Timer or Motor Issue?
Hi Frederick,
If it were me, my first thought would be that perhaps the timer was not reconditioned properly or perhaps I didn't get all of the wires hooked back up on the correct terminals of the timer. UNPLUG YOUR WASHER and double-check that first (and also make sure that your wires to the door switch mechanism and speed selection switch are still hooked up correctly.)
If that all looks good, I would then check my motor. Again, with the power disconnected to the washer, I'd check that the wires are all hooked up tightly to the correct motor terminals. Then I'd plug the washer back in and test the spin capability by manually advancing the timer to the spin portion of the cycle. Are you able to get yours to spin? I'd also check what happens when I put the washer in gentle/delicate speed.
If you can't spin and agitate, then I'd start testing the motor. The A606 has a two speed motor. I'm not sure what your comfort level is with making a motor test cord, but the video linked below shows how to make a Maytag 2-speed motor test cord and how to test both agitation and spin capabilities of your motor.
If only one speed works, then I'd test both the motor and the speed selection (fabric control) switch.
If the motor test fails, then most 2-speed Maytag motors will generally work as a replacement. If buying new, Whirlpool part number 12002353 replaces 1066793, 12002353VP, 2-1165, 2-1666, 2-1807, 201165, 201666, 2016660-16, 201807, 201807S0, 201807SO, 201807SW, 22004300, 4061, 6 2016660-16, 9018, AH2003770, AM116, EA2003770, LW3376, PS2003770, S68PXGCN-1002, S88-494.
I have attached the electrical schematic for the A606 (with permanent press) below.
[this post was last edited: 1/12/2021-14:47]
