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SERVICE MANUAL

TOP LOAD WASHERS

2.7 & 3.0 Cu. Ft.

Tubs

5995377099 November 2002

ATTENTION!!!

This service manual is intended for use by persons having electrical and mechanical

training and a level of knowledge of these subjects generally considered acceptable in

the appliance repair trade. Electrolux Home Products cannot be responsible, nor assume

any liability, for injury or damage of any kind arising from the use of this manual.

SAFE SERVICING PRACTICES - ALL APPLIANCES

To avoid personal injury and/or property damage, it is important that Safe

Servicing Practices be observed. The following are some limited examples of

safe practices:

1. DO NOT attempt a product repair if you have any doubts as to your ability to

complete it in a safe and satisfactory manner.

2. efore servicing or moving an appliance:

 Remove the power cord from the electrical outlet, trip the circuit breaker to

the OFF position, or remove the fuse.

 Turn off the gas supply.

 Turn off the water supply.

3. Never interfere with the proper operation of any safety device.

4. USE ONLY REPLACEMENT PARTS CATALOGED FOR THIS APPLIANCE.

SU STITUTIONS MAY DEFEAT COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY

STANDARDS SET FOR HOME APPLIANCES.

5. GROUNDING: The standard color coding for safety ground wires is GREEN,

or GREEN with YELLOW STRIPES. Ground leads are not to be used as current

carrying conductors. It is EXTREMELY important that the service technician

reestablish all safety grounds prior to completion of service. Failure to do so

will create a hazard.

