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(EPAS 9)
QUARTER 3 – MODULE 7
Washing Machine, Parts and their Function

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Development Team of the Module

Writer: Arnold M. Sto Domingo

Illustrator: Arnold M. Sto Domingo
Content Editors: Romeo B. Ramos Jr
Joseph T. Santos
Language Editor: Redentor M. Tabilas
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Management Team Malcolm S. Garma, Regional Director – NCR
Sheryll T. Gayola, OIC-Asst. Schools Division Superintendent
Genia V. Santos (deceased), CLMD Chief – NCR
Elisa O. Cerveza, CID Chief SDO, Marikina City
James A. Roldan, EPS EPP/TLE/TVL – NCR
Dennis M. Mendoza, LR EPS - NCR
Joseph T. Santos, EPS EPP/TLE/TVL, SDO Marikina City
Ivy Coney A. Gamatero, LR EPS SDO Marikina City
Nancy C. Mabunga, Librarian – NCR
Vergel Junior C. Eusebio, PDO II LRMS
Shirley Eva Marie V. Mangaluz, Librarian II LRMS

EXPECTATIONS
At the end of the module, you should be able to:
1. describe the general function of a washing machine;
2. identify the basic parts of a washing machine and their functions; and,
3. recognize the importance of determining the basic parts of a washing
machine and the function of each in assembling electronic products and systems.

PRE-TEST
Read each statement carefully. Then, choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. It refers to a domestic appliance that washes clothes and linens.

A. Blender B. Microwave Oven
C. Vacuum Cleaner D. Washing Machine
2. It is a device that is responsible for the conversion of electrical energy into mechanical
energy to facilitate an act of washing.
A. AC cord B. AC motor
C. Spin timer D. Wash timer
3. It is a processing circuit that accepts the input signal coming from the sensor, program
selection control; and it provides the triggering voltage to the power controller.
A. Comparator B. Drain Hose
C. Input command D. Pulsator 4. It is
used to cover the tub.

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A. Drain Hose B. Drum
C. Pulsator D. Top Cover
5. It is responsible for transmitting mechanical energy from the AC motor to the pulley of the
gear assembly.
A. AC motor B. Drive belt
C. Drive control D. Pulley
6. It is a hand tool used in holding, gripping, and cutting wires.
A. Blade cutter B. Pliers
C. Screwdriver D. Soldering iron
7. It is a measuring instrument used to check the continuity and resistance of a circuit.
A. Ammeter B. Ohmmeter
C. Voltmeter D. Wattmeter
8. In a washing machine, it serves as a washing tub.
A. Drain Hose B. Drum
C. Pulsator D. Top Cover
9. In a washing machine, serves as a passageway out of water.
A. Drain Hose B. Drum
C. Pulsator D. Top Cover
10. It is a rotating part inside the tub of a washing machine and responsible for making the
water spin.
A. Drain Hose B. Drum
C. Pulsator D. Top Cover

LOOKING BACK
Give five (5) electrical tools that can be used in maintaining domestic electronic appliances
with a motor. Describe the function of each tool.

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BRIEF INTRODUCTION
A washing machine is a domestic appliance that washes clothes with the aid of water
and detergent. It is also called a laundry machine, clothes washer, or washer that includes
immersing, dipping, rubbing, or scrubbing clothes in water. This machine is power-driven
with an AC motor connected to the power source (220v/60 Hz) so that the electrical energy
can be converted into mechanical energy to facilitate an act of washing, rinsing, and
spinning. The simplest washing machine just agitates clothes in water with detergent,
wherein some includes wash and spin timers for automatic operations. Automatic machines
or those electronically controlled may fill, empty, wash, spin, and heat in a cycle. The usual
domestic washing machine can be considered automatic because of the mechanical timer
used. Electronically controlled are those machines that utilize electronic circuits for switching
and program of the operation depending on the features.

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 1
Familiarization: Identify the tools and materials in maintaining and repairing a washing
machine. Write your answer on the space provided after each number.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

ACTIVITY 2

Locate from the word hunt grid the different parts of a washing machine found within the
box below. You may highlight or circle the words.

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Drum Agitator Water Inlet Timer
Tub Motor Pulley Sensor
Pulsator Drain Hose Power Cord Buzzer

S T T E W A T E R I N L E T H
D R U M E G P U L L E Y H T A
R A B C D I I R E B U Z Z E R
O E F G T T E R M O S T A T B
C H I R T A A Y H A S D L E C
R O T O M T A V I T E A B C R
E K T S M O D R A I N H O S E
W C O N V R C T I O S F A N M
O L M E E N A P L O O T N O I
P U L S A T O R I C R T O R T

REMEMBER

Parts of a Washing Machine

Parts and components may vary due to the brand, model, and feature/s of the
washing machine available. The following numbered parts are identified and their function
defined on the next page.

How a Washing Machine Works

Washing machines are a Godsend, especially if you have a big family or are
particularly finicky about the cleanliness of your clothes. While washing machines, when
first introduced, were a huge update from washing clothes by hand, they are now far more
straightforward and require next to no human intervention to carry out their operation.
Automatic washing machines are just what you need for both your convenience and an
easy-to-use appliance that will do all the work for you.

