Whirlpool 6ALSC8255JQ0 User manual

WHIRLPOOL CONSUMER SERVICES Model 6ALSC8255JQ0
October 2000
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are aware of the regulatory requirements applicable to servicing electrical appliances.
Whirlpool (Australia) Pty Limited Part No. SM2059
A. B. N. 28 003 578 023
WHIRLPOOL AUSTRALASIA
CONSUMER SERVICES
SERVICE MANUAL
TOP LOAD WASHING MACHINE
Model 6ALSC8255JQ0

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CONTENTS
Page
AUTOMATIC (ELECTRONIC) TEMPERATURE CONTROL 3 - 4
SERVICING THE ATC COMPONENTS 5
TESTING AND CHECKING ATC SYSTEM 5
TEST PROCEDURE 6
THERMISTOR RESISTANCE CHART 7
WATER LEVEL SWITCH 7
TOP AND CABINET PARTS 8 - 9
CONTROLS AND REAR PANEL PARTS 10 - 11
AGITATOR, BASKET AND TUB PARTS 12 - 13
BRAKE, CLUTCH, GEARCASE, MOTOR AND PUMP
PARTS
14
MACHINE BASE PARTS 16 - 17
WIRING HARNESS PARTS 18 - 19
BRAKE AND DRIVE TUBE PARTS 20
GEARCASE PARTS 21
WATER SYSTEM PARTS 22
MISCELLANEOUS PARTS 22
OPTIONAL PARTS (NOT INCLUDED) 23

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AUTOMATIC (ELECTRONIC) TEMPERATURE CONTROL - ATC (ETC)
The ATC system controls the incoming water supply to provide an accurate setting for the
water temperature in the washing machine tub. The ATC system uses a thermistor located in
the water supply tubing between the water inlet valves and the and the vacuum break (See
Figure 1). The thermistor senses the incoming water temperature and provides input to the
ATC control board.
The ATC control board uses the input from the thermistor to cycle the hot and cold water
solenoids on the water inlet valves to achieve the desired water temperature. A triac located on
the control board, cycles the hot and cold water solenoids through the water temperature switch
(See Figure 2).
Figure 2
The ATC system will provide 24°C ±3°C For the COLD setting and 38°C ±5°C For the WARM
setting.

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With the temperature selector switch set to COLD, the cold water solenoid energised for 100%
of the time and the hot water solenoid is cycled on and off (See Figure 3).
With the temperature selector switch set to WARM, the hot water solenoid energised for 100%
of the time and the cold water solenoid is cycled on and off (See Figure 4).
Note : During the warm water fill, both solenoids are energised for 55 seconds. After
55 seconds, the hot water inlet valve stays on and the cold water inlet valve
cycles.
The ATC is only active during the wash fill, it has no effect on the rinse water temperature.

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SERVICING THE ATC COMPONENTS
1. To remove the ATC Control Board (See Figure 2 on Page 4), grip the sides of the board and
pull it straight out of its connector.
2. To remove the thermistor (See Figure 5) :
I. Disconnect the two wire connectors from the thermistor terminals.
II. Remove the two clamps from the hoses and pull the hoses off the connectors.
III. Pry the pins at the top at the top and bottom of the thermistor out of their console
holes and twist the body 90°in either direction. Pull the tab out of the console slot
and remove the thermistor.
TESTING AND CHECKING ATC SYSTEM
The following steps test the ATC portion of the system.
Notes :
1. A properly operating ATC system will provide the following water temperatures in
the washer after the machine has filled with water ready for the wash operation :
Cold Wash : 24°
°°
°C ±
±±
±3°
°°
°C
Warm Wash : 38°
°°
°C ±
±±
±5°
°°
°C
2. The hot wash and all rinse water fills are not controlled by the ATC.
3. On cold wash setting Using gravity feed hot water systems may not allow the wash
water to achieve 24°
°°
°C ±
±±
±3°
°°
°C.
TEST PROCEDURE