6. Prior to returning the product to service, ensure that:

 All electrical connections are correct and secure

 All electrical leads are properly dressed and secured away from sharp

edges, high-temperature components, and moving parts

 All non-insulated electrical terminals, connectors, heaters, etc. are

adequately spaced away from all metal parts and panels

 All safety grounds (both internal and external) are correctly and securely

connected

 All panels are properly and securely reassembled

SAFE SERVICING PRACTICES 2

QUICK REFERENCE SHEET 7 - 9

Serial nameplate location 7

Serial number breakdown 7

Tech sheet location 7

Specification 8

Connecting drive motor for bench check 9

SAMPLE WIRING DIAGRAM 1

SAMPLE TIMER CHART 11

SECTION A - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 12 - 14

Before operating your washer 12

Operating steps 12

Cycle selection 12

Whites cycle 12

Extra rinse cycle 12

Colors cycle 12

Knits & delicates cycle 13

Soak & prewash cycle 13

Soak 13

Prewash 13

Power scrub option 13

Automatic extra rinse option 13 - 14

Controls 13

Agitate/spin speeds 14

Wash/rinse temperature 14

Precision temp control 14

Load size 14

Energy saving tips 14

SECTION - OWNERS GUIDE 15 - 29

Safety information 15 - 16

For your safety 15

Product registration 15

Important safety instructions 15

Prevent fire 15

Protect children 15

Prevent injury 16

Washing procedures 17 - 19

Sorting laundry 17

Prepare items for washing 17

Pretreat stains and heavy soil 17

Adding detergent 18

Adding liquid bleach 18

Adding laundry 18

Adding liquid fabric softener 18

For models with a removable dispenser 19

For models without a fabric softener dispenser 19

Set cycle selector knob and washer controls 19

Start the washer 19

Remove items when the cycle is completed 19

Stain removal 19 - 21

Safe stain removal procedures 19

For successful stain removal 2

Stain removal chart 2 - 21

Common washing problems 22 - 23

Care and cleaning 24

Inside 24

Outside 24

Winterizing instructions 24

Avoid service checklist 25 - 26

Sample warranty USA 27

Service information (Canada) 28

Sample warranty Canada 29

SECTION C - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 - 33

Full size automatic washer 3

Pre-installation requirements 3

Tools required for installation 3

Electrical reqirement 3

Circuit 3

Power supply 3

Outlet receptacle 3

Grounding requirements 3

Water supply requirements 3

Drain requirements 31

Rough-in dimensions 31

Location of your washer 31

Do not install your washer 31

Unpacking 31

Installation 32

Replacement parts 33

United States 33

Canada 33

SECTION D - PARTS LOCATION AND THEIR FUNCTION 34 - 42

Timer 34

Speed combination switch 34

Sample timer cycle chart 35

Pressure switch assembly 36

Wash cycle options switch 36

Wash/rinse temperature switch 36

Auto temp system 37

The end of cycle signal switch 37

The end of cycle signal 37

Lid lock assembly 38

Softener dispenser 38

Agitator 38

Bleach dispenser 38

Water inlet valve 39

Valve operation 39

Drain pump 4

The motor 4

Transmission 4

Spin basket or inner tub 41

Splash tub cover 42

Outer tub 42

Leg and dome assembly 42

Snubber 42

Base 42

SECTION E - ELECTRICAL OPERATION 43 - 46

Option switch circuits 43

Line switch circuit 44

Fill circuit 44 - 45

During the wash cycle 44

Spray rinse during the first pump cycle 45

During the rinse cycle 46

Drive motor circuit 47 - 5

Motor in agitation cycle 47 - 48

Motor in spin cycle 49 - 5

SECTION F - TROU LESHOOTING FLOW CHARTS 51 - 61

Washer completely inoperative 52

Timer does not advance 52

Washer does not drain 53

Drive motor operates in spin but not in agitation 53

Drive motor does not turn 54

Drive motor operates in agitation but not in spin 55

Slow water fill 55

Drive motor cycles off and on rapidly when the speed switch set to normal 56

Drive motor cycles off and on rapidly when the speed switch set to gentle 56

Drive motor cycles off and on rapidly when the speed switch set to ex. gentle 57

Auto temp control does not control the wash water temperature

within specifications 57

Water fill does not turn off 58

Incorrect water level 58

Washer will not fill in any setting of the temperature selector sw 59

Washer will not fill in wash cycle, but will fill in rinse with

the temp switch set to cold/cold 6

Washer will only fill with cold water in the wash cycle, with the

temp switch set to warm/cold 6

Water temperature is too hot or too cold in the wash cycle

with the temp sw. set to warm/warm 61

Washer will only fill with hot water in the wash cycle, with the temp

switch set to warm/cold but does fill with cold water in the rinse cycle 61

SECTION G - TEARDOWN 62 - 79

Removing the knobs 62

Timer knob (some models) 62

Timer skirt (some models) 62

Timer skirt (some models) 63

All other knobs 63

Raising the top 63

Removing the rear panel from console 63

Removing the timer (some models) 64

Removing the speed switch, option switch or temp switch 64

Removing the end of cycle signal 65

Removing the end of cycle signal switch 65

Removing the pressure switch assembly 66

Removing the electronic moisture sensor control 66

Removing the front closure 66

Removing the console 67

Removing the end caps 67

Removing the consoles front panel 68

Removing the lid lock assembly 68

Removing the lid hinges 68

Removing the lid spring 69

Removing the lid 69

Removing the water inlet nozzle assembly 69

Removing the bleach dispenser 69

Replacing the top 7

Removing the top hinges 7

Removing the water inlet valve 7

Alternate water valve attachment 7

Removing the ATC sensor 71

Removing the front panel 71

Removing the drain pump 71

Disassembling the drain pump 72

Removing the softener dispenser 72

Removing the mechanism cap 72

Reinstalling the mechanism cap 73

Removing the agitator 73

Removing the drive hub 73

Removing the splash tub cover 74

Removing the spin basket 74

Removing the trunnion 74

Removing the top half of the tub seal 75

Removing the bottom half of the tub seal 75

Removing the outer tub 75

Removing the tub bearing 75

Removing the drive belt 76

Removing the transmission pulley 76

Removing the transmission 76

Replacing the vertical springs 76

Removing the idler pulley assembly 77

Removing the snubber 77

Removing the drive motor shield 77

Removing the start capacitor 78

Removing the drive motor 78

Removing the leg and dome assembly 79

Removing the base 79

QUICK REFERENCE SHEET

1. Serial nameplate location:

2. Serial number breakdown.

3. Tech sheet location

X 2 0 7 0 1 3 8 8

Incremented unit number

Production week

Last digit of production year

Product identification

Manufacturing facility

On the under side of the lid, in the top right-hand

corner.

