EdgeStar CWD1550W, CWD1550S, CWD1550BL Service Manual

Document Type: Service Manual Version: V1.0 10202017
SERVICE MANUAL
EdgeStar Combo Washer Dryer
MODEL:
CWD1550W, CWD1550S, CWD1550BL
CAUTION: READ ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT
EdgeStar, 8606 Wall St, Suite 1800, Austin, TX 78754
support.edgestar.com • service@edgestar.com • edgestar.com
*Warranty service should be performed by an authorized service representative only.
Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................... 4
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
ERROR CODES ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
WIRING DIAGRAM AND TERMINALS ................................................................................................................................. 13
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART .............................................................................................................................................. 15
TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWS .............................................................................................................................................. 16
SERVICE AND DISASSEMBLY STEPS .................................................................................................................................... 28
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................. 35
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: This manual and the information contained herein is intended for use by certified technicians. The manufacturer or seller is not responsible for the interpretation or misuse of the information provided, nor does it assume any liability in connection with its use.
The safeguards and warnings indicated in this manual do not cover all possible conditions which may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised.
To prevent electric shock, always unplug an appliance from the power supply before attempting any
service.
Disconnect the power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.  Do not bypass, cut, or remove the grounding plug.  Prevent water from spilling onto electric elements or the machine parts.  Always refer to the rating label on the appliance for rated current and voltage.  Always check line voltage and amperage.  Always use exact replacement parts.  Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in personal injury and property damage.
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Electrical Safety
Do not exceed the power outlet ratings.  It is recommended that the Combo Washer / Dryer be connected on its own circuit.  A standard electrical supply (115 V, 60Hz), that is properly grounded in accordance with the National
Electrical Code and all state and local codes and ordinances is required.
Do not use outlets that can be turned off by a switch or pull chain.  Always turn the unit off and unplug it from the outlet when cleaning.  Unplug the unit if it is not going to be used for an extended period of time.  Do not operate the unit with a power plug missing the ground plug, a damaged cord, or a loose socket.  Be sure the appliance is properly grounded.  Do not bypass, cut, or remove the grounding plug.  If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified technician.  Do not use extension cords or power strips with this unit. You may need to contact an electrician if it is
necessary to use a longer cord or if you do not have a properly grounded outlet. Do not modify the power cord’s length or share the outlet with other appliances.
Do not start or stop the unit by switching the electrical circuit’s power on and off.  Immediately unplug the unit if it makes strange sounds, emits an odor or smoke and contact customer
service.
Do not remove any part of the casing unless instructed by an authorized technician.  Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door and cut off the power cord.
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General Safety
Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline,
dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash
water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot-water system that has not been used
for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot-water system has not been used for such a period, before using this appliance, turn on all hot-water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
Always unplug an appliance from the power supply before attempting any service. Disconnect the power
cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.
To reduce the risk of fire: clothes, cleaning rags, mop heads and the like which have traces of any
flammable substance, such as vegetable oil, cooking oil, petroleum based oils or distillates, waxes, fats, etc., must NOT be placed in this appliance. These items may contain flammable substances which, even after washing, may smoke or ignite in the dryer mode.
Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.  Do not allow pets and children to climb into the machine. Check the machine and tub before every
operation.
Glass door or protector may be very hot during operation. Keep children and pets far away from the
machine during the operation.
This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the machine by a person responsible for their safety.
Do not wash fiberglass materials in this unit (such as curtains and window coverings that use fiberglass
materials). Small particles may remain in the unit and may stick to fabrics in subsequent wash loads causing skin irritation.
Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or agitator is moving.  Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.  Do not tamper with controls.  Always allow the unit to complete the cool down cycle to prolong the life of the unit.  Disconnect from the power socket before cleaning or maintenance.  Make sure that all pockets are emptied. Remove all foreign objects from pockets of clothing. Sharp and
rigid items such as coins, nails, screws, stones etc. may cause serious damage to this machine.
If the plug (power cord) is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorized service
representative.
This machine shall be repaired only by an authorized service representative. Only genuine replacement
parts should be used.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured materials.  If connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use time-delay fuses with this appliance.  Do not climb up and sit on the top cover of the machine.  Do not lean against the machine door.  Please do not close the door with excessive force. If it is found difficult to close the door, please check for
obstruction.
Before washing clothes for the first time, this unit should be operated in cotton cycle with hot water to
remove any contaminants.
