Unit Smokes, Overheats, Cycles On Motor Thermal Protector, Switch Actuator Kicks In And Out; Slow Spin Or No Spin - Amana Speed Queen AWM190W2 Service Manual

43. UNIT SMOKES, OVERHEATS, CYCLES ON MOTOR THERMAL PROTECTOR, SWITCH ACTUATOR
KICKS IN AND OUT
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Belt is tacky and does not allow proper slip.
Belt tension is too great and does not allow
proper slip.
Inoperative timer.
Motor switch functions inoperative.
Bind in water pump.
Brake pads binding.
Brake, transmission, or motor have locked
up and will not turn.
Incorrect voltage.
44. SLOW SPIN OR NO SPIN
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Inoperative timer.
Loading door is open or door safety switch is
inoperative.
Bind in water pump.
Loose or broken drive belt.
Washer has gone OUT-OF-BALANCE.
Motor will not run.
Sheared motor pulley roll pin.
Motor overload protector has cycled.
No clearance or stuck brake pads.
Broken, loose, or incorrect wiring.
Inoperative transmission assembly.
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TO CORRECT
Check belt and replace if defective.
Make sure helper spring (if present) and idler spring
are properly connected.
Test timer and replace if inoperative.
Refer to SECTION V to check switch functions.
Replace pump.
Free binding pads, or replace pads.
Check that all these components are able to move
freely. Correct binding component.
Contact local utili:, . )mpany, or have a qualified
electrician check power sup;;ly.
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Test timer and replace if inoperative.
Close loading door, or test switch and replace if
inoperative.
Replace pump.
Replace belt.
Open loading door to reset OUT-OF-BALANCE
switch. Rearrange load in washtub.
Refer to MOTOR TEST SECTION V to check switch
and windings.
Remove drive motor and appropriately replace
roll pin and any other damaged parts.
Wait two or three minutes for overload protector
to reset. If prntector cycles repeatedly, refer to
paragraph 43.
Free stirky brake pads or replace pads.
Refer to appropriate wiring diagram.
Repair or replace the transmission assembly.
RS3100002 (37400R3)
Rev. 3