WASHING MACHINE

Parts of a Washing Machine

1) Water inlet control valve: Near the water inlet point
of the washing there is water inlet control valve. When
you load the clothes in washing machine, this valve gets
opened automatically and it closes automatically
depending on the total quantity of the water required.
The water control valve is actually the solenoid valve.

2) Water pump: The water pump circulates

water through the washing machine. It works in
two directions, re-circulating the water during
wash cycle and draining the water during the spin
cycle.

3) Tub: There are two types of tubs in the

washing machine: inner and outer. The clothes
are loaded in the inner tub, where the clothes are
washed, rinsed and dried. The inner tub has small
holes for draining the water. The external tub
covers the inner tub and supports it during various cycles of clothes washing.

4) Agitator or rotating disc: The agitator is located inside the tub of the washing machine. It is the
important part of the washing machine that actually performs the cleaning operation of the clothes.
During the wash cycle the agitator rotates continuously and produces strong rotating currents within
the water due to which the clothes also rotate inside the tub. The rotation of the clothes within water
containing the detergent enables the removal of the dirt particles from the fabric of the clothes. Thus
the agitator produces most important function of rubbing the clothes with each other as well as with
water.

In some washing machines, instead of the long agitator, there is a disc that contains blades on its
upper side. The rotation of the disc and the blades produce strong currents within the water and the
rubbing of clothes that helps in removing the dirt from clothes.

5) Motor of the washing machine: The motor is coupled to the agitator or the disc and produces it
rotator motion. These are multispeed motors, whose speed can be changed as per the requirement. In
the fully automatic washing machine the speed of the motor i.e. the agitator changes automatically as
per the load on the washing machine.

6) Timer: The timer helps

setting the wash time for
the clothes manually. In the
automatic mode the time is
set automatically depending
upon the number of clothes
inside the washing machine.

7) Printed circuit board

(PCB): The PCB comprises
of the various electronic
components and circuits,
which are programmed to
perform in unique ways
depending on the load
conditions (the condition
and the amount of clothes
loaded in the washing
machine). They are sort of
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artificial intelligence devices that sense the various external conditions and take the decisions
accordingly. These are also called as fuzzy logic systems. Thus the PCB will calculate the total weight of
the clothes, and find out the quantity of water and detergent required, and the total time required for
washing the clothes. Then they will decide the time required for washing and rinsing.
8) Drain pipe: The drain pipe enables removing the dirty water from the washing that has been used
for the washing purpose.

Parts and Functions

1. Pulley – drives the agitator by using rubber belt.
2. Motor – rotates the pulley that drives the agitator.
3. LED Display – show the time and operation being done.
4. Control Board Module – where the series of operation is being pressed or encoded.
5. Water Control Valves – control water flow during the operation.
6. Water Pressure Switch – switch on the motor if thewater pressure is right.
7. Starting Capacitor – helps the motor to run properly.
8. Cable Connectors – connects the parts of the system to their proper places.
9. Motor Winding Connectors – connects the motor windings to the circuit to operate properly.
10. Drain Valve Actuator – open the drain valve to release water on time.
11. Body Grounding Wire – connected to ground to avoid or prevent the user from electric shock.
12. Fuse – protect the set/unit from over current/overload.
13. LCP – connect the unit to the AC powerline socket.

The Washing Machine Program

1. You put your clothes in the machine and detergent either in the machine itself or in a tray up
above.
2. You set the program you want and switch on the power.
3. The programmer opens the water valves so hot and cold water enter the machine and fill up the
outer and inner drums. The water usually enters at the top and trickles down through the
detergent tray, washing any soap there into the machine.
4. The programmer switches off the water valves.
5. The thermostat measures the temperature of the incoming water. If it's too cold, the
programmer switches on the heating element. This works just like an electric kettle or water
boiler.
6. When the water is hot enough, the programmer makes the inner drum rotate back and forth,
sloshing the clothes through the soapy water.
7. The detergent pulls the dirt from your clothes and traps it in the water.
8. The programmer opens a valve so the water drains from both drums. Then it switches on the
pump to help empty the water away.
9. The programmer opens the water valves again so clean water enters the drums.
10. The programmer makes the inner drum rotate back and forth so the clean water rinses the
clothes. It empties both drums and repeats this process several times to get rid of all the soap.

11. When the clothes are rinsed, the programmer makes the inner drum rotate at really high speed
—around 80 mph (130 km/h). The clothes are flung against the outside edge of the inner drum,
but the water they contain is small enough to pass through the drum's tiny holes into the outer
drum. Spinning gets your clothes dry using the same idea as a centrifuge.
12. The pump removes any remaining water from the outer drum and the wash cycle comes to an
end.
13. You take your clothes out and marvel at how clean they are!
14. But there's still the problem of drying your wet clothes to figure out.

Front-Loading Clothes Washer

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Top-Loading Clothes Washer

Washing Machine Troubleshooting Guide

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 SELF-CHECK
WASHING MACHINE

I. IDENTIFICATION
Direction: Identify the parts and their corresponding functions of the washing machine.

FUNCTIONS:
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WASHING MACHINE

I. IDENTIFICATION

1. Pulley – drives the agitator by using rubber belt.

2. Motor – rotates the pulley that drives the agitator.
3. LED Display – show the time and operation being done.
4. Control Board Module – where the series of operation is being pressed or encoded.
5. Water Control Valves – control water flow during the operation.
6. Water Pressure Switch – switch on the motor if thewater pressure is right.
7. Starting Capacitor – helps the motor to run properly.
8. Cable Connectors – connects the parts of the system to their proper places.
9. Motor Winding Connectors – connects the motor windings to the circuit to operate properly.
10. Drain Valve Actuator – open the drain valve to release water on time.
11. Body Grounding Wire – connected to ground to avoid or prevent the user from electric shock.
12. Fuse – protect the set/unit from over current/overload.
13. LCP – connect the unit to the AC powerline socket.

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 TASK SHEET
WASHING MACHINE

Title: ASSEMBLE AND DISASSEMBLE OF A WASHING

MACHINE

Performance Objectives:
Trainees will be given a washing machine. They must disassemble it and
perform maintenance to it. After the maintenance, they will assemble it back
again. The washing machine must be working after reassemble.

Supplies / Materials:
 Washing machine
 Screw Drivers
 Motor Oil
 Brush

Steps / Procedure:
Assembling and disassembling Procedure
 The workplace is organized.
 The trainee performed the assemble/disassemble of washing machine
properly.
 The reassembled washing machine is working.
 No misplaced parts like screws.
 The procedure was done within the allotted time.
 Trainee performed 5S after the task was done.

Rubrics:
20 points – All criteria were met.
15 points – 1 criteria was not met.
12 points – 2 criteria were not met.
10 points – 3 criteria were not met.
5 points – 4 criteria were not met.
0 points – 5 criteria were not met.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA CHECKLIST

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CRITERIA
Did you…. YES NO

1. Wear the proper PPE’s before starting the

activity?

2. Prepare the materials and equipment needed

before starting the activity?

3. Disassemble a washing machine

4. Assemble a washing machine

5. Finish the activity 4 within the allotted time

6. Follow safety procedures while performing this

activity?

7. Implement 5’S in performing the activity?