SanpeteSteve
Premium Member
- Model Number
- WTW8500DC0
- Brand
- Whirlpool
- Age
- 6-10 years
After some research, I found that my Whirlpool WTW8500DC0 was displaying an F7E5 error code. I replaced the clutch coil and checked all the gears, wiring, and parts for wear. Everything looks good. Now the washer will work fine with no clothes in the tub, but if I put more than a few items in, it will kick off during a cycle (I think while spinning) and again display F7E5.
I took apart the tub assembly and found that there was water in the bottom of the inner tub that I couldn't access. I didn't know if that was normal, so I reassembled it. Same result. When doing Test 3a on page 6-8 of the manual, I checked the clutch slide, it moves freely in and out, but when I tried to turn the outside shaft spin gear, it was difficult to turn and I heard water sloshing in the tub.
I suspect maybe this water is not supposed to be there and is causing resistance when the spin gear is engaged, but I'm not sure. Any help?
I took apart the tub assembly and found that there was water in the bottom of the inner tub that I couldn't access. I didn't know if that was normal, so I reassembled it. Same result. When doing Test 3a on page 6-8 of the manual, I checked the clutch slide, it moves freely in and out, but when I tried to turn the outside shaft spin gear, it was difficult to turn and I heard water sloshing in the tub.
I suspect maybe this water is not supposed to be there and is causing resistance when the spin gear is engaged, but I'm not sure. Any help?