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Kenmore Direct Drive Washing Machine: 70 Series top loader agitates but will not drain or spin?

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 01:26:33 -0700

Washing machine fills agitates then stops will not drain or spin. If I place the hose in floor drain it does drain but still no spin. This is not a belt driven machine any assistance is appreciated.

⟐ Commented outubro 24, 2025 at 1:26 GMT-7

Kenmore Direct Drive Washing Machine: Why is my washer making a scraping noise when it agitates?

Sat, 09 May 2020 11:09:07 -0700

Washer was working great until we moved, and now ever since then it makes that noise when it is in the agitates? We did not lay it on it's side, we used a dolly to move it to it's new location. I really need the help to fix! Everything else runs fine spins great and filled fine, just happens when it washes the clothes.

⟐ Answered maio 09, 2020 at 11:09 GMT-7

Kenmore Direct Drive Washing Machine: Why won't my Washing Machine pump but not spin during spin cycle?

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:56:57 -0700

What would cause my Kenmore 70 Series washer to make a chattering noise and not spin?

⟐ Commented abril 30, 2021 at 18:56 GMT-7

Kenmore Direct Drive Washing Machine: timer knob just spins

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 21:06:27 -0700

I have a Kenmore washer mod#110.23032102 and the timer control knob just spins. The knob does not move the outter ring to set the cycle.I have tried it in every position possible....Although if I set the outter ring with my hand...the washer works fine.... Is this a knob replacement or a complete timer?.....and how is the knob removed?......

⟐ Commented outubro 26, 2024 at 21:06 GMT-7

Kenmore Direct Drive Washing Machine: Why is the water draining and filling at the same time?

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 14:26:51 -0700

The water is filling thru the detergent hole and very slowly but at the same time its draining so it never fills up.

⟐ Commented novembro 11, 2023 at 14:26 GMT-7

Kenmore Direct Drive Washing Machine: Ho w to get the top off

Sat, 09 Jan 2016 22:29:29 -0700

How to get the top off a Kenmore Elite Quick Start Washer Top Loader

⟐ Answer accepted janeiro 09, 2016 at 22:29 GMT-7

Kenmore Direct Drive Washing Machine: washer won't drain, spin, or rinse, but it fills and agitates

Sat, 10 Oct 2015 14:31:33 -0700

washer fills with water and agitates but will not go to next step, draining, spinning, and rinsing. I have never had any problem of any kind with this machine. I just did a load 2 days ago, there was no different sound and laundry came out great.

It is a Kenmore 110 series top load. I hope you can help me.!! It is Saturday and I have a load sitting in water.!

Thank you,

Barry.

⟐ Commented outubro 10, 2015 at 14:31 GMT-7

Kenmore Direct Drive Washing Machine: Washer won't agitate, fills with water & will spin, but hums elsewhere

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 13:52:20 -0700

EDIT: It seems like it's problem is going from rinse to spin. Ran it through a small cycle and stops right after rinse. It makes that hum, then shuts off. There is a burnt smell, but not that bad. Ironically, going from cycle to spin works fine.

My working theory is the transmission, as it does make a bit of a rattling noise at agitation. Video: https://youtu.be/POABtLbIPts and when going into the second spin, it seems like everything locks up.

Video of the machine locking up: https://youtu.be/QzH00JX6Kxc

Spin works fine, but anything else just hums. Finding a bunch of answers & good places to start, but something's still not connecting.

First thought was something is locking the drive and tripping the motor. BUT, I take the belt off and the motor will not engage except on spin.

This is actually an Amana, but couldn't find a suitable appliance.

Thoughts anyone?

This was the closest & best read I've found, but has a lot of options.

Washer fills with water, doesn't agitate but will spin out water?

⟐ Answer accepted setembro 20, 2020 at 13:52 GMT-7

Kenmore Direct Drive Washing Machine: Lid Locked Light Flashes 5 Times. - RESOLVED

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 08:02:28 -0700

I have a Kenmore Series 500 washer (I couldn’t find the option for the series 500 when I went to make my question so I clicked what looked closest to my machine) I’ve owned for about two years with little to practically no problems. Until today. I started a load on heavy duty which is what I mostly use for regular loads, and then during the sensing cycle I added a couple items I had missed. Again done this repeatedly in the past. This time however… while the lid was open the machine locked. I have unplugged it repeatedly for extended periods of time, held down the button to cancel it, but no matter what I do it will not unlock. Therefore I can’t close the lid because it’s locked and I can’t wash my clothes. I can’t even get the machine to drain and it has quite a bit of water in it along with my clothes. When I unplug it and plug it back in the lid lock light flashes 5 times and then it does nothing.

