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    I CONSUMER SERVICES TECHNICAL EDUCA TION GROUP PRESENTS KD-11 JOB AID Part No. 4322451 L 1998 WHIRLPOOL POWER CLEAN FILTER DISHWASHERS[...]

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    II WHIRLPOOL CORPORA TION ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY REP AIRS MADE ON OUR PRODUCTS BY ANYONE OTHER THAN AUTHORIZED SERVICE TECHNICIANS. © 1998 Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 CO RP O R A T IO N INTRODUCTION This Job Aid, “1998 WHIRLPOOL POWER CLEAN FILTER DISHWASHERS ,” (Part No. 4322451) provides specific information for[...]

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    III TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II TABLE OF CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . III SECTION ONE THEORY OF OPERATION Console Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Pump and Motor[...]

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    IV[...]

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    1 Section One THEORY OF OPERATION 1998 POWER CLEAN FILTER MODELS Console Configuration Model DU910PFG Models DP920PFG, DU920PFG Model GU940SCG Model GU960SCG Model GU980SCG[...]

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    2 1. Once the tub has filled with hot water the motor begins to rotate forcing the water up through the pump chamber and out through the spray arms. Two spray jets on the underside of the lower spray arm direct water down onto the fine mesh screen of the pump housing to clear soils that may collect there during the wash cycle. 2. As water and soils[...]

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    3 COMPONENT LOCATION TIMER LATCH ASSEMBLY FILL VALVE MOTOR RELAY FLOAT SWITCH OPERATING THERMOSTAT (Attached to bottom of pump housing) HI LIMIT THERMOSTAT PUMP AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY HEATER DETERGENT AND RINSE AID DISPENSER ASSEMBLY PROGRAM SWITCHES INDICATOR LIGHTS Section Two COMPONENT ACCESS[...]

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    4 Removing Access and Outer Door Panels 1. Loosen but do not remove the two (2) toe panel screws below the access panel. Remove and set aside the two (2) screws above the access panel. (Fig. 2-1) 2. Remove the access panel assembly by sliding it upward to clear the loosened screws. (Fig. 2-1) 3. Remove the two (2) screws from the bottom of the oute[...]

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    5 Removing the Heater Element From beneath the cabinet: 1. Remove the front access panel. (See Removing the Outer Door Panel) 2. Pull the spade connectors off the heater element terminals. 3. Unscrew the two (2) nuts securing the heater element to the bottom of the tub. (Fig. 2-2) From inside the tub: 4. Remove the lower dish rack. 5. Remove the lo[...]

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    6 Servicing the Vertical Water Tube The vertical water tube in these models delivers water to the spray arm mounted underneath the upper dish rack and a smaller spray arm mounted at the top of the dishwasher tub. (Fig. 2-3) If the pump and motor assembly must be removed for servicing, the vertical water tube must be disconnected from the pump cover[...]

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    7 Removing the Pump Motor Assembly 1. Unscrew and remove the nozzle cap and remove the nozzle bearing and spray arm. (Fig. 2-7) 2. Disconnect the wiring harness from the motor harness plug. 3. Rubber clamps secure the pump and motor assembly to the tub. Rotate these inward 90°. (Fig. 2-8) 4. Remove the drain hose and clamp from the check valve and[...]

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    8 Servicing the Soil Sensing System The Soil Sensing System consists of a pressure sensitive switch connected to the dishwasher pump base. (Fig. 2-12) The system detects excessive amounts of food soils during the sensing portion of the wash cycle and signals the electronic control board to either terminate the wash cycle and initiate drain to flush[...]

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    9 Fig. 2-15 Fig. 2-16 Dishwasher Dispenser Disassembly 1. Remove the drawbar spring. (Fig. 2-15) 2. Grasp the lower edge of the drawbar and pull it away from the panel stop. Slide the drawbar down until the draw bar holes align with the locking tabs, then remove the drawbar. Note how the locating tabs behind the drawbar align with their respec-tive[...]

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    10 Fig. 2-17 Fig. 2-18 Fig. 2-19 Fig. 2-20[...]

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    11 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Model DU910PFG PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED WHILE TROUBLESHOOTING Always check wiring harness and connectors before initiating any test procedures. Disconnect electric power from the dishwasher before touching the printed circuit boards or re-seating wire connectors. Voltage checks should be made by inserting meter probes bes[...]

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    12 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION/TEST Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle Dishwasher will not fill Dishwasher will not drain Dishwasher will not dry dishes 1. Door is not latching properly. 2. Child lock is "ON". 3. Wash Cycle not set properly. 4. Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. 5. Washer is not wired int[...]

