1668M
Split Ring
Left
Handed
Thread
Nut
Washer
1668J
Air Bell
Coupler
7/16" Bolt
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• The power must be disconnected before servicing by unplugging the machine or
disconnecting the circuit breaker.
• The machine must be electrically grounded through the grounding lead in the three-prong
power cord. The cord must be plugged into a properly installed and grounded appliance
outlet. If local codes require an additional ground connection, use a 16-gauge or larger wire
to connect the washer cabinet to an established ground. In all cases the grounding method
must comply with all local codes and ordinances.
N.D. 07K-2399
2 To Remove Load Size Switch
in Control Panel:
3 To Remove Front Panel:
1. Locate two spring clips between cover and
front panel, by aligning putty knife with
groove on either side of lid and cover. (See
illustration).
2. Insert putty knife and push forward to release
clips.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK:
1. Remove front panel using step 3 .
2. Remove two 1/4" hex screws on front
of cabinet.
3. Reach under the lid assembly and locate
lid switch. Squeeze lid switch latch in to
release while gently pushing it upward. Guide
through lid switch opening.
4. Remove cover/lid assembly.
5. Reverse procedure to reassemble.
4 To Remove Cover/Lid
Assembly:
3. Rotate front panel
forward and lift
off cabinet base
locating tabs.
4. Reverse procedure
to reassemble.
8 Motor Removal/
Re-Installation:
1. Repeat step 3 .
2. Remove belt by
pushing down on
belt near motor
pulley while turn-
ing large pulley.
3. Loosen four 3/8"
hex nuts enough
to be able to pull
the motor up and
forward so the rear
motor nuts clear
the large pulley.
4. Remove the four
motor bolts.
5. Disconnect wire harness.
6. Tilt top of motor away from you and pull out.
WATER LEVEL SWITCH
BEFORE DISCONNECTING HOSE FROM WATER
LEVEL SWITCH, BE SURE WATER LEVEL IN
MACHINE IS BELOW BOTTOM OF WASH BASKET.
AFTER RECONNECTING HOSE, PUT MACHINE IN
SPIN FOR AT LEAST ONE MINUTE BEFORE CHECK-
ING OPERATION OF SWITCH.
IMPORTANT - RECONNECT ALL
GROUNDED DEVICES
IF GROUNDING WIRES, SCREWS, STRAPS, CLIPS,
NUTS OR WASHERS USED TO COMPLETE A PATH
TO GROUND ARE REMOVED FOR SERVICE, THEY
MUST BE RETURNED TO THEIR ORIGINAL POSI-
TION AND PROPERLY FASTENED.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
THIS INFORMATION IS INTENDED FOR USE BY
INDIVIDUALS POSSESSING ADEQUATE BACK-
GROUNDS OF ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC AND
MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE. ANY ATTEMPT TO
REPAIR A MAJOR APPLIANCE MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
THE MANUFACTURER OR SELLER CANNOT BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INTERPRETATION OF THIS
INFORMATION, NOR CAN IT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY
IN CONNECTION WITH ITS USE.
1. Follow step 1 .
2. Using screwdriver, gently depress tab and
turn load size switch counter clockwise to
remove from keyhole.
3. Reverse procedure to reinstall.
5 To Remove Spin Basket:
1 To Remove Control Panel:
1668-B
Tab
Load Size Switch
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Spin
Basket
1. Remove 4 screws along top of control panel.
To Re-Install Motor:
1. Set motor back on platform, with motor
pulled all the way forward so locator pin is
NOT seated in platform.
2. Hand start the four motor nut.
3. Push motor back so motor alignment pin
drops into platform.
4. Tighten motor nuts.
5. Reconnect wire harness.
6. Apply belt tool (WX05X10102) to motor
pulley.
7. Attach belt to large pulley using zip tie.
8. With belt looped on drive pulley, rotate large
pulley until the belt slack is taken up.
9. Rotate pulley until belt is seated in motor
grooves.
