Fix your Clothes Washer from Schmeg.com

  

AGITATOR DOESN'T AGITATE-
The trouble here is probably a defective timer or water level pressure switch. Replacement is a job for a service person.

But, before you make the phone call for help, check these points:

1) Turn off the electric power and the water.
2) Remove the back from the washer.
3) A Check the drive belt from the motor to the agitator to see if the belt is loose and slipping. You may be able to tighten the belt by loosening the mounting brackets on the motor, moving the motor backward until the belt is tight, and retightening the bolts in the brackets. If the drive belt is broken, you will have to replace it.

To replace the belt, loosen the motor's mount ing brackets, moving the motor forward until the broken belt is free and you can slip the new belt over the pulleys. Then, move the motor backward until the belt is tight and tighten the bolts. Defection in the belt should be about 1/2- to 3/4-inch when you press down on it at the center between two pulleys.

If this is not the problem, check the transmis sion of the machine. First, set the washer in the "wash" cycle or mode on the control panel. Then remove the drive belt from the motor. By hand, turn the agitator pulley clockwise. If the agitator is not moved by this action, the transmission probably is the trouble and the transmission will have to be replaced.

WASHER DRAINS BETWEEN CYCLES-
Reposition the drainage hose from the washer so the hose is higher than the water level in the washer. If your washer setup does not provide a drain standpipe about 36 inches or higher (1-1/2-inch pipe), expect all sorts of drainage problems.

NO-SPIN PROBLEMS-
A defective timer probably is to blame if the washer doesn't spin properly. But check out these possibilities, too, before you call a pro.

• Are you using too much detergent? The buildup of detergent can cause the machine to ball, so it won't spin or it won't spin properly.
• Are the controls set to "spin"?
• Is the lid of the machine tightly closed?
• Turn off the power and water. Remove the back panel of the washer. Check the drive belt for wear or slippage. If worn, replace the belt. If slipping, tighten the belt. Procedures for both are given.The machine may have a worn clutch. Set the control knob in the "spin" cycle or mode. Now remove the drive belt and turn the clutch by hand. The unit should turn fairly freely If not, the clutch may have to be replaced by a pro.

MOTOR WON'T RUN-
The machine probably has a reset button on the control panel. If the motor won't run, try pushing this button. If the machine has been running okay and suddenly stops, wait 10 minutes or so and push the reset button.

If the machine doesn't have a reset button, try turning the set knob to the off position. Wait 10 minutes, and then turn on the machine.

Also be sure to check if the power plug is connected in the outlet. And, if the machine has been operating and suddenly stops, check the main electrical service panel to the house. It could be the circuit has blown as fuse or tripped a circuit breaker to the off position.

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