Calypso washer repair manual

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The Whirlpool Calypso Washing Machine was an early top loading energy saving washer produced in It is a good washer design for the most part but is notorious for pump problems. This washer style is slightly more complicated than most top loading washers. This Calypso washer repair guide will cover the components used in the calypso washing machine, troubleshooting common calypso washing machine problems , calypso washing machine diagnostic modes , Calypso error codes , and information to help with testing individual calypso components.

When a button is pressed temporary contact is made with in the membrane allowing the machine controller board to log the command and initiate the appropriate cycle and wash options. The Machine Controller interprets your commands from the key switch pads tooperate the cycle selected.

The Machine Controller interfaces with the Motor Controller through the P4 and P2 connections to operate the Drive motor and Pump motor through their various functions during the cycle.

The Machine Controller also directly operates the water fill and dispenser solenoids, interprets the thermistor readings, lid switch condition, as well as the position of the contacts in the Operating and Flood Pressure switches. The Motor Controller receives commands from the Machine Controller to operate the Drive Motor at the desired speed and direction at various times in the cycle.

It does so by applying varying voltages and frequencies to the Drive Motor. The Motor Controller also operates the Pump Motor direction to either recirculate or drain water.

The Calypso washer is equipped with a peekaboo mode that allows the washer to continue nutation for 5 seconds after the lid has been opened. After the lid is closed the start button must be pressed to continue the wash cycle. This washer uses a reversible, variable speed Single Phase Induction Motor as its main drive motor. It uses a voltage output from the motor controller and operates at variable AC voltages and frequencies. The Motor Controller provides a variable frequency signal to the motor, which provides the various speeds to nutate and spin.

Checking voltages to the drive motor should not be attempted. The pump is directly driven by a separate reversible VAC 60 Hz motor. By being reversible, the motor provides for two separate operations of the washer.

During Nutation, the Wash Plate is tipped at a 35 degree angle and must be free to undulate to move the clothing properly. The Universal Joint is attached to the basket drive block by a spanner nut and is sealed top and bottom by a boot and various seals to keep water from damaging its pivoting parts. The boot is attached to the bottom of the U-Joint and prevents water from getting to the U-Joint from underneath. Attached to the basket drive hub is an O-ring that forms a seal between the U-Joint boot and the basket drive hub.

The top of the U-Joint is sealed by six, 6 , grommets and a gasket that is attached to the underside of the inner wash plate. The Seal Kit is Part The leveler tilts the nutate or outer wash plate from a level to a 35 degree tilted position. The leveler is driven by the nutate shaft which replaces the traditional agitator shaft. A shifting mechanism on the underside of the leveler moves it from a perpendicular alignment in the spin mode to the 35 degree tilt required for nutation.

In the spin mode, the top of the leveler is positioned to be in line with th e nutate shaft. This levels the outer wash plate so that the spin basket spins without an out of balance condition that would be caused by a tilted wash plate.

The leveler shift mechanism is moved from nutate to spin by the nutate shaft direction and an interference with the inner wash plate. The Drive Motor operates the nutate and spin functions by reversing direction. The Drive Motor is linked to the drive mechanisms by a stretch belt part The preset cycle wash time is 14 minutes.

The preset cycle wash time is 16 minutes. Page 28 Bulky Items Use this cycle to get 13 to 17 minutes of wash time for large items like blankets and comforters. Cleaning starts with a spray of water and detergent mixture to thoroughly saturate your large load. Page Quick Wash Quick Wash Use this cycle to get 7 to 11 minutes of wash time for small, lightly soiled loads that are needed in a hurry. Page 31 Wool Use this cycle to get 6 to 10 minutes of wash time for washable items that are normally dry cleaned.

Cycle combines extra-low speed spray cleaning and wash action to provide gentle care for delicate items such as wool sweaters and silk blouses. Low spin speed helps garments maintain their shape. The preset wash time is 6 minutes. Gentle cleaning starts with a continuous spray of water and detergent mixture as the load is spun at an extra-low speed.

This lasts for about one minute and is followed by a brief period of extra- low wash action. Soaking in this washer is different than in a conventional washer. The washer sprays the load with water and detergent for 4 minutes at extra low spin speed followed by a brief period of wash action at the speed of the selected cycle. The time displayed will include an estimate of how long it will take to fill and drain the washer.

Fabric softener can be added to the Fabric Softener dispenser. ESD may damage or weaken the electronic control as- sembly. The new control assembly may appear to work well after repair is finished, but failure may occur at a later date due to ESD stress.

Page 37 Removing the Console 1. Disconnect power from the washing machine. Slide the blade of a putty knife between the bottom of the console and the washer top at each front corner Arrow in Fig.

Page 38 Removing the Pressure Switches The overfill and operating pressure switches are located next to each other on the console mount- ing plate. Both pressure switches are removed in the same manner. Disconnect power from the washing ma- chine. Place the console in the service position. Page 40 Removing Components in the Tub 1. Raise the washer top to the service posi- tion. Disconnect the fresh water inlet hose from the tub ring.

Unsnap the tabs that secure the tub ring to the tub. Page 41 Remove the spanner nut. Once this is done, the universal joint assembly can be lifted from the basket. The basket can now be lifted from the tub. NOTE: It may be necessary to spread apart one of the drive block sections to loosen the basket from the splines of the spin tube. Page 42 6. There is a tab on the underside of the inner wash plate that corresponds to a slot on the universal joint. These should fit together when reassembling the inner wash plate over the universal joint.

Disconnect the power from the washing machine. Carefully lay the washer on its back. Remove the two screws securing the bottom panel to the washer frame. Page 45 2.

Remove the T Torx head bolt securing the drive shaft bearing to the thrust plate. Remove the four 4 T Torx head bolts securing the thrust plate to the posts on the motor mounting plate.

NOTE: The two 2 screws at the top of the bracket have ball ends. Remove the bottom panel secured to the washer frame.

Disconnect the pump motor wiring harness from the connector block attached to the front bottom frame rail. Line filter open. Machine control board open. Loose harness connections at control board s. Pressure Switch tube off at Pressure Switch or tub pressure dome or kink in tubing.

Not draining. Drive motor inoperative. Drive belt broken. Drive mechanism failure. Pump bound. Pump motor failure. Washer Vibrating Improperly installed. Levelling legs not properly in- stalled. Balance ring cracked or loose on basket. Basket drive block loose or im- properly installed. Wrong cycle for fabrics being washed. Wash water not warm enough to relax wrinkles.

Using warm rinses. Hoses reversed. Page 53 Manual Diagnostic Mode Options The manual diagnostic mode will enable activation of specific machine functions without having to run a cycle. Each function test will time out in three 3 minutes. To enter the manual diagnostic mode: 1.

Pressing these keypads a second time turns the pump motor off. If no AC power is present, replace the power cord. Check for VAC on the line filter connection to the machine controller.