I have a kenmore Oasis that powers up but wont start

Activate the Automatic Diagnostic Mode to check any saved fault codes and the Manual Diagnostic Mode to check the drive motor, lid lock/switch assembly,and rotor position sensor.

Automatic Diagnostic Mode Activation

While in standby mode, select any button (remember it), except POWER, START and STOP, and follow these: Press/hold the button for three seconds > Release the button for three seconds > Press/hold the button for three seconds > Release the button for three seconds > Press/hold the button for three seconds. All indicators on the console will be illuminated for five seconds with "88" showing on the display if the test mode has been entered successfully. If not, repeat the sequence.


The program then checks for saved fault codes. Take note of the fault code, if there's any, for your reference. Press the selected button in activating the test mode above to display the second most recent fault code. Press again for the third and again for the fourth.



If there are no saved fault codes, all indicators on the console will momentarily turn off, then turn back on with "88" displayed.


Press the STOP or POWER button to exit the test mode.

While in standby mode, select any button (remember it), except POWER,
START and STOP, and follow these: Press/hold the button for three
seconds > Release the button for three seconds > Press/hold the
button for three seconds > Release the button for three seconds >
Press/hold the button for three seconds. All indicators on the console
will be illuminated for five seconds with "88" showing on the display if the test mode has been entered successfully. If not, repeat the sequence.


Press the same button above once within the five second display of "88". A single beep occurs and the two-digit display shows one of the following console ID#s: 06, 08, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52 for 3 seconds, then displays 00 and the Add A Garment indicator flashes. Replace the user interface board if none of the console ID numbers is displayed.


Open and close the lid. Opening the lid should cause the Clothes Clean indicator to turn off. Closing the lid should cause the Clothes Clean status indicator to turn on.


Close the lid. Press and release the 2nd RINSE button. The lid should lock and the lid lock indicator turns on. Press and release the 2nd RINSE button again. The lid should unlock and the lid lock indicator turns off.


Open the lid and rotate the basket by hand. The WASH, RINSE and SPIN indicators should toggle on and off according to the direction the basket is being turned.


If the test in Step 4 above is satisfied, close the lid and enable lid lock (refer to Step 4). Press and release the SPIN SPEED button. The basket should spin at about 23 rpm (revolutions per minute). Press the button again and the basket should spin faster. The basket should stop the fourth time you press the SPIN SPEED button.


Fill the tub with water until the wash plate is completely submerged or more. Press and release the SOIL LEVEL button. Gentle wash action should activate. Pressing the button again should activate the Normal wash action and Heavy wash action when pressed again. The motor should stop the fourth time the SPIN SPEED button is pressed.