Domestic Washer—Technical Information

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.

! WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to unit and discharge capacitor
before servicing, unless testing requires it.

Pressure Switch
Rinse Switch
Temp Switch

Timer

Lid Switch

Water Valve

Motor

Drain
Pump

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Trouble Shooting
! WARNING
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 Wash cycles 11
Voltage AC 120 VAC Water temperatures 4
Amperage (Single Unit) 10 A Water level 4
Frequency 60 Hz Agitation frequency 92±2
(Normal)
Motor horsepower ½ Agitation frequency (Gentle) 61±2
Plug 6-20P Motor speed 2 speed
Dimensions Spin speed (revolutions per 640 / 473 rpm
minute)
Cabinet
1
Height−overall 43- /4”
Height of cabinet 36”
7
Width 26- /8”
Depth 28”
1
Clearance−washer lid 23- /2”
Weight
Crated 173 lbs.

Leaking • Check Pressure Switch for continuity between

• 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.
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.

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Trouble Shooting
! WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to washer before servicing, unless
testing requires it.
Wrong Water Temperature • Check for broken impeller on pump.
• Are both faucets on fully? Clothes Wet After Spin
• Make sure temperature selection is correct. • Check for unbalanced load.
• Make sure hoses are connected to correct faucets • Check for slipping belt.
and inlet connections. Flush water line before filling • Check for partial engagement of brake assembly.
washer. • Check pump for obstruction.
• Check the water heater. It should be set to deliver a • Check for drain hose restriction.
minimum 120°F (49°C) hot water at the tap. Also • Check for drain plumbing restriction.
check water heater capacity and recovery rate.
• If the water heater is located a long distance from Tub Full of Water
washer, water line may need to be purged prior to • Check for drain hose restriction.
starting wash cycle. • Check for drain plumbing restriction.
• Disconnect inlet hoses and clean screens. • Check pump for obstruction or proper operation.
• Check for proper polarity of motor against timer
Will Not Spin sequence chart.
• Check for unbalanced load. • Check for loose or slipping belt.
• 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.

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Component Testing Information
! 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 See section “Internal Motor Diagram and Schematic for wiring
contacts.
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 Measure resistance of terminals on each valve.

Resistance across each valve.
120V 50/60hz, 5 1000 Ω ± 10%
watts Cold Side 2.25
gpm, Hot Side 2.00
gpm, Mix 3.00 gpm at
30-120 psi

Drain Pump Verify Drain Pump is not clogged or damaged.

Lid Switch Disconnect wire terminals from switch. Test terminals with
switch closed. Test terminals with switch open. Continuity >1Ω
Infinite 1MΩ

Timer Verify input and output voltage is present. Refer to timing

sequence chart.

Pressure Switch Do not disconnect the pressure hose from pressure switch to Refer to wiring
perform measurements. Measure resistance across the diagram/schemat
following terminals. ic for correct
contacts.

Terminal 1 to 2 Continuity >1Ω

Terminal 1 to 3 Infinite 1MΩ

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Component Testing Information
! WARNING
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testing requires it.

Illustration Component Test Procedure Results

Extra Rinse Switch Disconnect wires from component to properly measure the
resistance. Place switch in the following positions and
measure across the terminals below.
On YL-YL Continuity >1 Ω
Off Infinite

Temperature Switch Disconnect wires from component to properly measure the

resistance. Place switch in the following positions and
measure across the terminals below.

POS INSERT SHAFT CONNECTION

1 L2-2
>1 Ω
2 45° L1-1&2, L2-2
>1 Ω
3 90° L1-1, L2-2 >1 Ω
4 135° L1-1
>1 Ω

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Internal Motor Diagram and Schematic
! WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to washer before servicing, unless
testing requires it.