This appliance is for indoor use only.  When you plan to dispose of this machine in the future, please comply with the local waste disposal
regulations. Remove the door so that children and pets will not be trapped in the machine.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Exterior Cabinet:
Never use solvent based, abrasive cleaners, harsh chemicals, or steel wool to clean your unit as they can damage the finish. The cabinet and door may be cleaned with a mild, non-abrasive detergent and lukewarm water solution. Use a soft sponge and rinse with clean water. Wipe with a soft clean towel to prevent water spotting.
During daily use it is recommended to wipe up any spills with dry soft cloth.
Internal Drum:
Never use solvent based, abrasive cleaners, harsh chemicals, or steel wool to clean the internal drum. During daily use, use a soft cloth to wipe around the door, opening, and rubber seal to remove any excess moisture and to maintain a water tight seal.
To clean the interior of the unit, all clothes must be removed from the drum. For liquid chlorine, add directly to the fabric softener section. For powder tub cleaner, add directly to the main detergent section. Use only cleaners labeled as safe for washing machines.
Select the cycle “Self Clean” and press “Start” to initiate the Self Clean cycle.
NOTE: It is recommended that you run the Self Clean cycle regularly to help remove detergent buildup and other residue. Depending on how frequently the machine is used, you may need to run the Self Clean cycle every month.
Detergent Dispenser:
1. Never use solvent based, abrasive cleaners, harsh chemicals or steel wool.
2. Remove the detergent dispenser from the unit by pressing downward on the release tab (shown below) and gently sliding the dispenser drawer outward.
3. Once the dispenser drawer is removed, you can remove the fabric softener dispenser compartment by gently lifting upward.
4. Place drawer under warm tap water and dry with soft cloth.
5. Reinstall the fabric softener compartment and gently slide the dispenser drawer back into the unit.
Cleaning the inlet filter
If supply valve is fully opened and there is an insufficient amount of water coming through the hose you may need to clean the inlet filters. The inlet filters are wire mesh screens located immediately inside the hot and cold water line connections on the back of the unit. You will need a pair of needle nose pliers to remove the filters for cleaning.
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1. Close the water valve(s) entirely.
2. Select any procedure on Control Knob and press the “Start/Pause” button and let run for about 40 seconds. This will draw existing water out of the supply lines and into the tub.
3. Unscrew the supply hose(s) from the backside of the unit.
4. Pull out the inlet filter(s) with needle nose pliers and wash under warm water to remove any debris.
5. Re-install inlet filter(s) and reconnect hose(s).
6. Open the water valve(s) and ensure there is no water leakage.
Drain Pump Filter:
According to the soil level within the cycles and the frequency of the cycles, you have to inspect
and clean the filter regularly.
The pump should be inspected if the machine does not empty or no spin; The machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins
etc. blocking the pump.
Removing foreign objects from Lint Trap / Coin Trap:
The Coin Trap (Lint Trap) can collect small objects from the wash cycle. Clean out the coin trap regularly to ensure normal operation of washing machine. Please allow the unit to cool down sufficiently before opening the coin trap knob as hot water may be present. The Coin trap door is located on the front, bottom right hand side of the machine.
IMPORTANT: A small amount of water may be present in the coin trap and will be released when knob is opened. Please have a towel and/or small drain pan to catch any water.
WARNING: Hot water may be present if machine has not been allowed to cool down sufficiently. Please allow unit to cool down prior to removing coin trap knob.
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Freeze Prevention and Help:
If your washing machine is located in the room where it can get frozen easily, please drain the remaining water inside drain pipe and inlet pipe thoroughly. Remove the remaining water in the inlet pipe and drain pump.
If unit experiences a freeze when water has not been preventatively drained, please follow the below instructions.
1. Disconnect the power supply for the washing machine.
2. Wash the supply valve / supply tap with warm water to loosen inlet pipe.
3. Remove supply lines / inlet pipes and immerse in warm water to thaw.
4. Pour warm water into washing drum and wait for 10 minutes.
5. Reconnect supply lines / inlet pipes to the supply valve and check whether inlet and outlet are working normally.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Test Mode
Note: Before entering the test mode, you should empty and drain the machine and ensure that there is no water left in the drum. You can run a spin cycle and/or open the Coin Trap from the front of the unit to get all water out. Please verify the coin trap knob is re-installed prior to proceeding.
To Enter Test Mode:
Shut down the machine by pressing the “On/Off” button to power off the unit. Disconnect the plug from the power supply, wait 10 seconds and connect the power again. Press the buttons in sequence of Temp – Soil – Temp – Soil to enter Test Mode. “t01”will be displayed on the control panel.
