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The Whirlpool direct drive washers use motors with
different speeds. You have a 1 speed, 2 speeds, and 3
speeds motors
Basically they works the
same way, except their speed. They all start with the
regular speed so that is what we use to check the motors
If the motor won't start, all it does is hum, you will
need to remove the cabinet to get to the motor.
After removing the cabinet you will need to remove the
pump from the motor. Sometimes items like socks, and
other small items of clothing get stuck in the pump and
that will prevent the motor from starting.
You will need to bypass the lid switch in order the get
the washer to spin with the cabinet removed.
If after bypassing the lid switch and removing the pump,
the washer motor runs ok, check for something inside of
the pump If the motor still won't start,
check the start capacitor, if still won't start then you
will need to check the motor by itself to see if it
starts or not
To explain how to test the
motor it will take a lot of writing, that is why we have
all the information on how to test the motor in video
clips that you can download and see in your computer. |
