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The pump is clogged. Remove the tub to pump hose and you will find debris in it not letting the pump work. Do this and you will be good to go. Thanks, Rick
You most likely have a bad timer. If machine is filling properly, then the switch is bad.
Servicing the Timer
Most
washing machine timers are digital or mechanical. The timer controls
most of the operations of the washer: water level, tub filling and
emptying, length of cycles, and cycle setting sequences. For this
reason, any repairs to the timer should be made by a professional
service person. However, there are a couple of checks you can make when
you suspect the timer is faulty -- you may be able to install a new
timer yourself.
Step 1:
Unplug the washer. To access the timer, remove the control knobs and
the panel that covers the controls. This may be a front panel, or
access may be through a panel at the back of the unit. Carefully
examine the wires that connect the timer to the other parts of the
washer. If the wires are loose or disconnected, try pushing them into
position; they usually fit into their terminals like plugs. Use
long-nosed pliers to avoid breaking the wire connections -- never pull
a wire by hand.
Step 2:
To test the timer, use a VOM set to the RX1 scale. Disconnect the power
leads to the timer and clip one probe of the VOM to each lead. The VOM
should read zero if the timer is working. Since the timer is a multiple
switch, turn it through its cycle and test each pair of terminals in
turn. The meter should read zero at all of these points. If one or more
readings are above zero, the timer is faulty and should be replaced. Step 3:
To replace the timer, unscrew and disconnect the old one. Install a new
timer made specifically for the washing machine. If there are many
wires on the timer, have a helper hold the new timer next to the old
one as you work. Disconnect the old wires one at a time, connecting
each corresponding new wire as you work, to make sure the connections
are properly made. Or, draw a diagram showing the connections before
removing the old timer. After all the wires are connected, check the
connections again for correctness and screw the timer assembly into
place.
sounds like you have a broken lid switch on the washer, maybe someone slammed the door or placed or stood on top of the washer, a broken lid switch won't allow washer to go into spin mode is a safety device so if is on spin cycle an someone sticks their hand it the machine stops an not breaks your hand.
Guest, you got it right but this is typically not a problem on whirlpools now because the drain exits at a higher level. however if its the older with drian exit at bottom then definately make sure it goes up then down to avoid gravity drain. adjusting the dial to fix indicates a potential timer issue. is the drain pump running (spinning) while filling?
it will fill but won,t spin, will throw out water as if it washed, then it take water to rinse but won,t spin ,then will throw out water as if it did , but clothes are soaked
Does it fill with "cold" water?Will it spin?Drain?If the machine will fill up with cold water,will the timer advance by itself to finish?Or if you place the timer in spin cycle will it spin?First off if your not getting "Cold" water to fill inside :Replace the water valve (because when the timer stops after the agitation cycle it wont advance because it cant fill up with cold water.
POWERUP, YOUR WASHER COULD BE THE LID SWITCH OR THE COLD WATER VALVE. AT THE END OF THE WASH CYCLE, THE MOTOR WILL SPIN OUT THE WATER, BUT ONLY IF THE LID SWITCH IS ACTUATED. IF THE SWITCH IS BAD, IT WILL NOT SPIN OUT THE WATER AND THE TIMER WILL NOT ADVANCE FROM THAT POINT.
IF THE WASHER SPINS, THE NEXT STEP IS TO FILL WITH WATER FOR THE RINSE CYCLE. MOST WASHERS USE COLD WATER FOR RINSES. IF THE COLD WATER VALVE IS RESTRICTED OR FAULTY, THE WASHER WON'T FILL. IF THE WASHER WON'T FILL, THE WATER LEVEL SWITCH WON'T ACTIVATE AND THE TIMER WON'T ADVANCE TO THE NEXT STEP.
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