20 Most Recent Whirlpool Calypso GVW9959K Top Load Washer - Page 9 Questions & Answers

does it wash or spin anywhere on the dial.  If not, the coupling that connects the motor to the transmission is defective and need replacing.  A $20 part 

the calypso washer is much older then 2 years. they stopped making them quite a few years ago. what you are seeing is how towels will come apart when washed with an aggressive washer. even expensive towels can be poorly sewn and will come apart when washed too hard. i might suggest you use the light cycle as it has a slower washing cycle speed. if you check your older and "better" towels are not doing the same thing as your new towels. i know its not fair but it is the way towels are now. you can try to remove the threads that are coming off your newer towels and then all should be ok, but there is nothing wrong with your washer just the way towels are now.

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,
From your description it COULD be that it is struggling with drainage.

If your particular model has a filter (and not all do have) I would gently suggest as a first step that you clean the drain motor/pump lint tray/filter- so many 'faults' are caused by blocked filters.
Following are my complete and hopefully 'coverall' pre-typed guidance notes for checking both the drain motor filter and the drain motor ;-0)

REMOVE POWER AND ENSURE YOU HAVE A WATER RECEPTACLE/RAGS TO SOAK UP THE WATER WHICH IS BOUND TO POUR OUT (alternatively use a wet vac as sensibly suggested by VinnyB1234!)
If you are unsure where the filter is, it is often behind the front lower (kick) panel (or in some machines at the rear in an awkward position!). These panels are either held on by (plasic) screws or will just pull off. Most filters are held in by a round cover/knob. Sometimes the filter will not come out with the cover and you will have to persuade it to come out to play.
It's surprising what people have found in theirs! It is always worthwhile checking it on a regular basis.
Now- whilst the filter is removed it is normally possible to see the drain motor and ensure it is not jammed by a foreign object such as a needle or a toothpick. It should be able to be turned by hand/finger- the power IS OFF!
At this point it is also possible to test if the motor works. No clothes or water in the machine, select a spin cycle and put the power back on. You should be able to see the motor turning at some point, possibly straight away. Using something suitable like a glove see if it is easy to briefly slow the motor down. If it is easy then the motor is malfunctioning.

If this has assisted you please consider a 4 thumbs up for the rating.
Thanks and good luck!
John C

Hello.

The Whirlpool Super Capacity Plus washing machine offers alarge capacity drum, temperature control monitoring, two-speed motor, fivewash-and-spin combinations, 10 total wash cycles, three wash temperatures, anda quiet-wash feature. The washer should function well if standard care andmaintenance is followed, but issues may occasionally occur. One such problem isif the washing machine is noisy and does not spin during use. While this mayrequire professional repair, individuals can attempt troubleshooting beforecontacting Whirlpool repair technicians for help.
Steps to follow.
1Stop the washing machine and open the lid. Take items out if the load isvery large, or move items around the washer if things have become tangled orbunched together.
2 Look for objects that mayhave gotten caught between the inner and outer tub. Turn off the washingmachine and use a pair of pliers to pull the object free.
3 Push the basket into themiddle of the unit if it seems to be off balance. This can occur duringoperation or while loading items into the drum.
4 Examine the feet on thewashing machine. All four feet should touch the floor; adjust the feet if theyare uneven.
5 Close the lid on the washingmachine and verify that it latches shut; the washer may malfunction or not spinif the washer lid is open.
6 If troubleshooting does notwork, contact a Whirlpool repair technician for assistance, as the lid switch,motor, pump belt or pulley may be broken and require professional repair.
Thanks.

Possible that the error seems to be with the water flow check the inlet valve for failure or there is dirt in the filter. Also check the flow at the inlet of the water line. Once the water comes into the system the WATER LEVEL SENSOR - normally a pressure switch- must activate at the preset/chosen level to give the signal to the program controller to switch on the motor. What is most important for the motor to start functioning is that the door switch must be ON when the door is shut or this will be an error for starting the motor for rinse and wash.

Check this link to replace the inlet valve:http://www.espares.co.uk/advice/washing-machines/a/7/1408/how-to-replace-the-inlet-valve-on-a-washer-dr.html

You really should replace the seals, gaskets and o-rings when you remove either the outer or inner wash plate or you have compromised the water tight seal for the U-Joint which drives the wash plate, and the washer will eventually fail completely (rust out the U-joint and brakes), from what the service manual warns. These units tend to eat small articles of clothing in the gap between the wash plate and the tub, if the seal starts to wear. According to the book, the gaskets and such must also be replaced when these plates are removed to avoid the inevitable seal integrity compromise that will ruin the unit's moving parts.

check the lid switch under the top cover

Hi

An LD error indicates long drain time which means that there is either something stuck/clogged in the pump or the pump itself has gone bad and should be replaced. You can take it apart completely and check for impeller damage or clogs. You have to clean it completely so make sure that you have lot of towels ready as there will be water coming out of it when you clean the pump. Hope this helps...please post back for further assistance.

Daniel

Hi

First make sure that nothing is blocking the drain pump assembly located inside the bottom of the unit, after this test the lid switch assembly, you jump it to test it. If the lid switch is also fine then the control board should be replaced. Hope this helps...please post back for further assistance.

Daniel

The drain hose might been pinched or cut causing the leak but with regard to the whining noise, tub not draining, and the "Ld" error code, these symptoms indicate a problem with the drain pump. When the load starts, the pump also starts working in the recirculation direction (counterclockwise as viewed from underneath the washer) and the noise is produced by a restricted or damaged drain pump impeller. Consequently, the wash water cannot be recirculated (nor drained) prompting the machine to stop.

Drain the machine manually then lay its front on a padded floor. Remove the bottom drip pan by removing the securing screws to access the drain pump at the bottom of the machine. Check the drain pump assembly and replace it if deemed necessary.

The "ob" code stands for an out of balance condition as manifested by the wash plate (agitator) being "lopsided". The machine controller will shut down and display an "ob" for off balance when it detects an unrecoverable off-balance condition. Press STOP/CANCEL to clear the display open the lid at least once before restarting the cycle. Opening the lid also allows the customer to view and redistribute the load if necessary. The wash plate may need to be remove if the "ob" code persist to check for any garment, usually the small one such as socks, probably caught under it.

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I worked on one that would not spin. I removed the agitator and found a king sized pillow case.
It is quite possible you have the same problem. I took some photos and posted em HERE and HERE If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/dan_73bbd84fe1d95b61

You need to change the computer board this is a common problem in the circuit board they now make the board with up graded circuits, I had to replace mine thats how i know about the up grade It's well worth the money. When I was having the trouble with ours no one knew what was wrong I even took it to a shop and they could not fix it they still charged me for the repair so i bought a used washer un-till i could order the parts my self , recieved the new board installed it and now works better than when it was new, my wife is very happy with it .

Remove the upper agitator and get the inner tub out.. Look for objects between tubs.
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On that Calypso their is going to be some lint build up in the drain buildup in the drain pump causing it not to drain. If you set the drain/spin cycle about 20 times eventually the water should drain. Thier is no real way to get the water out without bailing it or vacuuming it out.When all the water finally out can take apart draim pump and remove lint build up.

What you can do is remove the base plate and then you can take the pump apart and remove the objects If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/dan_73bbd84fe1d95b61

this machine sounds to have a computer board problem I have a calypso washer also and i had the same problem so I ordered both computer boards and replaced them and everything was working like new , I haven't had any further problems since

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The problem seems to be with the brake assembly that needs replacement, you can check this parts images to buy parts. Please get back to me if you have any other questions.

Kevin