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ML-1 TECHNICAL EDUCATION Epic™ FRONT-LOADING AUTOMATIC WASHER MODEL MFW 9700S MFW 9600S JOB AID 8178604...
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FORWARD This Maytag Job Aid Epic Front-Loading Automatic Washer” (Part No. 8178604), provides the In Home Service Professional with information on the installation, operation, and service of the Front- Loading Automatic Washer. It is to be used as a training Job Aid and Service Manual. For specific information on the model being serviced, refer to the “Use and Care Guide,”...
Safety First ........................1-1 Model & Serial Number Designations ................1-2 Model & Serial Number Label And Tech Sheet Locations ..........1-3 Specifications ........................1-4 Maytag Washer Warranty ....................1-5 INSTALLATION INFORMATION ................... 2-1 Installation Requirements ....................2-1 Installation Instructions ..................... 2-4 PRODUCT OPERATION .......................
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Page COMPONENT TESTING ....................... 5-1 Pressure Switch ........................ 5-1 Detergent Dispenser Motor & Switch ................5-2 Inlet Valve Solenoids ......................5-2 Door Lock/Switch Assembly ..................... 5-3 Drain Pump Motor ......................5-4 Interference Filter ......................5-4 Heating Element & Temperature Sensor ................5-5 Drive Motor ........................
GENERAL SAFETY FIRST Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this Job Aid and on the appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS MODEL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER PRODUC T G ROUP M = Maytag AC C ES S F = Front L oading T = Top L oading PRODUC T W = Washer S ERIES 5 = L EAP 6 = Oasis 7 = 24"...
MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABEL AND TECH SHEET LOCATIONS The Model/Serial Number label and Tech Sheet locations are shown below. Model & Serial Number Label Location Tech Sheet Location (Behind Toe Panel)
If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of the Use & Care Guide. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Assistance or Service” section or by calling Maytag. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-688-9900. In Canada, call 1-800-688-2002.
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Once the bolt is loose, move it to the center of the hole and Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional completely pull out the bolt, including the plastic spacer two-thirds turn. covering the bolt. 56789 Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result. Once all 4 bolts are removed discard bolt and spacers.
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Flexible electronic controls are easy to use whether you are a This washer has a heating element that automatically heats the beginner or an expert. water to the best temperature on select cycles. This enables stepped cleaning, a process in which warm water is brought in 78
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THEORY OF OPERATION INTRODUCTION The flowmeter is also used to introduce addi- tional water into the tub for higher water levels, The Maytag Epic Front-Loading Automatic based on cycle requirements. Washer presents a number of new features and operating characteristics quite different from previous models.
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The dispenser drawer has four separate com- The water enters the wash tub through the partments for adding laundry products to the main inlet tube. wash load. These compartments are: 1. Prewash Detergent Compartment 2. Main Wash Detergent Compartment 3. Bleach Compartment 4.
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PRESSURE SWITCH The pressure switch also senses the suds level in the wash tub. If excessive sudsing occurs, The pressure switch is located in the top right the washer starts an automatic suds routine. rear corner of the washer. This switch senses The display will show the word “Sud.”...
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TOUCHPAD/LED ASSEMBLY MOTOR CONTROL UNIT (MCU) The Touchpad/LED Assembly is removed as a The Motor Control Unit is located inside a single assembly and is connected to the Cen- plastic control box located in the lower front tral Control Unit by a ribbon cable. This assem- corner of the washer cabinet.
PUMP MOTOR SUSPENSION SYSTEM A separate pump/pump motor is used to drain The wash tub is held in position with four shock the wash tub. absorbers attached to the bottom four corners of the tub assembly. In addition, the wash tub is suspended from the top frame of the washer with two springs attached to the sides of the unit.
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HEATING ELEMENT & TEMPERATURE SENSOR The assembly contains a solenoid operated A heating element is used to increase the water latching mechanism that will electrically lock temperature during certain wash cycles. The the door during a wash cycle. temperature sensor is used with the heater to Door Lock monitor water temperature in the tub.
