Whirlpool Washer Motor Replacement. If your drive motor is defective, the washer won't spin, agitate, or drain. Reviewers also complain of prolonged wash The most common reason for . To drain a whirlpool cabrio washer, unplug the washing machine from the electrical outlet, disconnect the drain hoses and remove the drain pump. Need help replacing the direct drive motor coupling (part #285753a) in your whirlpool washer? Washing machine drive motor, 2 speed. If your drive motor is defective, the washer won't spin, agitate, or drain.