Maytag

Washer Service Manual

(Covering 1994-1997 Models)

16010373

(16001145)

Issued 5/94

Revised 8/98

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

THIS MANUAL, AS WELL AS THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN IT, IS TO BE USED ONLY BY A MAYTAG AUTHORIZED SERVICE TECHNICIAN FAMILIAR WITH AND KNOWLEDGEABLE OF PROPER SAFETY AND SERVICING PROCEDURES AND POSSESSING HIGH QUALITY TESTING EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATED WITH MICROWAVE, GAS, AND ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE REPAIR.

ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO ATTEMPT REPAIRS BY IMPROPER MEANS OR ADJUSTMENTS, SUBJECT THEMSELVES AND OTHERS TO THE RISK OF SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY.

USE ONLY GENUINE MAYTAG APPROVED FACTORY REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS.

CONTENTS

SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ..... 1-1
SPECIFICATIONS ..... 1-1
PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS ..... 1-2
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ..... 1-3
Export Models - 50 HZ and 60 HZ ..... 1-3
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS ..... 1-3
Grounding Instructions ..... 1-3
Grounding & Polarity ..... 1-4
Water Pressure ..... 1-5
Water Temperature ..... 1-5
Cabinet Dimensions ..... 1-5
Drain Facility ..... 1-6
Flooring ..... 1-7
Location Considerations ..... 1-7
Temperature Considerations ..... 1-7
Lubrication ..... 1-7
Finish ..... 1-7
Water Damage From Flooding ..... 1-8
INSTALLATION ..... 1-8
ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT ..... 1-13
Appliance Test Meter ..... 1-13
Voltage Checks ..... 1-15
Using Voltmeter As A Continuity Tester ..... 1-16
Using Meter For Temperature Readings ..... 1-17
Clamp-On Ammeter ..... 1-17
Motor Test Cord ..... 1-18
GENERAL INFORMATION (1997) DEPENDABLE CARE ..... 1-20
Features & Cycles ..... 1-20
Specifications ..... 1-21
LAUNDRY CYCLES ..... 1-21
LAUNDRY OPTIONS ..... 1-23
SECTION 2. CONTROLS ..... 2-1
CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..... 2-4
LAT9904 ..... 2-4
LAT9824·LAT9804·LAT8904·LAT6914 ..... 2-9
LAT8824·LAT8804 ..... 2-12
LAT9734, LAT9714, LAT9704, LAT8714, LAT8624, LAT8614, LAT8604, LAT5914 ..... 2-15
LAT9634, LAT9614, LAT9604, LAT8704, LAT8434, LAT8424, LAT8414, LAT8404, LAT4914 ..... 2-18
LAT9334, LAT9314, LAT9304, LAT8504, LAT8234, LAT8214, LAT8204, LAT3914 ..... 2-21
LAT8104, LAT8034, LAT8024, LAT8014, LAT8004, LAT7334, LAT7314, LAT7304, LAT2914 ..... 2-23

LAT5005·LAT5004 ..... 2-25
LAW9704 ..... 2-27
LAW9304 ..... 2-30
CYCLE FUNCTIONS - TIMER OPERATED MODELS ..... 2-33
CONTROL FACIAS ..... 2-35

SECTION 3. WASHER - SERVICE PROCEDURES ..... 3-1
CONTROLS ..... 3-1
Timer ..... 3-1
Microprocessor Board ..... 3-2
COMPONENTS ..... 3-4
Water Level Control - Timer Controlled ..... 3-4
Water Level Switch ..... 3-6
Water Level Switch - Microprocessor Models ..... 3-7
Air Tube and Dome ..... 3-9
Motor Control ..... 3-9
Transformer ..... 3-13
LID SWITCH ASSEMBLY ..... 3-14
Timer Models ..... 3-14
Microprocessor Models ..... 3-17
LID ..... 3-18
FRONT PANEL ..... 3-19
AGITATOR ..... 3-20
FABRIC SOFTENER DISPENSER ..... 3-21
LINT FILTER ..... 3-22
Self Cleaning Filters ..... 3-22
Manual Clean Lint Filter ..... 3-22
WATER INJECTOR ASSEMBLY ..... 3-23
WATER VALVE ..... 3-23
Thermistor Controlled Water Valve ..... 3-25
Water Valve Removal ..... 3-25
Water Valve Installation ..... 3-26
Inlet Hose Screens ..... 3-26
Water Flow ..... 3-27
START CAPACITOR ..... 3-29
CAPACITOR KIT (EXPORT MODELS) ..... 3-29
POLY PUMP ..... 3-29
BELTS ..... 3-30
Replacing Belts ..... 3-30
Belt Guard ..... 3-30
Pump Belt ..... 3-31
BLEACH INJECTOR SYSTEM ..... 3-31
TUB COVER ..... 3-32
BALANCE RING ..... 3-32
CENTER SHAFT SEAL ..... 3-33
Seal Leaks ..... 3-34
INNER TUB ..... 3-34