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Select the desired Modifiers, such as Soil Level, Water T emp, Push in the dispenser drawer slowly and completely (to avoid Spin Speed and Cycle End Signal. Not all modifiers are a spill). available with all cycles and options. See “Modifiers. ” If desired, select the CYCLE END SIGNAL.
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COMPONENT ACCESS This section instructs you on how to service each component inside the Maytag Epic Front-Loading Automatic Washer. The components and their locations are shown below. COMPONENT LOCATIONS Central Control Unit Inlet Valves Interference Filter Flowmeter Pressure Switch Detergent Dispenser Motor &...
REMOVING THE CONSOLE AND THE TOUCHPAD / LED ASSEMBLY To remove the console: a) Lift the locking tab and disconnect the ribbon cable connector from the cen- tral control unit. b) Remove the ribbon cable from the five clips. Touchpad/LED Electrical Shock Hazard Ribbon Cable Disconnect power before servicing.
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d) Remove the T-20 torx screw from the To remove the touchpad / LED assem- recessed hole of the console. bly: a) Use a small screwdriver and unsnap the three top locking tabs from the touchpad/LED assembly. b) Starting from the right, unsnap the four lower locking tabs from the touchpad/ LED assembly, and lift the assembly Console Screw...
REMOVING THE DOOR LOCK / SWITCH ASSEMBLY, AND THE FRONT PANEL & BELLOWS Open the washer door. WARNING Door Lock/Switch Assembly Bellows 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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To remove the door lock/switch as- To remove the front panel and bellows: sembly: a) Remove the top cover and the console a) Remove the bellows retaining wire (re- (see page 4-2 for the procedures). fer to steps 5 and 6 for the procedure). b) Remove the bellows retaining wire (re- b) Pull the bellows out and remove the fer to steps 5 and 6 for the procedure).
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g) Remove the end of the dispenser tube i) Remove the bellows retainer clamp. from the bellows. Dispenser Tube Remove Bellows Retainer Clamp j) Remove the bellows from the front of the tub. h) Use a 7mm socket, and turn the bel- lows retainer clamp screw counter- clockwise until the clamp is loose enough to remove from around the...
REMOVING THE FLOWMETER Remove the top cover and the console WARNING (see page 4-2 for the procedures). Flowmeter 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.
REMOVING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER MOTOR & ASSEMBLY To remove the detergent dispenser WARNING motor: a) Unhook the spring from the end of the water distribution lever. b) Carefully pull the cam actuator and the water distribution lever off the motor shaft, then pull the water distribution lever off the lever connection pin.
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d) Remove the motor and switch wires c) Use a small screwdriver and raise the from the wire clip. locking arm so that it clears the tab. Pull the inlet hose connector and rub- e) Disconnect the two wire connectors ber o-ring out of the detergent dis- from the motor terminals.
REMOVING THE INLET VALVES Disconnect the two wire connectors from WARNING the inlet valve terminals. Disconnect 2 wire connectors Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating. From behind the washer, remove the inlet Failure to do so can result in death or valve screw, then slide the valves to the electrical shock.
REMOVING THE CENTRAL CONTROL UNIT Unlock the two wire clips and remove the WARNING wires from each of the clips (4 total). 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.
REMOVING THE INTERFERENCE FILTER Disconnect the three connectors from the WARNING interference filter terminals. NOTE: The green 2-wire connector has a locking arm at the bottom that you must press to re- lease the connector. Remove the two T-20 hex-head torx screws from the interference filter and remove the filter from the washer.
REMOVING THE PRESSURE SWITCH Pull the pressure hose off the pressure WARNING switch inlet. Press on the two locking arms at the bottom of the wire connector, and pull the connector off the pressure switch termi- nals. Wire Connector Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing.
REMOVING THE MOTOR CONTROLLER Open the wiring access door on the front WARNING of the motor controller housing. Disconnect the four wire connectors from the motor controller. NOTE: Each connec- tor has a locking arm or locking tabs that you must release to remove the connector from the unit.
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REASSEMBLY NOTE: After reinstalling the motor controller housing, slide a wire tie through the slot in the standoff and secure the wires to the standoff. Wire Standoff 4-15...
