During the spin cycle water pours continuously into the washer like it's in the fill cycle. Obviously, clothes never spin dry. The wash completes with clothes soaking wet. Kenmore 110-26962500 Top Loader
This problem is commonly attributed to either a water inlet valve leaking by, or a pressure switch malfunction. The following link explains how to diagnose the problem:
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3753517-whirlpool_top_load_washer_fills_when_not
I've included parts sources (if required) and how to repair each problem. If you have any questions, please post back and let me know. I hope this information is helpful to you.
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Not sure, but I think the test was inconclusive. Water does not run with machine off or unplugged. Water reaches proper water level based on setting, stops and washes like normal (no water pouring in). New observation, water pours into machine during both rinse and spin cyles. Would machine filling to proper level but run continuously during rinse and spin still indicate a faulty pressure switch?
I found a better description of my problem. Washer does not spray rinse, but water does pour in like it is filling.
Update: After reading other threads about "Spray Rinse" problems, I suspect the timer is the problem because water flow and levels work properly. After an attempt to remove the timer to inspect the contacts, removing the main knob kicked my butt, and was unsuccessful. However, since rotating the timer knob multiple times, in different directions during my attempt to remove the timer, I must have disturbed the cause of the 'Spray Rinse" failure and now the washer is working normally. I will be prepared to repair or replace the timer if problem reoccurs.
Problem has reappeared. All washer functions appear normal except for 'Spray Rinse'. During the rinse and spin cycles, water pours in as if it was filling for the wash cycle. Is spray rinse a function of the timer, or some other component? Is spray rinse just a momentary activation of the water inlet valve by the timer?
Note - Water inlet valve appears to function normally, allowing water (H&C) to enter and turn off when supposed to.
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