Spin - GE WDSS4120 Technical Service Manual

Troubleshooting Procedures
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to washer before servicing, unless
testing requires it.
10. Slow spin or no spin.
Possible Cause
Some model washers, timer is programmed for
SLOW spin in DELICATE cycle regardless of
action switch setting.
Loading door not closed or failed switch.
Bind in water pump.
Loose or broken drive belt.
Oil on drive belt.
Sheared motor pulley roll pin.
Motor overload protector has cycled.
No clearance or stuck brake pads.
Failed transmission assembly.
Failed timer.
Failed electronic control.
Broken, loose, shorted or incorrect wiring.
11. Constant spin.
Possible Cause
Washtub does not stop spinning within seven
seconds after loading door is open.
Excessive wear on brake pads, or missing
brake pads.
Failed timer.
Failed electronic control.
Broken, loose, shorted or incorrect wiring.
12. Washer stops in middle of cycle or quits after a couple loads  intermittent.
Possible Cause
Belt is tacky and does not allow proper
slipping.
Belt tension is too tight and does not allow
proper slipping.
Motor overload protector has cycled.
Brake, transmission or motor have locked up
and will not turn.
Motor switch functions fail.
Failed timer.
Broken, loose, shorted or incorrect wiring.
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W ARNING
Use a different cycle.
Close door or test switch and replace if failed.
Replace pump.
Adjust or replace drive belt.
Replace drive belt
Remove drive motor and replace roll pin and any other damaged
components.
Wait two to three minutes for overload protector to reset. If
overload protector cycles repeatedly, see following chart.
Free sticky brake pads or replace brake pads.
Replace failed transmission assembly.
Test timer and replace if failed.
Test electronic control and replace if failed.
Refer to appropriate wiring diagram.
Replace brake pads.
Tighten Helix Bolt if loose.
Replace brake pads.
Test timer and replace if failed.
Test electronic control and replace if failed.
Refer to appropriate wiring diagram.
Check belt and replace if failed.
Verify idler spring is properly connected.
Verify proper belt and pulley are installed.
Wait two to three minutes for overload protector to reset. If
overload protector cycles repeatedly, see following chart.
Verify all components move freely. Correct binding component.
Test switch functions.
Test timer and replace if failed.
Refer to appropriate wiring diagram.
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