I have an older kenmore stacked washer/dryer unit with the power going from the dryer to the washer internally(one plug). the dryer is working fine but the washer is dead. checked for loose wires but everything seemed fine. thanks

James Greene

• 240 Answers
• Posted on Sep 09, 2007

SOURCE: Can I stack my Kenmore washer (front loader) and dryer?

They can be stacked, but you will have to purchase a special kit to do it. Sears should be able to order the kit for you. Without the kit, when the washer goes into spin, the dryer will fall off (not good at all). Good Luck!!! Jim

SOURCE: Dryer won't spin on my kenmore stacked model 417.90812991

This is the 2nd time I have this problem.
IF you look thry the drum to the back you should see 3 screw heads. Mine has one screw still in the hole and 2 empty holes.
This requires the drum to be removed (like take the drier apart). Behind the drum is Asmbly-shaft (ball hitch) (item 32 in the parts list). This what the 3 screws screw into.
I spent 2 days trying to put the screws in without removing the drum not possible (no way to hold the drum in place)
The first time I had to replace the drum because it wore the rim through.
I have to get 3 new screws and some thread locker.
I recommend that you check the screws every month, Use a long phillips screw drive

SOURCE: Kenmore 98702 Stacked Washer/Dryer Combo Model 417.98702890

There is an EXTERNAL fuse on the back of the unit.

Service manual is inside the machine's shell in plastic.


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