Washer will not spin. water drains. motor runs. Kenmore 80 series mod # 23822100 please help thanks

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?modelNumber=110.29852992&pathTaken=partSearch

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

If it neither drains nor spins, the first thing to check is the Lid Switch. This prevents the machine from draining and spinning if the lid is open.

I assume that you cannot hear the motor trying to turn.

See the following for how to access the console and Lid Switch connection.

http://www.american-appliance.com/catalog/newsdesk_info.php?newsPath=16&newsdesk_id=131&osCsid=6f8112b458c05fcc8f6d1a4139b9a723

Following is a Whirlpool installation and maintenance PDF on top load, direct drive washers. It has a description of how to by-pass the switch.

It also has a troubleshooting guide.

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

To bypass the switch, you only have to disconnect the power to the washer, remove the two plastic clips from the console, remove the two screws under the clips,pull the console forward and tilt the console back, unplug the switch and using an short piece of insulated wire, jump the two outermost contacts on the connector coming from the console and plug the washer back in.

With the jumper in place, try to re-start the washer.

If it works, the Lid Switch is a relatively inexpensive part.

Hi 1st remove cabinet by removing 2 screws securing the console to the cabinet top.pry clips at corners and remove .you should now be able to pull cabinet towards you and separate it from chasis .motor /pump at center front bottom.plastic plug on right, wiggle that plug with washer in spin probably bad connection in plug.red/black wire Hope this helps please rate my solution. :)

Hi, There is a good chance the lid switch is going bad. When in the spin cycle, does the motor run at all? If the motor does notrun, you will need to test the lid switch first.
Please get me a model# so I can look this model up.

Thanks
Vic

OMG! Dude, what up cuz, down here in Mobile trying to solve my own washer problem!!! Tina Wow, talk about coincidence!!!

you need to replace the motor coupler between the motor and the trans.,let me know if you need more help,mike

POST ME THE MODEL NUMBER. AND ALWAYS POST MODEL NUMBERS WHEN NEEDING ASSISTANCE PLEASE:)))

Replace the coupler between the motor and pump. Coupler about 18.00 dollars at Sears parts store.

you have something gotten into your pump ,,, it trys to drain and spin but overloads the motor and shuts down till the motor switch resets .... remove the pump and take out whatever gotten in it and if that not possable replace the pump.

I have a Kenmore 80 series mode #2289400. It will wash but will not drain and spin. I have turned the knob to a different spin cycle put it won't spin. I have drained the water out of the tub thru the drain pipe so it's not plugged. When it's ready to spin and it making no noice. Any help would be great.

it could be the direct drive coupling that connects the motor to the transmission. fill it up with water and see if it will agitate, if it will NOT agitate then it is a good chance that this is the problem.


worse case scenario is the transmission is bad, but this is unlikely.