Washing Machine Repair Guide

General Information

• Target Models: Covers models such as Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Roper.
• Identification: Identified by six cycle lights in a row under the control knob.
• Type: Vertical Modular Washer (VMW).
• Popularity: Most sold washer type in America.

Key Features

• Self-Diagnosing System: Built-in system to identify issues.
• No Tools Required: Diagnostic process needs no tools and minimal experience.
• Time Efficient: The entire process takes only 2-3 minutes.

Diagnostic Process

Initial Steps

• First Step: Run the recalibration mode before diagnostic mode.

Recalibration Mode

1. Starting Position: Washer should be off, and indicator lights turned off.
2. Turn the Dial: One complete 360-degree counterclockwise turn, stopping straight up.
3. Quick Sequence: Within 6 seconds, turn the dial 3 clicks clockwise, 1 click back, 1 click clockwise.
   • Tip: Turn faster/slower if the lights don’t blink on first try.
4. Activate Diagnostic Mode: Green status lights blink upon successful activation.
5. Initiate Calibration Cycle: Turn the dial 2 more times clockwise and press start.
   • Duration: 2-3 minutes.
   • Outcome: Lid unlocks and washer shuts off if successful.
   • Failure: Pull error codes if unsuccessful.

Retrieving Error Codes

1. Starting Position: Washer should be off, and indicator lights turned off.
2. Turn the Dial: One complete 360-degree counterclockwise turn, stopping straight up.
3. Quick Sequence: Within 6 seconds, turn the dial 3 clicks clockwise, 1 click back, 1 click clockwise.
   • Tip: Turn faster/slower if the lights don’t blink on first try.
4. Reading Error Codes: Turn the dial 1 click clockwise and press start.
   • Display: Turn the dial 1 click clockwise to show first saved error code.
   • No Error Code: Only sensing light flashes.
5. Interpreting Error Codes:
   • Code Structure: Error codes have two parts (F# and E#).
   • Lights: Sensing light indicates F/E.
     • Sensing light on: F.
     • Sensing light off: E.
     • Wash light: 8.
     • Rinse light: 4.
     • Spin light: 2.
     • Complete light: 1.
   • Example: F5 E3 → Sensing light on, Rinse (4), and Cycle Complete (1).
6. Ending Diagnostic Mode: Turn washer off.

Follow-Up

• Error Code Lookup: Use images in the video, washer repair manual, or search error code online.
• Fixing the Issue: Identify parts needed and find them quickly.

Video Tutorials

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