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No voltage to water inlet valve, overfill switch seems ok and door switch seems ok. I am thinking the timer, but everything else seems to work fine is there something i am overlooking?

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  1. Verify wire harness connections to inlet valves, pressure switch, flow meter, and Central Control Unit (CCU).
  2. Check all hoses for possible leaks.
  3. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
  4. Verify pressure switch operation.
  5. Verify flow meter operation by blowing air through the part and measuring the resistance.
  6. Verify CCU operation by running a Diagnostic test or any wash cycle.
5 & 6 above are the most likely culprits.

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Start checking the inlet hose at the back, ensure that the hose is not kinked, and that water is flowing with sufficient pressure.

After checking the inlet , test the inlet valve itself.
To test the inlet valve you can read Ohms on the valve solenoid contacts to ensureit has continuity, and check if the valve is getting energized byreading volts at the valve terminals. If the valve is getting powerduring cycle but it does not open, then the valve is still failing.
Sinceyou have a dual inlet , you can also test the valve by swapping hot andcold inlet contact. In your case I do not think that the problem is thevalve.

Since the problem is only on hot inlet, the cause is most likely a faulty thermistor (SENSOR-NTC).The thermistor is connected in line with the hot inlet on the circuitfrom CCU. When thermistor is faulty, the inlet does not open.

The sensor is part nr.24 on diagram below. Click on the picture below to enlarge.

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The pressure switch (SWITCH-WL (Water Level/Pressure Switch))is the part that determines when to stop the inlet valve to preventoverfilling. If the pressure switch is defective, then the valve willnot open.

The pressure switch is the most common cause for coldinlet not opening,along with inlet valve/hose problems. In your case itwould be rather unlikely, but still possible, as hot water gets filledafter cold water. A defective pressure switch may detect overfillingbefore time and stop filling before getting to hot fill phase of thecycle.

The switch can be tested jumping its contacts andcycling. Mind all the safety measures, and stop the cycle manually toprevent overfilling while the switch is jumped..

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Thedoor switch can also be tested by jumping it, in your case the problemis not the door switch, or the cold inlet will not fill.

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Test and eventually replace the thermistor, that is probably the fault.

Testand repair must be done by a trained person. If you DIY, remember thatthere is AC voltage running on the appliance. Call the phone number listed on the user manual if you need to contact a qualified technician.

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If water is not getting into the machine, check the following:

To start cut power to the applianc3e for five minutes, this can fix a jammed timer control.

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The inlet valve must be tested by energizing it , testing valve solenoid, and reading voltages to identify a fault in wiring (contact).

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I have what should have been a simple problem, but is proving to be anything but. The machine starts to fill, but very little water comes in until the cycle changes. I suspected the inlet valve, and...

Hi Charles.

In fact this model is not too complicate. The only switches in line with power to inlet valve are the door switch and pressure switch. The timer is not a common reason for the problem. When machine is under-filling (this and similar models), the problem is usually either inlet valve or float switch.

If there is no water at all the valve solenoid may be open. Read impedance at valve's contacts. If it reads infinity replace the valve straight away. Valve solenoid testing is not a definitive test. The valve may still be clogged or mechanically faulty.
Before testing anything else make sure that there is no blockage in inlet hose and valve and check pressure from the house.

As said the problem is often the valve, before replacing the inlet valve the following must be tested:

Testing would start at the float switch. The fact that the arm is moving smoothly and clicking does not mean that is working OK. The switch may be opening too early the contact to inlet valve, causing water flow to end beforetime.

The technician must test the float switch by jumping its contacts. With float switch contacts jumped the machine will overfill. The cycle must be stopped manually according to the times in the tech sheet (from 2 to 13 mins depending on the cycle selected). If machine fills completely with floater's contacts jumped replace the float switch.

If the machine under-fills and continues the cycle the door switch is ulikely responsible. The technician is supposed to test the door switch as well, just in case. The door switch can be tested jumping its contacts or reading impedance to make sure that it opens and closes circuit when door is operated.

If the float switch is OK it is usually the valve. The timer can be tested reading voltages at contacts 6B, 10T and 8T of wiring harness lines (see tech sheet).
Because of safety issues involved, testing with live power should only be performed by a qualified technician.

I have uploaded the tech sheet and part manual in the page below (mediafire server). Please click on the link and follow instructions on Mediafire web site to download: Download and unzip the compressed folder to access the PDF files.

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Hi Charles.

In fact this model is not too complicate. The only switches in line with power to inlet valve are the door switch and pressure switch. The timer is not a common reason for the problem. When machine is under-filling (this and similar models), the problem is usually either inlet valve or float switch.

If there is no water at all the valve solenoid may be open. Read impedance at valve's contacts. If it reads infinity replace the valve straight away. Valve solenoid testing is not a definitive test. The valve may still be clogged or mechanically faulty.
Before testing anything else make sure that there is no blockage in inlet hose and valve and check pressure from the house.

As said the problem is often the valve, before replacing the inlet valve the following must be tested:

Testing would start at the float switch. The fact that the arm is moving smoothly and clicking does not mean that is working OK. The switch may be opening too early the contact to inlet valve, causing water flow to end beforetime.

The technician must test the float switch by jumping its contacts. With float switch contacts jumped the machine will overfill. The cycle must be stopped manually according to the times in the tech sheet (from 2 to 13 mins depending on the cycle selected). If machine fills completely with floater's contacts jumped replace the float switch.

If the machine under-fills and continues the cycle the door switch is ulikely responsible. The technician is supposed to test the door switch as well, just in case. The door switch can be tested jumping its contacts or reading impedance to make sure that it opens and closes circuit when door is operated.

If the float switch is OK it is usually the valve. The timer can be tested reading voltages at contacts 6B, 10T and 8T of wiring harness lines (see tech sheet).
Because of safety issues involved, testing with live power should only be performed by a qualified technician.

I have uploaded the tech sheet and part manual in the page below (mediafire server). Please click on the link and follow instructions on Mediafire web site to download: Download and unzip the compressed folder to access the PDF files.

http://www.mediafire.com/?62ko816rucx9sxh

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To start cut power to the applianc3e for five minutes, this can fix a jammed timer control.

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See the suggestion from It's overfilling at repairclinic:

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Water-inlet valve
Water-level switch
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