Maytag Washer PAV2300*

Operate the washer in the agitation cycle with hot water for about two minutes

Operate the washer in a spin cycle for about two minutes

Place a 3 1/2 pound weight in the washer basket

Start the machine in the spin cycle

Does the basket reach full spin with the weight?

Check the tub seal for drag or resistance

Disconnect the unit from the power source

Remove all wiring from the solenoid(s) being tested

Place the test leads across the terminals of the solenoid being tested. Enter the meter reading

Does the meter indicate continuity?

Place one test lead on one terminal of the solenoid being tested, and place the other lead on a suitable ground. Enter the meter reading

Does the meter indicate no continuity?

Disconnect all wiring connections from the machine wiring harness to the motor starting switch

Connect a continuity tester between terminal 4 on the switch and the unmarked single terminal on the opposite side. Check for a closed circuit indication.

Depress the switch button and check for an open circuit indication with the continuity tester.

Check continuity between terminals 5 and 3 for a closed circuit indication.

Connect the tester between terminal 5 and the unmarked single terminal next to terminal 3, depress the button, and check for continuity.

The motor overload protector, motor starting switch and the motor are the three components that should be tested if the motor assembly is suspected of being the cause of a service problem.

The power cord should be unplugged and all wiring connections from the machine wiring harness to the motor starting switch should be disconnected before any testing is done to the motor.

If the motor runs in one direction but will not reverse, the problem is in the timer or wiring harness, not in the motor. The same motor components are used when the motor runs in either direction; the only change is in the electrical circuitry feeding the start winding which is controlled by the timer and related wires.

A two conductor test cord which has two female spade connector terminals on each conductor is needed to test the motor operations (tool number 038183).

To test a motor, connect the two spade connectors on one side of the cord to terminals 1 and 4 on the starting switch and the two connectors on the other side of the cord to the starting switch terminals 2 and 3.

To check the low speed operation, change the lead on terminal 3 to terminal 5. Be sure to test the motor in its normal vertical position. If the motor will not start, or if it starts but does not attain normal speed, check the operation of the external motor switch, replace the motor.

NOTE: Normal resistance of the motor windings should be:

Disconnect the unit from the power source

Tip unit and remove the drive belt

Disconnect the inlet hoses from the water mixing valve

Remove the access panel from the cabinet rear and disconnect the discharge hose from the pump outlet