Test #8: Lid Lock - Whirlpool Cabrio WTW8500DW Technical Education

NOT ON ALL MODELS
HEATER
ELEMENT
BK GY
6
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.
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TEST #8: Lid Lock

Perform the following checks if the washer does not lock (or
unlock).
1. Check the lid lock by performing Lid Lock test under
Service Load Control Mode in Service Diagnostic Mode on
page 5-5. The following steps assume that this step was
unsuccessful.
2. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
3. Remove console to access main control.
4. Visually check that the J6 connector is inserted all the way
into the main control.
¾ If visual check passes, go to step 5.
¾ If connector is not inserted properly, reconnect J6 and
repeat step 1.
LOCK SW
LID SW
HOME SW
LOCK MOTOR
LOCK MOTOR
SW OUT
For Service Technician Use Only
WARNING
DC LOCK
R
7
6
G
5
BU
4
BK
3
BR
2
12 VDC MOTOR
W
1
GRAY
JACKET
Figure 1 - Lid Lock Schematic
5. Check the lid lock motor winding and switches by
removing J6 from the main control and checking the
resistance values shown in the following table:
Component
Motor
Winding
Lock Switch-
Home
Lock Switch-
Lock
Lock Switch-
¾ If resistance values are good, go to step 6.
¾ If switch measurements do not match the values
6. If the preceding steps did not correct the lock problem,
replace the main control.
a. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
b. Replace the main control.
c. Reassemble all parts and panels.
d. Plug in washer or reconnect power. Perform Service
LOCK
LID
HOME
Whirlpool 2014 CABRIO
LID LOCK RESISTANCE
Resistance
Unlocked
35 W
(±5 W)
0 W
Open
Circuit
Lid Closed = 0 W
Lid
Lid Open = Open Circuit
shown in the table for unlocked (or locked) condition,
a problem exists in the lid lock. Replace the lid lock
mechanism.
Diagnostics to verify repair.
Figure 2 - Lid Lock
Direct Drive Washer
®
TESTING
Resistance
Contacts
Locked
35 W
J6-2 J6-3
(±5 W)
Open
J6-1 J6-4
Circuit
0 W J6-1 J6-7
J6-1 J6-5
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