Check the coupling,unplug it,take off the end caps on the top console,remove the two phillips screws that are under the clips,flip the console back to the wall,unplug the lid switch and with a screw driver pop the two clips,stick it into the hole and push to the back wall and the clips will pop out,tilt the back of tub up and and forwards to remove frame,on bottom pop off the two pump clips and pull the pump off,remove the two screws that hold the motor clips on and pop off the two clips,slide the motor out,now you can see the coupling,if any of the arms are broke off or the rubber is damaged replace it,if that looks good sounds like you have a bad transmission,touch the bottom of tranny. if any oil is there the tranny. is blown
set the timer to spin,with the lid open,stick a screw driver into the lid switch hole to activate it,is the machine running but the tub isn't moving?if so and you hear a funny clicking or grinding sound it's the coupling if not try spinning the tub while it's running to see if it starts to move,if so the tranny. is bad.hope this helps you out.and you did install lid switch part WP3949238
pop the top console up,unplug the lid switch,put a jumper wire into the plug and make sure you didn't get a damaged lid switch
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SOURCE: kenmore 70 series
First thing is to remove the 2 screws from the console, they may be hidden in the front or bacl of console. After removing screws, lightly push the base of the console towards the front of the washer and pick up. This will expose your lid switch connection. Using a jumper wire, jump out the black and white wires then try advancing your washer into spin/drain. The culprit will usually be the lid switch assy.
SOURCE: kenmore 70 series
Okay...I'm a little confused on your symptoms. You initially said it fills, but doesn't agitate or spin, but drains.
Then, you finished with the washer filling, no agitate or spin, but now doesn't drain.
Which one is it?
The symptoms you describe are usually associated with the following:
1. Fills, may or may not agitate, won't spin or drain - lid switch.
2. Fills, may or may not agitate, won't spin, but still drains - motor coupling.
3. Fills, may or may not agitate, won't spin or spins slow - gear case.
4. Fills, agitates, spins, but does not drain – water pump.
NOTE: These are the more common failure items with these symptoms.
Double check the lid switch by opening and closing the lid. You should hear a clicking noise to indicate the switch is working. The switch is located under the top panel along the wash tub rim on the right-hand side. If not, check to make sure the lid strike (small plastic piece on the lid itself) is in place. This activates the lid switch when the lid is closed. Also, check the mounting screws along the rim (there are two of them) to see if they are tight.
If the motor coupling were bad, the washer would still drain, but there would be a rattling sound as the washer tries to spin or agitate.
If you need replacement parts, go to searspartsdirect.com and type in your model number in the "Search by Model Number" window. The lid switch can be found under the "Top and Cabinet" heading as item number 11 (part #3949238). Instructions on how to replace are located at the following link:
http://www.fixya.com/support/r385199-replacing_lid_switch_whirlpool_top
If you wish to replace the motor coupling, the part can be found under the “Brake/Clutch/Gearcase/Motor/Pump” heading as item number 13 (part #285753A). If you need instructions on how to replace, just follow this link:
http://www.fixya.com/support/r385250-replacing_motor_coupling_kenmore_top
Now, there’s a couple of ways to drain the washer. If it’s a simple lid switch problem, you don’t need to drain the washer to replace the switch. With a broken switch repaired, the washer will run and drain by itself. However, if you wish to drain the tub you can use a shop vac to pull a vacuum on the drain hose. This may take a few times depending on the size of the shop vac. These wash tubs typically have about a 35 gallon capacity. If you do not own a shop vac, you can by-pass the lid switch by jumpering the two BLACK wires at the lid switch connector that is connected to the console. CAUTION: Make sure you UNPLUG the washer before jumpering, then plug back in.
I hope this information is helpful to you. If I’m wrong about the symptoms, please post back and update me on what the washer is or is not doing, so I can assist you further.
SOURCE: Why My Kenmore 70 Series Washer Won't Drain Or Spin?
You need to replace the lid switch. This is located under the case. you have to take the case off to change this part. This is done by taking the 2 screws out of the front of the control panel. Then flip the panel back and remove the 2 brass clips that hold on the case. Then you can remove the whole washer case to get acces to the lid switch. This is a very common problem and an easy problem to fix.
SOURCE: washer will fill up lid switch clicks hear timer
sound as though you have a wiring problem around the motor harness..Or you may have to cheak for current across the switch when you click it on and off.Hope i helped:)
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