Red Run
Violet Start
Blue
Yellow
Brown
White Common
1/2HP
120V/60hz, 7-8 amps, 1750 RPM
Main wattage, 550-900 watts

WIRING DIAGRAM

PROTECTOR
AUX

6 POLE MAIN WHITE

RED

VIOLET

WHITE
BLUE

4 POLE MAIN
N
W

W
O

O
LL

BR
YE

W
BU

BR

R
Y

P
START G
RUN

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Motor Trouble Shooting
! WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to washer before servicing, unless
testing requires it.

One or Two Speed Motors

Continuity exists between switch

NO
terminal R and Red wire.
Start YES
Terminals
Manually depress actuator. Inoperative start switch.
Continuity broken between NO Replace motor.
switch terminal R and Red wire.
YES
Continuity exists between switch
NO
terminal P and Red wire.
High Speed YES
Terminals
Manually depress actuator. Inoperative high speed
Continuity broken between NO switch. Replace switch.
switch terminal P and Red wire.
YES
Continuity broken between
NO
switch terminal P and Violet wire.
Low Speed
YES
Terminals
Manually depress actuator. Inoperative low speed
Continuity exists between switch NO switch. Replace switch.
terminal P and Violet wire.
YES

Motor switch checks OK.

Start 4-5 ohms between Brown wire Inoperative start winding.

NO
Winding and Red wire. Replace motor.
YES
High Speed 1-2 ohms between Blue wire and Inoperative high speed winding.
NO
Winding Yellow wire. Replace motor.
YES
Low Speed 1-2 ohms between Yellow wire Inoperative low speed winding.
NO
Winding and Violet wire. Replace motor.
YES
Continuity exists between Yellow NO Inoperative common lead.
Protector
wire and White wire. Replace motor.
YES
All motor windings checks OK.

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Timer Cycle Chart
! WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to washer before servicing, unless
testing requires it.

Water
Motor Cycle Time
Cycle Function Temperature
Speed hh:mm:ss
Select
Wash: Fill & Agitate hot, warm, or cold fast 0:02:33
PRESOAK Soak - - 0:03:03
Agitate hot, warm, or cold fast 0:00:24
0:06:00
Wash: Fill & Agitate hot, warm, or cold fast 0:17:21
Pause - - 0:00:21
Spin - fast 0:02:42
Spin & Spray warm or cold fast 0:00:21
REGULAR Spin - fast 0:02:36
Pause - - 0:00:21
Rinse: Fill & Agitate warm or cold fast 0:02:39
Pause - - 0:00:21
Spin - fast 0:11:39
0:38:21
Cycle end or Pause for
OFF/PAUSE - - 0:00:21
extra rinse
Rinse: Fill & Agitate warm or cold fast 0:02:39
EXTRA RINSE Pause - - 0:00:21
Spin - fast 0:11:48
0:14:48
OFF 0:03:30
Wash: Fill & Agitate hot, warm, or cold fast 0:02:33
Soak hot, warm, or cold - 0:03:02
INFINITE SOAK Agitate hot, warm, or cold fast 0:02:58
Infinite Soak hot, warm, or cold - 0:00:07
0:08:40
OFF/SOAK 0:03:20
Wash: Fill & Agitate hot, warm, or cold fast 0:11:21
Pause - - 0:00:21
Spin - medium 0:02:42
Spin & Spray warm or cold medium 0:00:21
Permanent Press Spin - medium 0:02:36
Knits Pause - - 0:00:21
Rinse: Fill & Agitate warm or cold fast 0:02:39
Pause - - 0:00:21
Spin - fast 0:08:39
0:29:21
Cycle end or Pause for
OFF/PAUSE - - 0:00:21
extra rinse
Rinse: Fill & Agitate warm or cold fast 0:02:39
EXTRA RINSE Pause - - 0:00:21
Spin - fast 0:05:48
0:08:48
OFF 0:03:30
Wash: Fill & Agitate hot, warm, or cold medium 0:08:21
Pause - - 0:00:21
Spin - medium 0:02:42
Spin & Spray warm or cold medium 0:00:21
Spin - medium 0:02:36
Delicate Pause - - 0:00:21
Rinse: Fill & Agitate warm or cold medium 0:02:39
Pause - - 0:00:21
Spin - medium 0:05:39
0:23:21
Cycle end or Pause for
OFF/PAUSE 0:00:21
extra rinse - -
Rinse: Fill & Agitate warm or cold medium 0:02:39
Pause - - 0:00:21
EXTRA RINSE Spin - medium 0:02:48
0:06:09
OFF 0:03:30
Wash: Fill & Agitate hot, warm, or cold medium 0:02:35
Soak hot, warm, or cold - 0:03:02
Agitate hot, warm, or cold medium 0:02:44
Pause - - 0:00:21
Spin - medium 0:02:42
Handwash Spin & Spray warm or cold medium 0:00:21
Spin - medium 0:02:36
Pause - - 0:00:21
Rinse: Fill & Agitate warm or cold medium 0:02:39
Pause - - 0:00:21
Spin - medium 0:05:48
0:23:30
OFF 0:03:30
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Timer Cycle Chart
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testing requires it.

