HOW A WASHING MACHINE WORKS

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 CATEGORIES
• What is Washing Machine ?
• Parts of Washing Machine.
• Some Parts and Function of Washing Machine
• Diagrams of Machine
• Sample Trouble Example

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 WASHING MACHINE TYPES

Washing Machine has 3 Types.

1. Single function.
2. Double Function.
3. All in one Function.

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 WHAT IS A WASHING MACHINE

• A washing machine is an
machine that washes clothes,
linen

• Was made to help wash clothes

easier

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 SOME PART'S AND
FUNCTIONS
OF WASHING MACHINE

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 1. WATER INLET
Near the water inlet point of the
washing there is water inlet control
valve. When you load the clothes in
washing machine, this valve gets
opened automatically and it closes
automatically depending on the
total quantity of the water
required. The water control valve is
actually the solenoid valve.
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2.WATER PUMP

The water pump circulates water

through the washing machine. It
works in two directions, re-
circulating the water during wash
cycle and draining the water
during the spin cycle.

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 3.TUB

There are two types of tubs in the

washing washing machine: inner and
outer. The clothes are loaded in the
inner tub, where the clothes are washed,
rinsed and dried. The inner tub has
small holes for draining the water. The
external tub covers theinner tub and
supports it during various cycles of
clothes washing.

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4.AGITATOR OR ROTATING DISC

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The agitator is located inside the tub of the washing machine. It is
the important part of the washing machine that actually performs
the cleaning operation of the clothes. During the wash cycle
the agitator rotates continuously and produces strong rotating
currents within the water due to which the clothes also rotate
inside the tub. The rotation of the clothes within water containing
the detergent enables the removal of the dirt particles from the
fabric of the clothes. Thus the agitator produces most important
function of rubbing the clothes with each other as well as with
water.

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5.MOTOR OF THE WASHING MACHINE

The motor is coupled to the agitator or

the disc and produces it rotator motion.
These are multispeed motors, whose
speed can be changed as per
the requirement. In the fully
automatic washing machine the speed
of the motor i.e. the agitator changes
automatically as per the load on the
washing machine.
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 6.TIMER

The timer helps setting the wash

time for the clothes manually. In
the automatic mode the time is set
automatically depending upon the
number of clothes inside the
washing machine.

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 8.DRAIN PIPE

The drain pipe enables removing

the dirty water from the washing
that has been used for the washing
purpose.

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 7.PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB)

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 The PCB comprises of the various
electronic components and circuits, which are programmed to
perform in unique ways depending on the load conditions (the
condition and the amount of clothes loaded in the washing
machine). They are sort of artificial intelligence devices that sense
the various external conditions and take the decisions accordingly.
These are also called as fuzzy logic systems. Thus the PCB will
calculate the total weight of the clothes, and find out the quantity
of water and detergent required, and the total time required for
washing the clothes. Then they will decide the time required for
washing and rinsing.
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 WASHING MACHINE DIAGRAM

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BLOCK DIAGRAM WASHING MACHINE

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 BLOCK DIAGRAM OF WASHING MACHINE

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DOUBLE MOTOR WASHING MACHINE DIAGRAM

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 SINGLE MOTOR WASHING MACHINE

Single Motor Washing Machine Diagram

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 Some
Trouble shooting of washing
machine

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 Troubleshooting in single motor
The following symptoms are not trouble.

Symptoms Causes

Machine begins filling water in • When the laundry amount is large at the HIGH water level, the
the middle of the wash. machine sometimes fills automatically. When level goes down, the
machine fills automatically.

The water level is too high for • When the laundry is already soaked with water before the wash is
the amount of laundry being started, or if there is water in the tub before the wash is started, the
washed. water level will sometimes be higher.

The water level is too low for the • With light laundry made of synthetic or blended fabric, the water
amount of laundry being level will sometimes be lower.
washed.
Midway during spinning, the • When the laundry is unbalanced during spin, rinsing and automatic
operation suddenly changes to correction of unbalanced laundry will begin. Later spinning will return
rinsing. to normal condition.

