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Question posted by fdsafdsa111 on October 19th, 2012

Washer Displays Lr

My washer displays code Lr and shuts down.  I have replaced both the motor and the control panel and it still does the same thing.  It runs for about 10 minutes, then shows code Lr and shuts down.  The drum is free, all parts seem A-OK.  What next?

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Use and Care Guide - Page 7

... cleaning. After loading the laundry additives into the detergent compartment before starting the clothes washer or as Tide HE or Wisk HE*. All laundry products can be...8226; When using regular detergent formulated for top-loading washers, it is important to pay close the dispenser lid. FEATURES DETERGENT Your Maytag Neptune® washer is designed to use a high efficiency detergent such...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9

...: Control Panel - Wipe the lower portion of one cup chlorine bleach and two cups warm water. Fill the bleach dispenser with soap and water. Repeat the wash cycle if necessary. As you begin to lift the two-compartment container, tilt slightly inward, according to illustration #2 and remove from the washer before doing a load of laundry...
Service Manual - Page 11

... the timer, and acts upon those inputs. Timer motor. - GENERAL INFORMATION 1-5 The machine control has direct control of the Neptune washer control system.) Figure 1-7 16008373-01 Prior To Series 17 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. WASHER CONTROLS The control system in the washer, including the motor and motor control, user input switches, user indicator lights, the...
Service Manual - Page 12

... an out-of-balance condition, the signal will be run when the washer is started. END-OF-CYCLE SIGNAL INPUT The End-of-Cycle Signal Input is energized through a user input switch on the control panel. The 16008373-01 © 1998 Maytag Corporation SECTION 1. Figure 1-8 Series 17 & Later INPUT DEFINITIONS DOOR LOCK SWITCH INPUT When...
Service Manual - Page 14

... the control panel. GENERAL INFORMATION 1-8 This delay allows the wax motor to fully retract and unlock the door. The machine control will continuously energize the Door Lock Wax Motor Output during this 50 second delay is started with the timer set in a 0.35 seconds on washers from Series 17 and after the Door Lock Switch Input shuts down...
Service Manual - Page 17

... the motor control to 0 rpm, and energize the door lock wax motor circuit to lock the door. When the machine control begins a spin increment, it will drop the spinner speed to 0 rpm and force a short reverse tumble to redistribute the clothing load before the door is opened as follows: Washers between Series 10 and 16 The machine control will...
Service Manual - Page 18

... an internal switch to shut down. 3. GENERAL INFORMATION 1-12 The red no . 27). With the washer running . 3. 120 VAC is supplied to the machine control board through the line relay. 2. When the user releases the push-to-start running , power is supplied to the machine control and washer from the machine control and washer (Black wire no . 28 wire sends...
Service Manual - Page 28

... to the motor control. 7. Check the 10-amp fuse located on the motor control board. Unplug the washer power cord and replace motor control board connector JP4 when finished. One possible symptom would be a "growling" noise from the motor. Remove JP4 Interface connector wire harness on the heat sink for the motor to start the washer in a customer complaint that the load is...
Service Manual - Page 31

... Checks Voltage Found Condition Of Component White to the machine control. Note: If the machine control board does not receive an input signal from the motor, the motor will rapidly accelerate for 5 seconds then shut down . 1. Inspect the motor control wire harness for 5 seconds then shut down . Set the washer into the back side of the tachommeter harness. Figure...
Service Manual - Page 35

... Does Not Match Cycle Description): During the spin cycle, the machine control monitors the door lock mechanism to COMM Washer Runs Five Minutes Then Shuts OFF: During the wash cycle, the machine control communicates with timer input circuits. (See the following section on the motor control board. Replace the complete door lock mechanism. Check the incoming water lines for...
Service Manual - Page 89

...inches Four foot inlet hoses with no clothes in . lbs.) (+ 10 in . Switched Reluctance Motor controlled by a microprocessor motor control board. Cabinet Dimensions: 27" (68.58cm) W x 271/2" (69.85cm) D x 36....) (+ 3 in . Motor Input: During Wash Tumble - 170 Watts During Rinse Tumble - 195 Watts Top Spin - 800 Watts (Wattage readings taken with inlet washers and attached to a properly...
Service Manual - Page 109

Switched Reluctance Motor controlled by a microprocessor motor control board. lbs. 18.5 in . lbs.) (+ 2 ft. lbs.) (+ 3 in . Requires 15 amp circuit breaker or fused electrical supply. lbs. 38 ft.lbs. 22 ft. lbs.) 16010486 (16008373-05) Revised 02/01 Section 1. General Information ©2001 Maytag Appliances Sales Company 1-1 Motor Pulley Ratio (Motor to Spinner ...
Service Manual - Page 113

...the previous fabrics type selected. • The control panel drives a heater located in the sump. • The control displays the estimated time remaining in the cycle. • The control panel detects hose reversal and changes the fills as necessary. • The control panel stores codes to aid the service person in diagnostics. WASHER CONTROLS OVERVIEW The software for the MAH5500B and...
Service Manual - Page 121

... the saved information on for the service technician. The LCD display will be to the appropriate step in the paused state. The main wash cycle will finish the spin cycle. Washer Controls Overview ©2001 Maytag Appliances Sales Company 2-9 After 10 minutes of the diagnostics since diagnostic number has been cleared. The MAH7500A will resume...
Service Manual - Page 125

... turn on the bottom of a diagnostic code. All output will be the latest code generated. The first code to display will be turned off while the cycle is identified and assigned. If the code happened on the previous cycle, then the rightmost dot will be on a specified output after 10 minutes. Washer Controls Overview ©2001 Maytag Appliances Sales...
Service Manual - Page 134

...Perform Diagnostic motor/motor control test •Loose wire connections •BInded spinner shaft bearings Check for 10 min and water temperature has not increased Action to heater and thermistor •Faulty thermistor •Faulty heater •Perform System Check (page 14) 16010486 (16008373-05) Revised 2/01 Section 3. Will display "Lr" LCD - Will display "nd" LCD - Display washer will...
Service Manual - Page 135

... diagnostic codes 2. Will display "od" not seen open with cycle motor running • Check for faulty motor relay on the machine control board 16010486 (16008373-05) Revised 2/01 Section 3. Code 08 ...10 Low rpm unbalanced load 11 Non-volatile memory error 12-14 (Not Used) Never reached 400 rpm due to an unbalanced load Difficulty in power cord washer at power supply outlet 3. Replace...
Service Manual - Page 136

... • Faulty door lock solenoid during cycle when unlocked period at maximum speed 1. Replace motor control board exists without without torque motor running Action to be Taken (LED Washer only) See list for diagtnostic code 18 20 Door switch input Door switch is open (LED Washer only) seen open during • Loose wire connections cycle • Faulty door...
Service Manual - Page 146

... routine and the motor should run : a. Disconnect power to the motor control. LCD Washer: Select System Check; If the motor does not run , rotating the spinner at the proper RPM speed: the problem lies outside of the sensorless motor, the Motor Phase Test is done by performing a board output check. Check the 10 amp fuse located on . Motor Drive System Test...
Service Manual - Page 147

... when the heater thermistor indicates the temperature falls below that. If damaged, replace motor control/wire harness assembly complete. c. Figure 4-8 Figure 4-9 9. Unplug the washer power cord and replace motor control board connector JP4 when finished. Then the control will cycle the heater off for at least 10 seconds, and when the heater is off, it will not turn the...

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