Troubleshooting Guide - Whirlpool Maytag MVWP576KW Technical Manual

DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont.)
OUTPUT
Output Details
NOTE: Outputs will time-out after 5 minutes.
GENTLE AGITATION – To perform test, lid must be closed and locked.
Shifts from idle motor to gentle CW/CCW agitation.
NOTE: Allow up to 15 seconds for shifter to reposition.
IMPORTANT: To activate Gentle Agitation, RPM must read "0" and lid must be closed with lid lock enabled. If lid is not closed, status LEDs will flash
on and off.
n If motor does not agitate, go to
HEAVY AGITATION – To perform test, lid must be closed and locked.
Shifts from idle motor to heavy CW/CCW agitation.
NOTE: Allow up to 15 seconds for shifter to reposition.
IMPORTANT: To activate Heavy Agitation, RPM must read "0" and lid must be closed with lid lock enabled. If lid is not closed, status LEDs will flash
on and off.
n If motor does not agitate, go to
NOTE: Always check for error codes first .
Some tests will require accessing components. See Figures for
"Troubleshooting Tests".
Problem
WASHER WILL NOT POWER
UP
n No operation
n No Status LEDs
WILL NOT START CYCLE
No response when Start Button
is pressed.
2-14 Maytag 3.5 cu.ft. Commercial-Grade Residential Agitator Washer
n
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For Service Technician Use Only
TEST #3a: Drive System – Shifter
TEST #3a: Drive System – Shifter

Troubleshooting Guide

Component
Possible Cause
No power to washer.
Connection problem between AC plug and main
control.
Main control not properly installed in console.
Main control problem.
Lid lock mechanism not functioning.
User Interface problem.
Main control problem.
and TEST #3b: Drive System – Motor.
and TEST #3b: Drive System – Motor.
Locations. For detailed troubleshooting procedures, refer to
Check power at outlet, check circuit breakers, fuses, or
junction box connections.
Check the AC power cord for continuity.
See TEST #4: Console and
See TEST #1: Main
1. Lid not closed due to interference.
2. Lock not closed due to interference.
3. See TEST #8: Lid
See TEST #4: Console and
See TEST #1: Main
Status LEDs
8 2
8 4
Checks and Tests
Indicators.
Control.
Lock.
Indicators.
Control.
1 ON
ON