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Water does not flow through • When the water level is set to very Low, water sometimes will
the lint filter. Double Cascade not flow through the lint filter. Double Cascade does not oper-
does not operate. ate when these settings have been selected.

The water is drained • Do not leave more than 15 seconds while powered on. Fill the
even water while powered off or after pushing the start button.
filled by a bucket.

During draining, the laundry • To suppress detergent suds build-up, the washing tub turns
and the spinner rotates with slowly and quickly.
irregular movements.

The buttons do not work. • Only the [WATER LEVEL] and [PROCESS] button is available
after the machine begins washing.
• To change the setting, press the [POWER OFF] button and
reconfigure the setting.

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If you start with the rinse cycle, • When there is water in the tub, the operation starts with the draining.
the tub is not filled with water.

Washing machine does not run • ]Check if there is power failure.

at all. • Check if the power fuse has blown out or the breaker is actuated.
• Check if the power plug is plugged in thoroughly.
• Check if the “power switch’’ has been pressed.
• Has the water faucet been turned on?
• Check if the [START/HOLD] button has been pressed.
• Has the machine been programmed under [RESERVE]
• timer?

Water is not supplied. • Check if the water faucet is turned on.

• Is the water supply cut off?
• Check if the connection of the water supply hose is
• clogged with dirt.
• Please refer to page 14 for cleaning water supply hose
• filter.

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Washing operation still Washing time will be longer because of laundry unbalance, water
continue even though the feeding and draining condition.
expected finishing time had
passed on Reserve Program.

Buzzer sounds followed by a In the case when open the lid after setting the [CHILD LOCK]
draining when opening the lid mode, it will force the draining process. Pull out power plug from
during wash and rinse. the outlet and replug it after 5 seconds.

Buzzer sounds when opening This is a reminder for a user not to put a hand and/or any object
the lid during cascade rinsing into
w Tothe tub.
turn off Itthe
is not out of
buzzer, order.
close the lid.
or spinning.

Tub shaking with the sound of This is the sound of the liquid to maintain the balance during
water. spinning.

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Water supply failure. Normally after the water supply failure, the water will become muddy.
Detach the water feeding hose and turn on the water faucet to
release to due muddy water. Fix water hose and start washing.

Power failure. In this case, [POWER ON] and [START/HOLD] buttons need to be
pressed again after electricity is restored. Then the machine will
resume operation automatically from beginning of the stopped
process.

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Digital Wash Machine Trouble Shoot
Check
Symptom
Click on underlined items for further information
Washer does not work and  Check that the washer is plugged in securely
makes no noise
 Check the circuit breaker or fuse box
 Test the outlet for current
 Check that the water supply valves are turned on
 Inspect the filter screens
 Test for overheating
 Test the water level switch
 Test the timer control
 Test the lid switch
 Test the water inlet valve
 Inspect the water pump
 Test the centrifugal switch
 Test the motor
Washer does not work but it  Check that the water supply valves are turned on
does make noise
 Inspect the filter screens
 Test for overheating
 Inspect the water pump
 Test the water inlet valve
 Test the motor

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 No water is entering the wash tub  Check that the water supply valves are turned on
- or no hot water
 Inspect the water supply hoses for kinks
- or no cold water
 Check the filter screens
 Test the water level switch
 Test the water temperature switch
 Test the timer control
 Test the water inlet valve

The water fills the wash tub too slowly  Check that the water valves are turned on full
 Check the water pressure at the tap
 Check the filter screens
 Test the water inlet valve

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 The tub does not fill with enough  Test the water level switch
water
 Check that the drain hose is positioned roughly as high as the top of the inner tub

The water overflows the wash tub  Test the timer control
 Test the water level switch
 Inspect the air tube for damage
 Test the water inlet valve

Water drains out during the wash or  Check the drain control lever
rinse cycle
 Test the drain control coils
 Check the cam bar
 Test the timer control

