After the washer machine fills with water it does not drain or spin, the clocking mechinism /switch does not match the cycle.

Solution for WTW57ESVW0 Whirlpool Washer that won't fill or agitate, but will spin and drain water.

Replacing the Auto Load Sensing Switch (W10177795 - Illus. No. 12 on Control and Rear Panel Parts) fixed the problem.

In addition, a defective switch can also cause the machine to start agitating while it is filling.

It is relatively easy to replace and there are online videos that can help with the replacement.

its suppose to start with lid down,the draining may be a faulty water level switch so this needs replaced.

water valve stuck open, replace valve

The water-level switch regulates your washer's fill volume. This switch is usually a diaphragm device with a small, clear tube attached between the switch and the bottom of the washer's outer tub. As the water level in the tub increases, the pressure on the air in the tube increases. When the pressure reaches a certain level, it activates the switch, shuts off the water, and signals the timer to begin the agitate cycle. If the switch is defective, it may prematurely signal the water to shut off. If so, you probably need to replace the water-level switch.

Could be either a bad lid switch or a bad water valve.
Set the timer dial to SPIN and turn the machine on.
If it spins the lid switch is OK. If it does not spin the lid switch must be replaced.
Next,set the timer dial on a wash cycle and set the water temperature knob to COLD water. If it fills,the lid switch is bad. If it does not fill the water valve is bad or the cold screen filter is clogged.
If the COLD does not fill,turn off the cold water faucet. Remove the cold water hose from the machine water valve and check for a clooged screen.
If it does not fill with COLD water and the screen is clear,replace the water valve.

You need to clear out pressure chamber the part the at tube plugs into the chamber it will be clogged, stopping air going to pressure switch...This should cure..

Try this, unplug washer for two minutes, plug back in, open and close lid seven times slowly, this will reset the computer and the electronic motor. Also on water level switch, make sure hose from switch to tub is not plugged, blow it out, gets clogged with soap.

When the washer initially fills for the wash, is it only hot water entering the drum? Try switching the water temperature between hot and cold as it fills. If any of them show little or no water getting through, it sounds too easy but check to make sure water supply taps are on, and that the cold/hot fill hoses aren't reversed. Remove the fill hoses and check any of the screen filters for blockage (in the hoses and in the inlet water valve). When the machine stops and waits to fill but all you hear is a hum, it sounds like there is power going to the valve but water is not able to get through it.
Good luck!

No agitation or spin in any cycle? If so and the machine will drain check the coupler.

If this is a Whirlpool, Estate, Roper, or Kenmore model Top Loader, the problem is a lid switch malfunction. This is the most common symptom when the lid switch fails. The washer will either fill normally, then stop. Or, it will fill, agitate, then when it gets to the spin cycle, it will stop. If these match the symptoms you are experiencing, please post back and let me know. I can assist you and explain how to repair this problem. This is an inexpensive repair that anyone can accomplish with a little guidance. I have step-by-step instructions posted under the "Tips and Tricks" section of my profile.

Please provide as much information as possible when posting questions, as all washers are not alike and symptoms differ between models. This makes it much easier for us to provide you with the proper diagnosis. Let me know if you need my assistance.

PS You do not need to drain the wash tub to repalce a defective lid switch. The washer will drain on its own if the switch is replaced. In the interim, I can also give you advice on how to by-pass the lid switch as a temporary means of draining the washer.