Whirlpool GHW9100L Front Load Washer - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

My machine overheated in the high speed spin cycle, rubbing the door gasket and created a stinky cloud of steam and some rubber crumbs. I don't think it's a bearing issue (wiggled and spun without notable issues) but the front rim of the basket seems out of round, in fact the X and Y axis measured diameters differ by 5/8 inch. I'm thinking of trying to return it to round with some force. Ideas?

Locktite, TM, is an excellent choice, as long as the nut engages three full turns on the threads. alternatively, if there is sufficient thread to use two pal nuts tightened against each other. The biggest problem is that to hold the retaining nut, being thin, requires a thin wrench, while the locking nut can use a regular wrench. If there is enough thread on the shaft for teo pal nuts, the regular locking nut may not engage the locking insert, in which I would use the Locktite. Are you sure you didn't install a thrust washer on the wrong side of the bearing mount, possibly not even intended but worth checking, Ken

The pulley is made of softer metal than the shaft, so it will probably need replacement...

The following link explains the "F05" error code:

http://www.fixya.com/support/r629462-f05_error_code_whirlpool_duet_kenmore

I hope you find this information helpful. I have seen this error code generated by something as simple as a loose connector on the NTC sensor. Hopefully, you can resolve this with no expense. If you do require any parts, however, you can locate parts with illustrations at searspartsdirect.com or repairclinic.com. If you require further assistance, please let me know.

Two things I can think of , the coupling to the pump has broken or a coin or other object has entered the pump and jammed it. either way the pump will have to be removed for repairs.

1 close washer door and dispenser drawer 2 select Clean washer cycle 3 Press start/ pause The basket will rotate,then the door will unlock,lock again,then the cycle will continue Water should come in and run a short sensing cycle about 3 minutes 4 This will determine item in the washer a if no items are detected it will move to step 5 b if item are detected wash any control lock light will stay on door will unlock open and remove any garments If b pessnpower to cancel f code then repeat 1,2,3 Once cycle begins allow it to finish 5 after cycle is complete leave the door a jar to allow for venting and drying of interior Only use HE high efficiency detergent

Hi, Your unit has an access panel, at the bottom of this panel are 2-4 screws. Remove them and the panel also, unplug the unit, with your right hand and to the right of the door, use you hand to go inside the unit toward the door latch. At the bottom of the door latch is a pull down looks like a tear drop but can only be felt. This is the door release, when you pull on this gently you should hear a click. This is the emergency door release for this unit. Good Luck I’m happy to help further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gere_bf68e6055dd61249

replace them with the stainless wrapped kind and heat the room more

THe two flats are on the shaft? If so, these flats are for set screws that lock the pulley on the shaft. Im lost on the ' two flats' part.

Was your power outage due to a storm as in lightening-may have cooked your machine-may also be covered by your home owners insurance-cheers denny

Press & hold 'end of cycle' at right of panel for 3 seconds. The light will come off.

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You don't. Front load washers use only a very small amount of water. They fill a small amount, tumble a bit, resulting in water being absorbed into the clothes, which drops the water level in the tub. The washer senses this and adds more water, which repeats until water level stabilizes. The only way to get more water on wash cycles is to use delicate cycles, which use more water, resulting in a more gentle wash action. Remember that due to the low water consumption of front load washers, you should only use one tablespoon of HE detergent per cycle. (even less if you use 2x or 3x concentrate.) This is a FixYa solution. Your washer is working as designed.

First, make sure your machine is not overloaded. Overloading will not allow the machine to spin out properly. Also, make sure its fairly level. Next, make sure that all the shocks on the drum are properly attached and in working order (after you pull off the access panel, the shocks are readily visible -- there are typically 4 of them, 2 in front, 2 in back). Their heads slip into a slot and then twisting them locks them in. Finally, I would pull of the drain line leading from the drain filter to the tub basin. Once its off, stick your hand up into the basin. All kinds of yuck tends to collect there, semi-obstructing the drain line, which permits more water to remain in the basin, which doesn't allow your machine to spin as quickly as it otherwise would.

follow blue wire lower back center of tub

Door switch located above door latch R side is broken should stick out so when door closes the switch is engaged. Temp fix is toothpick cut half inch long then poke in hole. Until a switch can be replaced.

Maybe the drain is clogged

if you have a separate hook up for hot water on the back and are currently not using the hot water turn it on and the washer will start i had the same problem even though i was using only cold water and had the hot turned off had to turn on the hot to get it to work hope this helps!

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,

Always worth while adjusting the 'balance'!
It is necessary to ensure absolutely that the machine has all 4 feet very firmly on the floor, and I mean firmly ;-0)

Doesn't matter whether it is empty or not but switch it off then-
very firmly push one front corner diagonally into the centre of the machine and see if the machine moves or rocks AT ALL, even the slightest. If it does you will need the open-ended spanner which came with the (new) machine........which of course went missing a long time ago?!! An adjustable spanner will suffice.
Adjust the foot under that corner downwards until it is very firmly- almost pushing- against the floor but not so far that the corner lifts up!
If this corner did not rock do the same to the other.
Once you cannot rock the machine the slightest little bit, screw the locking nuts up tight to the underside of the machine so that they will not move. Ideally the rear feet should also be locked.

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

Here is the manual for that washer. It has the codes on page 17.

Hello, First thing to do is remove the bottom panel on the machine. Do not do this if your machine is under warranty. After removeing the bottom panel you would then check the pump filter. You would unscrew the filter and check if there are any blockages in the pump itself. If you found no blockages then you would disconnect the drain lines that go to and from the pump and assure there are no blockages there as well. I have also seen on a duet where one of the struts will rip out of the outter tub and this causes a leak as well. You could also have a leak from the dispenser area as well if you had a blockage of soap in one of the lines of the dispenser. The best way to find out where your leak is coming from is leave off the bottom panel and run the machine and while its running watch if you see any leaks. This also means watching your washer machine run through the whole cycle which is not a very fun task but has to be done in order to find where the leak is coming from. You could also have some sediment in the pressure switch hose that attaches to the tub which would cause an excess amount of water to go into the tub which when the tub agitated it would throw the excess water over the sides of the inner drum. If you have any further questions message me back. Thanks Rick
this is the schematic to your machine click this link http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Whirlpool-Parts/Washer-Parts/Model-GHW9100LQ2/1198/0153200?searchedModel=GHW9100L&blt=11
I await your reply Thanks again Rick