Whirlpool Washer GSX9750PW1--Died midway through wash cycle

[MarkH]

While doing a half-full load of whites with hot water, the machine came to a dead stop about halfway through the wash cycle. There was a pause in the agitation and the a knock that  sounded like the timer was advancing but the agitation did not resume. I tried advancing the cycle but no response. Seems that there is more condensation under the lid than I am use to seeing. Maybe a hint of an electrical odor. I unplugged the machine and waited a minute before plugging it back in. Made no difference. Is there an easy way to test the motor versus the timer? Just a guess.

Also, any suggestions for draining the water out of the machine? Any guidance greatly appreciated.

[MarkH]

Also wanted to mention that I can turn the agitator by hand and with the agitator also the tub will turn.

[Naro Mohamad]

I think the washing machine experienced a power outage or component failure during the wash cycle.

As for the tests....yes, there are some simple tests that can be done to determine if the problem is with the motor or with the timer.

Checking the engine: with the washing machine unplugged, access the engine wiring harness and disconnect it. Then, using a multimeter, check the resistance of the motor windings. Each winding must have a certain resistance value, which can be found in the instructions for the washing machine or on the motor label. If any of the windings have no resistance or infinite resistance, the motor is most likely defective and needs to be replaced. If all windings have the correct resistance, you can also test for motor continuity by checking for continuity between the motor terminals and the motor housing. If there is no continuity, the engine is most likely defective.

Timer Test: With the washer still unplugged, access the timer and disconnect the wiring harness. Then, using a multimeter, check the integrity of the timer contacts by manually turning the timer knob in various cycles. Each contact must have continuity at certain points in the cycle in accordance with the manual for the washing machine. If any of the pins have no continuity or are in the wrong place in the loop, the timer is most likely defective and needs to be replaced.

P.S. This information I found on the internet.

Also here is the article "WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR WASHER STOPS MID CYCLE". This information site about technical specifications

[Budget Appliance Repair]

Check the lid switch first - it may have failed.  It won't do the drain/spin if it thinks the lid is open.

[MarkH]

Thanks again Willie,

You nailed it. Sorry it took me so long to get back here to confirm your fix. I'm starting at the lid switch from now on.

Best regards,

Mark Harrison