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Anonymous Posted on Mar 13, 2009

Kenmore Elite HE4T not spinning and draining

Just a follow-up to thank everyone for th suggestions on fixing this problem.
I followed the instructions to remove front panel and cleaned out the small filter basket. There wasn't anything trapped in in, but it did have alot of soap scum that I cleaned out.

As I was replacing it, I noticed a small wire connection hanging down. I replaced this and my problem was solved. I don't think it was a clogged basket after all.

I can't figure out how to get the cover off the pump. I wanted to check the impeller and the pump itself, but was afraid to break the cover. Please help me to figure out how to open this black cover on the pump.

Thanks

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The only way to access the imperller is remove the coin tray (unscrews and pulls out) and the hole into the pump on the right side will have the impeller right there..The pump itself shouldn't be taken apart. It may not seal up correctly.

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