CAM
14

13

12

10

0
ACCUMULATED DEGREES

D
A
R
CYCLE BUZZER
COLD WATER

HOT WATER
INTERVAL NUMBER

EXTRA RINSE

FUNCTION
INTERVAL STEP

HI MOTOR

AGITATE

AGITATE

SWITCH
DETENT

RINSE

WASH

SPIN

SPIN

FILL

IDENT
TM-MED

TERM
TM-HI

BP-CB

BP-XB
A-PS

A-EX

A-BP
P-V

P-H

V-R

V-W

G-L

G-K

F-L

F-K
0 .00%%d

PRE-SOAK
5 .00%%d

DEGRE ES
5 .00%%d

4 .75%%d

2
9 .75%%d 10
5 .75%%d

3
15.5 0%% d

5 .75%%d

4
20
21.2 5%% d

5 .75%%d

5
27.0 0%% d

4 .75%%d 30

6
31.7 5%% d

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4 .75%%d

1
2
36.5 0%% d

1
7 .50%%d 40

2
8

2
3
44.0 0%% d

REGULAR
7 .50%%d

9
50
51.5 0%% d

2 11
7 .50%%d
10

2 12
2

2
3
59.0 0%% d
60

2 11
7 .50%%d
11

2 12
2
2
3
66.5 0%% d
12

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70
71.2 5%% d
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13

76.0 0%% d

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14

80
80.7 5%% d

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15

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2
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3

