Whirlpool Compactors User Manual

1ORP ORATIONCONSUMER SERVICES TECHNICALEDUCATION GROUP PRESENTSIce Makers, Dishwashers, Built-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges, Microwave Ovens, Tra

6G. This portion of the chart indicates which events happen at the various intervals in the cycle. Insome cases, more than one event takes place duri

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6Making your world a little easier.ice Makers, Dishwashers, Built-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges, Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Cond

7EXERCISE - TIMER SEQUENCE CHART DESCRIPTION

8Directions: Answer the following questions using the Esterline chart on the previous page.1. What is the switch number for the timer motor?a. 3b. 22c

9TIMER DIALIntroductionWhen a customer selects a certain cycle on the dishwasher, the customer turns the timer dial to thatposition and pushes the cor

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12Continuing with matching the intervals with the settings on the timer dial, the normal wash correspondsto the second wash on the timer sequence char

13POTS & PANSHEAVY WASHLOW ENERGYWASHNORMAL WASHRINSE & HOLDRINSEDRYOFF

14EXERCISE - TIMER DIAL

15Directions: Using the Esterline chart on the previous page, number the increments on thetimer dial below, and label the intervals at which the foll

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16PUSH-BUTTON SWITCHIntroductionBesides setting the timer dial, the customer has to select and push a button or buttons on the controlpanel for the di

17Timer Sequence Chart and Wiring Diagram (Push-Button)Different switches will be open or closed depending on the cycles and options the customer sele

18If the customer selected heavy wash, high temperature wash, and air dry, switches D and K would beclosed, and switches F and H would be opened. Not

19If the customer selected a low energy wash and air dry, switches D and K would be closed and Hwould be in the open position. Switch F would be clo

20If the customer selected pots and pans and wanted no other options, the customer would need toselect the pots and pans and reset option buttons. Th

21EXERCISE - PUSH-BUTTON SWITCHES

22POTS &PANSHEAVYWASHNORMALWASHHI TEMPWASHINGENERGYSAVINGAIR DRY

23Directions: Based on the Esterline chart and the wiring diagram on the previous pages answerthe following questions.1. What option(s) are available

24TIMER CONTACT POSITIONSIntroductionThe purpose of the timer sequence (Esterline) chart is to indicate the position of the timer contactsduring the d

25Timer Sequence Chart InterpretationThe way to read a timer sequence chart is by intervals. Determine what event or events are takingplace during th

3TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSDISHWASHERSTheory of Operation ...

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27Look at interval 13. The dishwasher is draining in this event. In this interval, the timer contacts that areclosed are 3, 5, 33, 27, 22, 2, and 1.

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29EXERCISE - TIMER CONTACT POSITIONS

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31Directions: Answer the following questions based on the Esterline chart and wiring diagramon the previous pages.1. During the entire interval 6, wh

32INTERPRETING INTERVALSIntroductionDuring each interval the timer switches are opened or closed to energize the various componentsused in the differe

33ThermoholdBeginning Third of the IntervalThe first thermohold is in interval 11, during the pots and pans cycle. The switches closed during thefirs

34DELAY STARTLIGHT

35Middle Third of the IntervalDuring the middle third of interval 11, contact 22 opens. (All other switches remain as they were in thefirst third of

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36Last Third of the IntervalThe last third of the interval begins when the water finally reaches 130-140 degrees. When the waterreaches this temperat

37EXERCISE - INTERPRETING INTERVALSDELAY STARTLIGHT

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39Directions: Using the timer sequence chart and the wiring diagram on the previous pages,complete the chart and answer the question.1. What cycle se

40PRACTICE EXERCISE - 1

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42Directions: Based on the setting on the timer dial below:1. Highlight the interval that corresponds to the timer dial setting on the timer sequence

43PRACTICE EXERCISE - 2

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45Directions: Based on the interval highlighted on the timer sequence chart below and the wir-ing diagram and chart on the previous pages:1. Indicate

