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DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting Guide (continued)
Problem
Overfills
Incorrect Water
Temperature
(For permanent
installations only)
Won't Agitate
Won't Spin
2-6
Amana Compact Washer
n
For Service Technician Use Only
Possible Cause
Pressure hose problem.
Pressure (water level) sensor.
Water valve problem.
Drain hose incorrectly installed.
Control problem.
Water hose installation.
Plugged filter/screen.
Water valve problem.
Control problem.
Lid not closed/lid lock mechanism not
functioning.
Belt/pulley problem.
Harness connections.
Motor problem.
Shifter problem.
Control problem.
Lid not closed/lid lock mechanism not
functioning.
Out of Balance
Belt/pulley problem.
Harness connections.
Motor problem.
Shifter problem.
Control problem.
Checks & Tests
Check air trap & pressure hose connections. Make sure hose is
routed correctly and not pinched. Check hose for leaks. Replace
hose if needed.
See Test #3: Pressure Sensor, page 3-7.
Check water valve connections. If good, check function of hot
and cold water valves in Manual Load Test, page 2-3.
See Test #2: Water Valve, page 3-6.
The top of the standpipe must be at least 39" (991 mm) high
and no higher than 72" (1.8 m) from the bottom of the washer.
See Test #1: UI/Control Board, page 3-4.
Make sure inlet hoses are connected properly.
Check for plugged filter or screen in the water valve or hoses.
Check water valve connections. If good, check function of hot
and cold water valves in Manual Load Test, page 2-3.
See Test #2: Water Valve, page 3-6.
See Test #1: UI/Control Board, page 3-4.
1. Lid not closed due to interference.
2. Lock not closed due to interference.
3. See Test #8: Lid Lock Assembly, page 3-15.
4. Check lid lock solenoid in Manual Load Test, page 2-3.
Check drive belt and pulley. Adjust or repair as necessary.
Check harness connections between UI/Control Board and drive
system.
See Test #6a: Drive Motor/Capacitor, page 3-10.
See Test #6b: Shifter Motor/Brake, page 3-12.
See Test #1: UI/Control Board, page 3-4.
1. Lid not closed due to interference.
2. Lock not closed due to interference.
3. See Test #8: Lid Lock Assembly, page 3-15.
4. Check lid lock solenoid in Manual Load Test, page 2-3.
Check that clothes are arranged evenly around wash/spin tub.
See Test #7: Out of Balance Switch, page 3-14.
Check drive belt and pulley. Adjust or repair as necessary.
Check harness connections between UI/Control Board and drive
system.
See Test #6a: Drive Motor/Capacitor, page 3-10.
See Test #6b: Shifter Motor/Brake, page 3-12.
See Test #1: UI/Control Board, page 3-4.
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