Domestic Washer—Technical Information
Timer
120 V, 60 Hz Models
SAV205DAW*, SAV2655AW*
• Due to possibility of personal injury or property damage, always contact an authorized technician for servicing or
repair of this unit.
• Refer to Service Manual RS3100007 for detailed installation, operating, testing, troubleshooting, and disassembly
instructions.
CAUTION
!
All safety information must be followed as provided in this Technical Sheet and in Service Manual RS3100007.
!
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to unit and discharge capacitor
before servicing, unless testing requires it.
WARNING
Pressure Switch
Rinse Switch
Temp Switch
Lid Switch
Water Valve
Motor
Drain
Pump
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Trouble Shooting
!
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to washer before servicing, unless
testing requires it.
Models SAV205DAW/2655AW Models SAV205DAW/2655AW
Power Source
Voltage AC 120 VAC
Amperage (Single Unit) 10 A
Frequency 60 Hz
Motor horsepower ½
Plug 6-20P
Dimensions
Cabinet
Height−overall
Height of cabinet 36”
Width 26-7/8”
Depth 28”
Clearance−washer lid
Weight
Crated 173 lbs.
Leaking
• Make sure supply hose connections are not leaking.
Check for rubber gasket damage due to over
tightening.
• Make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted
and secured to drain facility.
• Avoid overloading.
• Check internal hose connections.
• Check for overflowing standpipe.
• Check pump out speed.
• Check tub cover. Remove, reposition and reinstall
the tub cover seal.
• Check water mixing valve for cracks or hose
connection leak.
• Check tub seal for leak.
• Check for water inlet flume damage.
No Water Fill
• Check to make sure water supply turned on fully.
• Normal water level. See chart.
Model/Switch Type Tub Size Low Med High
Home-Variable 3.3 6.75+1 NA 14.25+.5/-1
• Check for kinks in inlet hoses.
• Check for clogged inlet screens.
• Visually check hot and cold separately at dispenser
for proper flows.
• If complaint is a high-pitched noise during fill then
disconnect supply hoses and clean screens.
• Is 120VAC present at outlet.
• Check for blown fuse or tripped breaker.
• Check lid switch assembly.
43-1/4”
23-1/2”
WARNING
Wash cycles
Water temperatures
Water level
Agitation frequency
(Normal)
Agitation frequency (Gentle)
Motor speed
Spin speed (revolutions per
minute)
• Check Pressure Switch for continuity between
terminals. (See component testing)
• Check timer contacts.
• Check for continuity on water valve solenoid. (See
component testing)
Vibration
• Weak floors can cause vibration and walking.
• Legs level and secure.
• Be sure rubber feet are installed on leveling legs.
• Check that the leveling leg lock nuts are tightened.
• Remove front panel and check that the suspension
springs are attached to the base and outer tub.
• Check agitator for correct installation.
• Check transmission for spin bearing noise.
• Check belt.
• Check pump pulley and bearing.
• Check motor pulley and bearings.
Will Not Start
• Plug cord into live electrical outlet.
• Check fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Close lid.
• Check to see if the washer in a pause or soak
period in the cycle. Wait briefly and it may start.
• Check for restricted drain system.
• Check cam chart per cycle.
Will Not Drain
• Check for restricted drain system.
• Check for broken impeller on pump.
11
4
4
92±2
61±2
2 speed
640 / 473 rpm
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Trouble Shooting
!
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to washer before servicing, unless
testing requires it.
Wrong Water Temperature
• Are both faucets on fully?
• Make sure temperature selection is correct.
• Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets
and inlet connections. Flush water line before filling
washer.
• Check the water heater. It should be set to deliver a
minimum 120°F (49°C) hot water at the tap. Also
check water heater capacity and recovery rate.
• If the water heater is located a long distance from
washer, water line may need to be purged prior to
starting wash cycle.
• Disconnect inlet hoses and clean screens.
Will Not Spin
• Check for unbalanced load.
• Does the house drain system accept water from
machine?
• Check for blocked drain hose.
• Check for binding tub seal.
• Check for partial engagement of brake assembly.
• Check for obstruction between tubs.
WARNING
• Check for broken impeller on pump.
Clothes Wet After Spin
• Check for unbalanced load.
• Check for slipping belt.
• Check for partial engagement of brake assembly.
• Check pump for obstruction.
• Check for drain hose restriction.
• Check for drain plumbing restriction.
Tub Full of Water
• Check for drain hose restriction.
• Check for drain plumbing restriction.
• Check pump for obstruction or proper operation.
• Check for proper polarity of motor against timer
sequence chart.
• Check for loose or slipping belt.
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Component Testing Information
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WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to washer before servicing, unless
testing requires it.
Illustration Component Test Procedure Results
2 Speed Motor
CCW rotation from
viewed from shaft
end.
1/2HP
120V/60hz, 8.7 amps
@ 1725 RPM/7.4
amps @ 1140 RPM
Main wattage,
700/570 watts
Water valve
120V 50/60hz, 5
watts Cold Side 2.25
gpm, Hot Side 2.00
gpm, Mix 3.00 gpm at
30-120 psi
Drain Pump
See section “Internal Motor Diagram and Schematic for wiring
contacts.
Measure resistance of terminals on each valve.
Resistance across each valve.
Verify Drain Pump is not clogged or damaged.
1000 Ω ± 10%
Timer
Lid Switch Disconnect wire terminals from switch. Test terminals with
Pressure Switch Do not disconnect the pressure hose from pressure switch to
switch closed. Test terminals with switch open.
Verify input and output voltage is present.
perform measurements. Measure resistance across the
following terminals.
Terminal 1 to 2
Terminal 1 to 3
Continuity >1Ω
Infinite 1MΩ
Refer to timing
sequence chart.
Refer to wiring
diagram/schemat
ic for correct
contacts.
Continuity >1Ω
Infinite 1MΩ
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