Steve for Model Number 20922990 After replacing the direct drive coupler, as I have many times, I ran a load of laundry. When the wash/agitate cycle reached there was nothing but a strong smell of burned out motor. Removed the cabinet again, perhaps 40 mins later and discovered one of the capacitor leads was not connected and the motor body was still somewhat warm. Reinstated everything and the washer is working again. What produced the burning smell and what is it a sign of? If the capacitor was disconnected, why did the motor get warm/hot?
Answer Steve, This capacitor is a start capacitor for the motor and the motor was trying to start when the capacitor was not attached which would have caused the windings to emit a burning odor. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Wednesday, November 15, 2017