10. Remove belt tool and carefully cut off zip tie.
11. Put machine in spin for 60 seconds and
then lift the lid. Ensure machine brakes to a
complete stop under 7 seconds. If not, check
lid switch and repeat brake check. Brake
function must be working.
TIP: MUST BE SURE BELT IS FULLY SEATED IN
MOTOR PULLEY GROOVES.
6 To Service Tub/Motor
Assembly:
4. The motor and
tub assembly will
now lean forward
after both front
rod and spring
assemblies are
unhooked at
platform.
5. Disconnect motor
harness connec-
tor, grounding
wire to frame and
pressure switch
hose at take off.
6. Disconnect drain hose
inlet (black hose) at tub.
7. Lift and push bottom of tub/motor assembly
towards the rear of the cabinet, and roll tub
out under top lip of cabinet.
8. Pull tub out of cabinet by lifting it over on its
top as shown below.
9. Reverse procedure to reassemble.
1. Repeat steps 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 .
2. Remove belt by pushing up on belt near
motor pulley while turning.
9 To Service Shaft Assembly:
3. Remove
large pulley
by holding
pulley with
one hand
and remov-
ing 3/4" nut.
4. After pulley is
removed four
3/8" hex bolts
(3 on top and
1 on bottom)
mounting
the shaft
assembly to
the platform.
5. Remove
four 1/2"
hex bolts
mounting
platform to
tub.
6. Remove wire
clip from plat-
form and wire
connector
from motor.
Then remove
platform.
7. Lift shaft
assembly
straight up
and out.
8. Reverse steps 7-3 to re-install shaft
assembly and platform. Follow step 6 under
To Service Motor to install belt.
TIP: Take care to align the two locating
holes from shaft assembly to platform before
reinstalling shaft assembly.
TIP: Take care not to get dirt/oil on pulley and
shaft interface. If some present, wipe off with
clean cloth.
7 To Check Motor Status:
1. Repeat step 3 .
2. Count number
of times the light
under the motor's
metal drip shield
flashes.
3. Refer to Flash
Codes on reverse
side of this
manual.
Lift
Shaft Assembly
Out of Tub
06C-1667H
1. Follow steps 3 & 4 .
2. Remove five hex screws from control panel
bracket. Tilt bracket up and out of the way
(Water valve is mounted to bracket).
3. Disconnect four dampening straps from tub
attached by 5/16" hex screws.
4. Remove tub cover by lifting out eight molded
tabs on tub cover, and pull cover off.
5. Remove agitator cap to determine attach-
ment method. If 7/16" hex bolt is visible
in bottom of barrel of agitator it must be
removed in order to remove the agitator.
6. Remove agitator by grasping bottom and
sharply pulling up (if hex bolt was removed
in step 5, proceed to step 8).
7. Remove 7/16" hex bolt attaching air bell
coupling to spline shaft assembly.
1. Repeat steps 3 , 4 , 5 .
2. Remove split ring and
washer from shaft
assembly.
3. Remove front rod
and spring
assembly (one
at a time) by
lifting motor tub
assembly up
to take weight
off suspension
spring at lower
portion of rod. Pull
the spring assembly out
of the leg and platform
assembly, and repeat
for rear rod and spring assemblies. Allow
them to hang freely. The front and rear rod
and spring assemblies have different color
spring housings and should not be switched.
TOP VIEW
New Design
Hex Screw
Old Design
06C-1668W
8. Remove left-handed 1-11/16"
hub nut. This nut is aluminum,
take care not to round the
edges when removing
or replacing.
TIP: The word
“LOOSEN”
with an arrow
APPEARS ON
THE NUT.
1668-K
Bottom of
Basket
Remove
Nut
Air Bell
Coupler
7/16" Bolt
Cover
06C-1668X
TIP: To align agitator
to replace, match
grooves in air
bell to grooves
inside agitator.
Fin is aligned with
groove.
