Whirlpool WWA-680 User manual

SERVICE MANUAL Automatic Washer WWA-680
SPECIFICATION
Power source
Overall dimension
Net weight
Power consumption
Motor output
Washing method
Water capacity
Water consumption
Pulsator speed
Spinner tub speed
AC 220V, 60Hz
540(W) × 515(D) × 920(H)
27kg
310W
150W
Automatic reverse turn
45 Liters
106 Liters (Regular wash cycle
Water level: High)
170 r.p.m(Delicate course 60 r.p.m)
850 r.p.m
Specification: Subject to change without notice.
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ABNORMAL CONDITION
When the washer is abnormal, the washer stops as the every actions turns off, beep tone sounds ON-0.1 second
and OFF-0.1 second for 6 seconds and number window LED display abnormal code and blink on and off. The
washer judges the following four conditions as abnormal condition.
1) Abnormal condition of water supply
In supplying with water, the water level does not reach 1 level within 15 minutes or does not reach your
chosen water level within 30 minutes.
The number window LED display abnormal code: a and begin blinking on and off at the same time and
the electric buzzer sounds to indicate a problem.
2) Abnormal condition of drain
In draining, the water level does not go down below the reset level of the water level sensor within 8
minutes.
The number window LED display abnormal code: and begin blinking on and off at the same time
and the electric buzzer sounds to indicate a problem.
3) Abnormal condition of spin-dry
• The safety switch works 3 times continuously.
The number window LED display abnormal code: and begin blinking on and off at the same time
and the electric buzzer sounds to indicate a problem.
• The washer lid is opened.
The number window LED display abnormal code: and begin blinking on and off at the same time
and the electric buzzer sounds to indicate a problem.
4) Abnormal condition of water level sensor.
The water level sensor malfunctions.
The number window LED display abnormal code: and begin blinking on and off at the same time
and the electric buzzer sounds to indicate a problem.
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
S WI T C H
T UB
Gr
L B
L B
O
O
WA T E R
V A L V E
W. V
R
YG rB l
MOT OR
B r
L B
L B
V
P
Y
B r
B r
6 P C ONNE C T OR ( B L U E )
4 P C ON NE C T OR( WHI T E )
S WI T C H
RB l Gr B
T OR QU E
B
W
P . S
T . M
MOT OR
C A P A C I T OR
P R E S S U R E
L B
L B
L B
Y / G
5 A
F US E
W
L I
S WI T C H
P R I NT E C I R C UI T B OA R
THOUBLE SHOOTING
a. Power Source
Yes
No
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COLOR SYMBOL
Gr
Bl
G
B
LB
Br
O
P
R
W
Y
V
GRAY
BLUE
GREEN
BLACK
LIGHT BLUE
BROWN
ORANGE
PINK
RED
WHITE
YELLOW
VIOLET
TROUBLE INSPECTION CAUSES REMEDY
Any indications
and beep do not
work when
power switch is
on and the start
button is pressed
INSPECTION
Is fuse blown? Deterioration of fuse.
Motor is defective.
Capacitor is defective.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Poor connect of 6(4)-pin
connectors (blue&white).
Control circuit board is
defective
Repair or replace.
Replace.

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Does water stop
when the plug
is removed or
power switch is
OFF?
“magic” joint assembly
Filter
Cushion
b. Water Supply
Yes
No
Low
High
Note: When removing the flow sheet, reinstate the filter in place correctly.
Yes
No
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TROUBLE INSPECTION CAUSES REMEDY
Water does not
flow when the
power switch is
on and start
button is pressed.
INSPECTION
Does humming
noise come on
from water
Valve?
Something on the filter of
the water valve or
“magic” hose joint.
Clean the filter.
Poor connect of 6(4)-pin
connectors (blue& white).
Water valve is defective.
Water level sensor is
defective.
Control circuit board is
defective.
Repair or replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Water is not
supplied normally.
Check water
pressure.
Remove the flow
sheet of the water
valve.
Replace the water
valve.
Clean the filter on the
water valve or
“magic” joint
assembly.
Replace the water
valve.
Water does not stop
Something in the air trap
hose or air leaks from a
part related water level
sensor system.
Water level sensor is
defective.
Control circuit board is
defective.
Something on the
diaphragm on the water
valve.
Diaphragm is deformed
Clean or replace.
Replace .
Replace.
Replace or
disassemble the
valve and clean
the diaphragm
Replace

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Bearing ass
’
y is defective. Replace.
Motor wires are
dis-connected.
Capacitor wires are
dis
-
connected
.
Capacitor is defective.
Motor coil shorten.
Brake lining on bearing ass
’
y
is worn out.
Brake lever ass
’
y is defective.
Torque motor is broken.
Brake lining is worn out.
Brake lever ass
’
y is defective.
Foreign matter in valve.
Valve spring is deformed.
Valve bellow
s
is deformed.
Torque motor lead wire is
disconnected.
Control circuit board is
defective.
c. Wash/Rinse
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
d. Drain
Yes
No
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TROUBLE INSPECTION CAUSES REMEDY
Washing cycle does
not start even if
water keeps the
selected water level.
INSPECTION
Does the spin tub
rotated normally
when the
PROCESS button
is set to SPIN?
Bearing ass
’
y is defective.
Poor connect of 6-pin
connectors (blue & white)
Thermostat on motor is
opened.
Control circuit board is
defective.
Replace.
Replace.
Repair or replace
after cooling down.
Replace.
Does the pulsator
rotate by hand?
Does humming
noise come on
from motor?
Replace or repair.
Replace or repair.
Replace.
Replace.
The spin tub rotates
together with the
pulsator during
washing or rinsing
cycle. Is the torque motor
working normally.
Replace bearing ass
’
y.
Replace bearing ass
’
y.
Replace.
Note:
Break-work is
normal when spin
tub stops within 10
sec. under no-load.
Does brake-work
normally?
Replace bearing ass
’
y.
Replace
bearing
l ass
’
y.
Water does not
drain out.
Is the torque motor
working normally?
Clean valve inside.
Replace spring.
Replace bellows or
replace valve.
Repair or replace.
Replace.