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1. Set the water temperature selector switch to Warm wash / Cold rinse.
2. Set the timer to the start of a wash cycle, start the machine and the tub will begin filling with
water.
3. Both the hot and cold inlet valves will operate continuously for approximately 55 seconds.
After the 55 seconds the hot water inlet valve should remain energised while the cold water
inlet valve will cycle on and off.
4. If the cold water inlet valve is not working properly :
•Disconnect the machine from the electrical supply.
•Check the ATC Control Board for proper installation in its connector.
•Make sure that the harness wires are in their proper location in the connector.
•Remove the ATC Control Board from its connector.
•Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance of the thermistor at connector harness
wires 3 (OR-W) and 9 (BR). Compare the reading with the values in the “Thermistor
Resistance Chart” (See Page 8).
If the ohmmeter readings are incorrect Remove and replace the thermistor and repeat
the test.
Notes :
I. If the hot water temperature is less than 49°
°°
°C, the cold water inlet valve
may turn off and stay off.
II. If the cold water temperature is above 21°
°°
°C, the cold water inlet valve will
stay on continuously.
III. If the thermistor is open-circuit, the cold water inlet valve will stay off. If
the thermistor is shorted, the cold water inlet valve will stay on
continuously.
5. Set the water temperature selector switch to Cold wash / Cold rinse.
6. Set the timer to the start of a wash cycle, start the machine and the tub will begin filling with
water.
7. The cold water inlet valve should remain energised while the hot water inlet valve will cycle
on and off. If the cold water temperature is above 18°
°°
°C, the hot water inlet valve may
not operate.
If the hot water inlet valve is not working properly disconnect the machine from the electrical
supply, replace the ATC Control Board and repeat steps 6. & 7.

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Thermistor Resistance Chart
Temperature
°C
Resistance
kOhms
5 123.1 - 131.7
10 97.0 - 102.0
15 77.0 - 80.4
20 61.4 - 64.4
25 49.6 - 51.2
30 40.0 - 41.0
35 32.0 - 33.5
40 26.0 - 27.6
45 21.5 - 22.5
50 17.4 - 18.4
55 14.7 - 15.7
60 12.0 - 13.0
65 10.2 - 11.2
WATER LEVEL SWITCH
All new models are being fitted with a new water level switch constructed with a plastic body.
To remove the water level switch :
1. Pull the knob off the switch shaft.
2. Unplug the wiring harness connector from the switch assembly terminals and remove the
pressure switch tubing.
3. Depress the tab and rotate the switch 90°and pull it from the console mounting plate.
Figure 6

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TOP AND CABINET PARTS

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TOP AND CABINET PARTS
Item Part No Description
1 LIT3948875 Installation Instructions
1 LIT3951076 Use & Care Guide
1 LIT3954353 Wiring Diagram
2 8271378 Top
3 62750 Spacer, Cabinet To Top (4)
4 357213 Nut, Push-In (2)
5 3950968 Cabinet
6 62780 Clip, Top & Cabinet & Rear Panel (2)
7 680762 Nut, Hex
8 3356311 Screw & Washer, Lid Switch (2)
9 3351614 Screw, 10-24 x 3/8
10 3950994 Shield, Lid Switch
11 3950298 Switch, Lid
12 3349654 Sound Dampener, Cabinet (3)
13 3351355 Screw, Lid Hinge Mounting (4)
15 54584 Hinge, Lid (L.H.)
16 54583 Hinge, Lid (R.H.)
17 19119 Bumper, Lid Hinge
18 21258 Bearing, Lid Hinge (2)
19 3361400 Lid
20 358684 Strike, Lid Switch
22 9724509 Bumper, Lid (2)
28 3390631 Screw, 10-16 x 3/8 (5)
31 90016 Clip
32 3362952 Dispenser, Bleach

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CONTROLS AND REAR PANEL PARTS

