Maytag LAT2300 User manual

16010373

(16001145)

Issued5/94

Revised8/98

Maytag

Washer

ServiceManual

(Covering1994-1997Models)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

THIS

MANUAL,

WELL

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED

IT; IS TO BE

USED

ONLY

YTAG AUTHORIZED SERVICE TECHNICIAN FAMILIAR WITH

AND

KNOWLEDGEABLE OF PROPER SAFETY

AND

SERVICING PROCEDURES

AND

POSSESSING HIGH QUALITYTESTING EQUIPMENTASSOCIATED

WITH

MICROWAVE,

GAS,

AND

ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE REPAIR.

ALL

INDIVIDUALS

WHO

ATTEMPT REPAIRS

IMPROPER

MEANS

OR ADJUST-

MENTS, SUBJECTTHEMSELVES

AND

OTHERS TO THE RISK OF SERIOUS OR

FATAL INJURY.

USE

ONLYGENUINEMAYTAG APPROVED FACTORYREPLACEMENTCOMPO-

NENTS.

CONTENTS

SECTION

GENERAL INFORMATION 1-1

SPECiFiCATIONS ,

1-1

PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 1-2

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 1-3

Export Models -50

and 60

1-3

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS 1-3

Grounding Instructions 1-3

Grounding &Polarity 1-4

Water Pressure 1-5

Water Temperature 1-5

Cabinet Dimensions 1-5

Drain Facility 1-6

Flooring............................................................................................................•..............

l-7

Location Considerations 1-7

Temperature Considerations ........................................................•................................1-7

Lubrication 1-7

Finish 1-7

Water Damage From Flooding 1-8

INSTALLATION 1-8

ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT 1-13

Appliance Test

Meter

1-13

Voltage Checks 1-15

Using Voltmeter As AContinuity Tester 1-16

Using Meter For Temperature Readings 1-17

Clamp-On

Ammeter

1-17

Motor

Test Cord 1-18

GENERAL INFORMATION (1997) DEPENDABLE

CARE

1-20

Features &Cycles 1-20

Specifications

1-21

LAUNDRY CYCLES

1-21

LAUNDRY OPTIONS 1-23

SECTION

CONTROLS

2-1

CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2-4

LAT9904 2-4

LAT9824-LAT9804-LAT8904-LAT6914

2-9

LAT8824-LAT8804 '2-12

LAT9734, LAT9714, LAT9704, LAT8714, LAT8624, LAT8614, LAT8604, LAT5914 2-15

LAT9634, LAT9614, LAT9604, LAT8704, LAT8434, LAT8424, LAT8414, LAT8404,

LAT4914 2-18

LAT9334, LAT9314, LAT9304, LAT8504, LAT8234, LAT8214, LAT8204, LAT3914

.,.

