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Our F & P GW508 Smart Drive starts to fill at

Our F & P GW508 Smart Drive Washng Machine stopped part way through the rinse phase of a wash cycle and then beeped continuously. After switching off and starting a new wash cycle, it started to fill and then after a few more seconds goes into Load Determination Mode where it gets stuck agitating backwards and forwards. After about another 30 seconds the Machine beeps continuously. Even after switching off for several minutes this stuck pattern repeats itself. What is the likely problem?

  • Anonymous Jun 01, 2010

    Hi there.Are you able to tell me what lights are on at the very top when it starts beeping.These lights will be a fualt code that i can tell you whats wrong..Can you get back to me either way?

  • luisa_sgro Jun 02, 2010

    hi .have you tried not using the auto fill mode, and selecting high, med or low? does it light up some lights on the display panel when it is beeping indicating a fault code? please reply with what lights are lit up when it is beeping and i will guide you throe the repair

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Sounds like your out of balance switch is corroded. It is located underneath your gold motor controller board.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 13, 2008

SOURCE: fisher & Paykel Smart Drive 9 Pride

Check your exit hose spigot, it may be clogged. This is if your filter is all clean. There should be air for passage in the standpipe behind. Your hose should not fit airtight into the standpipe and neither too deep into it (4 to 6 inches maximum). Snaking out your standpipe would be good too.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 08, 2008

SOURCE: wont wash

Remove lid then control panel. Unhook all terminals, remove control board, then second "box" which is further away towards back of machine. Sensor is 'back/right," under this second box. Unhook connectors & remove wee sensor carefully. On the side of the sensor is a tiny plastic button the size of a pen top. This should move in & out freely. It is spring loaded. If it sticks replace it. Good luck on your mission.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 14, 2009

SOURCE: Stops drains and bleeps with only spin light illuminated

It sounds like you need to re programme the
machine.
With the machine plugged into the wall and
turned on and the headset turned off this is what
you do.
Push and hold down the start button, while doing that you need to then push and hold down the power button.
Hold them down for about 5 seconds, during
which time you may a series of up to 3 beeps.
Then release the buttons.
Turn the machine off and then on again followed by the start button. Allow the machine to then run the complete cycle.
This should correct your problem, if this doesn't then you may need to then look at replacing the computer panels.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 28, 2010

SOURCE: Agitator had stoped working

If this is a Whirlpool manufactured TOP LOADER (such as your Kenmore), a no spin problem can have several causes. Most commonly, this is caused by either a lid switch malfunction or a broken motor coupling. The following link explains how you can diagnose the problem and repair:


http://www.fixya.com/support/r3965207-whirlpool_top_loader_no_spin_problem


Read through the link provided and let me know if you have any questions. I have included parts sources and instructions on how to replace each part as well.

If this just a simple matter of the agitator not working, but everything else does, you may just have a worn agitator cam assembly, worn agitator dogs, loose agitator bolt, or all of the above. The following link explains what agitator dogs are and how to access them:

http://www.fixya.com/support/r3608577-replacing_agitator_dogs

Whirlpool manufactured washers use a split agitator design. The top half is known as the "auger, while the lower half is the agitator. Between the two pieces is a cam assembly, with small teflon teeth known as "dogs". There's also an agitator bolt that holds the entire assembly to the center post.

If the auger (top half of the agitator) is slipping, I would suspect the dogs or cam assembly need to be replaced. The part number for the dogs is included in the link I provided. For a little more you can purchase the entire cam assembly which includes the dogs, the cam, the cam seal and thrust bearing.

If the entire agitator appears loose or slipping, check the agitator bolt to ensure it is tight. DO NOT overtighten as this can restrict movement of the agitator or damage it. Tighten until snug.

Replacement parts (if required) can be purchased at any of the following websites:

searspartsdirect.com
pcappliancerepair.com
appliancepartspros.com
repairclinic.com

All these sites are reputable and offer great service with competitive pricing, so shop and compare. The first three sites I listed also include helpful exploded view parts diagrams to assist you in locating and properly identifying the parts you need. If you do not wish to order parts on line, use the part numbers from the Sears website and go to your nearest appliance parts retailer. All these parts are commonly sold as part of their in-store inventory.

If you have any questions, please post back and let me know. I hope this is helpful to you.

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