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CONTROLS AND REAR PANEL PARTS
Item Part No Description
1 3349365 Hose, Sensor (Upper)
3 3366916 Hose, Water Inlet (2)
4 3357027 Nozzle-Drain Hose
5 387402 Hinge, Console (2)
6 3357978 Panel, Rear
7 62747 Pad, Rear Panel
8 3951609 Hose, Drain (4 ft.)
8 661577 Hose, Drain (9 ft.) (Not Included)
8 3357090 Extension, Drain Hose (21 Inches.) (Not Included.)
9 3954170 Timer, Control (50 Hz.) (Motor Not A Service Part)
10 285750 (Kit-Adaptor) (Includes Items 20 And 27)
11 90767 Screw, 8A x 3/8
12 3366845 Switch, Water Level
13 3950194 Bracket, Control
14 8316026 Cord, Power
15 3952821 Strain Relief, Power Cord
16 8271369 Cap, End (L.H.)
17 3351614 Screw, Ground
18 3360397 Valve, Water Mixing
19 90864 Screw, 10-24 x 3/8
20 3363920 Adaptor-Drain Hose
21 370451 Clamp, Hose
22 3357319 Hose, Vacuum Break
23 596669 Clamp, Hose
24 387606 Break, Vacuum
25 63290 Support, Rear Panel
26 3361809 Connector, Drain Hose
27 356138 Clamp, Hose
28 3359816 Hose, Pump To Drain Connector
29 3352282 Sensor, Inline
30 616099 Clamp, Hose
31 370451 Clamp, Hose
32 3951449 Hose, Pump To Tub
33 3954595 Shield, ATC
34 3407159 Control, ATC
33 88228 Screw (2)
35 3952442 Relay (240 VAC)
36 3400808 Screw, Timer Mounting
37 3400064 Screw
38 3407160 Transformer
39 8314875 Panel, Console
41 357572 Clip, Grounding
44 8271345 Knob, Timer
45 8271351 Dial, Timer
47 8271339 Knob, Control
49 388326 Screw, 8-18 x 1.25 (Panel to Top)
50 62863 Screw, 10-16 x 3/8
51 8271363 Cap, End (R.H.)
52 8316425 Switch, Clean Touch (7 Pad)
55 3390647 Screw, 8-18 x 1/2
58 3366913 Clamp, Drain Hose
59 3950571 Shield, Suds
60 3954393 Harness, Wiring (For Detail See Pages 9 & 10)
AGITATOR, BASKET AND TUB PARTS

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AGITATOR, BASKET AND TUB PARTS
Item Part No Description
1 63580 Dispenser
2 358237 Screw & Washer (5/16-24 x 1)
3 3363003 Clothes Mover
4 3347288 Agitator
5 3950206 Tub Ring & Gasket
6 3359585 Gasket, Tub Ring
7 3354845 Clip, Agitator
8 3363661 Bearing, Driven Cam
9 3363663 Cam Driven Short
10 3366877 Dog, Agitator Clutch
12 21366 Nut, Spanner
13 8316443 Basket & Balance Ring (Also Order #14)
14 3952746 Filter, Plate
15 3355921 Washer, Agitator
16 63849 Tub
17 389140 Block, Basket Drive
18 383727 Gasket, Centre post
19 3347780 Hose, Pressure Switch
20 3946501 Agitator (Complete)
22 3350389 Spacer, Thrust
23 3347290 Cap, Barrier
24 3348855 Seal, Inner Cap
26 3949550 Washer

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BRAKE, CLUTCH, GEARCASE, MOTOR AND PUMP PARTS
Item Part No Description
1 388952 Brake & Drive Tube (Complete)
2 63292 Washer, Spin Tube Thrust
3 62697 Ring, Spin Tube Support
4 63283 Ring, Retainer
5 3951311 Clutch (Complete)
6 3951308 Band & Lining, Clutch (Includes
Items 7 & 8)
7 62646 Cap, Clutch Spring (2)
8 3946792 Spring, Clutch
9 3949118 Gearcase (Complete)
10 3357334 Screw, Gearcase To Base (3)
11 62611 Plate, Motor Mount to Gearcase
12 62691 Grommet, Motor (4)
13 3364003 Coupling, Motor and Isolation
Coupling
15 3355454 Clip, Anti-Rattle
16 3400516 Screw
17 349637 Retainer, Motor (2)
18 3362089 Shield, Tub To Motor
19 3363190 Motor, Main Drive
20 62850 Switch, Main Drive Motor
21 62700 Retainer, Pump (2)
22 3363892 Pump (Complete)
25 3387485 Screw (2) 10-16 x 5/8 26
24 3946532 Shield, Motor
25 62863 Screw, 10-16 x 5/16
26 482156 Capacitor
27 3949496 Clamp, Capacitor

