International Academy of Sublime Masters of Appliantology Fellow, Willie, recently offered these troubleshooting tips in the Samurai School of Appliantology. Y’all gather ’round, chillin’, and let’s listen in: This appears to be a HE2T Kenmore – a Whirlpool Duet ‘SPORT’. It’s very important to have all the panels in place or if not in place […]
If the little nub indicated in the picture below is broken off your door latch assembly, the washer won’t start or run because it thinks the door is still open. Just replace the door latch assembly and you’ll be back in bidness. Easy fix. Come git you a new one ratcheer… CLICK To learn more […]
Phil wrote: I am getting the dreaded F70 code on my Whirlpool Duet Sport Washer, model number WFW9200SQ02. I have changed the CCU twice, and changed the R/H User interface with all new parts. Still get F70 and only clicks on the power on button. I checked continuity of the harness between the CCU and […]
Example model numbers affected: WFW9550WW, WFW9600TA Most common cause for the F35 error code: Using non-HE detergent. Detergent slime builds up in the hose, eventually getting into the analog pressure switch and killing it. Corrective action: Replace the Analog Pressure Switch. Remove the top panel of washer, the switch is mounted on the right-hand side […]
Looking for an easy way to destroy the pump in your Whirlpool Duet Sport washing machine? Piece of pie, tovarish! Just don’t empty your pockets before you put your pants in the laundry hamper. You’ll soon overload the pump’s gookus catcher and some of it is bound to get through and destroy the pump. Persistence […]
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This is an uncommon problem in the Whirlpool Duet washer (also sold under the Kenmore brand as the HE2t and HE3t): after the cycle completes, there’s still water left in the drum and, of course, the clothes are sopping wet. If the problem is something caught in the pump, usually the machine would give an […]
It was a lazy summer afternoon when the call came in on the Samurai Hotline. I awoke from my saké-induced slumber and reached for my iPhone. “Who gave you this number?” I demanded and then immediately hacked up a hairball. Musta been playing with the cats again whilst I was under the influence of the […]
This machine uses an electronic beep-beep board for the user interface (in violation of the 5th Law of the Prophecy). So, you can bet your sweet derriere that you will be seeing fault codes in the display. In rare instances, fault codes give useful diagnostic information; usually, however, it’s just more infuriating techno-blather that’s about […]
This excellent little video from Whirlpool Corporation shows how to tear down and remove the tub in a Whirlpool Duet washer (the Kenmore HE3t / HE4t is the same machine but with a "Kenwhore" label slapped on it). Oh, I know what you're saying, "Gee, Samurai, that's real nice an' all, but how likely is […]
At some point during your tenure of owning this machine, you’ll need to remove the top panel (three screws in back) to chase a gremlin. The flowmeter and the CCU in particular have been troublemakers. This will help… You can buy a printed copy of the genuine service manual for this washer. Or, I may […]
Affected Models: GHW9150P_0, GHW9160P_0, GHW9300P_0, GHW9400P_0, GHW9460P_0 with serials numbers CSR2600001 through CST0600001 Here’s a punch list for tracking down this emerging problem with this otherwise decent washer. NOTE: If the washer is installed on a pedestal, begin at Step 1. If the washer is not installed on a pedestal, start at Step 3. For […]
Starting to see these fault codes pop up in these otherwise fine machines. The F/11 code is just a generic code generated when there’s a communications error between the two main control boards in the washer. These two boards are the Motor Control Unit (MCU) and the Central Control Unit (CCU). A common problem is […]
One of the Master Appliantologists at the repair forum posted this handy tip for fixing this little annoyance.
If you have a Whirlpool Duet (or the Kenmore-labeled equivalent, the HE3t), and if you’re a do-it-yourself kinda guy or gal, then you would do well to spend a few shekels on the genuine manufacturer’s repair manual for this washer. It’s a great machine but, let’s face it, it’s still a machine and, eventually, it’ll […]