Maytag LAT2300 User manual

16010373
(16001145)
Issued5/94
Revised8/98
Maytag
Washer
ServiceManual
(Covering1994-1997Models)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
THIS MANUAL, AS WELL AS THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN IT; IS TO BE
USED
ONLY BY A MA YTAG AUTHORIZED SERVICE TECHNICIAN FAMILIAR WITH
AND KNOWLEDGEABLE OF PROPER SAFETY AND SERVICING PROCEDURES
AND POSSESSING HIGH QUALITYTESTING EQUIPMENTASSOCIATED WITH
MICROWAVE, GAS, AND ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE REPAIR.
ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO ATTEMPT REPAIRS BY IMPROPER MEANS OR ADJUST-
MENTS, SUBJECTTHEMSELVES
AND OTHERS TO THE RISK OF SERIOUS OR
FATAL INJURY.
USE ONLYGENUINEMAYTAG APPROVED FACTORYREPLACEMENTCOMPO-
NENTS.
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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............................................................................................................•..............
l-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 AContinuity 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
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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
SeaI
Lea ks 3-34
INNER TUB 3-34
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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-'
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 ASpecific 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-'
LAT9904..........................................................•.................................................................. 5-1
LAT9824 5-2
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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 5-25
LAT8234, LAT8204, LAT8034, LAT8024, LAT8004 5-26
LAT6914 5-27
LAT5005, LAT5004 5-28
LAT5004AG* (EXPORT) 5-29
LAT5006·LAT9206 5-30
LAT9306
5-31
LAT9406 5-32
LAT9606 5-33
LAT9706 5-34
LAT9806 5-35
LAT2300 5-36
LAT2500 5-37
LAT3500 5-38
LAW2400 5-39
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INTRODUCTION
Each model will be covered separately in asection that pertains only to its control
system and the
components that make up that system. Because the basic structure for
all washers is the same, they will be generally covered without regard to model.
Model's) covered in this manual: .
LAT2300
LAT2500
LAT2914
LAT3500
LAT4914
LAT5004
LAT5005
LAT5914
LAT6914
LAT7304
LAT7314
LAT7334
LAT8004
LAT8014
LAT8024
LAT8034
LAT8104
LAT8234
LAT8214
LAT8204
LAT8404
LAT8434
LAT8414
LAT8421
LAT8424
LAT8504
LAT8604
LAT8614
LAT8624
LAT8704
LAT8804
LAT8824
LAT8904
LAT9304
LAT9314
LAT9334
LAT9604
LAT9614
LAT9634
LAT9704
LAT9734
LAT9714
LAT9804
LAT9824
LAT9904
LAW2400
LAW9304
LAW9704
For additional information on material covered in this manual, including safety issues,
contact:
Maytag Appliances Sales Company -
Customer Service
240 Edwards Street,
S.E.
Cleveland, TN 37311
Phone: [phone]
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PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Note: As ageneral rule, appliance should always be disconnected from power source
before attempting replacement
of component parts.
This appliance
must be properly grounded. Never plug the appliance into areceptacle
which is not grounded adequately and in accordance with local and national codes. See
installation instructions
for grounding this appliance.
Appliances
with the UL symbol on the data plate have been listed with Underwriters·
Laboratories, Inc.: Those
with aCSA Monogram on the data plate have been certified by
the CSA Testing Laboratories as complying with Canadian Standards Association
requirements. Nevertheless,
as with any equipment using electricity and having moving
parts, there are potential hazards. To use this appliance safely, the operator should
become familiar
with the instructions for operation of the appliance and always exercise
care
when using it.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE AND WARNING
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition
65) requires the Governor
of California to publish alist of substances known to the
State
of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm, and requires business to
warn customers of potential exposures to such substances.
