Author Topic: Whirlpool washer just stopped working (Read 38902 times)

mjrobs · « **on:** April 26, 2008, 03:05:16 PM »

My waher just stopped working during the rinse cycle. No matter where I turn the timer to I get nothing. I think it is the timer but want to make sure before I buy a new one.

Model Number: LTE5243DQ0

JWWebster · « **Reply #1 on:** April 26, 2008, 03:10:59 PM »

Your lid switch is probably malfunctioning.

JWWebster · « **Reply #2 on:** April 26, 2008, 03:15:03 PM »

open the lid to the washer and look for a strike mounted on the lid. This strike goes down into a hole that pushes against said switch and lets the washer do its thang. A DIYer will find it easier to replace the switch by NOT removing the case but the smart homeowner will unbuckle the case instead of cutting wires. Your lid switch by the way has 3 wires. a green grounding wire and 2 other wires. These 2 other wires can be jumped out(for testing ) just to see if indeed that is the problem.

mjrobs · « **Reply #3 on:** April 26, 2008, 03:27:02 PM »

I have been trying to get the top off of the washer to access the lid switch but have not figured out how to get it to come lose. This is a washer dryer combo

AJ · « **Reply #4 on:** April 26, 2008, 04:55:21 PM »

Quote from: mjrobs on April 26, 2008, 03:27:02 PM

I have been trying to get the top off of the washer to access the lid switch but have not figured out how to get it to come lose. This is a washer dryer combo

See if this service manuals help. Page 14 shows you how to remove the top.

http://appliancejunk.com/forums/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;id=30

JWWebster · « **Reply #5 on:** April 26, 2008, 04:59:47 PM »

yeah the top don't come off. The case does. In the case of a stack model you only need to reveal the S clips mounted on the back by remove the splashplate located between the upper drying unit and the lower washing unit. To make maintenance simple on this here model you are allowed to remove the case. Consult the above downloadable manual provided by our fearless leader Mr AJ PS I ain't read the manual so I am going by past experience with stack models.

AJ · « **Reply #6 on:** April 26, 2008, 05:04:30 PM »

On the washer/dryer combo stacker unit he has just the top will come off.

They are a little different then the stand alone direct drive cabinet you show in your diagram there.

JWWebster · « **Reply #7 on:** April 26, 2008, 06:37:22 PM »

Wow ,must be a newer design than my old increpid retired rearend has seen. Tell us how that top comes off Kimosabe. Got Pictures? The reason I ask is this old lame PC of mine cannot download anythang. It never has and never will. I cannot read any manuals or download any info so I have to just go by your explanation simply put. If you can just give it out in tech talk I will translate it into laymans terms my friend so go ahead and give it your best shot.

AJ · « **Reply #8 on:** April 26, 2008, 07:49:37 PM »

See if this attachment works.

AJ · « **Reply #9 on:** April 26, 2008, 09:27:18 PM »

JW,

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It lets you read pdf files with your firefox browser.

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AJ · « **Reply #10 on:** April 26, 2008, 09:35:37 PM »

Lets see if I can attach just the one pdf page from the service manual.

Can you open just the one pdf page JW and view it?

Repair-man · « **Reply #11 on:** April 27, 2008, 05:56:55 AM »

Once you release the top panel from those clips, it will pull forward slightly. Then you lift the front of it up a couple of inches so you can disconnect the door switch harness connector, which will be right in front of you as you lift the top panel up. Once this is disconnected, replacing the lid switch can be performed on the top panel while it is out of the machine. This is somewhat easier than removing the whole cabinet as with freestanding models.

mjrobs · « **Reply #12 on:** April 27, 2008, 07:49:08 AM »

Thanks for all the help. I took the top off and checked the lid swith with an ohm meter and it is working fine I guess it must be the timer.

JWWebster · « **Reply #13 on:** April 27, 2008, 08:36:06 AM »

wow that top of the washer part kinda does like some of these newer dryers. Yes AJ the pic you posted I clicked on and it gets large enogh to view. That is cool. If it is your timer with a burnt contact then the washer should do in other cycles.

AJ · « **Reply #14 on:** April 27, 2008, 08:52:33 AM »

Did you check to see if you have power to the washer?

mjrobs · « **Reply #15 on:** April 27, 2008, 09:03:08 AM »

I have power the timer just wont do anything. When I turn the load size to reset it lets water in so I know power is getting to the washer. Is there a fuse or heat trip that I should look for?

Repair-man · « **Reply #16 on:** April 27, 2008, 09:19:23 AM »

With the front panel off, you should see if current is getting to the motor or not. (Lid closed, timer on)

mjrobs · « **Reply #17 on:** April 27, 2008, 09:47:20 AM »

I assume you mean the timer motor and it is getting power!

Repair-man · « **Reply #18 on:** April 27, 2008, 12:20:38 PM »

Actually I said "With the front panel off, you can check the motor".

Front panel=drive motor

We don't care at this point about the timer motor, do we? You said the motor itself woudn't run. It would be good to see if the timer were sending power to the motor before you write the timer off as bad. Perhaps there's just a burnt or loose common wire at the motor.

JWWebster · « **Reply #19 on:** April 27, 2008, 02:49:30 PM »

with that front panel off you can check out the pump too and see if anything got into it to make the unit quit.

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