Kenmore washer not draining water

Try eserviceinfo.com/index as per your 80 series. There are various downloads there that may help access the water level sensor which is most likely the problem.

Hello,

THe leading cause of the Kenmore washer not draining is a broken lid switch. http://www.fixya.com/support/r9939128-whirlpool_kenmore_estate_kitchen_aid

The part number for the lid switch on your model is 3949238 it could be purchased from your local appliance parts store or online at;
searspartsdirect.com
apwagner.com
partselect.com
apdepot.com
repairclinic.com

GENE

Sounds like you water level switch is bad.
Without model # I can't research the part # but if you open the lid there will be a metal plate with a model # xxx.xxxxxx go to www.sears.com and select "parts direct" under the sevice drop down and enter the model # where indicated.
You will get a page with exploded views of the washer and a list of part#s

You may have a bad lid switch. Need the model to check for you. Thanks

Hello Friend, Just replace the water pressure/level switch. Replacement will make it fill correctly and agitate. Happy to help.

It's not supposed to spin during water fill and draining, if I understand your post.

Charlie

I recently had this problem. It was found that the main drive belt broke and the washer would fill but not spin, agitate or drain. I replaced the belt and everything worked again. A defective or disconnected cover switch would also cause the same problem.

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!

That means that eithere the membrane water lever switch is faulty (most common) or that the drain pump solenoid is stuck on open.

We have had that happen too. You will need to take out what ever has blocked the valve on the drain. Ours was a bobby pin! My model is a bit different but if you follow the drain hose underneath you can find it. Remember you are dealing with lots of water. I think I scooped out the water first and have some towels ready. Or hire somebody to do it for you. I hope that helps.