20 Most Recent Kenmore Elite Oasis 27052 Top Load Washer Questions & Answers

Recall the error codes by activating the Automatic Diagnostic Test Mode to determine the cause of the problem. Select any one button, except Power, Start, and Stop, and follow this:
Press and hold the button for 3 seconds>Release the button for 3 seconds>Press and hold the button for 3 seconds>Release the button for 3 seconds>Press and hold the button for 3 seconds

All of the indicators on the console will light up for 5 seconds while 88 is displayed on the Estimated Time Remaining display. If not, repeat the step. Let us know if it cannot be activated.

The program then checks for any saved error codes after 5 seconds. List down the codes and post it back here. The console indicators will turn off then on with the 88 displayed if no error codes are recalled. After 5 seconds, the automatic test begins. The program performs a four-minute automatic test to check major washer functions. Press the same selected button in activating the automatic test above to advance through the automatic test steps.

1. C0: The motor goes to a slow spin.
2. C1: Warm water fills through the fresh dispenser and basket floats then disengage.
3. C2: Cold water fills through the bleach valve for 10 seconds.
4. C3: Hot water fills through the fabric softener valve for 10 seconds.
5. C4: Warm water fills through the detergent valve for 10 seconds.
6. C5: Agitates for 15 seconds.
7. C6: Recirculates for 10 seconds.
8. C7: Drains to engage basket and drain further for 10 seconds.
9. C8: Drains and spins slowly.
10. C9: Coasts to stop.
11. Press the Stop or Power button to cancel/exit the test.

Inform us about the result of the test for the repair guide if necessary.

look for a screw on the top and take it out if the is not one should just lift out if not fixed in

If you take the front off in the lower right you will find a pump motor that controls the drain flow. This may defective. Use a shop vac to empty the water in washer if needs be. But remove and test this pump.

you NEED to buy real washing soap from a store. I recommend Tide because you may be mixing wrong ingredients or not adding something. If buying new/real soap doesnt work i would go to a sears or email sears at their website and tell them.

Washer Not working at all Symptom Diagnosis Sears PartsDirect The page has tips on what might be the issue. You need the whole part number like 110.27052600 and it could be expensive to repair.

I would think the lid would unlock once you unplugged the machine. Check your owner's manual for any kind of "emergency reset" procedure. Perhaps the lock mechanism is jammed. Have you tried pressing on the lid or tapping it to see if that frees the lock?

Probably tub bearings are worn. You can also take Pump off and look to see if any obstructions are there.

I would still replace the suspension rods and bushings. Not much else it could be if machine is level and clothes are distributed evenly. I also have seen the cabinet weld separate at bottom, so be sure cabinet is secure.

If not during a wash it is standing water. Remove tube and check for cracks. If so, replace. Does/did the washer "walk"? May have rubbed the discharge tube and caused the leak. Is the down pipe in a cold external wall? May be condensation from humid air hitting cold. If the sound is the problem, attach a string to the drain pipe so water drips directly to side of vertical pipe.

Change belts

Depending on the age of the washer most modern appliances cost more to repair than they are worth. Your problem sounds like more than a simple filter. I suggest unplug it, dip the water out of it with a quart cottage cheese cup, then recycle it and purchase a new one.

sounds like a gearbox oil seal,which are not normally replacable tie to replace it

if this is an oasis model. Try pushing other buttons you should get a touch tone (beep) as a good response. if no sound you seem to have a interface problem. not a main ctrl.

Try wd40