Amana NTW4516FW1 - Full Diagnostic Self Test Demonstration

Hello everyone, today’s video is a little different. Rather than doing a load of laundry, I figured Id demonstrate the self test mode on the Amana NTW4516FW1. This mode allows for the machine to go through a series of tests to determine any faults present with the machine. I hope this helps anyone looking to figure out how this works, or looking to determine how to do this mode to diagnose a fault with their machine!

[@GR8H202GO]

Thank you for the video. Our exact washer as the video wouldn't do a spin. We tried and our washer went into diagnotic mode petfectly and found no issues. Thanks again.

[@petermaz701]

Great diagnostic explanation. Good job!

[@DrummerboysWashersAndMore]

Thank you!

[@DylBuilder1]

Awesome video! I think It's really cool how these machines have a test sequence to make service easier. I believe this is the order: 1. lock lid 2.Cold fill valve 3. Hot fill valve 4. (repeat) 5. Both valves on (Warm) until designated water level reached (pressure sensor test) 6. shift to agitate mode 7. Agitate 8. Drain 9. Shift to spin mode 10. Spin until full speed reached (if test failed machines shuts down and goes to next step) 11. wait for basket to coast to a complete stop 12. Unlock lid, if all test lights on then cycle complete, no problem seen. Any other codes/sequences the machine has an issue. Hope this helped!

[@DrummerboysWashersAndMore]

Thank you! And yes, I do believe it does it in that order. I know I mentioned at the end what I thought it was but I don’t remember if I got it correctly or not.

[@laundryandtrainman2467]

@@DrummerboysWashersAndMore Can you do the manual test mode on this machine?

[@SuperBroop]

Great video!

[@bz2035]

great video . thank you👍

[@antoinetteschipani1009]

My Amana washer stuck on rinse cycle blinking. I took all clothes out in plugged and plugged back in. A couple inches of water at bottom of machine. How can I fix this

[@grnappliance7297]

A nice little tutorial on how to navigate the VMW diagnostic mode. Very similar to the F&Ps that I work with in that I can read the lights on the display to determine the fault. I think this was a fine feature to add to this machine. Great video!

[@DrummerboysWashersAndMore]

Thank you! And yes, It definitely will come in handy if I ever need to work on it. There’s also a secret service mode on the catalyst too that I intend to show that lets you do some neat tricks with it ;)

[@loisselmon8104]

There's lots of lint on clothes after wash, does it have a filtet?

[@achitamo]

Think it's best to start buying the old speed queens. NEVER had any problems with those. Washed better than the machines of today. Look at a new modern machine, practically no agitator. Gotta wash the clothes 4x just to get them clean as the old speedqueen at half the hour.

[@jaimeduran6771]

Wha can I do when I replace the door look and I can close the door to do the diagnostic

[@SeraphimGold]

Update after no lights at all after dépression of Start: Second calibration worked: each green light appeared and blinked except for the lid locked light, upon which I turned the knob until only the rinse light steadily appeared; then, the cycle completed as always since purchased new. Before calibration, which finally corrected the problem: This very model will not light at all, but the motor is sounding until I unplug it. No clog in any hose; the outlet is working-I tested it by plugging my Vitamix into it, which worked. We purchased a 3-year warranty on 05/17/22. I’ve been using it only 2 times a week.

[@DrummerboysWashersAndMore]

Sounds like it may be a control board issue or something similar. If it’s still under full warranty, it wouldn’t hurt to have a service person come out and take a look at it. We’ve been lucky with this one, as it’s going on 7 years old, being used every other day, without any issues.

[@SeraphimGold]

Thank Goodness I located our Extended Warranty plan and receipts that cover it through authorized Whirlpool service. One sheet and two pillow cases resulted in an abnormal high fill-3/4 of water in the tub that was still filling, so I pressed thee Start button until the water drained with no spin. When no lights finally responded, I attempted to calibrate it, and the green lights appeared, but fill was to 3/4 of the tank again with no stop, so I pressed the Start-Stop again button for about 3 seconds until the water emptied with no spin, and I located my warranty papers. Perhaps the lights had failed due to a sensor component such as a water level switch? I would not remove or attempt to replace parts since I have an Extended Warranty. Authorized servicemen/women surely rely on a voltmeter.

