Testing a residential washing machine motor to determine if it is burnt out or functioning correctly involves using a digital multimeter to measure electrical continuity and resistance across the motor winding terminals. First, unplug the washing machine power cord from the wall outlet and remove the lower rear service access panel to expose the drive motor. Second, disconnect the wiring harness plug from the motor terminals. Third, set your multimeter to the ohms scale and measure resistance between the winding terminals, checking that readings match manufacturer specifications and show no short to the motor housing ground. You can troubleshoot electrical connections easily using your multimeter. You can verify that your testing is successful when confirmed winding continuity and correct resistance values indicate a healthy motor, while zero continuity confirms a failed motor.
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