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Jenn Air Washer has a burning smell

When your Jenn Air washer has a burning smell, unplug it and inspect the machine before running another cycle. A washer burning smell or washing machine burning smell is most commonly caused by a failing rotor and stator kit. The stator's coils can become wet or short out, producing a burnt odor or visible smoke. Next, check the main control board, motor control board, and control board for burn marks caused by a power surge or failed component. If those parts look normal, inspect the water pump belt. A worn belt can slip on the pulleys, especially if the water pump does not turn freely. A worn or frayed drive belt is another likely cause of a washer that smells like burning. Check the motor pulley, water pump, idler pulley, and other belt-driven components for wear or binding, since friction can create a burning rubber smell. Use a meter to test the stator coils if needed, and replace any damaged part. Enter your Jenn Air washer's model number to find the exact replacement rotor and stator kit, control board, motor control board, water pump belt, or drive belt for your specific machine.

01 - Jenn Air 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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02 - Jenn Air Washing Machine Main Control Board

The main control board provides power to the various components of the washer. If the control board receives a power surge, or a component fails, the control board can short-out causing a burning smell. Inspect the control board for burn marks. A burnt main control board will need to be replaced.
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03 - Jenn Air Washing Machine Motor Control Board

The motor control board sends power to the motor. If the motor shorts out or a power surge occurs components on the board can blow out causing a burning smell. Inspect the motor control board for burn marks and replace if necessary.
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04 - Jenn Air Washing Machine Control Board

The control board provides power to the components of the washer. If the control board receives a power surge or a component fails, the control board can short out causing a burning smell. Inspect the control board for burn marks. If the control board is burnt, it will need to be replaced.
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05 - Jenn Air Washing Machine Water Pump Belt

The water pump belt can get worn and slip on the pulleys causing a burning smell. Check the motor pulley for wear and make sure the water pump turns freely.
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06 - Jenn Air Washing Machine Drive Belt

If the drive belt is worn or frayed it can slip on the pulley causing friction and a burning smell. Also check the components the belt is turning to make sure they turn freely. A stuck water pump or idler pulley can create enough friction to cause the belt to burn.
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