Whirlpool GHW9200L - Manuals

1 - 2 WHIRLPOOL MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATORS MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING SITE CS = Schorndorf, Germany YEAR OF MANUFACTURE L = 2001 WEEK OF MANUFACTURE PRODUCT SEQUENCE NUMBER CS L 36 50001 Model/Serial Number Plate (Left side of Door Opening) MODEL NUMBER PRODUCT...

1 - 3 SPECIFICATIONS Model NumberColor Electrical Requirements Heating PowerMax. CurrentRated CurrentVoltageFrequency Gallons/Normal CycleCapacityVolumeMax. Spin SpeedsDimensions HeightHeight (Feet Extended)WidthDepthWeight Installation Options Programs Program SelectorTemperature SelectorSpin Speed...

1 - 4 WHIRLPOOL WASHER WARRANTY LENGTH OFWARRANTY: FULL ONE-YEARWARRANTYFROM DATE OFPURCHASE LIMITEDTWO-YEARWARRANTYFROM DATE OFPURCHASE LIMITEDFIVE-YEARWARRANTYFROM DATE OFPURCHASE WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR: WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR: FSP ® replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects ...

2 - 1 Optional Pedestal A pedestal may be purchased separately for thiswasher. This pedestal will add about 14 inches to theheight of your unit for a total vertical height of approxi-mately 52 inches (132 cm). Optional Pedestal Location Requirements Selecting the proper location for your washer impr...

2 - 2 Washer Dimensions Custom undercounter installationThe dimensions shown are for the minimum spacingallowed. Recessed area or closet installationThe dimensions shown are for the minimum spacingallowed. • Additional spacing should be considered for easeof installation and servicing. • Additional ...

2 - 3 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a grounded, cord-connected washer:This washer must be grounded. In the event of amalfunction or breakdown, grounding will reducethe risk of electrical shock by providing a path ofleast resistance for electric current. This washeris equipped with a cord having an equi...

2 - 4 There are 4 bolts in the rear panel of the washer thatsupport the suspension system during transportation. 1. Using a ½ in. (13 mm) wrench, loosen each of thebolts. 2. Once the bolt is loose, move it to the center of thehole and completely pull out the bolt, including theplastic spacer coverin...

2 - 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Pedestal ! WARNING EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD Use two or more people to move washerand dryer. Failure to do so can result in back or otherinjury. Before you start... Important: If the washer is already installed,it must be uninstalled. See installation instructions that ...

2 - 7 Installing the Pedestal 1. Open the pedestal drawer. Remove the envelope taped inside the drawer.This envelope contains four (4)#12 x 5/8” (1.6 cm) hex head sheetmetal screws that will be used in Steps4 and 5. 2. Remove the Phillips head screw from both drawer sides and set the aside.(Fig. 2-3...

3 - 1 THEORY OF OPERATION INTRODUCTION The and Front-Loading Automatic Washers present a number of new features and operating characteristics quite different from previous models. In addition to the introduction offront-loading operation, The washers contain a number of unique operating features des...

3 - 2 The dispenser drawer has four separate compartments foradding laundry products to the wash load. These compart-ments are: 1. Prewash Detergent Compartment2. Main Wash Detergent Compartment3. Bleach Compartment4. Fabric Softener Compartment Laundry products are diluted and dispensed automatical...

3 - 4 CYCLE DESCRIPTION Sanitary Use this cycle to clean heavily soiled colorfast fabrics. This cycle combines a very hot water tempera-ture and fast speed tumbling to help ensure the removal of heavy soils and stains. It is recommendedthat you set your hot water heater to 120º F (49º C) to ensure p...

3 - 5 Soak Use the Soak cycle to remove small spots of set-in stains on fabrics. This cycle provides a soak timewith warm or cold water followed by drain. Extra water, a short tumbling phase for equal distribution ofthe laundry, and a soaking time without basket movement improve the removal of set-i...

3 - 6 T able 3-2 Option Selection D = Default, X = Available, - = Not Available T able 3-3 MODEL GHW9200L MODEL GHW9100L 900

3 - 7 Options Modifiers Fig. 3-9 Options You can customize your wash by adding OP-TIONS to your cycle selections. You can add orchange an option after starting a cycle anytimebefore the selected option begins. • See the “Laundry Guide” for an overview ofpossible options for each Wash Cycle selec-tio...

3 - 9 Touch Pad/LED Assembly Fig. 3-10 The Touch Pad/LED Assembly, (Fig. 3-10), is removed as a single assembly and is connected to the Central Control Unit by a ribbon cable. This assembly contains all of the buttons, LEDs andribbon cable and printed circuit boards for the user to operate the washe...

4 - 1 COMPONENT ACCESS COMPONENT LOCATION WASHER TOP WASHER BACK WASHER FRONT DETERGENT DISPENSER CENTRAL CONTROL UNIT FLOWMETER PRESSURE SWITCH VENT HOSE TUB ASSEMBLY CONSOLE FILL VALVES WEIGHT SHOCK ABSORBER WEIGHT PULLEY PRESSURE TUBE CONNECTOR SHOCK ABSORBER SHOCK ABSORBER DRIVE MOTOR BASKET WAT...

4 - 2 COMPONENT ACCESS Required Tools The Front-Loading Automatic Washer requires the use of Metric Sockets of various sizes, Torx T-20and T-25 Drivers, a Crescent Wrench, a flat bladed screwdriver and a hammer. ACCESSING COMPONENTS IN THE CONSOLE Fig. 4-5 Fig. 4-4 Removing the Console from the Cabi...

