LAT9235AAE CATRIVER Comment by ptsmith, posted on Sep 27, 2006 The pressue switch hose goes to the back of the water level selector level switch right? If so as soon as I remove that hose more water fill the tub and does not stop....I blew in it as you stated and all that happened were bubbles coming thru the tub. Is there something I did wrong or something I missed!

The air dome hose as it is called attaches to the water level switch in the control panel its the one where you selector small, medium or (X) large fill level from there it goes down back panel and attachs to the outer tub

This youtube video will show you how to take apart the washer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Puq8jWMY9Iw

Hope this helps


Gene

Load selector switch has a hose attached to it that goes to bottom of washer tub. It is probably clogged with soap. Open top where switches are, disconnect tube and blow it out. Problem should be solved. The only other thing it could be would be load selector switch has gone bad. But I am betting tube is plugged.

ive included a solution to a similar problem that i solved earlier this week, i hope you find this helpfull...

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I am assuming this is a top load washing machine.... the load size selector button has a hose attached to the back of it. This hose goes down to an overflow box mounted to the side of the tub. This tube often gets clogged and the machine cannot tell where the water level is. 1) dissconnect the tube from the level selector switch and ( w/it unplugged ) attach another tube to it and blow into it. you should hear a clicking sound. this means your level selector switch is functioning properly. if it does not click then it needs to be replaced. 2) dissconnect the tube from the level selector switch and ( w/it unplugged ) blow into the tube and you should hear air going into the tub, ( this is best performed with water in the tub ( bubbles ) )....hope this helps
Asker's Testimonial " Thanks rdrsp. When I took the control panel off, I found that the tube had fallen off the control valve. I put it back on with a band clamp. " - bill_marv460 "

I am assuming this is a top load washing machine.... the load size selector button has a hose attached to the back of it. This hose goes down to an overflow box mounted to the side of the tub. This tube often gets clogged and the machine cannot tell where the water level is. 1) dissconnect the tube from the level selector switch and ( w/it unplugged ) attach another tube to it and blow into it. you should hear a clicking sound. this means your level selector switch is functioning properly. if it does not click then it needs to be replaced. 2) dissconnect the tube from the level selector switch and ( w/it unplugged ) blow into the tube and you should hear air going into the tub, ( this is best performed with water in the tub ( bubbles ) )....hope this helps

your problem could be from the water level pressure switch, ( selector of water level ) or from the pressure hose, in most cases the hose that goes with the pressure switch is clogged with dirt.

you need to open the unit and find the single hose that connects with the switch, in some cases it is usually clogged from the bottom, cut it out and make sure to leave some room not to over streched the hose,

the switch rarely broke, it is usually the hose, (transparent)

There are easy checks before you replace the level selector body

remove the trim plates at both ends of the control panel to expose Phillips head screws 1 at each end. remove the screws
lift and swing the control panel up and over the back, it is hinged at the top.
The washer can be operated in this condition for testing

1 Rremove the air hose, and blow it out.
often water remains in the tube after changing levels, the water is not compressible so a small change in water level in the tank, makes too much difference in the sensor.
reconnect the tube and try a cycle ~1/3 chance of fixing it

If fail,
2 The spring inside Kenmore water level sensors that reacts to air pressure in the tube is not up to the job and stretches, not noticeable till changing water level settings moves the anchor point of the spring.
pull off water level knob from control panel front, from control panel back depress lock tab at right of level selector body rotate counter clockwise 45 deg and remove
adjacent to selector knob shaft is 1/8inch nut, turn clockwise to raise water level counter-clockwise to lower water level, test, adjust, test adjust ~1/2chance of fixing it

If fail
replace level selector body

Triple, sounds like you are siphoning. Pull the drain hose out from the drain hole. Make sure you have a air gap where the drain hose goes in. Try this first. Catriver..post back

First eliminate the pressure switch. Remove the two screws in back of the consol and flip it up. On the left you will see the pressure switch with a 1/4 inch rubber tubing going to it. Pull the tubing off the switch and see if the washer starts filling. Blow through the hose to see if it is clear. Don't leave the hose off because the washer will over fill. Catriver..post back.

Pt, Should be a yellow wire from the water level switch according to the diagram I have. See if it has 120V to motor when full. Just take it to ground. Same with the lid switch in closed position, it shows here as yellow, but could be grey, these diagrams are not always accurate. I think you have a level switch or lid switch problem. Check for voltage to the motor when it should be agitating. Catriver..post back.

Pt, as long as you verified the lid switch is good, do this simple test. Get a piece of hose the same size as the one going to the pressure switch, connect it and blow into it. See if it starts agitating. If it does, there's your problem..Catriver post back.