Users
of this appliance are herebywarned that the burning of gas can result in low-
level exposure to some of the listed substances, benzene, formaldehyde and soot,
due primarily
to the incomplete combustion of natural gas or liquid petroleum (LP)
fuels. Exhaust ducts should be kept free of obstructions and properly exhausted
dryers
will minimize exposure.
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SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
MAYTAG WASHER SPECIFICATIONS
CAPACITY
2.5 Cu. Ft.
MAX. Washer - 7 amps (except for motor starting surges)
AMPERAGE
DRAW
WATER USAGE •EX-Large -- 40 Gal.
(33 Imp.); 151 lit.
(Complete Cycle, •Large --
36 Gal. (30 Imp.); 136 lit.
All Models) •Medium --
32 Gal. (27 Imp.); 121 lit.
•Small
-- 28 Gal. (23 Imp.); 106 lit.
•
Ex-Small-- 24 Gal. (20 Imp.); 91 lit.
•Mini - 18 Gal. (15 Imp.); 68 lit.
MOTOR 1/2 H.P.; 120 volt;
60 Hz reversible, thermoprotected against overload; auto-
matic reset. Use Standard 15 amp fuse.
•Single speed: Models LAT5005
•Fabric-Matic: Models LAT7304, LAT9304
•Two speed: Models LAT9604, LAT9704, LAT9804, LAT9824, LAT9904
The
washer control will be capable of controlling either a 120 volt @ 60 Hz
three-wire washer, or a240 volt @ 50 Hz two-wire washer.
POWER USAGE
0.1 -0.17 kwh depending on cycle
HOSE LE NGTHS Inlet 5feet, (1.52 m).
Drain 4feet, (1.22 m).
INSTALLATION Hot and cold connections with water pressure within 30-120 p.s.i.
(2.11-8.44kg/cm) range; 120°F.
to 140°F. hot water; adrain; 120 volt, 60 Hz elec-
trical outlet properly grounded and protected by a 15 amp fuse or ci rcuit
breaker.
APPROX. Crated -
225 Ibs. (102 kg); Uncrated -200 Ibs. (91 kg).
WEIGHT
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WASHER FEA- LAT9904 LAT9824 LAT9l104 LA19704 LAT9604 LAT9304 LAT7304 LAT5005
TURES
Capacity Super Super Super Super Super Super Large
Large
Automatic XX X X
Presoak
Cyde
Knits/Delicate
XX X XX X X
Cyde
Permanent Press XX X XX X XX
Cyde
Speed Combina- 42 2 2Fabric-Matic® Fabric-Matic®
1
tions
Temperature Thermostatic 774 4 3 3 3
Selections Control
Water Levels 5Infi- Infi- Infi- 4 4 Infi- 2
nite nite
nite
nile
Extra Rinse XXX
Option
Bleach Dispenser XXXX
Self-Cleaning
Lint XX X X X X X
Filter
Fabric Softener XXXX X X X X
Dispenser
Water-Saver X X
Available"
White Porcelain XX X X X X X
Tub
Sound Insulating XX X X
Quiet-Pak™
Models Available
240150 240/50 240/50 240/50
in Export
Voltage/Hertz
'" Water-Saver models are equipped wilh manual-dean lint filters.
Maytag reserves lhe right to change specifications without notice.
PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
..
,
Proper installation is the responsibility
of the purchaser.
Checkpoints for proper installation:
•
Properly Grounded Electrical Outlet is
required.
•Standpipe Drain System must be
able
to accept 1 1/2" 0.0. drain hose.
Standpipe
height of 36" is recom-
mended.
Note: Unit is not designed to pump
efficiently if standpipe is in excess of
4feet.
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•Hot and Cold Water Faucets must be
within 4feet of the back of the washer.
•Laundry Tub Drain Systems
(for use
with Water-Saver
Models only). Tub
capacity to hold a
minimum of 21
gallons.
•Water
Heater set to deliver 140°F.
(600C) hot water to the washer.
•Protection from weather: do not store
or operate washer below 60°F (15 QC).
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