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Tappan Washer water is the wrong temperature
If your Tappan washer has the wrong water temperature, the problem may be a failed temperature sensor, which tells the water inlet valve when to add hot or cold water. Test the sensor with a multimeter for electrical continuity and replace it if it tests outside the manufacturer's specifications. A faulty temperature selector switch is another highly likely cause, especially when the washer has no hot water or the washer water is too cold or too hot. The dispenser door may also affect temperature selection on certain models. Next, check for clogged screens in the fill hoses or water inlet valve. Unplug the washer, shut off both water supplies, remove the hoses, and clean debris from the screens. Reversed fill hoses can also make wash and rinse temperatures incorrect, so confirm the hot and cold hoses connect to the matching ports. If these checks do not solve the problem, test the temperature control switch, which sends power to the hot or cold solenoid. Enter your Tappan washer model number to find the exact replacement temperature sensor, switch, dispenser door, or water inlet valve for your machine.
01 - Tappan Washing Machine Temperature Sensor
The washer's temperature sensor determines whether more hot or cold water should be released by the water inlet valve to maintain an appropriate water temperature in the tub. If the sensor is faulty, the incoming water may be the wrong temperature. You can use a multimeter to test the sensor for appropriate electrical continuity. If the sensor tests inappropriately, the part will need to be replaced.
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02 - Tappan Washing Machine Temperature Switch
The temperature selector switch allows power to be sent to the water inlet valve to release hot or cold water. If the temperature selector switch is faulty, the valve may only allow only one temperature of water to fill the tub. You can use a multimeter to test the switch for electrical continuity. If the switch tests negative for continuity, the part will need to be replaced.
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03 - Tappan Washing Machine Dispenser Door
The temperature selector switch allows power to be sent to the water inlet valve to release hot or cold water. If the temperature selector switch is faulty, the valve may only allow only one temperature of water to fill the tub. You can use a multimeter to test the switch for electrical continuity. If the switch tests negative for continuity, the part will need to be replaced.
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04 - Clogged Screens in Fill Hose or Water Inlet Valve
All water valves have filter screens to prevent particles from clogging the valve or stop the valve from closing. For added protection and easier access, some fill hoses may have screens added to the hose washers/gaskets where the fill hose connects to the homes hot or cold shut-off valve. The screens in the water valve and hoses should be checked and cleaned if necessary. Unplug the machine. Turn off the water supply valves. Get a bucket to catch the remaining water in the hoses. Unthread the hoses from your machine and clean any debris from the filter screens.
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05 - Fill hoses reversed
If the fill hoses are not connected to the appropriate valve faucets or ports (one hose connecting the cold water supply valve to the washer's cold water inlet valve port and the other hose connecting the hot water supply valve to the hot water inlet valve port), the wash and rinse water temperatures will be reversed. Check that the fill hoses are connected correctly. There are usually markings next to the water inlet valve connections for the hot (H) and cold (C) designations.
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06 - Tappan Washing Machine Temperature Control Switch
The temperature control switch switches power to either the cold or hot solenoid on the water supply valve to maintain the proper water temperature. If the temperature control switch is defective the water inlet valve may not receive the proper voltage to work properly. If the temperature control switch is not sending proper voltage to the water inlet valve solenoids it will need to be replaced.
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