20 Most Recent Kenmore 2942 400 3.2 cu. ft. Top Load Washing Machine Questions & Answers

most common cause is that a tiisue or something of that nature went into your wash it breaks uprt and is scattered inside the machines outer bowls,either remove inner bowl to clean it or put it several empty washes to try and get rid of it

Sounds like the belt over heated and burned threw.. check belt from underside and most likely replace belt..

bearings check pump for blockage

sounds like you have a belt broken that moves the drum...replace and should be ok...

check to be sure it is agitating and spinning, if not you need to check the belt if equipped and the agitator. I had a similar problem and had to replace the agitator because it was stripped out. Very simple to do, remove the agitator cap and unbolt. Then reverse to install in what I have done. I have always been able to find part catalogs online that will show you all parts and how they fit together. Just search model and make.

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Its out of balance you need to even disperse the weight of clothes based on how wet they will be when the washer goes into the spin cycle. The solution is to open the washer and move items in the washer to the spin cycle stays level.

What is the model number of the unit?

Possible that the water level sensor is faulty as it tends to indicate before the level has reached thereby starting the rinse cycle.Usually this can be due to faulty level settings or fault in the pressure switch as it can be acting too fast. It will be best to clean the inlet valve and check the flow , test the water level sensor and see if this works by blowing into the diaphragm.

Check out the link for Kenmore Parts suppliers. https://www.google.com/search?q=Kenmore+series+200+triple+action+agitator+parts ..

If it is only leaking when you use warm water it is likely a leak from the delivery side of the hot water inlet solenoid. The only way to check is to remove the top and look. https://www.google.com/search?q=Kenmore+80+series+washer+92281100+leaks ..

Thats a simple one to replace. Unplug unit. Take a putty knife and release clips that secure console to top. They are located on each front corner of console. Raise lid. Unplug harness from switch. Take ground screw out that is part of switch assembly. Release plastic tab that holds switch in place and remove switch. Install and snap into place new switch with lid open. Put ground screw back in place and plug harness back into place. Lower lid and then raise and listen for clicking noise. Put console back in place. That’s it.

If this is the model ('700S' is a series name), the lid is no longer available.https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/3fpuvflk1q-000583/kenmore-elite-79629272000-washer-partsSo best fixes would be silicone and liquid metal epoxy as needed.https://www.google.com/search?q=kenmore+top-load+700s+lid+replacementI also found this, if the 'rubber plug' is the pivot on the back edge, you could make one from a dowel and fix with epoxy.https://www.searspartsdirect.com/product/59z4rap6tv-0026-795/id-afg72909503..