Whirlpool calypso washine machine

Won't Power Up

• 120VAC electrical supply.

Check voltage supply to washer.

• Open AC cord.

Check for voltage at the power cord connection to the line filter.

• Line filter open.

Check voltage into and out of line filter.

• Machine control board open.

With the washer off but connected to the AC outlet, measure the AC voltage between Pins 4 and 2 at connector P16.

Hi, I'm having the same problem. Were you able to fix yours?

I've had a similiar problem on my calypso. In my case the key pad would go dead after washing or pushing stop after a few minutes. If I unpluged the unit for a few minutes it would work again. This would appear to be in the controller board. I removed the board and inspected it finding no problems. After re-installing the board the washer appears to be working again. My conclusion is that there is a loose connector/connection. I'd suggest you remove and re-install all the connectors on the controller board. This is the board closest to the power chord.

Good Luck, George S.

You need to verify the power is getting to the control board. If power is present on the board terminals the board has failed.
Eric

This is the worst washing machine ever..the caylso by whirlpool,,, I want in on an lawsuit.../

If you are in an area where you get power surges then you need to connect through a surge supressor or else it will keep on happening. It's not too hard to replace a board as long as you make the right connections.

CE stands for Communication error. The Calypso has 2 circuit boards inside that touchpad area. One is the motor control board and the other is the machine control board. They are not "talking" to each other for some reason. The boards are warranted for 5 years on most machines. This machine is the subject of a class action lawsuit. Just Google Whirlpool Calypso sit back and start reading.

there are 2 boards in there. on the calypso, 9 times out of 10 you have to change both boards at the same time

You ever hear of dog years? Well Calypso follows those same guidelines. So your machine is 35 years old. These are the Edsel's of washing machine fame. I had a Calypso for 6 1/2 years. 3 pumps, numerous circuit boards, drive motors, phone calls and arguements with Whirlpool, along with machine downtime. I finally junked it and bought a Whirlpool Duet 9200 HT (get the made in Germany machine). A world of difference in wash quality. Fresh smelling unballed clean clothes. The Calypso was removed from the market and the subject of a class action lawsuit. Just Google it and start reading. Get comfortable first. There's a lot to read.

Make sure the outlet has power, if it does then you have a control board issue or possible wiring problem inspect/test control board input voltages