Code
Function
Code
Function
Code
Function
t01 Model Setting t06 Water Switch Test t11 Factory Test Mode
t02
t03
t04
t05
Error Code Review t07
Software Version
Display Test
Pump Test
t08
t09
t10
Water Heater Test
Drying Heater Test
Wash Function Test
Spin Function Test
t12
t13
t14
t15
Water Inlet Valve Test
Factory Test Mode
Factory Test Mode
Factory Test Mode
Test Mode Notes
t01, t03, t11, t13, t14, t15 are not used for service. To activate the Test Mode, Press the “Start/Pause” button once. Press the “Start/Pause” button again to start the function test. When the Test Mode is operating, press the “On/Off” button will stop the test and exit to status
for Test Mode selection.
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Code How to test
s.
t02 When “t02” is displayed on LED, “Error code check” function can be activated by pressing the
“Start/Pause” button. Then the latest error code will be displayed on LED. You can check the 10 most
recent error codes by turning the knob to show each error code.
t03 When “t03” is displayed on LED, “Software Version check” function can be activated by pressing the
“Start/Pause” button. the display will show “UL” and “001”; press the “Start/Pause” button again the
display will show “cod” and software version “cod”; press the “Start/Pause” button the third time,
“Inv” and inverter software version code will be showed on the display.
t04 When “t04” is displayed on LED, “Display check” function can be activated by pressing the
“Start/Pause” button. All LED items will be displayed one by one in a pre-set sequence.
t05 When “t05” is displayed on LED, “Pump check” function can be activated by pressing the
“Start/Pause” button and “P” will be displayed on LED and the pump will activate and drain water out of the drum until there is no water remaining
t06 When “t06” is displayed on LED, “Water Switch check” function can be activated by pressing the
“Start/Pause” button. The water valve will be opened and water level reading will be showed on the
display.
t07
When “t07” is displayed on LED, “Water Heater Check” function can be activated by pressing the
“Start/Pause” button. The LED will display current temperature reading of sensor. Press the
“Start/Pause” button to start test. The water valve will be opened until water reaches Level 01. The
heater will then start and run for 5 minutes. The LED will then display the temperature value change
during test period.
t08 When “t08” is displayed on LED, “Air Heater” function can be activated by pressing the
“Start/Pause” button. The fan activate and LED will display “dry” when fan operating. The inlet
and outlet air temperatures will be displayed when LED flashes “IN” and “OUT”.
t09 When “t09” is displayed on LED, “Wash check” function can be activated by pressing the
“Start/Pause” button. The LED will display “tt”.The drum will run at
45rpm with sequence: spin in counter-clockwise 5 seconds, stop for 3 seconds, spin in clockwise
5 seconds, stop for 3 seconds and repeat that cycle for 8 minutes, then the unit will stop.
t10
When “t10” is displayed on LED, “Spin check” function can be activated by pressing the “Start/Pause” button. The display shows the rpm velocity. The unit will spin at 400 rpm. Press the “Start/Pause” button again to increase 1000 rpm. Press the “Start/Pause” button a third time to increase 1120 rpm for 30 seconds. When test complete, the unit will stop.
t12
When “t12” is displayed on LED the “Water Valve check” function is activated..
- Press “Start/Pause” and “U2” is displayed on LED – The Main wash valve opens for 5 seconds
- Press “Start/Pause” button again and “U1” is displayed - The Pre-wash valve opens for 5 seconds.
- Press “Start/Pause” button again and “U3” is displayed - The hot water valve opens for 5 seconds.
- Press “Start/Pause” button again and “U4” is displayed - The condensing valve opens for 5 second
- Press “Start/Pause” button again and “U12” is displayed - The Pre-wash valve and main wash valve open for 5 seconds at same time.
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ERROR CODES
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Error
Code
E10
Error
description
After 7 minutes, the water level doesn’t chan with valves open
Unit Action
Unit will close valve and stop with Error code display
Possible
Cause
Low Water Pressure from House Supply
Water inlet hose
Water inlet valve (The voltage on the water inlet valve is normal)
Water level sensor or control switch (No voltage on the water inlet valve)
Solution
If the washer fills very slowly, the water pressure from water supply may be too low. If the water inlet valve isn't leaking and there are no other symptoms this problem does not need to be corrected.
Make sure that water faucet is turned on and that the screens on the hoses are not clogged / restricted.
If the water pressure is good, try cleaning the screens inside the water inlet valve hose connection ports. If clean and free from blockage, replace the water inlet valve.