2-21

LAT8104, LAT8034, LAT8024, LAT8014, LAT8004, LAT7334, LAT7314, LAT7304,

LAT2914 2-23

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LAT5005·LAT5004 2-25

LAW9704 2-27

LAW9304 2-30

CYCLE

FUNCTIONS -TIMER OPERATED MODELS 2-33

CONTROL FACIAS 2-35

SECTION

WASHER -SERVICE PROCEDURES 3-1

CONTROLS

3-1

Timer

3-1

Microprocessor Board 3-2

COMPONENTS 3-4

Water Level Control -

Timer

Controlled 3-4

Water Level Switch 3-6

Water Level Switch -Microprocessor Models 3-7

Air

Tube and Dome 3-9

Motor

Control 3-9

Transformer 3-13

LID

SWITCH ASSEMBLY 3-14

Timer

Models 3-14

Microprocessor Models 3-17

LID

3-18

FRONT PANEL 3-19

AGITATOR 3-20

FABRIC

SOFTENER DISPENSER

3-21

LINT

FILTER

3-22

Self Cleaning Filters 3-22

Manual Clean Lint Filter 3-22

WATER INJECTOR ASSEMBLY 3-23

WATER VALVE 3-23

Thermistor

Controlled Water Valve 3-25

Water Valve Removal 3-25

Water Valve Installation 3-26

Inlet Hose Screens 3-26

Water Flow 3-27

START CAPACITOR 3-29

CAPACITOR KIT (EXPORT MODELS) 3-29

POLY

PUMP 3-29

BELTS

3-30

Replacing Belts 3-30

Belt Guard 3-30

Pump Belt

3-31

BLEACH INJECTOR SYSTEM

3-31

TUB

COVER

3-32

BALANCE

RING

3-32

CENTER

SHAFT SEAL 3-33

SeaI

Lea

3-34

INNER TUB 3-34

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Tub Centering 3-35

MOUNTING STEM AND BOOT SEAL 3-35

OUTER TUB 3-37

TUB BEARING 3-39

TRANSMISSION -ORBITAL 3-39

Agitation 3-39

Spin

3-41

TRANSMISSION

REPAIR

PROCEDURE 3-42

LIP

SEAL 3-46

DAMPER ASSEMBLY 3-48

Damper Pads 3-48

Damper Replacement 3-49

BRAKE PACKAGE AND RADIAL BEARING 3-49

DRIVE

PULLEY AND

ROTOR

BEARING 3-52

MOTOR CARRIAGE 3-53

Motor

Ground Wire 3-55

Motor

Shield 3-55

Motor

Tension Springs 3-56

SERVICE

PROCEDURES (1997) DEPENDABLE

CARE

3-57

CONSOLE REMOVAL 3-57

SWITCH REMOVAL &REPLACEMENT 3-58

INSTALLATION (1997) DEPENDABLE

CARE

3-60

Drain Facility 3-60

SECTION 4. TROUBLESHOOTING

4-'

ELECTRICAL FAILURES -MICROPROCESSOR MODELS

4-1

Microprocessor Board Fault Codes 4-5

ELECTRICAL -MECHANICAL TROUBLESHOOTING 4-6

Washer Will

Not

Fill (Timer Model) 4-6

Washer Will

Not

Fill For ASpecific Water Temperature Selection 4-6

Will

Not

Agitate, Burns Belt 4-6

Will

Not

Agitate -

Motor

Running ,4-7

Will

Not

Agitate On Delicate Cycle, Fabric-Matic Models 4-7

Washer Overflows 4-7

No Cool -Down Fill 4-7

Hot

and Cold Water Temperatures Reversed 4-7

Slow

Fill 4-7

Washer Will

Not

Fill For Rinse Cycle 4-7

Fills With Water But Will

Not

Agitate 4-8

Agitates Continuously -

Timer

Will

Not

Advance 4-8

Will

Not

Spin 4-8

QUICK

REFERENCE

TROUBLESHOOTING 4-9

ELECTRICAL-MECHANICAL TROUBLESHOOTING (1997) DEPENDABLE

CARE

4-12

SECTION

ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS/SCHEMATICS

5-'

LAT9904..........................................................•..................................................................

5-1

LAT9824 5-2

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iii

LAT9804 5-3

LAT9734 5-4

LAT9714, LAT9704 5-5

LAT9704AG* (EXPORT) ;5-6

LAW9704 5-7

LAT9634 5-8

LAT9614 5-9

LAT9604, LAT8434, LAT8404 5-10

LAT9334, LAT8214, LAT8104, LAT8014, LAT7334, LAT2914

5-11

LAT9314, LAT9304, LAT7314, LAT7304 5-12

LAT9304AG*, LAT7304AG* (EXPORT) 5-13

LAW9304 5-14

LAT8904 5-15

LAT9804 5-16

LAT8244 5-17

LAT8804 5-18

LAT8714 5-19

LAT8704, LAT4914 5-20

LAT8614

5-21

LAT8604 5-22

LAT8624, LAT5914 5-23

LAT8504, LAT3914 5-24

LAT8424, LAT8414 5-25

LAT8234, LAT8204, LAT8034, LAT8024, LAT8004 5-26

LAT6914 5-27

LAT5005, LAT5004 5-28

LAT5004AG* (EXPORT) 5-29

LAT5006·LAT9206 5-30

LAT9306

5-31

LAT9406 5-32

LAT9606 5-33

LAT9706 5-34

LAT9806 5-35

LAT2300 5-36

LAT2500 5-37

LAT3500 5-38

LAW2400 5-39

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INTRODUCTION

Each

model

will

be covered separately in asection that pertains

only

its control

system and the

components

that make up that system. Because the basic structure

for

all washers is the same,

they

will be generally covered

without

regard

model.

Model's) covered

this manual: .

LAT2300

LAT2500

LAT2914

LAT3500

LAT4914

LAT5004

LAT5005

LAT5914

LAT6914

LAT7304

LAT7314

LAT7334

LAT8004

LAT8014

LAT8024

LAT8034

LAT8104

LAT8234

LAT8214

LAT8204

LAT8404

LAT8434

LAT8414

LAT8421

LAT8424

LAT8504

LAT8604

LAT8614

LAT8624

LAT8704

LAT8804

LAT8824

LAT8904

LAT9304

LAT9314

LAT9334

LAT9604

LAT9614

LAT9634

LAT9704

LAT9734

LAT9714

LAT9804

LAT9824

LAT9904

LAW2400

LAW9304

LAW9704

For

additional information on material covered in this manual, including safety issues,

contact:

Maytag Appliances Sales Company -

Customer Service

240 Edwards Street,

S.E.

Cleveland,

37311

Phone: 423.472.3333

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INTRODUCTION v

PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Note:

As ageneral rule, appliance should always be disconnected

from

power

source

before attempting replacement

component

parts.

This appliance

must

properly

grounded. Never plug the appliance

into

areceptacle

which

not

grounded adequately and in accordance

with

local and national codes. See

installation instructions

for

grounding

this appliance.