REMOVING THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR & THE HEATING ELEMENT Use a 13/32”(10 mm) socket and loosen WARNING the hex nut on the heating element bracket. To remove the temperature sensor: a) Disconnect the sensor connector. b) Pull the sensor out of the heating ele- ment bracket hole.
REMOVING THE DRAIN PUMP ASSEMBLY Raise the drain pump wiring cover and disconnect the wire connector. Wiring Cover 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.
REMOVING THE AIRTRAP 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. Unplug washer or disconnect power. Turn off the water supply to the washer. Pull the washer away from the wall so that Airtrap you can access the rear panel.
REMOVING AN INTERLOCK SWITCH Press in on the locking tab. Slide the WARNING switch holder down in the chassis slots, and remove it from the chassis. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Slide Switch Replace all parts and panels before Holder Down operating.
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Push out on the locking tabs of the switch holder, rotate the switch up, and remove it from the holder. Rotate Switch Up Switch Holder Locking Tabs 4-20...
REMOVING THE DRIVE MOTOR Remove the drive belt from the end of the WARNING drive motor shaft and then remove the belt from the drive pulley. 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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Pull the drive motor toward you and re- 10. Push wire retainer thru motor wire retainer move the pivot studs from the tub holes; hole to release wire harness. then turn the motor around so that you can 11. Press the two locking arms down and access the motor wires.
REMOVING THE TUB AND BASKET ASSEMBLY Remove the T-20 hex-head torx screws WARNING from the top (and bottom, if not already done in step 7) braces and remove both braces from the rear of the washer. Top Brace Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing.
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10. Loosen the clamp and pull the end of the 12. Remove the two rear shock absorbers drain hose from the tub. from the tub. To remove a shock absorber: a) Pry the locking tab down with a small screwdriver. Align Tabs With Slots Drain Hose...
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13. Remove the screw from the green ground 15. At the front of the washer, remove the six wire eyelet and remove the wires from the T-20 hex-head torx screws (total) from the clips in the tub. top front brace and remove the brace from the washer.
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18. Using the procedure in step 13, remove 21. Mark the edges of the 23 tub clamps with the two front shock absorbers from the a pencil so that you can reinstall the clamps tub. in the same locations later. 19.
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23. Lift the rear half of the tub off the front half. 25 To replace the heater element wire holder, remove the T-20 torx screw. 24. Lift the basket from the front half of the tub. 26. To replace the tub gasket, pry the gasket Rear Half Of Tub out of the slot and remove it.
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REASSEMBLY NOTES: When reinstalling the bottom front coun- terweight, first tape the flat nut in place in When reassembliing the tub, install the the tub slot so it does not fall out. metal clips over the flanges of the two tub sections with a hammer.
COMPONENT TESTING Before testing any of the components, perform • Check all connections before replacing com- the following checks: ponents, looking for broken or loose wires, failed terminals, or wires not pressed into • Control failure can be the result of corrosion connectors far enough.
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. DETERGENT DISPENSER INLET VALVE SOLENOIDS MOTOR & SWITCH COLD Refer to page 4-10 for the procedure for servic- ing the inlet valves.
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. DOOR LOCK/SWITCH ASSEMBLY To test the door lock/unlock solenoids: a) Disconnect the connector from the Door Switch Actuator CCU.
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. DRAIN PUMP MOTOR INTERFERENCE FILTER Motor Terminals Refer to page 4-12 for the procedure for servic- Refer to page 4-18 for the procedure for servic- ing the interference filter.
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. HEATING ELEMENT & Temperature Results TEMPERATURE SENSOR 32 ° F (0 ° C) 35.9K ohms 86°F (3°C) 9.7K ohms 104°F (40°C)
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. DRIVE MOTOR INTERLOCK SWITCH Actuator Refer to page 4-20 for the procedure for servic- ing an interlock switch.
DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE WARNING Before servicing, check the following: Electrical Shock Hazard • Make sure there is power at the wall outlet. Disconnect power before • Has a household fuse blown or circuit breaker servicing. tripped? Time delay fuse? Replace all parts and panels before operating.