Wrong temperature of water is used  Water supply hoses may be reversed

 Hot or cold water supply valve may be turned off
 Water supply hose may be kinked
 Check water inlet valve

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 Water drains out while it is filling  Check the drain hose, it should be at least as high as the top of the wash tub, about
38 inches.
 The drain hose must sit loosely in the house drain. Do not seal the air gap around
the drain hose or a siphon will occur.
 Check the drain control lever
 Test the drain control coils
 Check the cam bar

Water drips into the wash tub  Replace the water inlet valve
when the washer is off

Water does not drain out of the  Inspect the drain hose for kinks
wash tub
 Test the timer control
 Test the lid switch (some models)
 Inspect the water pump
 Inspect the drive belt (belt drive only)
 Inspect the motor coupler

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 Water is leaking onto the ground  Inspect the water supply connections

 Inspect the drain hose

 Inspect the water pump

 Inspect outer tub for cracks or corrosion

 Inspect the tub seal

 Inspect the tub bearing

Agitator does not move  Test the lid switch

 Inspect the motor coupler

 Inspect the drive belt (belt drive only)

 Inspect under the washer for soot (clutch)

 Test the motor

 Inspect the pulley

 Test the transmission

 Inspect the agitator

 Inspect the pump coupling

 Test the water level switch

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 Agitator movement is weak  Inspect the agitator
or moves in only one
 Inspect the motor coupler
direction
 Inspect the drive belt (belt drive only)
 Inspect under the washer for soot (clutch)
 Test the motor
 Inspect the pulley
 Test the transmission
 Inspect the pump coupling
Drum does not spin  Test the lid switch
 Test the timer control
 Test the centrifugal switch
 Test the water level switch
 Inspect the motor coupler
 Inspect the drive belt (belt drive only)
 Inspect under the washer for soot (clutch)
 Test the motor
 Inspect the pulley
 Test the transmission

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 Clothes are too wet after spin This may be a spin problem or a drain problem
cycle
Drain:
 Make sure the drain line is clear
 Check the drain hose for a partial blockage
 Inspect the water pump
Spin:
 Test the lid switch
 Test the timer control
 Test the centrifugal switch
 Test the water level switch
 Inspect the motor coupler
 Inspect the drive belt (belt drive only)
 Inspect under the washer for soot (clutch)
 Test the motor
 Inspect the pulley
 Test the transmission

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 Cycle does not advance  If the washing machine fills with water and begins
agitating, but the timer does not advance, the timer
probably needs to be replaced
 If the timer does not advance while the washer is in a spin
cycle, the timer probably needs to be replaced
 If the timer does not advance during the rinse cycle, check
whether water has filled the tub, if not, it is likely cold
water related. Check the cold water supply valve, check the
supply hose for kinks, check the filter screen and check the
water inlet valve

Burning or electrical smell  Unplug the washer

 Locate the source of the odor then read the instructions in
the related section

Foul or stale odor coming from washer or clothes  Check that the drain line is clear
 Check the drain hose for kinks or blockages
 Check pump for blockages
 Check for build up of soap in the outer tub
 Check for article of clothing stuck in the outer tub

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 Noisy or vibrates too much  General tips
 Balance the load
 Level the machine
 Inspect the water pump for a blockage
 Inspect the coupling
 Inspect the transmission
 Adjust the drive belt tension
 Check the motor bearings
 Check the drum brakes

Goes out of balance too often  General tips

 Balance the load
 Level the machine
 Inspect the water pump

Clothing is damaged  Inspect agitator for cracks or rough spots

 Inspect for rust spots

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• Reference:
• “Washing Machine.” The World Book Encyclopedia. 2003ed.
• Walerie-Anne Giscard d’Estaing. The Second World Almanac Book of
Invention. New York; Pharos Book, 1986.
• Karim Nice. “How Washing Machine Work.” How Stuff Works. 1998-2005.
How Stuff Works. May 3, 2005 home.howstuffworks.com/washer.html
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ALWAYS BE CAREFUL

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