Barb April 23, 2012 for Model Number 131276200 I just purchased the motor for this washer. When I bolted up the motor, I noticed there is not a hole to attach the ground wire. What should I do? I called to have the company replace the motor with another. On the motor, there is a little picture for the ground wire,just as on my old motor but, no hole. What should I hook the ground to? Thank you
1 Answer Hello Barb. Look and see if the ground wire is already going to the ground at another location, completing the circuit. If so, you should be fine with the piggy tailed connector not hooked to the motor 131276200. If not, you will need to attach the wire to the frame of the unit. You can splice the wire and make it longer if needed to reach ground. The motor is already internaly grounded. Read More...
Mike December 26, 2011 for Model Number FWT449GFS2 Machine won't tumble or spin. Pump runs fine.1) How can I test the Door lock switch to make sure it's working? I have an Ohm/Voltage meter. 2) How can I test the motor with meter? I tried the wiring diagram and get no continuity for the 5&6 positions on the motor connector which says its for the Armature and should read less than 5 ohms.
1 Answer Hi Mike. If the motor windings do not ohm out at the 5 and 6 positions like your wiring diagram shows, then the new motor is part # 131276200. Remember it can be about 10 % leeway. It sounds like your door lock assembly part # 131763256 is not working correctly to allow proper operation. Shut off your circuit breaker before you touch anything. Also make sure your fill hoses and water valve screens are not clogged, as the water valve part # is [134190200]. Read More...
John T. October 28, 2011 for Model Number 41739012890 I can't slide the new motor on the four studs below the washer tub where it is supposed ot fit. If one stud goes in the others are just a milimeter off. I am afraid to force it - the tub studs are plastic and fit into steel thimbles. Any tips on how this is done?
1 Answer Hello John. Make sure the motor 131276200 is at the correct angle and you start all 4 supports at the same time. These can be tricky to install, and may need to use a little force to install the motor. Just be careful and don't break the supports. Hope this helps. Read More...
Dale F. October 07, 2011 for Model Number fwt449gfsamo I would like to know how to check the ptc. switch and where I can down load a service manual?
1 Answer Hello Dale. The PTC. switch on the dispenser should read closed when the drawer is closed and read open when the drawer is open. Hope this helps. Read More...
Dale F. October 07, 2011 for Model Number fwt449gfsamo I have done all the check as per the wiring diagram every thing checks ok. I have replaced the door switch, the timer, the speed control board and the motor. I have not been able to get this washer to spin in any cycle. It fills and tumble in only one direction during wash, It pumps out, I have check the psi switch it says it good when tested manually. can the ptc. switch at the soap dish cause this problem. What voltage should I have at the switch, can I check this switch with a volt meter. It also tumble 2 time just before it pump out in the last of the spin cycle. Is there a service manual on line Thank you Dale
1 Answer Hello Dale. Here are some test to perform. Hope this helps. Set timer to spin. Disconnect the 6 and 10 pin plugs from the speed control board. Measure voltage drop between pin 5 of the 6 pin plug and pins 1, 2, 6, 9, & 10 of the 10 pin plug. If any voltage readings beside 120 VAC between pin 5 to 6 and 9, and less than 50 between pin 5 to pins 1,2 & 10. You will have a defective timer. If between pin 5 to pins 6 &9 reads 120 VAC and between pin 5 to pins 1, 2, & 10 read less than 50 VAC you have a bad speed control board. Since both of these are new, you will need to run these test and see if there is a wiring harness issue with the machine. Also, look for loose connections, or bad connectors inside the plugs. Hope this helps. Read More...
Robert September 13, 2011 for Model Number FWT449GFS1 Washer makes a hi-pitch noise only when spinning dry at high speed. Sounds like the noise is comming from the motor. Otherwise, washer is operating normally.
1 Answer Hello Robert. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the bearing are bad and the tub assembly 131525500 will need to be replaced. Hope this helps. Read More...
Chuck June 26, 2011 for Model Number fwt449gf My washer will not tumble or spin. Any suggestions? Thank-you.
1 Answer Hi Chuck. It sounds like your door lock assembly part # 131763256 is not working correctly to allow proper operation. Shut off your circuit breaker before you touch anything. Also make sure your fill hoses and water valve screens are not clogged, as the water valve part # is [134190200]. I hope this helps. Thank- you. Read More...
Chuck March 20, 2011 for Model Number FWT445GES0 Washer not spinning, fills drains fine. I checked the SCU and that appears to be good. I checked motor windings as schematics suggested all were within range except the thermal protection pins 7 & 8 read 0 schematic says should be under 1 ohm. Where do I check to see if motor getting power?
1 Answer Hello Chuck. Test from the red wire to neutral and see if you have power coming to the motor. Hope this helps. Read More...
1 Answer Hello George, If the belt and the speed control is fine, you need to test from the speed control board to the motor to see if you are getting power to the motor. If there is power to the motor, then the motor is bad. Hope this helps. Read More...