The spin plate in the bottom of the washer has come unscrewed and the screw needs to be replaced for my Avanti w797.

SOURCE: Avanti W797: Tub won't spin or water does not empty.

Had the same problem. The water pump is not working and since it cant drain water it wont spin. A easy fix. There's a magnet located on the water pump thats comes lose. Simply tie it back into place.

SOURCE: Centrex top loader washing machine

The part that the screw holds is turning independently of the screw. Remove it and inspect for torn splines or other motion locking device. Repair or replace the part using Loctite on the screw threads.

SOURCE: My avanti w797, suddenly stoped

Hi,

There could be a couple of possibilities which are explained below :-

1. Lid switch is not being engaged .Remove rear top cover , Phillips screws - snap clips use flat blade screw driver to pop cover .Look at rear of lid (door) right side plastic arm part of lid snapped off replace lid, then check safety switch manually over ride switch as a test .If machine spins change lid if switch broken as well change both.

2. This could be a problem with pump.There is a clog some where between the connector that hooks up to the sink and the other end of the water hose that connects to the washer. Remove the water hose end that connects to the washer and there should be a screen in the end. Either the washer side or the hose side of that connection. This screen protects the water valve from debris that comes through all water pipes and faucets. So as not to allow it to reach the water valve.
This valve is activated by a Solenoid. So either you will find a clogged hose or it has a defective water valve or solenoid.

Let me know,once you check all the above details.

Hope i helped you.

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Rana Makhlouf

• 16 Answers
• Posted on Dec 02, 2017

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Open the washer brochure, and try to link it together