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Automatic washing machines work on a very simple principle; they agitate clothes
rapidly in soapy water until they’re clean and then clean water replaces the soapy water
until the clothes are rinsed completely. This process removed all the stains and dirt from
the clothes, making them clean.

Parts of Automatic Washing Machine and their Functions

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Functions of each part

Top Cover is used to cover the tub.

The pulsator is a rotating part inside the tub and responsible for making the water
spin.
Drain Hose is an outlet that serves as a passageway out for water after spinning has
been done.
Side Cover Tub is the main casing/housing for the parts of the unit.
Drum serves as a washing tub.
Water Supply Hose is an inlet of water.
The tub is a drum-like component in which water, clothes, and soap are put together
before washing/spinning

Block Diagram of Electronically-Controlled Washing Machine

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Source: STVEP-CES NC II CBLM

A power Controller is a circuit that controls the amount of power supplied to the
motor.
A sensor is an input receiver that detects input signals coming from forward and
reverses the motor. It detects any abnormality of the operation for automatic shut-off.
Program Selection Control is a set of push-button switches that set the operation
required of the washing machine. This circuit has a timing sequence to be selected
as low, medium, or high depending on how long and type of fabric to be washed.
A comparator is a processing circuit that accepts the input signal coming from the
sensor and program selection control. This enables/ disables a sequence of
commands for the power controller.
A forward/Reverse Motor is an electric machine that changes applied electrical
energy or power into mechanical output energy or power.
Input Command is a set period of the user.
AC Plug- is a connector intended for connecting the unit to the main power source of
220V.
Drive Belt is used to transmit mechanical energy from a driving pulley to a drive pulley.
A buzzer is an audio/ sound signal device to confirm or indicate that a task
programmed or set is done or a problem occurred. This may be mechanical,
electromechanical, or piezoelectric.

Electronically controlled are those machines that utilize electronic circuits for
switching and program of the operation depending on the features.

Parts of Electronically Controlled Washing Machine

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Functions of each part

Timer Control is a special clock mechanism or motor-operated device used to perform
switching operations at predetermined time intervals.
Water Level Control is a dial used to manage the quantity of water needed.
Wash Selector is used to choosing the task to be done
Water Supply Hoses is used to access for water supply
Drain Hose is an outlet for the water to be dispensed
Water Inlet Valve is used to allow or stop water to flow
Off-Balance Switch is used to shut the washer off to protect the washer if a load is
unbalance
Water Filter is used to taking out dirt from water through a fine physical barrier
Spin Pulley is used to transmitting power from the electric motor to spin assembly
Spin Assembly is used to control the power at the transmission Water Pump is
used to push the water out of the unit.
Water Hose is a passageway out of the water.
Transmission is also known as gearbox assembly; transmits and boosts mechanical
power from the motor to the agitator.
Motor is an electromechanical device that converts electrical energy into mechanical
energy or motion.
Motor Pulley is used to transmitting power from the electric motor to the transmission
through the drive belt.
Water Level Control Assembly It contains a valve that is used to control the quantity of
water needed.

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Lid Switch is the safety feature of the unit that operates with the lid.
Tub is a large round container where the act of washing happens.
An agitator is a mechanism inside the tub that makes the water and clothes spin.

CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Give the function of the following parts of the washing machine.
1. Tub -
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2. Top Cover-
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3. Pulsator –
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4. Drum–
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5. Drain Hose–
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6. Water Supply Hose-
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7. Agitator-
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8. WaterFilter-
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9. Wash Selector-
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10. Timer Control-
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POST-TEST

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Read each statement carefully. Then, write only the letter of the correct answer on a clean
sheet of paper.

1. It refers to a domestic appliance that washes clothes and linens.

A. Blender B. Microwave Oven
C. Vacuum Cleaner D. Washing Machine

2. It is a device that is responsible for the conversion of electrical energy into mechanical
energy to facilitate an act of washing.
A. AC cord B. AC motor
C. Spin timer D. Wash timer
3. It is a processing circuit that accepts the input signal coming from the sensor, program
selection control and it provides the triggering voltage to the power controller.
A. Comparator B. Drain Hose
C. Input command D. Pulsator
4. It is responsible for transmitting mechanical energy from the AC motor to the pulley of the
gear assembly.
A. AC motor B. Drive belt
C. Drive control D. Pulley
5. It is used to cover the tub.
A. Drain Hose B. Drum
C. Pulsator D. Top Cover

6. In a washing machine, it serves as a washing tub.

A. Drain Hose B. Drum
C. Pulsator D. Top Cover
7. In a washing machine, serves as a passageway out of water.
A. Drain Hose B. Drum
C. Pulsator D. Top Cover
8. It is a rotating part inside the tub of a washing machine and responsible for making the
water spin.
A. Drain Hose B. Drum
C. Pulsator D. Top Cover
9. It is a handtool used in holding, gripping, and cutting wires.
A. Blade cutter B. Pliers
C. Screwdriver D. Soldering iron
10. It is a measuring instrument used to check the continuity and resistance of a circuit.
A. Ammeter B. Ohmmeter
C. Voltmeter D. Wattmeter

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REFERENCES
k-12-Industrial Arts-Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing (NCII) Curriculum Guide,
May 2016
http://amparonians.weebly.com/uploads/5/4/6/2/54623275/consumer_electronics_grade_10_
lm.pdf
http://home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-repair-a-washing-machine.htm

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