1THEORY OF OPERATIONSTHEORY OF OPERATIONSTHEORY OF OPERATIONSTHEORY OF OPERATIONSTHEORY OF OPERATIONSNORMAL WASHWhen the timer is manually set by the

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48Directions: Using the timer dial below and the timer sequence chart and wiring diagram on theprevious pages:1. Mark the following cycles on the tim

49Fig. A Fig. BDISWASHER COMPONENT TESTING AND/ORDISWASHER COMPONENT TESTING AND/ORDISWASHER COMPONENT TESTING AND/ORDISWASHER COMPONENT TESTING AND/O

50Fig. CFig. DFig. EFig. F

51Dishwasher Dispenser Assembly1. Assembly the upper slide, slide springand lower slide to the detergentdoor actuator. (Fig. G)2. Pass the detergent d

52Door SwitchIntroduction1. The door switch is the first switch in the wiring diagram.2. Without 120 volts passing through the door switch, the other

53Testing1. Disconnect dishwasher from electrical source.2. Remove all wires from the switch.3. Identify each of the switches on the push-button switc

54Testing1. To check the indicator light for resistance:a. Disconnect the dishwasher from electrical source.b. Check to make sure the 120 volts load i

55TimerIntroduction1. The timer progresses the dishwasher through the cycle, closing contacts to activate individualcomponents as needed.2. The timer

2Once the wash cycle is completed, timer CONTACTS 3 and 2 open and CONTACT 1 closes. WhenCONTACT 3 closes again, power is applied through the motor s

56Testing—Timer Switches1. Disconnect dishwasher from electrical source.2. Disconnect all harness leads from the timer.3. Determine the timer contact

57Thermostat (Water Heating)Introduction1. The water temperature thermostat is usually a normally open switch with 3/16 inch terminals.2. It closes wh

58Thermostat (High Limit)Introduction1. Normally closed thermo/switch with 1/4 inch terminals.2. This switch is a safety switch that opens if the inte

59Fill ValveIntroduction1. The fill valve opens when 120 volts is applied to it, and then it lets water enter the dishwasher.2. The mechanical water v

60Overfill SwitchIntroduction1. If the timer fails to advance past the fill position, the overfill switch monitors the water level sothe dishwasher do

61Heating ElementIntroduction1. The heating element is used both during wash cycles and the heat dry cycles.2. The purpose of the heater is to heat th

62Motor Start RelayIntroduction1. The motor start relay protects the motor.2. The motor start relay is a “current sensitive” relay.3. At instant of st

63MotorIntroduction1. The motor provides the power for the pump to wash or drain.2. Timer contact 3 is the direct switch to the motor.3. Timer contact

64Testing1. Disconnect dishwasher from its electrical source.2. Disconnect the harness leads from the drive motor.3. Check continuity of motor winding

65COMPONENT CONDITIONMETERSETTINGTEST/CHECK RESULTSDoor SwitchPush-ButtonSwitchTimerThermostat(3/16” terminal)Thermostat(1/4” terminal)Float SwitchFil

3HEATER OPERATIONTimer CONTACT 6 is closed to supply power to the heater during two (2) cycles.1. During the second WASH cycle to heat the wash water.

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67THEORY OF OPERATIONTHEORY OF OPERATIONTHEORY OF OPERATIONTHEORY OF OPERATIONTHEORY OF OPERATIONInstant of StartWhen the start button is pushed, a ci

68Running—Going Down or Coming upAfter the start switch is released and the ram moves down about one inch, the top limit/directionalswitch changes pos

69Instant of Stall (Reversing from Down Coming Up)When the ram reaches the end of its downward movement, the motor stalls. When the motor stalls, itc

70Instant of StopWhen the ram goes completely up, the ram hits the top limit switch, which causes it to open. This stopsthe ram at its top position.

