The moment of truth...
GFI Outlet ready? - Check.
Power cord on machine OK and grounded? - Check
Fire extinguisher handy? - Check
I plugged the Dominion washer in and.... apart from the pretty lighted console, not much happened...
I heard the solenoids buzz at the fill part of the cycle and I heard the timer motor humming. I manually advanced the timer to the 'wash' section on the timer. The lights dimmed slightly and I heard a buzz, but no motion from the agitator.
I did not keep the power on for long, needless to say... So, I may have either a motor issue (starting capacitor is my first guess) OR something in the washing mechanism or drain pump has seized and is preventing the mechanism from turning.
Tomorrow's tests will include trying to manually spin the pulleys (sounds like an automaticwasher.org-themed game show... LOL) and perhaps unhooking the drive belt to see if the motor starts up.
Right - I had better get back to tonight's "But it's a rare Canadian machine - I HAVE to keep it" supper... Just hope my soufflé doesn't fall...
