Maytag Atlantis washer quit

Frank from Deeeetroit

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Oct 5, 2011, 8:11:33 AM10/5/11

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We have a Maytag Atlantis model MAV620CAWW washer that just quit.
Acts as if the washer is unplugged. There is power at the plug, when
turning the knob, nothing happens, no water, no noises, nothing.

Does this washer have a fuse?

Any help is appreciated.

Frank

Stormin Mormon

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Oct 5, 2011, 9:00:44 AM10/5/11

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My first thought, is with the unit unplugged, pull the
control box apart. Might have a broken power cord wire. Or,
bad plug. Do some checking with an ohm meter.

I fixed electic dryer that had "no power" and turns out to
be a broken wire where the cord comes into the dryer.

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Ed Pawlowski

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Oct 5, 2011, 9:13:34 AM10/5/11

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Start with the troubleshooting guide in the manual. First, be sure someone
did not make a simple error with the door switch or an overload reset, or
push the wrong knob. Check that the cord is still attached, then follow it
inside to any switches or controls

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Oct 5, 2011, 9:40:43 AM10/5/11

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On Oct 5, 9:13 am, "Ed Pawlowski" <e...@snet.net> wrote:
> "Frank from Deeeetroit" <dadurwe...@voyager.net> wrote in messagenews:ef51de77-1c5a-4400...@q17g2000yqn.googlegroups.com...

He can also likely find circuit diagrams that show the
various interlocks, fuse if any, etc by going to one of
the online appliance parts shops with the make/model.

Home Guy

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Oct 5, 2011, 10:13:35 AM10/5/11

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Frank from Deeeetroit wrote:

> We have a Maytag Atlantis model MAV620CAWW washer that just quit.
> Acts as if the washer is unplugged.

Lots of people compaining about Maytag Atlantis washers here:

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/homeowners/maytag_washer_atlantis.html

But seems almost exclusively mechanical problems.

I can't find anything on the web talking about electrical problems, and
can't find anything close to your model number - even using a partial
model number MAV620.

But many hits for Maytag Atlantis talking about bad or failed bearings
and making loud noises during the spin cycle.

Frank from Deeeetroit

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Oct 5, 2011, 10:27:12 AM10/5/11

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Even Maytag's website does not list the model MAV620CAWW, the do,
however, list a MAV6200 model washer. The owners manual does not
address my issue and their toll free number will only schedule a
repairman.

Found a schematic that lists a 10amp fuse in the circuit, if
equipped. Will pull the cover off when I get home and check things
out and reply.

Frank

Frank from Deeeetroit

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Oct 5, 2011, 7:27:40 PM10/5/11

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On Oct 5, 8:11 am, Frank from Deeeetroit <dadurwe...@voyager.net>
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OK, with an OHM meter I checked the "open lid" switch and receive no
reading in the "open door" position from the "line" contact and the
other three contacts, neutral, machine and motor. When I depress the
button, I get a full scale reading when I put the meter on the "line"
contact and the "machine" contact, but nothing in the other positions.

Think it is the open lid switch?

Thanx

Frank

Dave M.

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Oct 5, 2011, 9:14:03 PM10/5/11

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Frank,

I found your schematic at http://www.appliancepartspros.com/ by typing in
the model number.Look at diagram 8. It does appear that some of those
washers have a 10 amp fuse between the line and the lid switch.

Dave M.

hr(bob) hofmann@att.net

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Oct 5, 2011, 9:07:08 PM10/5/11

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On Oct 5, 6:27 pm, Frank from Deeeetroit <dadurwe...@voyager.net>

You should get nothing when the lid is opened, that's what stops the
machine when you open the lid during the spin cycle.

I am guessing that this is one of the newer machines that doesn't have
a rotating knob and a real motor-driven timer, but rather some fancy
and expensive electronics that will require replacing an entire
circuit board for many$$$$.
Can you find a schematic for the machine on any of the insides of the
sidewall, front or back wall of the machine, and can you read
schenmatics if you find one?

Frank from Deeeetroit

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Oct 6, 2011, 6:03:19 AM10/6/11

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On Oct 5, 9:07 pm, "hr(bob) hofm...@att.net" <hrhofm...@att.net>
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My machine does have a rotating knob, but no in-line fuse, or circuit
board. There is a schematic diagram folded up inside the rear cover,
same schematic as what was found on line. Will take the open lid
switch to the local appliance parts store and see if that is the
issue.

Frank

Stormin Mormon

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Oct 6, 2011, 7:29:29 AM10/6/11

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Sounds like you have the lid switch out of the machine, or
can do so. Seems like it ought to be possible to put ohm
meter on the switch, and push the button, see if the meter
needle swings.

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Frank from Deeeetroit

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Oct 8, 2011, 6:21:07 AM10/8/11

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On Oct 5, 8:11 am, Frank from Deeeetroit <dadurwe...@voyager.net>
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A burned out lid switch was the issue with our washer. $37.00
replacement, 10 minutes time and the washer works like new. All power
going into the washer passes through the lid switch. If the washer
does nothing, check continunity through the line and neutral terminal
of the lid switch, if none, replace the switch.

Frank

Steve Barker

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Oct 8, 2011, 9:27:42 AM10/8/11

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or by pass with a couple butt connectors for a dime.

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Frank from Deeeetroit

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Oct 8, 2011, 10:04:29 AM10/8/11

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I agree Steve, but I have daughters who use the machine, if it was me
and my wife, I would use the butt connectors.

Thanx

Frank