Test #2 Valves - Whirlpool WTW9500E SERIES Service Manual

TESTING COMPONENT
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.

TEST #2 Valves

This test checks the electrical connections to the valves, and
the valves themselves.
1. Check the relays and electrical connections to the valves
by performing the Cold, Hot, Fresh Fill, Detergent, Fabric
Softener, and Oxi (not on all models) Load and Test Cycle
Function on page 2-4. Each test activates and deactivates
the selected valve. The following steps assume one (or
Figure 1 - Water Valve Assembly
Detergent
Valve
WATER VALVES
MAIN BOARD
L1
BK
J12-1
3-6 Whirlpool & Maytag Direct Drive Top Load Washer
n
For Service Technician Use Only
Fabric
Bleach/Oxi
Softener
Valve
Valve
GY
J2-7
R
J2-8
BU
J2-9
V
J2-10
BR
J2-11
Y
J2-12
WATER INLET VALVES
Figure 2 - Water Valves Strip Circuit
more) valve(s) did not turn on.
2. For the valve(s) in question check the individual solenoid
valves:
a. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
b. Remove console to access main control.
c. Remove connector J2 from main control. Refer to main
control diagram on page 3-5.
d. Check harness connection to solenoid valves.
3. Check resistance of the valve coils across the following J2
connector pinouts:
Valve
Fabric Softener
Oxi (not on all models)
Hot
Cold
Detergent
Fresh Fill
Resistance should be 790–840 Ω.
¾ If resistance readings are tens of ohms outside of
range, replace the valve assembly.
¾ If resistance readings are within range, replace main
control and perform Service Diagnostics to verify
repair.
Fresh Fill
Valve
SOFTENER
W
BLEACH/OXI
W
MAIN HOT
W
MAIN COLD
W
DETERGENT
W
FRESH FILL
W
790 - 840
J2, 4 & 7 (White & Gray)
J2, 4 & 8 (White & Red)
J2, 4 & 9 (White & Blue)
J2, 4 & 10 (White & Violet)
J2, 4 & 11 (White & Brown)
J2, 4 & 12 (White & Yellow)
Hot Valve Cold Valve
MAIN BOARD
W
J2-4
Pinout
N
W
J12-3