How Maytag Centennial Washers Work
Maytag Centennial Washing Machine
Maytag Centennial Model List
Maytag Centennial Washer Components
Troubleshooting Common Maytag Centennial Washer Problems
Maytag Centennial Diagnostic Mode
Maytag Centennial Error Codes
MTW Maytag Centennial Model Washer Repair Guide
Always disconnect the washing machine's power supply before working on your washer!
Maytag Centennial Washer Parts Rundown
Washer Control
The control board (PCB) is the brains of the Centennial washer and is responsible for sending power to the correct washer part at the proper time for the proper amount of time. The Centennial washer's control also receives and interprets information sent from various washer sensors, like the tub sensor, valve thermostat, and lid latch. The Centennial washer's control also stores information that you can use to troubleshoot your washer's problem! Fault codes related to the washer's control are Error F1 E1 , Error F2 E1 , Error F2 E3 , and really any other fault code if the part that the error is pointing at seems to be okay. Always attempt to reset the Centennial washer's control before replacing it! Putting the Centennial washer through a quick diagnostics test may reset the control and solve your washers problem.
Pressure Sensor:
The pressure sensor is a switch that ties into the control and water valve to regulate how much water is in the tub. To do this, it uses a sealed hose that is attached to the bottom of the outer wash tub. As water enters the wash tub the pressure in this hose increases causing a diaphragm to flex, opening and closing the switch. This is a fairly reliable part and is rarely the cause of washer problems. Fault codes related to the washer's pressure sensor are Error F3 E1 and Error F8 E3 . The pressure sensor connects to the washer control at the J4 terminal. The main washer problem associated with a bad pressure switch or hose is an overflowing washer! The pressure switch hose is much more likely to cause an overflow problem that the Centennial washer's pressure switch, so check the hose for holes and kinks before replacing the pressure switch!
Lid Latch:
The Centennial washer's lid latch serves one main purpose, to keep your arms attached to your body. To accomplish this task it first senses if the lid is closed or open, and secondly locks the lid.
Note: The locking and unlocking function on the Maytag Centennial washer is normally fairly loud, but should not have a stuck, buzzing sound.
A properly functioning lock sounds something like this...
This washer does not have a tub break so the washer tub will coast to a stop from spin. This can take some time. The lid cannot be unlocked until the tub sensor tells the control that the washer tub has completely stopped spinning. Fault codes related to the lid latch are error code F5 E1 , error code F5 E2 , error code F5 E3 , and error code F5 E4 . The lid latch connects
to the washer control at the J15 terminal. The main Centennial washer problem associated with a bad lid latch is the lid lock light flashing or the washer not starting. The washer's lid latch also uses a magnetic strike that is attached to the lid for operation. If the magnet of the strike has swollen with rust it may be the cause of problems instead of the lid lock.
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