Samsung WF511AB Series Fast Track Troubleshooting

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Service Mode:This mode allows more detailed operation tests and trou-bleshooting, to enter press Signal & Extra Rinsesimultaneously with the power on.While in Service Mode the following tests can be per-formed:Quick Spin Test = Delay Start & Extra Rinse: This accel-erates the drum motor from 0 to maximum RPM over afew minutes. Note: Stay with the washer during this test,out of balance detection is bypassed and the door maynot lock. Press the Start/Pause button during the test to holdits spinning speed for 10 minutes before going back to QuickSpin Test Mode.Cycle Count = Press the Signal button to see how manytimes the unit was used.Soft Ware # = Press the Soil button to see the software ver-sion information.Fast Time Down = Start cycle then enter service mode.Press the Temp button to advance to the next cycle.Fault Code Test = Press the Spin button to view the storedfault codes – then turn Jog Dial to view error codes (PushStart/Pause while the code is displayed to view the cycle num-ber when the error occurred).Peripheral (Main PCB) input Tests; Select Extra Rinse(display shows ln).1. Water Temperature; Turn the Jog-Dial so that the HeavyDuty LED is turned on. The Water Temperature will be dis-played in Fahrenheit.2. Door status; Turn the Jog-Dial so that the PermanentPress LED is turned on. The door status will be displayed(OP if open, CL if closed).3. Door lock; Turn the Jog-Dial so that the Sanitize LED isturned on. The door lock Switch status will be displayed (UL ifunlocked, Lo if locked).4. Water Frequency; Turn the Jog-Dial so that the BeddingLED is turned on. The Water Frequency will be displayed.Quick Test ModeNote: This test erases all faults and memory:To enter press Soil, Signal, & Power simultaneouslywith the power off.1. All LED’s light up and the washer beeps as it en-ters the Quick Test Mode.2. The unit displays the software version for asecond then clears the EEprom. If EEEE is dis-played the PCB ass’y is defective.3. When the version is displayed, turn the Jog-DialCCW so that the version disappears. Each step ofthe Jog-Dial displays the following; cycle count, wa-ter level frequency, water temperature, EP condition,test, spin, version.Press the following keys to test the various compo-nents.Water valves: (lock the door first) Press Temp Key tocycle in this order: Pre-Wash, Cold, Bleach, Cold &Bleach, Hot & then off.Door Lock/Unlock: Press Spin Key.Circulation/Drain Pump: Press Signal Key.Water heater: Press Soil Level Key.Motor test: When either Test or Spin is displayed onthe LCD, press Start/Pause key.Test mode: You can test the clockwise and counter-clockwise movement of the motor. However, the waterlevel must satisfy the heater water level (24300) to enterTest mode.Spin mode: You can test the motor at a high rpm.Fast Track TroubleshootingModel:WF511AB*Publication # rsWF511 Revision Date 12/21/2011IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE – “For Technicians Only” This service data sheet isintended for use by persons having electrical, electronic, and mechanical experienceand knowledge at a level generally considered acceptable in the appliance repair trade.Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in personal injury and propertydamage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible, nor assume any liability forinjury or damage of any kind arising from the use of this data sheet.EEPROM Clear CheckPower on. Press Delay Start, Signal and Power Key atthe same time. Good = Good Fail = FAiLAll memory will be cleared, including Fault Codes.This should be done when the Main PCB is re-placed.WF51112/21/20111