Inside the console

Specifications

Washer 2.7 Cu. Ft. tub 3. Cu. Ft. tub

Transmission

Agitate Speed Oscillations Per Minute (High) 71 - 77 71 - 77

Agitate Speed Oscillations Per Minute (Low) 47 - 51 47 - 51

Agitate Speed Oscillations Per Minute (Gentle) 33 - 37 33 - 37

Spin Speed R.P.M. (High Speed) 600 - 640 600 - 640

Spin Speed R.P.M. (Low Speed) 390 - 420 390 - 420

Oil apacity (Ounces) 32 32

Motor

Motor HP @ 120V, 60Hz. (Min OP - 100V Internal Thermal 1/2 & 3/4 1/2 & 3/4

Overload Protection, apacitor Start (189 - 210 Mfd., 135 Volt)

One Speed (RPM) 1725 1725

Two Speed (RPM) 1150/1725 1150/1725

Three Speed (RPM) 840/1150/1725 840/1150/1725

Agitate

Agitate Wattage - Full Load (High Speed) Max. 750 950

Agitate Wattage - Full Load (Low Speed) Max. 450 475

Agitate Wattage - Full Load (Ex. Low Speed) Max. 475

Spin

Full Spin Wattage - No Load (High Speed) 300 - 660 300 - 660

Full Spin Wattage - No Load (Low Speed) 250 - 575 250 - 575

Spin Wattage - No Load (High Speed) Max. After 10 Sec. 800 800

Spin Wattage - No Load (High Speed) Max. After 10 Sec. 700 700

Full Spin Wattage - Full Load (High Speed) 300 - 660 300 - 660

Full Spin Wattage - Full Load (Low Speed) 250 - 575 250 - 575

Spin Wattage - Full Load (High Speed) Max. After 10 Sec. 900 900

Spin Wattage - Full Load (High Speed) Max. After 10 Sec. 700 700

Tub Capacity / Water Usage

apacity ( u. Ft.) 2.7 3.0

Water Level (Inches) Measured from tub bottom

Large 10.8 - 13.0 13.5 - 15.2

Small 4.3 - 6.6 5.5 - 7.8

Water Supply

Pressure (P.S.I.) Minimum/Maximum 30/120 30/120

Water Flow Rate (G.P.M.) 3 - 14.6 3 - 14.6

Drain Pumpout

G.P.M. @ 36 (Min.) 12 12

G.P.M. @ 96 (Min.) 7 7

Agitator Clearance

Agitator Bottom to Tub .050 - .300 .050 - .300

Component resistance - Ohms +/- 1 % @ 77°F

Motor

4 Pole Main Winding (High Speed) 2.4 2.4

6 Pole Main Winding (Low Speed) If 2 Speed Motor 1.5 1.5

Fill Valve

Hot Water Solenoid 880 880

old Water Solenoid 880 880

Timer Motor 2322 2322

Pump Motor - Ohms +/- 7% @ 68°F 12 12

ATC - Ohms +/- 2% @ 77°F 50000 50000

Connecting drive motor for bench check

Two Speed

ROTATION GIVEN VIEWING LEAD END

Three Speed

ROTATION SPEED L1 L2 7

W HI 3 6,1 5

W LO 3 2,1 5

W HI 3 6,5 1

W LO 3 2,5 1

ROTATION GIVEN VIEWING LEAD END

ROTATION SPEED L1 L2 7 8

W HI 3 6,1 5 --

W LO 3 2,1 5 W/OR

W EX. LO 3 2,1 5 W/V

W HI 3 6,5 1 --

W LO 3 2,5 1 W/OR

W EX. LO 3 2,5 1 W/V

Caution: Disconnect Electrical Current Before Servicing

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