Appliances

with

the UL

symbol

on the data plate have been listed

with

Underwriters·

Laboratories, Inc.: Those

with

aCSA

Monogram

on the data plate have been certified

the CSA Testing Laboratories

complying

with

Canadian Standards Association

requirements. Nevertheless,

with

any

equipment

using electricity and having

moving

parts, there are potential hazards.

use this appliance safely, the operator should

become familiar

with

the instructions

for

operation

the appliance and always exercise

care

when

using it.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE AND WARNING

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement

Act

1986 (Proposition

65) requires the Governor

California

publish alist

substances known

the

State

California

cause cancer

reproductive harm, and requires business

warn customers

potential exposures

such substances.

Users

this appliance are herebywarned that the burning

gas can result in

low-

level exposure

some

the listed substances, benzene,

formaldehyde

and soot,

due primarily

the incomplete combustion

natural gas

liquid petroleum

(LP)

fuels. Exhaust ducts should be kept free

obstructions and

properly

exhausted

dryers

will

minimize exposure.

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SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION

SPECIFICATIONS

MAYTAG WASHER SPECIFICATIONS

CAPACITY

2.5

Cu.

Ft.

MAX. Washer - 7 amps (except

for

motor

starting surges)

AMPERAGE

DRAW

WATER USAGE •EX-Large -- 40 Gal.

(33

Imp.);

151

lit.

(Complete Cycle, •Large --

Gal. (30 Imp.);

136

lit.

All Models) •Medium --

Gal.

(27

Imp.);

121

lit.

•Small

Gal.

(23

Imp.);

106

lit.

•

Ex-Small--

Gal. (20 Imp.);

lit.

•Mini -

Gal.

(15

Imp.);

lit.

MOTOR 1/2 H.P.; 120 volt;

reversible, thermoprotected against overload; auto-

matic

reset. Use Standard

amp fuse.

•Single speed: Models LAT5005

•Fabric-Matic: Models LAT7304, LAT9304

•Two speed: Models LAT9604, LAT9704, LAT9804, LAT9824, LAT9904

The

washer

control will

capable

controlling

either

120

volt

three-wire

washer,

a240

volt

two-wire

washer.

POWER USAGE

0.1

-0.17 kwh depending on cycle

HOSE

NGTHS Inlet 5feet, (1.52 m).

Drain 4feet, (1.22 m).

INSTALLATION Hot and cold connections with

water

pressure

within

30-120 p.s.i.

(2.11-8.44kg/cm) range; 120°F.

140°F. hot water; adrain; 120 volt,

Hz elec-

trical

outlet

properly grounded and protected by a

amp fuse

rcuit

breaker.

APPROX. Crated -

225

Ibs.

(102

kg); Uncrated -200 Ibs.

(91

kg).

WEIGHT

1-1

WASHER FEA- LAT9904 LAT9824 LAT9l104 LA19704 LAT9604 LAT9304 LAT7304 LAT5005

TURES

Capacity Super Super Super Super Super Super Large

Large

Automatic

XX X X

Presoak

Cyde

Knits/Delicate

XX X XX X X

Cyde

Permanent

Press XX X XX X XX

Cyde

Speed Combina- 42 2 2Fabric-Matic®

Fabric-Matic®

tions

Temperature

Thermostatic 774 4 3 3 3

Selections Control

Water

Levels

5Infi- Infi- Infi- 4 4 Infi- 2

nite nite

nite

nile

Extra Rinse XXX

Option

Bleach

Dispenser

XXXX

Self-Cleaning

Lint

XX X X X X X

Filter

Fabric

Softener XXXX X X X X

Dispenser

Water-Saver X X

Available"

White

Porcelain

XX X X X X X

Tub

Sound

Insulating XX X X

Quiet-Pak™

Models

Available

240150 240/50 240/50 240/50

Export

Voltage/Hertz

Water-Saver

models

are

equipped

wilh

manual-dean

lint

filters.

Maytag

reserves

lhe

right

change specifications

without

notice.

PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

Proper

installation

the

responsibility

the

purchaser.

Checkpoints

for

proper

installation:

•

Properly

Grounded Electrical Outlet is

required.

•Standpipe Drain System must be

able

to accept 1

1/2"

0.0.

drain

hose.

Standpipe

height

36" is recom-

mended.

Note: Unit is not designed to

pump

efficiently

standpipe

in excess of

4feet.

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•Hot and Cold

Water

Faucets

must

within

4feet of

the

back

the washer.

•Laundry Tub Drain Systems

(for

use

with Water-Saver

Models

only). Tub

capacity to hold a

minimum

gallons.

•Water

Heater

set

deliver

140°F.

(600C)

hot

water

the

washer.

•Protection

from

weather:

do not store

operate

washer

below

60°F

(15

QC).

SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1-2

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