Top 20 Whirlpool GHW9400 Front Load Washer Questions & Answers

The tiny holes at the bottom of the door seal are blockedcarefull push a small screwdriver through yhem to clear them out

chlorine bleach is a highly corrosive addition to laundry that is not necessary... try Borax and Hot water. If the clothes sat in the Bleach for the entire wash cycle it would damage them and shorten the life of the clothing fibers considerably...

Do not fool with this you will void the warranty, you have a defective machine, contact the manufacturer.

After several years of work, belt loses elasticity and should be replaced. Dado

Firs thing to check is that the machine is level from front to back and from side to side. This can be adjusted with the screw adjustable feet on the bottom. Next is to not over load the machine and make sure the load you have in there is evenly balanced/distributed when it starts into the spin cycle.

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Are you sure it is a "17"?

The F22 is a door lock error. When the control senses the door has not locked after six attempts F22 will be displayed.

There may be detergent on the door lock mechanism keeping it from locking. I recommend cleaning the moving parts of the door lock. Also make sure the wiring connections from the CCU (Central Control Unit) to the door lock are tight and in good condition.

If you have a volt/ohm meter and are comfortable working around live electricity I can give you a few checks that will help you diagnose the problem. I have included a wiring diagram that will help you locate theses connectors (see below). I have also included detailed testing information to help with your diagnosing. Always unplug or de-energize electrical equipment before removing covers or attempting service. Be careful and wear appropriate hand protection when working around sharp metal parts.

• Check VAC (Voltage Alternating Current) at IF2.
  • You should have 120VAC, if not check the wiring.
• Check VAC at DS2.
  • You should have 120VAC, if not check the wiring and if good replace the CCU.
• Check VAC at DLS2.
  • You should have 120VAC, if not check the wiring and if good replace the door lock assembly.

In my case it was simply a matter of cleaning the nozzles that spray the water into the MAIN DETERGENT compartment. Turns our that when the washer was filling up, some nozzles were partially clogged and were directing water to the side where the softener compartment was, causing the fluid level to rise and therefore releasing the softener early. The washer was NOT spraying water in the softener side, what happens is that the dispenser tray is configured in a way that when the fluid reaches a certain max level in the softener/bleach trays, it completely drains. A way to test for this problem would be to completely dry the softener tray and start the wash cycle like you normally would (including detergent), only without adding any softener to the tray and see if after filling there is any water in the softener tray, this would prove that the water is coming from the other side.

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This is a common issue with Whirlpool Duet washer however; your whirlpool duet washer needs a reset to resolve the control lock problem. Press and hold the END OF CYCLE/CYCLE SIGNAL button for 15 seconds to reset the control. Please get back to me if you have any other questions.

Kevin

Hi,
(hopefully) Answered in your other posting ;-0)
John C

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This is a common issue with these type of washers however, your whirlpool washer needs a reset to resolve the control lock problem. Press and hold the END OF CYCLE/CYCLE SIGNAL button for 15 seconds to reset the control. Please get back to me if you have any other questions.

Kevin

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,
It is necessary to ensure absolutely that the machine has all 4 feet very firmly on the floor, and I mean firmly ;-0)
Doesn't matter whether it is empty or not but switch it off then- very firmly push one front corner diagonally into the centre of the machine and see if the machine moves or rocks AT ALL, even the slightest. If it does you will need the open-ended spanner which came with the (new) machine........which of course went missing a long time ago?!! An adjustable spanner will suffice.
Adjust the foot under that corner downwards until it is very firmly- almost pushing- against the floor but not so far that the corner lifts up!
If this corner did not rock do the same to the other.
Once you cannot rock the machine the slightest little bit, screw the locking nuts up tight to the underside of the machine so that they will not move. Ideally the rear feet should also be locked.

(If this has not cured the problem it is possible that the internal suspension is malfunctioning.)

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Thanks and good luck!
John C

WHEN CONNECTING THE WATER HOSE DO YOU NEED TO PULL THE BUNG OUT FROM THE BACK OF THE MACHINE

The "F32" error code is indicating that there is no electrical supply to the Pressure Switch from the Central Control Unit (CCU) or if the Pressure Switch contacts are not making, then "F32" is displayed.

Possible Causes/Procedures:

• Pressure switch failure
• Check the Pressure Switch wiring harness for continuity.
• Check the Pressure Switch for correct operation with a Digital volt/ohm meter.
• To manually check the function of the Pressure Switch, remove hose from switch and apply air to switch. Audible clicks will be heard from the switch.

Remove as much water from the tub as possible. Remove the three screws from the bottom front of the washer. You may have to tilt the machine back to get access to the screws. Remove the lower panel. Right in front is the clean out for the pump. Have several towels or a shopvac ready to catch the water. Unscrew the cleanout from the pump. Remove all the coins, lint, hairpins, bra wires and other debris that has accumulated in the trap. Reassemble and test.

f 06 is a in issue with the motor control board, check the wiring harness attached to the board next to the motor youll acess the harness better form the front of the unit, try removing the 3 screws from across the front of the bottom. and drop the acess panel it will be right there may also be the motor but its rare that it is if you have any further questions message me back and please remember to rank how this opinion has helped it allows me to help others in the future Thanks Rick