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Posted on Jul 18, 2009

I have a Kenmore HE3t washer that is not flowing water, hot or cold. I checked input water and screens, both are OK. I checked the input selenoid valves off the machine, the are OK. I don't measure 120V AC to the valves when I start the machine. There is no error code after ~20min. I also unplugged the electrical connection to the pressure switch, again after 20min there is no error signal. I checked continuity on the pressure switch, 1 and 3 were closed, all overs were open.

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I have a Kenmore Quiet Pak 4 He3T-the washer won't start because the door is showing an error-not secured.

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