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Tracy Posted on Oct 06, 2015

Washing machine won't wash when on large cycle

Hi, when I fill my machine up and add powder etc it fills correctly but then wont spin to wash. It makes the noise like its trying but can't. However, if I fill the machine up first, to say less than a half way cycle, it will work. I never overfill my machine but I had someone staying here that did. Now since then the machine doesn't like larger washes. It's like the machines motor just can't handle more than a half a wash. Also, it has started making a noise when I turn the on/off button on. Like a buzzing/humming noise. It wasn't there when I purchased it. It is a Samsung 8.0kg SW80SP top loader with no agitator.

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  • Posted on May 02, 2009

SOURCE: Kenmore washing machine fills with water then stops

turn the motor to see if it moves it sound like the motor

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 25, 2009

SOURCE: wont spin and makes a buzzing noise in all cycles.

This assumes that you have a basic Kenmore / Whirlpool top load, direct drive, neutral drain (it doesn't spin until the pump removes most of the water) machine.

First, see the Sears parts site for your washer:

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/getModel!retrieve.pd?pop=true&modelNumber=110.26912691

and you'll see a list of major sub-components with diagrams and parts.


The Kenmore / Whirlpool top load uses a reversing motor to initiate the pump for draining and the transmission to spin.

Since the washer will drain the problem is not in the Lid Switch (which tends to happen quite often with these washers)

The problem does however point to the Neutral Drain Assembly.


This is a Whirlpool PDF on how these washers operate. It has a detailed section on how the transmission works.

https://secured.whirlpool.com/Service/SrvTechAdm.nsf/2cd44500d572193285256a45004fd9d6/f7e2147fa98b28cf85257122007475cb/$FILE/L-55.pdf

Those cams/gears etc. in that assembly keep the washer from spinning until all of the water is pumped out and then go into spin mode.

The buzzing sound that you hear could be the small cams in the assembly trying to connect with the main spin gear.

Ours had basically the same problems.

After looking at the transmission parts list (available on a number of sites) and on the Whirlpool site (Whirlpool makes Kenmore) we noticed that the one of the cams in the neutral assembly which is supposed to have a small spring, didn't on ours when we tore the transmission apart again

http://shared.whirlpoolcorp.com/assets/pdfs/literature/Repair%20Part%20List%20-%20W10114743.pdf

Found the part number for a kit (Whirlpool part number 388253 Neutral Assembly) for $15.00 and replaced the cams and gears.

In order to get the transmission out, you have to remove the cabinet, the fabric dispenser and both agitators. The top agitator uses a plastic 1/2" drive bolt (a 1/2" socket extension works well).

You don't have to remove the drum.

See the following for how to access the transmission.

http://www.american-appliance.com/catalog/newsdesk_info.php?newsPath=16&newsdesk_id=137

Lay the machine down (after disconnecting power and hoses, remove the pump (two clips), the motor (two screws hold two clips on the motor), lift and set the motor aside.

Remove two 1/2 inch bolts for the motor mounting plate and three 1/2 inch bolts for the transmission.

Pull the transmission, remove the clutch (there is a spring clip that holds the clutch on the main agitator shaft), remove the 8 screws carefully the transmission holds 14 - 15Oz of oil, remove the clip holding the main spin gear on and check the plastic cams.

If the cam that should have a spring doesn't, or the others look damaged, or the main spin gear is damaged the washer won't go into spin mode.

If that's the problem, install a Neutral drain kit, put everything back together carefully and the problem may be solved.

As an aside, fixing ours cost less than $30 including 80-90 weight gear oil vs. $170 for a new transmission.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 01, 2010

SOURCE: washing machine filled but wont agitate after the fill,it humms

Maybe the agitator isnt agitated enough.....yell at it for a bit...see what happens....if it that dont make it spin poor a lil rum in the tub....

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 06, 2010

SOURCE: Will not agitate after water fill up. Motor makes whining sound.

Hi,

It sounds like it could be the coupling that has worn or broke, to verify this put the washer in spin, let it drain the water out (if it will) then turn off the timer or open the lid, wait 10 seconds or so then start back up in spin. If the washer just whines then it is most likely the coupling. I have put together some instructions on this if you follow this link it will tell you more about it and how to replace it if you wish. Let me know if this helps.

http://www.fixya.com/support/r4670549-drive_coupling_replacment

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 12, 2011

SOURCE: Admiral Washing Machine not spinning

y Admiral washing Machine modle # lnc6760b71 will fill with water and agitate. But when it come time for the spin cycle it wont spin. I can hear the motor making noise. and now stop and it does not work, does not smell to burned What should I do??

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