FAILURE/ERROR DISPLAY CODES DISPLAY EXPLANATION AND RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE NO WATER DETECTED ENTERING MACHINE OR PRESSURE SWITCH TRIP NOT DETECTED If after 30 seconds the control does not detect water entering machine, the valves will be turned off and the error code will be displayed. If the control has turned the water valves on, and after 8 minutes, the flow sensor has de- tected 10.5 gallons of water passing through it, but has not detected the pressure switch trip, the valves will be turned off, and the error code will flash.
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DISPLAY EXPLANATION AND RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE LONG DRAIN If the drain time exceeds eight minutes, the water valves are turned off and “F/02 ” is flashed. Press PAUSE/CANCEL two times to clear the display. NOTE: After four minutes the “Sud” error will be displayed, then four minutes later the “F/02 ” error code will be displayed..
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DISPLAY EXPLANATION AND RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE MOTOR CONTROL UNIT ERROR The main control has detected a short in the Motor Control Unit. If a failure occurs during high-speed spin, the door will be unlocked after three minutes. F/07 Possible Causes / Procedure 1.
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DISPLAY EXPLANATION AND RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE SERIAL COMMUNICATION ERROR Communication between the Central Control Unit (CCU) and the Motor Control Unit (MCU) cannot be sent correctly. F/11 Possible Causes / Procedure 1. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 2. Check wire harness connections to the MCU, the motor, and Central Control Unit (CCU). 3.
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DISPLAY EXPLANATION AND RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE CCU / TOUCHPAD / LED ASSEMBLY ERROR F/21 F/22 This error occurs if the touchpad/LED assembly is not able to transmit/receive data to/from the central control unit (CCU). Possible Causes / Procedure 1. Check the touchpad/LED assembly by selecting different cycles and changing the modifiers and options available to confirm the touchpad/LED is responding.
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DISPLAY EXPLANATION AND RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE SUDS LOCK (OVERDOSE OF DETERGENT DETECTED DURING THE WASH CYCLE) The Motor Control Unit senses a suds lock condition by analyzing the current draw on the drive motor. If “Sud ”is displayed a potential Suds Lock is detected. This may signify a bad pump, an extra heavy load, excessive detergent, or excessive suds.
• Push PREWASH OPTION four times DIAGNOSTIC TEST within five seconds. (If PREWASH The washer must be empty and the control OPTION is not present on this model, must be in the OFF state before pressing the press RINSE HOLD four times within five touchpad sequence to start the test.
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Water Temperature Sensor Be sure to perform the Diagnostic Tests 1. Unplug washer or disconnect power. on the previous page before replacing the 2. Disconnect the wire harness from the water system components. temperature sensor and measure the resis- tance of the sensor. Use the following table. Motor Continuity Test An abnormal condition is an open circuit.
CONTROL BOARD REMOVAL To remove the touchpad/LED assembly: OR REPLACEMENT 1. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 2. Disconnect touchpad/LED assembly wire IMPORTANT: Electrostatic (static electric- harness from the CCU. ity) discharge may cause damage to elec- 3. Remove dispenser drawer. tronic control assemblies.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART POSSIBLE CAUSE/TEST PROBLEM NOTE: Possible Cause/Tests must be performed in the sequence shown for each problem 1. Check that the unit is plugged into a working outlet and for blown fuses. 2. Check for power going to Central Control Unit (CCU) by listening for a click in the CCU when unit is plugged in.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE/TEST PROBLEM NOTE: Possible Cause/Tests must be performed in the sequence shown for each problem 1. Verify the unit is level. 2. Verify dispenser drawer is not clogged with detergent. 3. Check water connections to the unit and within the unit. Check for plugged screen in water source.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE/TEST PROBLEM NOTE: Possible Cause/Tests must be performed in the sequence shown for each problem 1. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 2. Check wire harness connections. 3. Check drain pump. 4. Check drain pump motor. WILL NOT DRAIN 5. Check that the drain hose and drain pump filter are clear of foreign objects. 6.
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