Table Of Contents - Maytag LAT2300 Service Manual

Table of Contents

Service Manual1
Table Of Contents3
Safety Information8
Specifications9
Section 1. General Information9
Pre-Installation Considerations10
Electrical Requirements11
Grounding Requirements11
Export Models - 50 Hz And 60 Hz11
Grounding Instructions11
Grounding & Polarity12
Water Pressure13
Water Temperature13
Cabinet Dimensions13
Drain Facility14
Location Considerations15
Temperature Considerations15
Lubrication15
Cold Weather Storage15
Flooring15
Finish15
Installation16
Water Damage From Flooding16
Electrical Test Equipment21
Appliance Test Meter21
Voltage Checks23
Using Voltmeter As A Continuity Tester24
Using Meter For Temperature Readings25
Clamp-On Ammeter25
Amperate Chart26
Voltage Checks With Ammeter26
Motor Test Cord26
Drive Motor Test - Washer27
Washer Single Speed - Reversible-Drive Motor27
General Information (1997) Dependable Care28
Features & Cycles28
Laundry Cycles29
Regular Cycle29
2-Speed Delicate / Easy Care/Permanent Press29
Super Wash30
Presoak30
Soak Only30
Sensi-Care For Hand Washables30
Laundy Options31
Extra Rinse31
Extra Spin31
Energy Saver31
Section 2. Controls33
Control Operating Instructions36
Customized Care Cycles37
Special Cycles37
Changing And Monitoring Programs38
Select The Proper Water Level38
Select Water Temperature39
Select Wash Time39
Select Options39
Automatic Presoak39
Program Monitor Features40
Warm Rinse40
Sequence Indicators40
Soil Level Indicators40
Energy Saver Water Temperature41
Select Water Level41
Wash/Spin Speed41
Select Wash/Rinse Water Temperature42
Select Cycle And Time42
Start The Washer43
Indicator Lights43
Select Water-Saver Option62
Returned Saved Wash Water62
Cycle Functions - Timer Operated Models65
Fill Cycle65
Agitation Cycle (Start And Run)65
Spin Cycle (Start And Run)66
Control Facia67
Service Procedures69
To Remove Control Panel69
Timer Removal69
Microprocessor Board70
Timer Motor Removal70
Display Diagnostics71
Microprocessor Board Fault Codes71
To Remove Microprocessor Board71
To Remove Touch Pad71
Components72
Water Level Control - Timer Controlled72
Rotary Dial Control72
Infinite Level Control73
Reset73
Water Level Switch74
Electrical Testing75
Water Level Switch - Microprocessor Models75
To Check Water Level Control76
Checking The Water Level Switch76
To Remove Water Level Switch77
Air Tube And Dome77
Motor Control77
Motor Run Relay - Microprocessor Models78
Motor Reversing (Spin) Relay - Microprocessor Models79
Checking The Transformer81
Lid Switch Assembly82
Varistor (Mov-Metal Oxide Varistor)82
To Remove Transformer82
To Check Lid Switch And Check Switch83
Switch Assembly Adjustment83
To Remove Bracket83
Opening The Lid84
Lid Switch Failure84
Remove Lid Switch85
Unbalance Condition86
To Remove Lid86
To Replace Lid86
To Remove Front Panel87
Agitator88
To Replace Front Panel88
Fabric Softener Dispenser89
Lint Filter90
To Remove The Self-Cleaning Filters90
Manual Clean Lint Filter90
Water Injector Assembly91
Water Valve91
To Remove Injector Housing91
Thermistor Controlled Water Valve93
Water Valve Removal93
Water Valve Installation94
Inlet Hose Screens94
Water Valve Operation94
No Fill94
Water Pressure Gauge95
Water Flow95
Over Fill95
Slow Fill95
Start Capacitor97
Capacitor Kit (Export Models)97
Poly Pump97
To Remove The Pump97
Replacing Belts98
Belt Guard98
To Change The Belts Using The Access Hole98
Bleach Injector System99
Adjustment Of Pump Belt99
Tub Cover Removal100
Balance Ring100
To Replace Bleach Inlet100
Center Shaft Seal Removal101
Inner Tub Removal102
Seal Leaks102
Mounting Stem And Boot Seal Replacement103
Tub Centering103
Outer Tub Removal105
Reassembling The Mounting Stem105
Replacing Outer Tub106
Tub Bearing107
Transmission - Orbital107
To Remove Outer Tub Bearing107
To Replace Tub Bearing107
Agitation - Diagram108
Spin109
Transmission Repair Procedure110
Spin Cycle Completed110
Lip Seal114
Damper Assembly116
Damper Pads116
To Replace Or Lubricate Damper Pads:116
Brake Package And Radial Bearing117
Damper Replacement117
Dry Brake117
Brake Disassembly118
To Disassemble The Brake Package119
To Replace Brake Package119
To Service The Brake Without Removing It From The Washer119
Drive Pulley And Rotor Bearing120
To Remove Pulley120
To Adjust Drive Lug120
Motor Carriage121
Motor Removal121
To Remove Motor From Motor Carriage122
To Replace Motor122
Motor Failures123
Motor Ground Wire123
Motor Shield123
Motor Tension Springs124
Service Procedures (1997)125
Console Removal125
Switch Removal And Replacement126
Vertical Switches (Push Button)127
Horizontal Switches (Rotary)127
Installation (1997)128
Troubleshooting131
Electrical-Mechanical Troubleshooting136
Washer Will Not Fill136
Will Not Agitate, Burns Belt136
Will Not Agitate - Motor Is Running137
No Cool - Down Fill137
Washer Overflows137
Washer Will Not Fill For Rinse Cycle137
Fills With Water But Will Not Agitate138
Will Not Spin138
Agitates Continuously - Timer Will Not Advance138
Quick Reference Troubleshooting139
Electrical Circuits/Schematics143