Does it drain out the water and spin but the clothes are still wet or is it not draining or spinning?set the timer to spin,open the lid and stick a screw driver into the lid switch hole and see if it spins and drains,also if it doesn't push down and let the switch up,or close the lid down and open it a little do this a few times,you should hear the switch make a clicking sound,if it doesn't click you have a bad lid switch.if the machine is draining and spinning but the clothes are wet,do the same thing with the lid switch and watch it spin with the lid open,is it spinning fast,if not you have a bad transmission and it's not spinning fast enough to remove the water out of the clothes or you could have a kink in the drain hose or something in the pump and it's not draining all the way.let me know what you find and send the model number off of the washer,the number should start with like 110.
SOURCE: Kenmore 80 series won't spin
Some models will agitiate for a couple of minutes even with the lid open. Try listening when you close the lid for a "click". If it is missing you may have a bad lid switch.
SOURCE: My kenmore 80 series (top
The symptoms you describe are often caused by a lid switch malfunction. It may be loose or not making good contact. If you open and close the lid, you should hear a "clicking" sound as the lid switch is activated. If you do not hear the switch, check to make sure the lid strike in still intact. This is a small plastic piece mounted on the lid that pushes down on the switch through a slot on the wash tub opening on the right hand side. If this piece breaks off, it will give the same symptoms of a broken lid switch. Next, check the two mounting screws on the right side of the wash tub opening to make sure they are tight. These are the mounting screws for the lid switch. Sometimes they come loose and the switch does not make proper contact. If you attempt all these preliminaries, and the switch still does not seem to be working properly, replace it. A replacement can be found at searspartsdirect.com. Just type in your model number and the part will be located under the "Top and Cabinet" heading. For instructions on how to replace a lid switch, click on the following link:
http://www.fixya.com/support/r385198-replacing_lid_switch
This is a simple and inexpensive repair. I hope this helps you. Let me know if you require further assistance.
SOURCE: Does not spin
there is a coupling between the motor and gearbox, that fails.
it is a simple repair, and well worth trying
remove cabinet
repair coupling
reassemble all clips and screws in reverse order
Note the new coupling spiders have metal centers to stop further breakage, common fault
turn motor spider , 2 leg up 1 leg down so the spiders will interlock
reassemble case in reverse order
on reassemble ensure plastic level sensing hose is not dislodged from water level switch body
takes longer to type than to do the repair
at parts store "Kenmore gearbox coupling" will get the correct part
SOURCE: Kenmore 80 Series washer will not spin; MOD#110-22882101
you need to replace the motor coupler between the motor and the trans.,let me know if you need more help,mike
SOURCE: 80 series kenmore filled with water and then won't
It appears your timer/main controller has failed in this instance.
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PartSelect has a great schematic database for locating the part on your unit and great "testimonials" for each part that often times includes HOW-TO information.
RepairClinic has pictures of each part they sell and also a great how-to and troubleshooting for basic repairs.
If your unit has never been serviced - there should still be an original service manual enclosed in plastic taped to the inside of the shell.
In the service manual are Error codes, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting steps you can follow.
Anything too complicated or beyond your scope should be handled by a professional.
If you think you want to tackle the repair - and have gotten stuck on a step - reply to your question and I will be glad to help you out.
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