[@vljenewein]

We have the NTW4516FW3 model and it quit working correctly. When set to REGULAR wash cycle and AUTO SENSING fill and warm water it fills and as soon as it is done, the LEDs go blank and it pumps out all the water without agitation. THEN the light comes on to WASH and nothing happens no matter how long you wait. If I set it to CASUAL it will fill with water, agitate, then it pumps out the water but does not rinse or spin. Any clues? Sounds like it may be a control board issue, or a bad connection.

[@dianabranson5944]

Same with mine. I have to push the start button until all the lights go off. Then I put it on rinse/spin and push the start button and it rinses and spins. I don't always have to but more often than not.

[@blshotlexusjay9537]

i have no spin what problems can it be

[@jdelao79]

My washer will not get past the initial fill. It starts to fill and then it stops and does nothing what will happen when I do the diagnostic test that will indicate the problem?

[@charlesharrell8798]

I just recently replaced the water valve. Do I need to do a reset and how to perform this ? Thanks.

[@DrummerboysWashersAndMore]

I do not believe anything would be necessary to do if you just replaced the water valve, however it may not hurt to run a recalibration cycle. You may be able to look up the steps for that online, but it is done through a similar process in service mode.

[@elainebest4709]

Will lights stay lit for diagnostic in the end or if the light just goes on green everything is ok. My washer always fills to a full load no matter which cycle I use. I am perplexed.

[@DrummerboysWashersAndMore]

If yours is the FW0 or, like in my case, the FW1, then it will always fill to a almost full tub on every cycle unfortunately. At the end of diagnostics, if no problems are detected, it should just go back to flashing, and then you would hold the start/pause button until they turn off to exit diagnostics.

[@elainebest4709]

That’s strange cause it used to do smaller fills with water my machine ends in GWO. So the flashing lights before mean nothing.

[@angelbaby4034]

Can you help me I have this same washer the water runs in and out but it not washer are nothing could it be the Control panel

[@DrummerboysWashersAndMore]

There are a couple possible reasons it may do that. You may have a faulty control board, or something like the motor or gear case could’ve failed, however that’s less likely. Without seeing the issue it’s hard to determine for sure, but I’d recommend having a service person check it out and see if they can identify the issue specifically.

[@gamesturbator]

Under the troubleshooting section (it's missing the word "troubleshooting" ironcially) the manual literally says "Both hot and cold water faucets must be turned on," but I don't have a hotwater outlet to begin with. When trying to run the diagnostic mode, only the sensing fill light blinks.. I tried unplugging it for an hour and I when plugged it back in it still wanted to put more water into it regardless of where the dial is set. I just want to run the stupid drain/spin but that is the only mode that won't run. I'm so tired.

[@DrummerboysWashersAndMore]

That sounds like a very annoying issue. from what i’m understand it seems to be trying to run a full cycle no matter what cycle is selected. Seems like a control board issue. Have you tried doing a manual test to run the pump?

[@gamesturbator]

@@DrummerboysWashersAndMore Well,, I finally ran the diagnostic mode and it seems to be working the way it should. I just threw out a used HE washer s week ago, thinking it was broken. LOL

[@lexheath8276]

Sounds familiar, except diagnostic will not engage no matter who's video I follow. Off grid, no services, I ran a load by manually adding water once. It doesn't want to work again. Brand new washer. POS

[@tink420420]

My washer was missing the final spin light?

[@pony7124]

Could you do the normal regular cycle on the deep water wash + extra rinse water level with a load of towels

[@DrummerboysWashersAndMore]

Of course! I’m not sure when I will be able to do it, but when I get the chance I will do that.