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MACHINE BASE PARTS

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MACHINE BASE PARTS
Item Part No Description
1 3387485 Screw, Bracket Mounting (10-16 x 5/8)
2 64067 Bracket, Spring Outer (2)
3 63907 Spring Suspension,(3)
4 3362087 Support & Brake, Tub
5 64065 Bracket, Spring Outer (L.F.)
6 63466 Link, Levelling Mechanism (2)
7 62597 Spring, Levelling Mechanism
8 62837 Pin, Knurled
9 62596 Foot, Rear (2)
10 3976276 Clip, Sound Board
13 3347047 Bearing, Centre post (2)
14 357409 Seal, Centre post (3)
15 388492 Spring, Counterweight
16 62568 Pad, Plate
17 3946509 Plate, Suspension (Includes Items 16)
18 3363660 Pad, Base
19 3946512 Base Assembly (Includes Items 6, 7, 8, 9, 18 & 26)
20 8283230 Sound Absorber
21 3359452 Nut, Lock (3/8-16)
22 389102 Foot, Front (2)
23 356934 Seal, Centre post (2)
24 285203 Centre post Bearing Kit (Includes Items 13, 14 & 23)
25 63134 Ring, Sound Deadening
26 63806 Retainer, Suspension Spring
27 3350281 Hanger, Drain Hose
28 3350282 Clip, Snap-in (Drain Hose)

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WIRING HARNESS PARTS

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WIRING HARNESS PARTS
Item Part No Description
1 3349557 Clip, Harness
2 388498 Clip, Harness
3 3347812 Clip, Harness
4 3352501 Clip, Harness
5 90016 Clip, Harness
6 3390496 Clip, Harness
7 389379 Retainer, (Suds Models)
8 352090 Timer, Block Disconnect (White)
9 352089 Timer, Block Disconnect (Black)
10 62889 Receptacle, Terminal (3-Way) (Lid Switch) (Use 94613 or 94614.)
11 353424 Plug, Terminal (3-Way) (Power Cord) (Use 94613)
12 62505 Block, Disconnect (Motor 2 Speed) (Use 352088)
13 3348075 Block, Disconnect (Motor 3 Speed) (Use 94613 or 94614.)
14 3347243 Block, Disconnect (Use Term. 352088)
15 63523 Protector
16 717252 Connector (2-Way) (Use 94614)
17 387566 Plug, Terminal (4-Way) (Power Cord) (Use M3 Screws)
18 3352944 Clip, Harness
19 3390423 Block, Disconnect (12-Way) (Timer) (Use 94613)
20 3347730 Receptacle (6-Way) (Use 94613)
21 388818 Plug, Terminal (12-Way) (Use 94613 or 94614.)
22 3369366 Timer, Block Disconnect (Black) (Amp) (Use 3369365)
23 3349494 Connector, ETC
24 60687 Connector, Relay (Use 308569)
25 3407125 E.T.C. Control
26 3948617 Connector (T.P.A.) (3-Circuit) (Lid Switch) (Use 3948619 or 3948620.)
27 3360056 Connector (T.P.A) (Pressure Switch) (Use 3948619 or 3948620.)
28 3354925 Block, Connector (Cold Valve) (Use 693217)
29 3354926 Block, Connector (Hot Valve) (Use 693217)
30 3948615 Connector (T.P.A.) (6-Circuit) (Temp. Sw) (Use 3948619 or 3948620.)
For complete wiring harness refer to Control and Rear Panel Parts page

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BRAKE AND DRIVE TUBE PARTS
Item Part No Description
1 388952 Brake And Drive Tube
(Complete)
2 62658 Ring, Thrust
3 91939 Seal, Oil
4 356427 Seal, Drive Tube
5 356937 Spacer, Drive Tube
6 64027 Tube, Basket Drive
(Includes Items 3, 4, 5
& 9)
7 64035 Ring, Retaining
8 64232 Shoe, Brake
9 62703 "T" Bearing, Spin
Tube
10 62648 Cap, Brake Spring (2)
11 387806 Spring, Brake
12 62909 Sleeve, Brake Spring
13 63023 Cam, Brake Release
14 63022 Sleeve, Cam
15 64194 Driver, Brake Cam
16 90368 Ring, Retaining
FOLLOWING PARTS NOT
ILLUSTRATED
- 285208 Lubricant (Use Only In
Brake Shoe Assembly
On Roller & Pin)