Whirlpool MFW 9700S Washer User Manual


 
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Be sure to perform the Diagnostic Tests
on the previous page before replacing the
system components.
Motor Continuity Test
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Disconnect the wire harness from the motor
and measure the resistance of the motor.
Use the following table:
Water Temperature Sensor
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Disconnect the wire harness from the water
temperature sensor and measure the resis-
tance of the sensor. Use the following table.
An abnormal condition is an open circuit.
Normal = 6 Ω (approximate)
Abnormal = Infinity
Results
Pins
1 to 2
2 to 3
1 to 3
Temperature Results
32°F / 0°C 35.9 k Ω
86°F / 30°C 9.7 k Ω
104°F / 40°C 6.6 k Ω
122°F / 50°C 4.6 k Ω
140°F / 60°C 3.2 k Ω
158°F / 71°C 2.3 k Ω
203°F / 96°C 1 k Ω
Manually Unlocking The
Door Lock System
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Remove the lower kick panel.
3. Reach up along the inside of the front
and locate the bottom of the door switch/
lock unit.
4. Located on the bottom of the door switch/
lock unit is a teardrop shaped tab.
5. Gently pull the tab down about a 1/4 inch
or until a click is heard.
6. The door may be opened.