ryanlindsey
12-25-04, 11:26 PM
I am trying to locate a model number for my Whirlpool Super Capcity Plus Washing Machine, but I cannot locate it anywhere I have looked at all the places suggested. Question is I need a new motor and dont know what I am looking for can anyone point me to the right one? Washer says 9 cycle, 5 Speed Cobinations.
Thank You
Ryan
Sharp Advice
12-26-04, 05:52 AM
Hello Ryan and Welcome to the Do-It-Yourself Web Site and the Electric Appliances Forum Topic.
Having the model and serial numbers always provides a benefit. But they are not also necessary. There is not always a wide assortment and/or variety of motors. In fact, in most cases, the motor can be used in many appliance applications.
Some of which does not even apply to washers, dryers nor any other type of appliances. Which will be noticed when you access the and remove that motor. There will be an electrical terminal block of connections. Of which, only a small number of those terminals will likely be used. Which indicates the motor is and or can be used in many varieties of applications.
Suggestions:
I do not suggest nor recommend purchasing that item online.
Below is what I do suggest and highly recommend.
Remove the motor. Take it to a local retail appliance parts store and place it on the counter. The service rep will or should already know it's application. If not, they can look it up on the CD for that manufacturers brand. The info you already have (Whirlpool Super Capacity Plus) says just about enough.
Below are a few web sites which can help provide the information needed. You will need to copy and repaste the addresses into the browser. The link addresses below cannot be direct links because the codes allowing such in the forum topic have been turned off until a moderator is found. You will need to copy and repaste them into the browsers address bar.
Whirlpool's Home Web Site:
http://www.whirlpool.com
Whirlpool also makes appliances for Sears.
>>>Which may allow you to cross reference brands.<<<
Sears Home Page:
http://www.sears.com
Sears Search For Part By Model Number Page:
http://www3.sears.com
Appliance Parts, Pictures & Help:
http://www.PartSelect.com
Appliances Parts & Help:
http://www.pcappliancerepair.com
Kitchen Appliance Parts:
http://www.parts-depot.online.com
Read the manufacturers online web site for additional product information, problem possibilities, causes, solving methods, part locations, disassembly, reassembly methods, repair procedures, pictorials, schematics, downloadable repair and or owners manuals, which may be available online.
Search the manufacturers web site for a downloadable version of the owners or service manual. The file will be a pdf file opened with Adobe, which also needs to be downloaded first but worth having once obtained.
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