4 - 3 Begin by removing the cycle selector knob. Thereare eight tabs securing the Touch Pad/LED As-sembly to the console. (Fig. 4-8) A flat bladed screwdriver will be helpful in releasing these tabs. Fig. 4-8 REMOVING THE WASHER DOOR AND DOOR SWITCH The washer door can be removed by removingthe uppe...

4 - 6 REMOVING THE DRIVE MOTOR The drive motor can be removed once the backpanel has been removed. Twelve screws secure the back panel to thewasher. Remove the 12 screws and remove theback panel. Remove the Drive Belt. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors andground wires from the drive motor ter...

4 - 7 Fig. 4-24 ACCESSING THE MOTOR CONTROL UNIT Access to the Motor Control Unit may requireremoving the left front shock absorber.Separate the taped flap of the top of the MCU tothe cabinet.Using a flat bladed screwdriver, lift up on theplastic tab under the front right corner of themotor controll...

5 - 1 COMPONENT TESTING CENTRAL CONTROL UNIT Connector Location 1. Pressure Switch 2. Temperature Sensor 3. Dispenser Switch/Motor 4. Inlet Valves 5. Drain Pump 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6. Door Lock Solenoids 7. Motor Control Unit Power 8. Door Lock Main Switches 9. Heating Element Relay 10. Line Filter...

5 - 2 COMPONENT CHECKS Continuity checks can be made on various components of the washer from the connectors on theCentral Control Unit. Before performing any of these tests, disconnect the washer from the walloutlet. In addition, disconnect the wiring harness connector from the Central Control Unit...

5 - 4 MOTOR CONTROL UNIT Power Supply — — — — — L — — — — — N — — — — — GND Motor Connector — — — — — 1 — — — — — 2 — — — — — 3 — 4 — 5 } } Motor Windings Tachometer Serial Comm Link — — — — — Vcc — — — — — IN/OUT — — — — — GND Connector Location Door Switch Test Points Reading Door Closed 2 to 1 0 ...

5 - 5 Test Points LINE FILTER A Connector Location DISPENSER Dispenser Switch Dispenser Motor Dispenser Motor Continuity Check - 1400 Ω B C D A to B = 0 ohmsC to D = 0 ohms

5 - 6 Connector Location PRESSURE SWITCH 22 Water Level Contacts Made Empty 21 to 22 Suds Detect 11 to 14 Level 1 21 to 24 Overflow 21 to 26 Connector Location HEATING ELEMENT and TEMPERATURE SENSOR Heating Element Terminals Temperature Sensor Terminals Heating Element Test Points Reading Between Te...

6 - 1 DIAGNOSIS & TROUBLESHOOTING SUDS DETECTION During Drain Routine During the Drain Routine, the water level is checked continuously. Normal drain will occur until thepressure switch senses no water in the wash tub and there is no foam (suds). The drain pump willoperate an additional 15 secon...

6 - 2 DOOR LOCKING AND UNLOCKING Locking The Door Locking Routine will only start if the door is securely closed and the Door Switch Contactis CLOSED. 1. The Door Lock Relay is energized whenever a wash cycle is started. The relay is operated for 40 milliseconds. 2. During the next three (3) seconds...

6 - 3 Unbalance Detection Routine The unbalance detection routine occurs during the distribution ramp (while basket spin is accelerat-ing from 40 to 400 rpm). At 400 rpm the motor is decelerated and the rate of deceleration is moni-tored by the CCU. The motor is then ramped up to 400 rpm and shut of...

6 - 4 ERROR CODES DISPLAY EXPLANATION AND RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE No water detected entering machine or Pressure switch trip not detected. If after 30 seconds the control does not detect water entering machine and thenvalves will be turned off and the error code will be displayed. Or If the control ha...

6 - 8 Indication C:00 C:01 C:02 C:03 C:04 C:05 C:06 C:07 C:08 Control Action Door is Locked Filling by cold water inlet valve Distribution system is set to Prewash position Fill by hot water inlet valve Basket rotates clockwise at wash speed Heater is switched ON. Basket rotates clockwise with wash ...

6 - 10 PROBLEM WON’T POWER UP. (touch-padsdo not respond when pressed) WON’T START CYCLE WON’T SHUT OFF CONTROL WON’T ACCEPTSELECTIONS WON’T DISPENSE WON’T FILL POSSIBLE CAUSE/TEST Note: Possible Cause/Tests MUST be performed in the sequenceshown for each problem. 1. Check the line voltage and for b...

6 - 12 Movement • Speed (rpm) - Revolutions per minute of basket spin. • Reversing - In this example the basket will rotate counterclockwise for 1.5 seconds, stop for30.5 seconds, then rotate clockwise for 1.5 seconds, stop for 30.5 seconds and then repeatthe sequence throughout the wash and rinse p...

6 - 20 11 68 5" 30 " 15 " 20 " 25 " 20 " 35 " 15 " 24 0" 10 0 40 40 0 25 6 59 2 96 0 25 6 SPIN PROFILES Spin Cycle LS1 WHIRLPOOL GHW9100L

6 - 21 11 68 5" 30 " 1 5 " 20 " 25 " 20 " 3 5 " 10 0" 12 0" 10 0 40 40 0 25 6 59 2 96 0 25 6 40 30 " 1 5 " 10 0 59 2 40 5" 5" 30 " 15 " 10 0 40 8" 76 8 40 15 0" 19 0" Spin Cycle LS2

8 - 1 TECH TIPS MANUAL DOOR LATCH To Manually unlock the door lock system: 1. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.2. Remove the lower toe panel.3. Reach up along the inside of the front panel and locate the bottom of the door latch assembly.4. Located on the bottom of the door latch assembly is a ...