Equator MD3720CEE Washer/Dryer User Manual


 
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regulator and the wire M1 on the motor connector, if there is no continuity, the wash timer is
bad, check the continuity between terminals 3 & 4 on the speed regulator if there is
continuity then the speed regulator is bad or else the Wash timer is bad.
12) Unit won’t spin in cycles: Normal / Casual / Quick / Delicate / Wool
a) Motor: See Testing of motor.
b) Speed Regulator / Wash Timer: Set the wash timer to the position one click away from the
off position for the Normal cycle. Check the continuity between terminal#1 on Speed
regulator and the wire M1 on the motor connector, if there is no continuity, the wash timer is
bad, check the continuity between terminals 4 & 5 on the speed regulator if there is
continuity then the speed regulator is bad or else the Wash timer is bad.
13) Unit keeps filling only when the unit is switched on
a) Pressure switch: Unplug the unit. With excessive water still in tub, check for continuity
between terminals 31 and 32. Replace pressure switch if test indicates continuity.
b) Motor: Remove the motor connector and check if the water is still filling in, if no the motor is
bad.
14) Clothes wet at the end of wash cycle
a) Water in tub: See Won't drain.
b) Inadequate final spin: See Won't Spin.
DRY CYCLE (MD 3720 CEE / MD 1720 V)
1) No tumble action
a) No power input: Check that cord is plugged in, and circuit breaker or, if fuse is OK. Test
unit power switch.
b) Door not closed: Close door firmly, so that it latches tightly.
c) Belt: Check belt and adjust tension.
2) Clothes cold and damp at the end of dry cycle
a) No Heat coming into the drum: Check the Fuse Link according to the instructions in
Appendix A and replace if necessary.
b) Timer not advanced beyond the cool-down period: Set dryer timer for times longer than
15 minutes.
c) Thermostats open: Check for continuity between the terminals, at room temperature.
d) Thermal fuse open: Check for continuity.
e) Heating element: Check resistance: 25 ohms maximum.
f) Fan Motor / Dry Timer: Set a 30 minutes cycle on the dryer knob keeping the washer
knob on off position. Check for 115V AC across the two terminals of the fan motor, if present
and the fan motor is not operating, the fan motor is bad or else the dryer timer is bad
provided no part on the heater housing is receiving 115V AC.