rate. -
Page 48: Error Codes
DISPLAY EXPLANATION AND RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE No water detected entering machine or Pressure switch trip not detected. If after 30 seconds the control does not detect water entering machine and then valves will be turned off and the error code will be displayed. If the control has turned the water valves on and after 8 minutes the flow meter has detected 10.5 gallons of water passing through it, but has not detected the pressure switch trip, the valves will be turned off and the error code will flash. - Page 49 DISPLAY EXPLANATION AND RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE F/06 Drive Motor Tachometer Error The control is unable to properly detect motor speed and the machine will shut down. If a failure occurs during high-speed spin the door will be unlocked after 3 minutes. Potential Causes •...
- Page 50 DISPLAY EXPLANATION AND RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE Serial Communication Error F/11 Communication between the Central Control Unit (CCU) and the Motor Control Unit (MCU) cannot be sent correctly. Potential Causes • Check Wire Harness connections to the MCU, the motor, and Central Control Unit (CCU) •...
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Page 51: Tech Tips
DISPLAY EXPLANATION AND RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE Potential Causes • If too much detergent was used, run the unit through a Rinse/ Spin cycle then a Normal cycle without adding any detergent. This should clear the unit of the excess detergent. • Check the drain hose and make sure it is not plugged or kinked •... -
Page 52: Starting The Test Mode
The control must be in the OFF state before pressing the touch-pad sequence to start the test. Starting the test mode Close the door. Press the Control On button. Select the DRAIN/SPIN cycle. Select NO SPIN by pressing the SPIN SELECT button, as needed. Push Prewash Option button four (4) times within five (5) seconds. - Page 53 Motor Continuity Test Disconnect the wire harness from the motor and measure the resistance of the motor windings. Motor Connector Pin 1 to Pin 2 Pin 2 to Pin 3 Pin 1 to Pin 3 Water Temperature Sensor Disconnect the wire harness from the water temperature sensor and measure the resistance of the sensor.
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Page 54: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM WON’T POWER UP. (touch-pads do not respond when pressed) WON’T START CYCLE WON’T SHUT OFF CONTROL WON’T ACCEPT SELECTIONS WON’T DISPENSE WON’T FILL POSSIBLE CAUSE/TEST Note: Possible Cause/Tests MUST be performed in the sequence shown for each problem. 1. - Page 55 PROBLEM OVER FILLS BASKET WON’T ROTATE MOTOR OVERHEATS WON’T DRAIN MACHINE VIBRATES INCORRECT WATER TEMPERATURE POSSIBLE CAUSE/TEST Note: Possible Cause/Tests MUST be performed in the sequence shown for each problem. 1. Verify the unit is level. 2. Check pump drain system – this could indicate a failure to drain. 3.
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Page 56: Cycle Charts
READING THE CYCLE CHARTS Sample Cycle Chart Movement • Speed (rpm) - Revolutions per minute of basket spin. • Reversing - In this example the basket will rotate counterclockwise for 1.5 seconds, stop for 30.5 seconds, then rotate clockwise for 1.5 seconds, stop for 30.5 seconds and then repeat the sequence throughout the wash and rinse portions of the cycle. - Page 57 Pump • Lf +15s - The pump will turn on and drain the tub to lowest setting, (Suds Detect), and then run for an additional 15 seconds. Options • 2nd rinse - If this option is selected by the consumer, this line indicates when it will occur during the main cycle and it’s duration.
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Page 64: Spin Profiles
SPIN PROFILES Spin Cycle LS1 1168 5" 30" 15" 20" 20" 35" 15" 240" 25" 6 - 20... - Page 65 Spin Cycle LS2 6 - 21...
- Page 66 Spin Cycle LS3 5" 30" Spin Cycle LS4 Spin Cycle ES 5" 30" 15" 15" 20" 5" 20" 25" 5" 30" 15" 150" 20" 20" 35" 50" 25" 6 - 22 150" 1168 240"...
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Page 67: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM 7 - 1... - Page 68 -- NOTES -- 7 - 2...
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Page 69: Tech Tips
MANUAL DOOR LATCH To Manually unlock the door lock system: 1. Unplug the power cord from the outlet. 2. Remove the lower toe panel. 3. Reach up along the inside of the front panel and locate the bottom of the door latch assembly. 4. - Page 70 -- NOTES -- 8 - 2...
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Page 71: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY INFORMATION SOURCES IN THE UNITED STATES: FOR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION CALL: FOR WHIRLPOOL PRODUCTS: 1-800-253-1301 FOR KITCHENAID PRODUCTS: 1-800-422-1230 FOR ROPER PRODUCTS: 1-800-447-6737 FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WHILE AT THE CUSTOMER’S HOME CALL: THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LINE: 1-800-253-2870... - Page 72 CORPORATION...
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