How to Connect Capacitor to Brushless Washing Machine Motor

[Scotsman Hosie]

That's what is commonly referred to as a split-phase induction motor, in the US. And a 'start capacitor' is often wired in series with the start windings, to produce a 90 degree phase shift — in relation to the Run Windings. And produces higher start torque, for starting under a load. Direction of start/run is normally accomplished by reversing the polarity of the start windings — again, with respect to the Run Windings. And both generally require and understanding of how the internal, centrifugally operated, start switch functions — and is wired — or, as in some cases, and external start relay is used.

Since there are literally hundreds of different wiring terminals, and/or connector blocks in use, sans a detailed electrical schematic — and wiring diagram — the average DIY'r can easily have a shocking experience, or come to grief through any number of mistaken wiring misadventures.

Ergo, this kind of wiring demonstration is not so much instructive, as it is misleading — and possibly dangerous — for the uninitiated electrical dabbler.