Won’t your Asko washer agitate or spin? The problem is usually in the drive system or a component that controls motor power. Start with the rotor and stator kit, especially if the washing machine is not spinning, the stator coils are wet or shorted, or you smell burning. Next, inspect the motor coupling, which can break from overloading or normal wear and prevent the motor from turning the transmission. A faulty control board may also stop power from reaching the drive motor during the wash or spin cycle. Check the drive belt for breaks or looseness around the pulleys, then consider the timer, although timer failure is less common and other parts should test good first. The lid switch assembly can also prevent spinning when it fails, so test it for continuity with a multimeter. These checks can help identify why your Asko washer is not agitating or spinning before replacing parts. Enter your model number to find the exact rotor and stator kit, motor coupling, control board, drive belt, timer, or lid switch assembly for your specific washing machine.
01 - Asko Washing Machine Rotor and Stator Kit
The stator is part of a direct drive motor that electrically drives the outer rotor. If the stator coils become wet or the coated wires on the coils short out, they can produce a burning smell. You can test the stator coils with a meter. If the stator is smoking, or smells burnt, it will need to be replaced.
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The motor coupling connects the motor to the washer transmission. If the washer is overloaded, the motor coupling will fail in order to protect both the motor and transmission. The motor coupling can also fail due to normal wear. Inspect the motor coupling to determine if it is broken. If the motor coupling is broken, replace it.
Since a washing machine control board provides voltage to nearly all of the washer's electrical components, a faulty board may not be sending power to the drive motor during the wash or spin cycle. If power is not reaching the drive motor, you should first confirm the lid or door switch test properly with a multimeter. If the lid or door switch is working properly, the control board is likely at fault. You can inspect the board for signs of burning or a shorted-out component. You can also use a multimeter to test the power output terminals on the board after reviewing the appliance's wiring diagram.
If a washer is not spinning or agitating, you should first determine if the drive motor is running and if power is reaching the drive motor. If no power if reaching the drive motor, and the lid swith assembly or door latch test appropriately with a multimeter, then the timer is likely malfunctioning. Since this is rarely the case, you should confirm all of the other likely defective components are functioning normally before considering a timer replacement.
The lid switch assembly prevents the washer from spinning when the lid is open. If the lid switch assembly fails, the washer will not spin. To determine if the lid switch assembly is defective, use a multimeter to test the lid switch for continuity. If the lid switch does not have continuity, replace it.