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Stumped by a 90's whirlpool.
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Post# 1109823   2/28/2021 at 15:39 (1,152 days old) by Sleep (Canada)        

Hi folks,

I've got a whirlpool WT-38001 compact washer that we inherited. It dates back to '94 and up till recently has been working like an absolute charm.

However it recently will no longer progress to the drain/spin parts of the cycle. I assumed it was a pump problem as it wasn't draining, so I opened it all up and to my novice eye the pump appeared totally clear/in a good state. I have also wondered if perhaps it is due to the 'lid closed' switch no longer functioning as I know it's stopping at the part of the cycle where that mechanism must be engaged or it won't continue. Again, there are no glaring visual problems with this either but beyond that my diagnostic expertise is done.

Information online on the model or indeed parts seems to be slim to none, but I did stumble across this forum. Was wondering if anyone here might have any advice at all. Seems a shame to stick it in the bin!

Much appreciated,

Andrew.






Post# 1109825 , Reply# 1   2/28/2021 at 15:52 (1,152 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        

Have you tried jumpering the wires from the two sides of the lid switch to see if that completes the circuit?


Post# 1109834 , Reply# 2   2/28/2021 at 16:46 (1,152 days old) by jeff_adelphi (Adelphi, Maryland, USA)        


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If the motor stops when it should be draining, it's most likely a bad lid switch. A real model number would help.

Post# 1109838 , Reply# 3   2/28/2021 at 18:15 (1,151 days old) by Sleep (Canada)        

I have not tried that no, tomturbo. Great suggestion.

Jeff - that is indeed the model number. Here's the sticker on the machine.


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Post# 1109851 , Reply# 4   2/28/2021 at 20:46 (1,151 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.)        

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Canadian series model no.

Post# 1109890 , Reply# 5   3/1/2021 at 11:06 (1,151 days old) by jeff_adelphi (Adelphi, Maryland, USA)        


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Can't find any info on that model number. Can you post a photo of the washer?

Post# 1109905 , Reply# 6   3/1/2021 at 12:01 (1,151 days old) by Sleep (Canada)        

I bypassed the lidswitch this morning and it's solved the problem. Many thanks to all for the help!

Here's a couple of photos for your interest Jeff. It's a (large) portable model that we attach to the sink.



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Post# 1109908 , Reply# 7   3/1/2021 at 12:10 (1,151 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        

YAY! Congratulations!


Post# 1110044 , Reply# 8   3/2/2021 at 23:20 (1,149 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.)        

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Does it have the mini cork-screw agitator? It looks really clean.

You can eventually connect it to both hot and cold.



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