My kenmore 80 series washing machine stops during the agitating cycle. If I push the knob in and then pull it back out it will start again. The timer continues running even if the machine is not agitating, so I'm not sure how long the machine is actually washing the clothes before it goes into the rinse cycle. Do you know what is going on?

Hello. I'm a little confused at the description of the problem. You indicated it, "will not agitate during wash cycle or spin during the spin cycle." But later in your description you indicated, "It will however, drain and spin after wash cycle and during the rinse cycle." I'm not sure if you description was an error but it sounds like you will need to replace the coupling which is part number 285753A.

Could be the lid switch. Open her up and bypass that switch to see if she comes to life.

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Bad timer. Try to find a used one if possible, this item is a little expensive.

It sounds as if the machine doesn't spin during the spin cycle. Normally the agitator stops spinning, fairly quickly, if the lid is opened during the spin cycle.That safety circuit includes a switch mounted under the opening and is set by a tab on the lid that protrudes thru a small hole in the top of the washer. The most likely failure on most Kenmore models is that switch, broken or loose, the tab on the lid broken, or the two misaligned. I would need the model number of your washer, located on a tag on the bottom of the lid to be more specific

you have a clogged pump
the pump is hooked directly to the motor if thats cogged the motor cannot move producing a humming sound

DOES IT DO THIS ON EVERY WASH OR SOMETIMES? IF SOMETIMES, CHECK LID SWITCH( THERE'S A LITTLE HOLE WHEN YOU OPEN THE LID, ON THE LID SHOULD HAVE A LITTLE PLASTIC PIECE THAT GOES IN THAT HOLE. THE SWITCH IS UNDER, INSIDE THAT HOLE. YOU CAN GET A PEN OR KEY TO SEE IF IT'S BROKEN.)
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you have a broken motor coupler,let me know if you want to tackle it-mike

Your transmission is not engaging thats why the speed changes your making will sometimes get it to work.Honestly any machine after the 10 year age mark is not worth the cost of replacing the transmission.

pull your comforter out go back to wash see if it fills and agitates let me know

It sounds like you may have some bad contacts in the timer or you may have a bad lid switch which will not allow it to go into a spin during the rinse cycles or the final spin.