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    13 COMPONENT TESTING PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED WHILE DIAGNOSING PROBLEM COMPONENTS Disconnect electric power from the dishwasher. Voltage checks should be made by inserting meter probes beside the wires in the connector blocks with the electric power source on and the connector block plugged in. Resistance checks should be made on components with [...]

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    14 COMPONENT SCHEMATIC TESTING PROCEDURE RESULTS Timer Motor Timer Dispenser Mechanism 1. Disconnect the Wiring harness connector from the timer assembly. 2. Set VOM meter on the Rx1 scale. 3. Measure resistance between timer motor terminals. 1. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the timer assembly. 2. Set VOM meter on the Rx1 scale. 3. C[...]

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    15 Wiring Diagram Cycle Timing Charts Model DU910PFG Section Four TECH TIPS[...]

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    16 Strip Circuits (DU910PFG) 5 . Heat Dry 4 . Drain 3 . Wash 1. Fill 2 . Water Heat[...]

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    17 Models DP920PFG, DU920PFG, GU940SCG, GU960SCG & GU980SCG WIRING DIAGRAM[...]

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    18 Cycle Timing Chart[...]

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    19 Note 1: Pre-Wash Sense Interval Pressure switch contact closure at any time during this interval causes the cycle to jump to interval 37. Immediately. For the normal cycle, the heater is “off” during this interval. For the heavy and pots-n-pans cycles the heater is “on” during this interval. The power scour option changes this interval t[...]

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    20 1. The diagnostics test cycle starts at interval 11 and concludes at interval 2. To initiate the diagnostics test cycle, press the following sequence of keys within 10 seconds: High Temp Wash, Air Dry, High Temp Wash, Air Dry or Power Scour, Air Dry, Power Scour, Air Dry The diagnostics test cycle may be manually advanced to the next inter- val [...]

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    21 Strip Circuits (DU920PFG, DP920PFG, GU940SCG, GU960DCG, GU980SCG) 5 . Heat Dry 4 . Drain 3 . Wash 2 . Water Heat 1.Fill[...]

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    22 Removing Access and Door Panels 1. Loosen but do not remove the two (2) toe panel screws below the access panel. Re- move and set aside the two (2) screws above the access panel. (Fig. 4-1) 2. Remove the access panel assembly by slid- ing it upward to clear the loosened screws. This access panel will be replaced by new a new custom panel assembl[...]

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    23 4. Pull the bottom of the outer door panel out- ward and slide it down approximately ¼” to ½”. The panel will then be free for removal. (Fig. 4-1, inset) Set the door panel aside; it will be replaced with a new custom panel. 5. Remove the existing door insulation and dis- card. Installing Custom Panels 1. Slip the top edge of the mounting [...]

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    24 6. Place the access panel front side down. In- stall the metal access panel extension into the slot it the access panel by pushing down firmly until the extension snaps into place. (Fig. 4-7) 7. Remove the adhesive backing from the ac- cess panel insulation and press the insula- tion firmly into place. (Fig. 4-8) 8. Set the access panel upright.[...]

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    25 Installing Heavy Duty Door Springs Standard door springs may need to be replaced by heavy duty springs designed to compensate for the increased weight of the door resulting from the installation of custom panels. Perform the following tests to determine whether the heavy duty springs need to be installed. Heavy Duty Door Spring Kit: Kit contains[...]

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    26 INSTALLING THE FLOOR MOUNTING KIT KIT CONTENTS (P/N 4378968): 2 P/N 9743463 Brackets (Fig. 4-12) 1 P/N 4378974 Instruction Sheet INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Loosen the two (2) screws below the access panel and remove the two (2) screws above the access panel. (Fig. 4-13) 2. Carefully slide the access panel upward and off the two (2) screws belo[...]

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    27 WHIRLPOOL Dishwasher Warranty LENGTH OR W ARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY SECOND YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE FULL TWENTY-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE FSP™ replacement parts and repair labor to current defects in mater[...]

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    29 SERIAL PLATE LOCATOR SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATOR SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURING SITE F = Findlay, OH YEAR OF MANUFACTURE G = 1997 H = 1998 WEEK OF MANUFACTURE 18 = 18th Week PRODUCT SEQUENCE NUMBER F G 18 70352 MODEL NUMBER DESIGNATOR MANUFACTURING NUMBER MARKETING CHANNEL (if present) PRODUCT GROUP D = Dishwasher G = Gold Line Dishwasher PRODUCT IDEN[...]

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    30 CONTACT INFORMATION For Product Specifications and Warranty Information Sources: 1-800-874-4698 For Technical Assistance: 1-800-253-2870 For Service Manuals and other Service Literature: 1-800-851-4605 For Service Replacement Parts: 1-800-259-7278 For Safety Related Information: 1-800-541-5746[...]

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    VI CO RP O R A T IO N[...]