Wierd smell from washer

possible loose wire to motor or bad start up capacitor or motor

White smoke coming from the machine, it was in the middle of the extended cycle. stopped machine and unplugged. Smells as though something burned.

Usually the first repair a Maytag washer needs is to replace the belts. They can wear out and smell.
The belts are located on the very bottom of the machine. They are not covered. If you pull out the washer about 2 feet and lean it back against the wall you will see the belts on the bottom.

If they have shiny parts, or one of them was sticking. You will be able to see if it is burned.
I've made a diagram to help.
The "main drive pully" is the belt that is most likely to be burned. It is also possible for a clothing item such as a baby's sock, to get caught in the pump. That being the case, the pump belt can burn.
If you replace the belts, which you should do if the machine is 10 years old. You must replace them with Maytag belts. This is important, because they are designed to allow some slippage. If you replaced them with belts of the correct size but not the right type, the machine will not work properly.
Of course, the machine can have electrical problems, but it is rare. Let me know what you find and I can advise you further. Happy New Year, Mark

This would be the motor coupler that has failed common problem and easy to fix. There is a video ( whirlpool style) that will walk you thru the troubleshooting and replacement at www.appliancehelponline.com/servicemanual.html

I am no repair man but my kenmore model 311066266100 washer is doing the same thing and I am pretty sure the timer switch is no good.

Hi!!! You best been usin he detergent if not you are in trouble..You have a sud built up..clean all the water out and go to sears and buy whirlout for he machine..tell them that you have suds and want to clean it with whirout..good luck..

sounds like you have a bad lis switch asm.

Vinegar will fix this! Try pouring a quart of white vinegar into the washer, then run a cycle with no clothing in the washer. When the rinse cycle begins, stop the washer. Let it sit for about 30 minutes, then complete the cycle. That should do it! Afterwards, be sure to leave the door open to air dry it.

check the belt, pulley, & idler pulley assy.

It sounds as if you are using WARM water for the wash cycle since your complaint begins with the rinse cycle. The rinse cycle generally uses COLD water, so I must deduce that your washer is not filling up for the rinse cycle. The humming sound is likely coming from the fill valve being starved for cold water.
Investigate your cold water supply to the washer and if you have good supply, you may want to replace the fill valve.

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Hi , try to check timer small motor .,also available in appliances store.