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WASHING MACHINE
SERVICE MANUAL
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY TO DIAGNOSE
PROBLEMS CORRECTLY BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT.
PROBLEMS CORRECTLY BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT.
CAUTION
MODEL : WT5170H*
SAFETY PRECAUTION!
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE!
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This service information is intended for individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of
electrical, electronic, and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair this appliance may result
in personal injury or property damage. The manufacturer or seller can not be responsible for the
interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any liability in connection with its use.
electrical, electronic, and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair this appliance may result
in personal injury or property damage. The manufacturer or seller can not be responsible for the
interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any liability in connection with its use.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this
appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
·Wear gloves when working.
Failure to do this can result in serious injury.
·The appliance is heavy. Two or more people is
required when moving the appliance.
There is a risk of serious back injury or other injuries.
There is a risk of serious back injury or other injuries.
·Certain internal parts are intentionally not
grounded and may present a risk of electric
shock only during servicing. Service personnel -
Do not contact the following parts while the
appliance is energized: Pump bracket, rotor, and
heater.
shock only during servicing. Service personnel -
Do not contact the following parts while the
appliance is energized: Pump bracket, rotor, and
heater.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this appliance, follow basic precautions,
including the following.
including the following.
·Disconnect this appliance from the power
supply before servicing. Turning the controls to
the off position does not disconnect this
appliance from the power supply.
the off position does not disconnect this
appliance from the power supply.
Failure to do this can result in shock.
·Reconnect all grounded devices after servicing.
Failure to do this can result in shock.
CONTENTS
1. Specifications ............................................ 3
2. Installation Instructions
2-1. How to Adjust Level ............................4
2-2. Connecting Water Supply Hose ........ 6
2-3. Connect the Drain Hose .................... 7
2-2. Connecting Water Supply Hose ........ 6
2-3. Connect the Drain Hose .................... 7
3. Operating Instructions
3-1. Identification of Parts ......................... 8
3-2. Before Starting to Wash .................... 9
3-3. Function of Each BUTTON ............. 16
3-4. Washing Programs ......................... 18
3-5. Care and Maintenance .................... 20
3-2. Before Starting to Wash .................... 9
3-3. Function of Each BUTTON ............. 16
3-4. Washing Programs ......................... 18
3-5. Care and Maintenance .................... 20
4. Service Information
4-1. Disassembly Instruction ................... 21
4-2. Wiring Diagram ................................ 28
4-3. Test Running Without Water ............ 29
4-4. Troubleshooting By Common
4-2. Wiring Diagram ................................ 28
4-3. Test Running Without Water ............ 29
4-4. Troubleshooting By Common
Washing Problems .......................... 30
4-5. Troubleshooting Summary ................31
4-6. Troubleshooting with Error Code .......32
4-7. Other Troubleshooting .......................37
4-6. Troubleshooting with Error Code .......32
4-7. Other Troubleshooting .......................37
5. Component Testing Information ................39
5-1. Filter Assembly (Line Filter)...............39
5-2. Door Lock Switch Assembly ..............40
5-3. Stator Assembly ................................42
5-4. Pump Motor Assembly ......................45
5-5. Inlet Valve Assembly .........................46
5-6. Heater Assembly ...............................47
5-7. Thermistor Assembly.........................48
5-2. Door Lock Switch Assembly ..............40
5-3. Stator Assembly ................................42
5-4. Pump Motor Assembly ......................45
5-5. Inlet Valve Assembly .........................46
5-6. Heater Assembly ...............................47
5-7. Thermistor Assembly.........................48
6. Exploded View ........................................ 50
7. Replacement Part List ............................. 54
1. SPECIFICATIONS
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Model
Electrical
Inner Tub
Inlet Water Pressure
Rating of Fuse
Spin Speed
Weight
Cycles
Time Delay
Lid Interlock Switch
Control Lock
Softener Dispenser
Detergent Dispenser
Bleach Inlet
Auto Power Off
Smart Rinse™ with Jet Spray
Heater
WT5170H*
120VAC@60Hz.
Stainless
14.5 ~ 116 PSI (100 ~ 800 kPa)
120V/60Hz
1100
±50
145.5 lbs (66kg)
Cotton/Normal, Perm.Press Casual, Heavy Duty, Bulky/Bedding, Bright Whites
™, Tub Clean, Sanitary,
Delicates, Wool, Speed Wash, Pure Color
™, Sports Wear, Baby Wear, Towels, Rinse & Spin, Spin Only
1 – 19 Hr
Magnet Sensor
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2-1. HOW TO ADJUST LEVEL
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Raise
Lower
CAUTION
• The ventilating openings in the base area must not be obstructed by carpeting.
• Install the washing machine on a level and firm surface. There should be no more than 1° of variation.
• Wooden floors may need reinforcing to prevent the normal vibration which occurs
• Install the washing machine on a level and firm surface. There should be no more than 1° of variation.
• Wooden floors may need reinforcing to prevent the normal vibration which occurs
with an unbalanced load.
• Do not install the washer on an inclined floor.
Improper installation of the washer may cause noise and malfunctioning.
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Installation area
•
Install the washer on a firm, flat
surface.
•
If the washer is installed on an
unsuitable floor, it could make
considerable noise and vibrate.
unsuitable floor, it could make
considerable noise and vibrate.
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3
Checking level
•
Open the lid, check if the washer is
correctly leveled by looking down
from the top. If the tub is not
centered in the opening, then the
washer is not level.
correctly leveled by looking down
from the top. If the tub is not
centered in the opening, then the
washer is not level.
WRONG
RIGHT
No shims. It would be dangerous. If the
floor is that far from being level, it is a floor
problem and not a washer problem.
floor is that far from being level, it is a floor
problem and not a washer problem.
Set Leveling feet
•
Loosen the locknuts on 2 front leveling
feet until you can turn the feet with the
included wrench. Turn clockwise to
raise the washer or counterclockwise
to lower it.
feet until you can turn the feet with the
included wrench. Turn clockwise to
raise the washer or counterclockwise
to lower it.
Checking slope
•
If installation surface is tilted, the
washer will vibrate. Do not install
on a sloping floor.
washer will vibrate. Do not install
on a sloping floor.