My 10 year old Kenmore washer drains after the rinse cycle but won't spin at the end of it's cycle and the dial moves as it should, like it completed everything. Now If I manually set the dial to the spin cycle, it spins just fine. Desperate!!! The lid switch was just replaced about 8 months ago.
Possible there is problem with the timer controller unit. It seems that the stepper motor is not moving to the next cycle until you manually move it to the spin. You can use some contact cleaners on the switch and also carefully try to see if the timer moves within , replacement is a costly issue and must be debated
SOURCE: Intermittent spin cycle on Kenmore 90 Series washer
You may try the speed selection switch.....Ive had problems with these.
SOURCE: No Spin No Drain
Lid switch is most likely the problem, if lid switch is visible under lid on right side then this is older design and common problem switch.
if you have console frame covers on front sides, snap off from top, a screw is at bottom front corners of console, remove and pull console forward and fold back. If lid swich is hidden then you will see it at left on top of cabinet with console folded back. a 5/16 screw holds a green ground wire to cab. remove and switch will unclip with lid up. If lid switch was visible under lid then you need to remove 2 brass clips holding cabinet on top of base to back, pry with screwdriver to unclip. undo harness connection on cabinet top, this is your lid switch connection. sw body is held by 2 phillips screws, harness tube held by clips on underside of cabinet top. ground wire with 5/16 screw present at sw body. New versions of this switch have metel shield attached.
SOURCE: Kenmore 70 Series Washer Won't advance in the
Bad timer. Try to find a used one if possible, this item is a little expensive.
SOURCE: kenmore washer agitates through cycle, but does not spin after..
It appears your Lid Switch/Door Latch has failed in this instance.
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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.
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