Do-It-Yourself Story

Checked top lid switch with meter for continuity. Checked drum water level switch in top panel with a meter. Outer two terminals should show continuity when empty. Got a 6 flashing light on motor meaning locked rotor even though the motor spins freely. Bad converter board but you just can't buy the board!!!! Worked belt off of large wheel easily, unbolted and removed motor and replaced with the new motor. You have to tilt motor forward to remove those back two nuts!!! The new motor has a very short smooth section below the grooves for the belt, unlike the long smooth section on the old motor. This means the gadget to assist in installing the VERY TIGHT belt won't work. Worked belt partially around the big wheel and worked the belt up as high as possible on the motor pulley. Then used a long screw driver to push up on the belt at the motor as I worked the belt around the large wheel by turning it. Ensured it tracked properly. Plugged the washer back in and saw one slow flashing light. Held my breath and put it on spin. SUCCESS! Total time minus the cussing while figuring out how to get the belt on --- 1 hour.