Ok, so that your washer won't agitate or spin but frequency higher the motor is running. There's a strong possibility that the motor coupler in your washer has damaged. The motor coupler can be used on Whirlpool made direct drive washing machines also it works as a alternative for that washer belt. This can be a common repair for Kenmore, Whirlpool, Roper and KitchenAid direct drive washing machines.
First, unplug the washer before beginning any repair. Next, you'll have to take away the console but you will find a number of ways to get this done based on your model. The most typical would be to take away the finish caps from both sides from the console. Firmly pull forward towards the top of the finish cap until it button snaps free. You'll then see one screw on both sides from the console that will have to be removed. Pull forward and switch in the whole console lightly and allow it to relaxation backwards. Next, unplug the lid switch connector harness. You will find two cabinet top clips on both sides that should be removed next. You will have to make use of a flathead screwdriver and leverage to create this simpler. Pry forward on top clips to snap out and don't forget the positioning of those clips for reassembly. With the clips removed lift the washer lid, achieve in and pull the entire cabinet forward and hang it taken care of.
The pump takes place towards the motor by two retainer clips. While using screwdriver, pry these clips free of the pump and take away the pump in the motor positioning it left and taken care of. You don't need to get rid of the pump in the hoses. Next, take away the motor wiring harness. Utilizing a 1/4" nut driver, take away the screws in the two retainer clips that secure the motor towards the gear situation bracket. Again, make use of the screwdriver to get rid of the 2 motor retainer clips. Pull the motor free and you'll see areas of the motor coupler connected to the motor and also the gear situation.
Install the brand new motor coupler lightly utilizing a rubber mallet and also the nut driver. Among the plastic bits of the motor coupler goes around the motor and also the other towards the gear situation. Then attach the rubber hub towards the gear situation coupler and you're simply ready for reassembly.
Begin reassembly beginning with setting up the low motor retaining clip. Next, you'll have to align the motors plastic coupler piece towards the gear cases rubber piece because they will fit together. This might take several tries before you'll be able to encourage them to fit together since this is very tight. After you have the motor in position, snap within the lower motor retainer clip and so the upper motor retainer clip to secure the motor in position. Reattach the pump and it is two clips. Finally the motor harness could be reconnected.
When re-installing your cabinet, recall the front bottom from the cabinet 35mm slides underneath the washer frame first, and so the relaxation from the cabinet is lightly set backwards. The edges from the cabinet should also lock into an eye on the washer frame so it might take several attempts to understand this situated properly. Reinsert the very best cabinet clips by placing the finish in to the hole first and firmly pushing lower around the front from the clip. Finally, connect the lid switch wiring harness, pull the console forward and screw lower.
Finally, you have completed changing the motor coupler in your direct drive clothes washer. Now choose a spin cycle to make certain it spins OK before beginning a normal cycle.
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