I have a Whirlpool WTW4850XQ1 washing machine. No matter which wash cycle you choose, after putting the laundry in, it locks the lid, senses the laundry, proceeds to "wash", (sometimes) fills with water and then stops and unlocks the lid. The only way to get the water out is to put it on drain and spin. Any recommendations?
Most likely your motor actuator is not sensing properly. Change this part and you will be good to go. Shift Actuator W10006355
SOURCE: Will not drain or spin
Unless you jarred the machine it's the timer. You can check this by bypassing the lid switch and seeing if it will cycle.
SOURCE: My whirlpool LHW0050PQ4 compact front
probably motor control bd but on some early models when both control bds (1 under top and 1 under bottom panel)came together in a kit worked great since sometimes hard to determine exactly which control bd was actually causing the problem if you are sure wash motor is not running and belt is not off
SOURCE: Washing machine fills in the water but does not start the wash cycle
The fact that it does not fill completely can be related to a problem with the water-level switch, that regulates the water level.
See from Repairclinic:
"This switch is
usually a diaphragm device with a small, clear tube attached between
the switch and the bottom of the washer's outer tub. As the water level
in the tub increases, the pressure on the air in the tube increases.
When the pressure reaches a certain level, it activates the switch,
shuts off the water, and signals the timer to begin the agitate cycle.
If the switch is defective, it may prematurely signal the water to shut
off. If so, you probably need to replace the water-level switch."
However, when it is only the switch the mashine usually completes the cycle, but with less water than normal.
A possibilty is that either the timer is faulty or there is a problem with the water supply.
Check that water is coming from water supply with regular pressure, and that hoses back there are not obstructed.
More likely you will have to replace the timer.
See again from Repairclinic:
"When the cycle doesn't advance, it's probably the timer or a cold-water supply problem:
You can find parts at the following websites, you need to input your model number. If the part is not listed contact them.
Repairclinic
Partselect
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Many thanks.
SOURCE: Whirlpool Ultimate Care II Quiet Wash - Wash Cycle not holding water
Since your washer worked fine while in Germany and now is exhibiting this problem at your new home, you may want to double check how it was installed. I suspect you may have a problem known as "siphoning". The following link explains:
http://www.fixya.com/support/r587481-prevent_washer_siphoning
This could be a simple situation where the drain line on the washer is not installed correctly. There are minimum height and length requirments on the drain line. In addition, make sure the stand pipe you have the drain hose inserted in has a proper air gap to allow draining. All of this is explained in the link provided.
I hope this information is helpful to you. The majority of the situations arise from improper installation and is not an operaitonal problem with the washer. If, however, you double check everything and still have problems, please post back and let me know.
SOURCE: Model 110 does not drain
if you don't want to replace the lid switch you can bypass it,remove the 2 head screws one on each side,you may have plastic caps to pop off one on each side,flip the head up,you will see the lid switch jack on the washer,unplug it,cut the 2 wires on the outside of the wire jack leave middle wire(the side of the wire jack that goes to the timer)wire them together with a wire nut,plug back in , put head back and your done,let me know how you do-mike
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