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3
*
88.2 5%% d
90

4
1

2 11
16

7 .50%%d

2 12
2
2
3

EXTRA RINSE
95.7 5%% d
4 .75%%d
17

100
10 0.50% %d
18

4 .75%%d

10 5.25% %d
*

*
19

4 .75%%d
*

110
*

110.00% %d
1

6 .00%%d
20

2
*
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*
116.00% %d
*

OFF
1

6 .50%%d 120
21

12 2.50% %d
22

5 .00%%d

12 7.50% %d

INFINITE SOAK
4 .75%%d 130
23

13 2.25% %d

5 .00%%d
24

13 7.25% %d
*
1

140
25

4 .75%%d
2

14 2.00% %d
26

5 .75%%d

14 7.75% %d
150
5 .75%%d
27

15 3.50% %d

4 .75%%d
28

15 8.25% %d
160
1

2 11

7 .50%%d
29

2 12
2
2
3

16 5.75% %d
PERMANENT PRESS

170
30

7 .50%%d

17 3.25% %d
1

2 11

7 .50%%d
31

2 12
2

180
3

18 0.75% %d
1

2 11

7 .50%%d
32

2 12
2
2
3

18 8.25% %d
190
33

4 .75%%d

19 3.00% %d
4 .75%%d
34

19 7.75% %d
200
1
35

7 .50%%d
2

2
*
3

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3
*

20 5.25% %d
4
1

2 11

EXTRA RINSE
2 12

7 .50%%d
36

210
2
3

21 2.75% %d
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*
37

4 .75%%d
*

21 7.50% %d
220
1

6 .00%%d
38

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22 3.50% %d
*
*

OFF
1
39

6 .50%%d
2

23 0.00% %d 230

5 .75%%d
40

23 5.75% %d
4 .75%%d
41

240
24 0.50% %d
1

2 11
42

2 12

7 .50%%d
2
2
3

24 8.00% %d
250
7 .50%%d
43

DELICATE

25 5.50% %d
1

2 11

260
2 12
44

7 .50%%d
2

2
3

26 3.00% %d
1

2 11
45

2 12

7 .50%%d
2
2
3

270
27 0.50% %d
4 .75%%d
46

27 5.25% %d
1
47

7 .50%%d 280
2

2
*
3

*
3
*

28 2.75% %d
EXTRA RINSE
4
1

2 11
2 12

7 .50%%d
48

2
2
*

290
*

29 0.25% %d
*

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1

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51

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310
52

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31 2.75% %d
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2 11
2 12

7 .50%%d
53

2
2
3

320
32 0.25% %d

7 .50%%d
54

HANDWASH

32 7.75% %d
330
1

2 11

2 12
55

7 .50%%d
2
3

33 5.25% %d
1

2 11
2 12

7 .50%%d 340
56

2
2
3

34 2.75% %d
*

*
57

4 .75%%d
*

34 7.50% %d
350
1

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58

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*

35 3.50% %d
*

OFF
1
59

6 .50%%d
2

36 0.00% %d
360

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 CONNECTION DIAGRAM
24 PIN GROUND TO
CABINET
TIMER
GROUND
TO TOP
GRN/YEL

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testing requires it.
HOT
L 12 WHT/RED

15
L WHT/RED
COLD

4 POSITION MIXING VALVE

TEMP. SWITCH
H 22 BLK/PNK L2
TM
L1 1 2

P 23 RED/BLK ORG
V 24 GRY GRY
RED/BLK 1
A 8
!

PRESSURE
PS 7 GRY/BLK 3 SWITCH
BP 4 PNK/BLU 2
BP 2 PNK/BLU
LID SWITCH
N.O.
TM
17 WHT/BLK COM.

10
Wiring Diagram and Schematic

PS 9 YLW/BLK
EXTRA RINSE
EX 6 BLU/WHT 1 2
SWITCH
CB 3
XB 1
HI 18 8 8
K 13 ORG GRN/YEL 5 5
K 10 BLU 7 7
MOTOR SWITCH
WARNING

MED 16 PNK 3 3
F 11 VLT 1 1
G 14 BRN 6 6
9 9
A 5 4 4
CONNECTOR RIDGE OR TINNED TERMINAL = NEUTRAL

WHT
BLK POWER
18 GA. CORD
GROUND TO
TOP GRN
VLT
VLT
BLU

PNK
WHT
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to washer before servicing, unless

GRN/YLW

Motor Connector

October 2003
Timer Connector
Wiring Diagram and Schematic
! WARNING
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testing requires it.
L1 N
120 VOLTS A.C. 60 HZ
A

EXTRA RINSE SW. PS PS

EX 1 2

A
(3)
BP
11

(2) (1) P

BP 14 12 V
PRESSURE H
SWITCH
4 POSITION WATER
LID
TEMP. SWITCH
SWITCH L2 L1
HOT
L2-2
COLD
N.O.
WARM 4 POSITION
L1-L2-1-2
WARM WATER TEMP.
WARM SWITCH
L1-1, L2-2
COLD
COLD 2 1
L1-1
COLD

C
MIXING H O
VALVE O L
T D

MED 3 MED

TM HIGH
K 7

HI 1
4
F
TIMER 6 START
TP
MOTOR L
AGITATE
K SPIN
8
G

L 2 SPEED MOTOR
INDICATES INTERNAL
TIMER BUSS

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