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How To Test 3 Phase Reluctance Motor Maytag Washer Motor

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Use and Care Guide - Page 7

...using regular detergent formulated for most effective cleaning. All laundry products can be added at the appropriate time for top-loading washers, it is designed to use either high efficiency (HE..., the load tumbles more efficiently and cleaning results are trademarks of the load, load size, and water hardness**. FEATURES DETERGENT Your Maytag Neptune® washer is important...

Use and Care Guide - Page 9

...Follow illustration #3 to clean and freshen your washer, or the use abrasive powders or cleaning pads. NOTE: Do not use any excess laundry additives. CARE AND CLEANING Turn off the... two-compartment container (for cleaning substances to the clothes washer and prevent the unlikely possibility of damage from the washer before doing a load of cold water. Use a soft cloth to remove any...

Service Manual - Page 4

... ...2-7 Motor & Motor Control Test ...2-8 Motor Phase Test ...2-8 Motor Windings Check ...2-9 Tachometer Circuit Diagnostics ...2-10 UNBALANCE CONTROL SYSTEM ...2 - 1 1 Tub Displacement Switch ...2 - 1 2 Strut Displacement Switch ...2 - 1 2 Inertial Unbalance Switch ...2 - 1 3 Cabinet Vibration Sensor ...2 - 1 3 Cabinet Vibration Absorber ...2 - 1 3 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation...

Service Manual - Page 5

...SPIN BASKET ASSEMBLY W/BALANCE RING 7-3 DRIVE PULLEY ...7-4 SPINNER TUB SUPPORT ...7-5 16008373-01 ©1997 Maytag Corporation CONTENTS iii CABINET ASSEMBLY ...5 - 1 DOOR ASSEMBLY & HINGES ...5 - 1 Cabinet Vibration ...Normal 3 - 1 0 Suds Coming Out Of Door ...3 - 1 0 Washer Will Not Start ...3 - 1 1 Motor Phase Test ...3 - 1 2 TIMER TEMPLATE OVERLAY ...3 - 1 3 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION ...3-...

Service Manual - Page 10

... Hz; Motor pulley ratio (motor to spinner RPM ) 14 to water valv e. varies w ith clothes load. lbs... . Sw itched Reluctance M otor contr olled by ...washers and attaches to 1. lbs 7in. Water fill in the spin basket w ith no clothes in . Cabinet dimensions: 27" (68.58cm) W x 27... Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. All grounding and wiring should be protected by a micropr ocessor motor contr...

Service Manual - Page 13

... temperature should be for each fill (See Water Valve Outputs). 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. TEMPERATURE SENSOR INPUT A thermistor is closed. The timer operates with the warm...equal to measure how quickly the washer is draining. If this signal (not to energize the water valve outputs) to the length of the switched reluctance motor. TIMER INPUTS The Timer Input ...

Service Manual - Page 27

...motor phase circuitry of the switched reluctance motor. The motor control board receives 120 VAC voltage from single phase to 3 phase for the drive motor. then, turns on another set of the coils involved. Another purpose of the motor... COMPONENTS & TESTING 2 - 7 © 1998 Maytag Corporation The basic operating principle of the switched reluctance motor is comprised ...

Service Manual - Page 28

...) on the control board, either visually or with a large load (See Section 3: Troubleshooting). 16008373-01 SECTION 2. Check for any damage. If not present, check wiring between the L and N terminals (black wire no.27 and white wire no visible damage, perform the motor phase test. 8. Plug the washer power cord into the delay increments. 2. Check the 10...

Service Manual - Page 29

... control board metal frame, allowing the plastic shield to the motor. If the motor does not run properly, phase A or B is not functioning. Slowly drag the motor control board, with a slight growling sound, phases A and C are pressed into the washer when finished. Reconnect phase B and test with phase B disconnected. Remove each wire leading to become an electrical shield between...

Service Manual - Page 88

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Service Manual - Page 89

...Maytag Appliances Sales Company Power cord must be 20 - 120 P.S.I. (1.06-8.44 kg/cm) at inlet hose connection. Motor Pulley Ratio (Motor to Spinner RPM) 14 to a properly grounded and polarized outlet. Cabinet Dimensions: 27... lb. (91 kg.) Approx. (+ 3 in . Switched Reluctance Motor controlled by a microprocessor motor control board. Drain hose attached to the information found in ....

Service Manual - Page 106

.... 16010486 (16008373-05) ©2001 Maytag Appliances Sales Company Please refer to the information found in the basic manual part number 16008373. MAYTAG New Century Neptune Washer Service Manual Supplement 16008373-05 Attached is supplemental to this with your 16008373 Manual for detailed service information. This Maytag Washer Service Manual supplement covers Models MAH5500B and...

Service Manual - Page 107

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Service Manual - Page 109

... 7 ft. Switched Reluctance Motor controlled by a microprocessor motor control board. Motor Pulley Ratio (Motor to Spinner RPM) 14...washers and attached to 1 (MAH7500A) Motor Input: During Wash Tumble - 170 Watts During Wash Tumble w/heater - 1300Watts During Rinse Tumble - 195 Watts Top Spin - 800 Watts (Wattage readings taken with clothes load. General Information ©2001 Maytag...

Service Manual - Page 117

... tach input signal after it is pressed, the end of the switched reluctance motor. The end-of cycle beeps, then the signal will not occur unless ... service codes. The motor runs at the end of -balance detection (See Tachometer Circuit Diagnostics). On the MAH7500, the signal sounds then the door is finished. Washer Controls Overview ©2001 Maytag Appliances Sales Company 2-5...

Service Manual - Page 127

... the last four codes assigned by the washer. lower left User Interface Test upper right Touch the four corners and center of the touch screen in any of the Service Mode. Washer Controls Overview ©2001 Maytag Appliances Sales Company 2-15 If all areas are sensed, the control will take the machine out of...

Service Manual - Page 135

...©2001 Maytag Appliances Sales Company 3-5 Diag. between wash loads spin Door switch was not Check for faulty motor relay on motor shaft too long • Bad motor or machine ...washer; Clear diagnostic codes 2. Unplug and replug in the pressure switch Action to be 1. Perform membrane pad check pressed more than 75 2. if re-occures, perform diagnostic motor/motor control board test...

Service Manual - Page 136

...22 Door switch seen Door switch is read as locked board test • Check for faulty motor relay on machine relay failed control board is read as open and...Information ©2001 Maytag Appliances Sales Company 3-6 if reoccurs, perform locked switch is read diagnostic motor/motor control as • Clear the diagnostic code and open during cycle open with motor running commanded. ...

Service Manual - Page 145

...Electrical Components & Testing ©2001 Maytag Appliances Sales Company 4-5 By doing this, the motor control is a sensorless motor drive system. Motor Control Access Slight modifications were made to buckle and unlock the shield from the motor control bracket. (Figure 4-4) Motor Control Board Removal 1. MOTOR CONTROL BOARD The motor control is still a switched reluctance type motor. (For...

Service Manual - Page 146

...of the sensorless motor, the Motor Phase Test is done by performing a board output check. Electrical Components & Testing ©2001 Maytag Appliances Sales Company 4-6 This is no longer required. Motor Phases With the introduction of the motor and motor control circuit. Motor & Motor Control Test 1. Press Help and Back function to operate the motor. Place the washer into Service...

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