[@pony7124]

@@DrummerboysWashersAndMore okay thanks! Also make sure the water level is set to deep water wash + extra rinse when you do the cycle.

[@pony7124]

@@DrummerboysWashersAndMore okay! Just wondering is this your machine?

[@DrummerboysWashersAndMore]

@@pony7124 This is my grandmas machine, and is what is mainly used when the washers in the garage are winterized. Usually when I do the Normal cycle, I always choose an extra rinse option, so I will be sure to set it for Deep Water when I do your request.

[@pony7124]

@@DrummerboysWashersAndMore okay!

[@cynthiagarciakhan949]

What if my Amana washer says locked lid when I push the start button even though the diagnostic test says it was successful ?

[@DrummerboysWashersAndMore]

On these, the lid must be closed all the way to start the machine, so the lid switch must be engaged in order to start. Make sure the lid strike is engaging the switch correctly and that the lid is closed all the way when trying to start the machine.

[@tarachaudhary2585]

Can you do diagnostic rinse

[@Amylin-qy6ex]

My washing machine is of the same brand as yours, but now there is water at the bottom of my drum, and no water can be seen inside the bottom, but I can obviously hear the sound of water at the bottom when I shake it. I don't know what the problem is, and I am particularly distressed

[@DrummerboysWashersAndMore]

What you are hearing is most likely the balance ring around the top of the tub. These are very often filled with water, which, during the spin cycle, distributes out to help balance out the tub. This water is entirely self contained, and a sloshing sound is normal to hear when moving or shaking the tub, since it’s not completely filled

[@Dee_Shakur]

What if your water is dripping not pouring out ? Who should I call

[@DrummerboysWashersAndMore]

I would recommend checking the inlet hoses to the machine to make sure they are not kinked or otherwise restricted. If everything seems fine, and the water is turned on and you have decent pressure to other faucets in your house, I'd recommend contacting the place you bought it from, or another appliance store, to come check it out.

[@kadedraosborne4295]

How to tell which fault code it is?

[@Glorious39]

I needed to see the lights.

[@vanessachavez2183]

My Amana won't start. The lid locked red light stays on and sometimes we hear a clicking sound.

[@areanaburgos4093]

My same exact problem

[@marvamixon4756]

How do you replace The basket on the outer skirt of the wheel

[@BlaikeRodenkirch]

Mine keeps making a clicking sound

[@achitamo]

Mine just clicks every 8 seconds or so. Why? No lights, nothing. Clicking stops when I hand turn the agitator, then cintinues clicking when agitator stops. Computer problem?

[@DrummerboysWashersAndMore]

It sounds like it could be a board failure, or something with the shift actuator.

[@crystalpineda4665]

Mine doing that to. I’m trying to make it work . I been watching videos and everything

[@jodianncook]

When doing the initial counter clockwise 360 spin to reset the sequence, my lights come on. How do I prevent this?

[@Leninskitchen]

How are you doing man

[@queenmcbride8085]

What if lights dont come up

[@SeraphimGold]

That’s happening with mine. The motor sounds until I unplug it. No problem with this 3-prong outlet, I know because I just tested my Vitamix on this same outlet.

[@garzafamily8984]

My washer feels with water won’t drain

[@isthatdave55]

I ran the tests and it still wont fill with water

[@DrummerboysWashersAndMore]

if the machine is not filling with water at all, regardless of cycle, it sounds like you may have a bad water valve, or a bad connection at the water valve

[@isthatdave55]

@@DrummerboysWashersAndMore Yeah, I stupidly bought it off the marketplace. I bought new hoses and everything too. I think they sold me a bad one

[@shameikafreeman8774]

I kept resetting mine now the lights are flashing nonstop and won't stop 😂

[@DrummerboysWashersAndMore]

To cancel out of the tests and stuff, push and hold down the start button for about 3-5 seconds. It should exit the diagnostics mode

[@ybhkeed9979]

Same 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@DabblelyDiddly]

what a stubborn machine man