Tub Centering ..... 3-35
MOUNTING STEM AND BOOT SEAL ..... 3-35
OUTER TUB ..... 3-37
TUB BEARING ..... 3-39
TRANSMISSION - ORBITAL ..... 3-39
Agitation ..... 3-39
Spin ..... 3-41
TRANSMISSION REPAIR PROCEDURE ..... 3-42
LIP SEAL ..... 3-46
DAMPER ASSEMBLY ..... 3-48
Damper Pads ..... 3-48
Damper Replacement ..... 3-49
BRAKE PACKAGE AND RADIAL BEARING ..... 3-49
DRIVE PULLEY AND ROTOR BEARING ..... 3-52
MOTOR CARRIAGE ..... 3-53
Motor Ground Wire ..... 3-55
Motor Shield ..... 3-55
Motor Tension Springs ..... 3-56
SERVICE PROCEDURES (1997) DEPENDABLE CARE ..... 3-57
CONSOLE REMOVAL ..... 3-57
SWITCH REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT ..... 3-58
INSTALLATION (1997) DEPENDABLE CARE ..... 3-60
Drain Facility ..... 3-60
SECTION 4. TROUBLESHOOTING ..... 4-1
ELECTRICAL FAILURES - MICROPROCESSOR MODELS ..... 4-1
Microprocessor Board Fault Codes ..... 4-5
ELECTRICAL - MECHANICAL TROUBLESHOOTING ..... 4-6
Washer Will Not Fill (Timer Model) ..... 4-6
Washer Will Not Fill For A Specific Water Temperature Selection ..... 4-6
Will Not Agitate, Burns Belt ..... 4-6
Will Not Agitate - Motor Is Running ..... 4-7
Will Not Agitate On Delicate Cycle, Fabric-Matic Models ..... 4-7
Washer Overflows ..... 4-7
No Cool - Down Fill ..... 4-7
Hot and Cold Water Temperatures Reversed ..... 4-7
Slow Fill ..... 4-7
Washer Will Not Fill For Rinse Cycle ..... 4-7
Fills With Water But Will Not Agitate ..... 4-8
Agitates Continuously - Timer Will Not Advance ..... 4-8
Will Not Spin ..... 4-8
QUICK REFERENCE TROUBLESHOOTING ..... 4-9
ELECTRICAL-MECHANICAL TROUBLESHOOTING (1997) DEPENDABLE CARE ..... 4-12
SECTION 5. ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS/SCHEMATICS ..... 5-1
LAT9904 ..... 5-1
LAT9824 ..... 5-2

LAT9804 ..... 5-3
LAT9734 ..... 5-4
LAT9714, LAT9704 ..... 5-5
LAT9704AG (EXPORT) ..... 5-6
LAW9704 ..... 5-7
LAT9634 ..... 5-8
LAT9614 ..... 5-9
LAT9604, LAT8434, LAT8404 ..... 5-10
LAT9334, LAT8214, LAT8104, LAT8014, LAT7334, LAT2914 ..... 5-11
LAT9314, LAT9304, LAT7314, LAT7304 ..... 5-12
LAT9304AG, LAT7304AG* (EXPORT) ..... 5-13
LAW9304 ..... 5-14
LAT8904 ..... 5-15
LAT9804 ..... 5-16
LAT8244 ..... 5-17
LAT8804 ..... 5-18
LAT8714 ..... 5-19
LAT8704, LAT4914 ..... 5-20
LAT8614 ..... 5-21
LAT8604 ..... 5-22
LAT8624, LAT5914 ..... 5-23
LAT8504, LAT3914 ..... 5-24
LAT8424, LAT8414