Re: Maytag Neptune Washer control board resistor blown

gman wrote:
If anyone has a neptune washer or the skematics for one, I need the
value and /or color of R11. Mine is blown and needs replacement.



Google it, it's a well known fault. You'll have to replace the triac it drives as well, and the wax motor in the door latch. Use a beefier triac than the original.
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