SOURCE: Kenmore 80 Series - machine won't rinse or spin
Manually move the timer to the SPIN mode and turn it on.
If nothing happens, replace the lid switch.
With a model number I could be more specific.
SOURCE: Washing Machine is not draining in rinse cycle to go to spin cycl
you both seem to have bad lid switches. A bad lid switch will prevent draining and spinning.
SOURCE: F1 error code
This was copied from a website called WORLD OF WASHERS....I just copied the whole paragraph......sounds like some $$$
Let me know if this helps.......mtg
I am new to this online blog stuff, so I figured an email would be
best. I own a Kenmore Elite Oasis washer Model #110.27042602. Everytime
we try to use the washer we get error code F1 flashing. This happens
withins seconds of the machine first starting to fill and about ten
times thereafter until enough water gets into the tub for balance, I
assume. We have started pouring about 2 gallons of water onto the
clothes in the tub by hand before starting the machine which usually
works. About half the time the machine stops again between wash and
rinse cycle as it starts to fill with water again.
In my online
research, I guess its good we don't have error code F51, but this is a
pain and 1 year warranty has passed. It appears I may need to get a new
Machine Motor Control Assembly. Any thoughts????
Thank you,
Darrell S.
Darrell,
I'm
probably not going to tell you anything you don't already know. You
know you may have to replace the motor control assembly, so you have
done your due diligence.
I found a thread related to your problem at the "Samurai Appliance Repair Forums" at ApplianceGuru.com.
That link will take you to the discussion, in case you haven't already
read it. The poster described a situation identical to yours, and I
have also read of this problem at other sites on the web.
Contained
within that thread is a link to a Service Matters (Whirlpool Corp.)
tech sheet related to the F1 error code. This is the document any
qualified servicer will refer to when addressing your problem. Here is a link to that sheet in case you want to have it on hand in the event of a service call.
The
tech sheet calls to replace the control, but only after three other
tests have been conducted. Everything I have read indicates the control
will be replaced the vast majority of the time. I am not a technician,
but I would say there really is no way around that.
Please keep
in mind that this sheet applies to specific models and serial numbers
within the Whirlpool line. There may be a separate sheet for your
washer, but I imagine the end result is the same.
The million
dollar question is how much will such a repair cost. I am seeing prices
ranging from $150 to $200 just for the part. With labor, you will
probably have at least $300 invested in this repair. I would encourage
you to contact Whirlpool at 866-769-7260. I have read instances of
other owners receiving satisfactory service in out-of-warranty
situations via this number. Whirlpool knows these washers are ****, so
they no doubt have a scripted procedure in place to deal with these
situations. Be firm, but also be polite. Maybe drop the word "recall"
and see what happens.
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