71Drawer Tilt SwitchIf the drawer is forced open 1/4 inch or more when the ram compacts the trash in the drawer, thedrawer tilt switch closes and comp

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73DISASSEMBLY AND TESTINGDISASSEMBLY AND TESTINGDISASSEMBLY AND TESTINGDISASSEMBLY AND TESTINGDISASSEMBLY AND TESTINGRamPurposeThe purpose of the ram

74ON, OFF/LOCK SwitchPurposeThe purpose of the ON, OFF/LOCK switch is to prevent the trash compactor from being operatedunintentionally.Removal1. Disc

75ON, OFF, START SwitchPurposeThe purpose of this switch is to turn ON and START the unit or to turn OFF the unit.Removal1. Disconnect the power.2. Re

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76Combination Top Limit/Directional SwitchPurposeThe top limit switch keeps the ram from going too high, and the directional switch changes the direc-

77Testing1. Testing of this switch is done when the ram is in three different positions. The position of theram is indicated by the number of clicks

78Drawer Safety SwitchPurposeThe drawer safety switch prevents the compactor from operating if the drawer is open.Removal1. Disconnect power.2. Remov

79Drawer Tilt SwitchPurposeThe door tilt switch is to prevent the compactor from jamming when the drawer is forced open as muchas 1/4 inch during camp

80Driven Gear and Sprocket Drive Chain AssemblyPurposeThe purpose of the driven gear and sprocket and drive chain assembly is to transfer the motor en

81Power Screws and SprocketsPurposeThe ram rides up and down on the power screws as they turn.Removal1. Disconnect power.2. Lay the compactor on its f

82Motor AssemblyPurpose1. The motor assembly consists of the:a. Centrifugal switch—which completes a circuit to start the motor windings.b. Motor—whic

83Testing the Centrifugal Switch1. Set the ohmmeter at the Rx1 setting.2. Zero the ohmmeter.3. With button pushed in (switch closed,) check from BU to

84Reassembly1. When reassembling the trash compactor, install the components in the following order:a. Centrifugal switch to motor.b. Motor into frame

85EXERCISE—PROBLEM # 1Directions: Based on the following information, wiring diagram, strip circuits, and tech sheets, deter-mine what the problem is

5READING ESTERLINE (TIMER SEQUENCE) CHARTSREADING ESTERLINE (TIMER SEQUENCE) CHARTSREADING ESTERLINE (TIMER SEQUENCE) CHARTSREADING ESTERLINE (TIMER S

86EXERCISES—PROBLEM #2Directions: Based on the following information, wiring diagram, strip circuits, and tech sheets, deter-mine what the problem is

87EXERCISES—# 3Directions: Based on the following information, wiring diagram, strip circuits, and tech sheets, deter-mine what the problem is and an

88EXERCISE—#4Directions: Based on the following information, wiring diagram, strip circuits, and tech sheets, deter-mine what the problem is and answ

89EXERCISES—#5Directions: Based on the following information, wiring diagram, strip circuits, and tech sheets, deter-mine what the problem is and ans

90EXERCISES—PROBLEM # 6Directions: Based on the following information, wiring diagram, strip circuits, and tech sheets, deter-mine what the problem i

91EXERCISES—PROBLEM #7Directions: Based on the following information, wiring diagram, strip circuits, and tech sheets, deter-mine what the problem is

92EXERCISE—PROBLEM # 8Directions: Based on the following information, wiring diagram, strip circuits, and tech sheets, deter-mine what the problem is

93EXERCISE—PROBLEM #9Directions: Based on the following information, wiring diagram, strip circuits, and tech sheets, deter-mine what the problem is

94EXERCISE—PROBLEM # 10Directions: Based on the following information, wiring diagram, strip circuits, and tech sheets, deter-mine what the problem i

95EXERCISES—PROBLEM # 11Directions: Based on the following information, wiring diagram, strip circuits, and tech sheets, deter-mine what the problem