Whirlpool Duet Door Switch Test

We needed to flip the door opening around on a whirlpool duet dryer.

Whirlpool duet door switch test.

With the switch free of its connections set your multitester to read continuity. And do a duet washer quick diagnostic test the c06 portion of the quick test should fill the washer to wash level. Begin by setting your ohmmeter to measure resistance at a scale of r x 1. The switch also will detect any issues with oversudsing or overfilling.

Main switch 1 test points 5 4 0 ohms main switch 2 test points. If your multitester came with alligator clip accessories it would help if you put them on the tester leads. When a button is pressed the button s indicator light should turn on and you should get a beep. Begin by selecting a cycle and press start.

This is the setting on the tester that reads ohms and it is usually marked either rx1 or x1. The switch also detects issues with oversudsing or overfilling. If not don t worry you can still test the switch. Now that you are in the duet washer interface test you can press each button one time.

Using the schematic diagram to troubleshoot a whirlpool front load washer that won t run tech talk may 14 2014 in this journey into total appliance enlightenment samurai appliance repair man shows you how to troubleshoot a problem with a newer whirlpool front load direct drive washer one of the new alpha2 platform washers that acts like it wants to start but won t. When you receive excessive suds or f1 codes on your control display you will need to test the pressure switch to ensure that it is working properly. When the control display says sud or f1 you will need to test the pressure switch to ensure that it is working properly. A whirlpool duet washer uses a water pressure switch to determine how much water to let into the tub.

Whirlpool duet door lock main switches to check the door lock main switches the door must be locked. The whirlpool duet washer uses a water pressure switch to determine how much water to let into the tub. You can also rotate the washers cycle selection knob and it should have the same effect. You should receive a reading of infinity.

Use your ohmmeter to test your switch for continuity. If yours is a two wire switch touch each tester probe to each of the switch s terminals. Unplug the washer from the wall outlet and check for continuity at the following points. The pressure sensor is somewhat difficult to test directly so the easiest way is to visual check that the pressure hose connecting the switch to the tub is not pinched or kinked.