A water lever control switch controls how much water enters the washing machine by PCB. If the water level control switch is defective, or more commonly, if the small air pipe attached to the air bell restricted, The switch will not be able to close the electrical contacts to the washer fill valve. CHECK THE AIR PIPE CHECK THE WATER LEVER SENSOR CHECK THE PCB and the inner
wire between PCB and the sensor
E11
There is significant water left in the unit when unit in standby or at end of cycle.
Unit will start pump with door locked, valve closed, motor stopped and Error code will be displayed
Water level sensor or control switch
Tub Drain Hose Assembly broken
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The water level sensor can’t detect water in the drum.
If the air pipe connected to the water level sensor is broken, the sensor will be unable to detect the water level.
Error
Code
Erro
r
Cause
The water level in drum
E12
exceeds appropriate level for alarm
description
Unit Action
Unit will start pump with door locked, valve closed, motor stopped and Error code will be displayed
Possible
Restart
Water inlet valve (The voltage on the water inlet valve is normal)
Water level sensor or control switch (No voltage on the water inlet valve)
Solution
Sometimes just restart the unit can solve the problem.
If the washer is overflowing, the water inlet valve has failed and it must be replaced.
A water lever control switch controls how much water enters the washing machine by PCB. If the water level control switch is defective, or more commonly, if the small air pipe attached to the air bell restricted, The switch will not be able to close the electrical contacts to the washer fill valve.
CHECK THE AIR PIPE CHECK THE WATER LEVEL SENSOR
CHECK THE PCB and the inner wire between PCB and the sensor
E20
E21
The main PCB doesn’t receive pump signal.
After 3 minutes, the water level doesn’t change with pump started
Unit will close valves, motor with door lock unlocked if water level is low enough.
Unit will pause with pump stopped, door lock will unlock if water level is low enough.
Pump
Check the pump and / or the inner wiring of the pump
If the washer will not drain water, check the drain hose. Be sure the hose is not
Drain Hose
bent or restricted behind the washer. Also, remove the hose from the pump and check it for obstructions.
If the washer won't drain water the drain pump might be defective. It's also common for a small items such as socks
Pump
or other article of clothing to get caught in the drain pump or in the drain hose. Check both for an obstruction before replacing the pump.
PCB Check PCB
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Error
Error
Possible
Code
E30
E31
description
Door will not locked after 3 attempts.
Door will not unlock after 3 attempts.
Unit Action
Unit will stop with Error code display
Unit will stop with Error code display
Cause
Door Lock
PCB
Door Lock
PCB
Solution
If the door will not latch, the door lock assembly might be defective. If the door won’t latch, check the door to see if the door is closed before replace it.
If the washer door will not unlock the problem might be the main control board. This is not common. Check the inner wire between the PCB and the door lock.
If the door will not unlock, the door lock assembly might be defective. If the door will not latch, check the door to see if the door is closing properly before replacing door lock.
If the washer door will not unlock, the problem might be the main control board. This is not common. Check the inner wire between the PCB and the door lock.
The main PCB
Is not
E33
receiving the Water Switch signal.
Temp sensor
E34
on water heater open cycle
Temp sensor
E35
on water heater short cycle
Unit will close valve, stop motor / pump and door is unlocked with Error code display
Unit will work normally
Unit will work normally
Water level sensor or control switch (No voltage on the water inlet valve)
The temp sensor failed.
The temp sensor failed.
E33 means the unit can’t detect the Signal of Water level sensor. CHECK THE WATER LEVEL SENSOR CHECK THE PCB and the inner wire between PCB and the sensor
The temp sensor failed.
The temp sensor failed.
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Error
Error
Possible
Code
E36
E37
E38
E3A
description
Water heater
will not work
Drum drying
outlet temp
failed
Drum drying
inlet temp
failed
Drying heater
open circuit
Unit Action
Unit will work
normally
Drying
function will
not work
Drying
function will
not work
Drying
function will
not work
Cause
The temp sensor
failed.
The heater
failed.
The harness or the
PCBs failed
Temperature
sensor
Temperature
sensor
Drying heater
Lint on fan
wheel and
condenser
Solution
If the temp sensor is failed, the heater
will not work next time.
Check the heater.
Check the wire connection and the
PCBs.
Check the inner wire before replacing
the temperature.
Check the inner wire before replacing
the temperature.
Push the red part of the temperature
sensor before checking.
Check the inner wire on PCB, Fan
motor heater, temperature sensor.
Check the heater resistance
Check and clean the lint on fan wheel.
Check the lint in the air condenser.
Unit
E40
E70
EEPROM
failed
Button
blocked
stops
operation
Unit can’t
work
memory chip
broken
Button is
stuck
Memory chip of the PCB broken -
replace the PCB
Re-assemble the control panel.
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