My husband figured it out! Holding the cancel button wasn't working. He unplugged the machine and then held these two little spring-loaded things that are under the lock that the latch would push in on if the lid is closed. I plugged it back in as he was holding it and it unlocked itself!

So I think it had the error because the lock was on but it knew the lid wasn't down because the springs weren't pushed in.

⟐ Answered abril 28, 2023 at 8:02 GMT-7

Kenmore Direct Drive Washing Machine: Washer won't spin during heavy loads

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 21:19:14 -0700

I have a Kenmore 70 series direct drive washing machine that's having problems spinning heavy loads dry.

Problem:

My wife noticed a loud banging during the spin cycle, like it was off balance. That lasted for approx three loads and then stopped by itself. Next we noticed some loads weren't spinning dry but some were. Seems that the heavier the load, the slower the spin. Too heavy and it won't spin at all. The basket drains fine.

During heavy loads when the spinning stops, you can manually turn the basket a few times counter-clockwise which seems to help it regain some traction. But it's still too slow and will quickly stop spinning again.

Attempted solutions:

I pulled the washer apart and inspected the clutch and coupler. The clutch has strong grip and the coupler did too. Both looked and worked good on manual inspection.

What other problems could it be? Basket drive? Gear case? Have you seen this before?

Thanks!

⟐ Commented outubro 05, 2020 at 21:19 GMT-7

Kenmore Direct Drive Washing Machine: Spin basket (drum) does turn in spin cycle

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 06:49:07 -0700

I have a Kenmore 400 (model #: 11029422801) and the washer goes through the wash cycle without problem until it hits the spin cycle. During the rinse cycle, it appeared that the agitator and drum spun in tandem when the water was draining. But in the spin cycle, only the agitator spun and not the drum. I've been advised that this may point to a faulty timer, but a bad clutch seems to make sense too.

I've already replaced the lid switch and that did nothing to address the problem.

Could you advise? I'm trying to decide which repair would solve this issue.

⟐ Answered junho 27, 2018 at 6:49 GMT-7

Kenmore Direct Drive Washing Machine: I need the diagram from the control panel for my kenmore washer?

Sat, 30 Dec 2017 08:02:45 -0700

The diagram is gone and we need it bad. Model number 11028532700. Our washer was fixed by a repair man that did not put it back correctly and we need to see what is missing. We think it is a spring. Need to see diagram to be for sure.

⟐ Answer accepted dezembro 30, 2017 at 8:02 GMT-7

Kenmore Direct Drive Washing Machine: new washer, first load, noticed noise when agitating.

Fri, 08 Jan 2016 05:19:01 -0700

the first wash after purchase, noticed banging noise when agitate sycle

⟐ Answer accepted janeiro 08, 2016 at 5:19 GMT-7

Kenmore Direct Drive Washing Machine: can’t get detergent/ fabric softener dispenser to fit back properly

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 11:54:19 -0700

I removed the dispenser and now each time I try to replace it, it’s crooked. Cant seem to get it back in where it’s level and fits properly. What am I doing wrong?

Kenmore Direct Drive Washing Machine: My washer won't drain out, but it spins & agitates

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 08:14:31 -0700

Why won't my GE top load washer drain? It spins and agitates.

⟐ Commented setembro 12, 2023 at 8:14 GMT-7

Kenmore Direct Drive Washing Machine: How do I figure out the model number if sticker/plate is gone?

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:21:23 -0700

I have a Kenmore Elite top-load washing machine with a Total Care System & King Size Capacity. I need to have a repairman come out but before I can he wants a model number to make sure he has all the parts. If they are not on the back, could they possibly be inside the casing? If so, where? See pic of control panel.

⟐ Commented agosto 05, 2025 at 13:21 GMT-7

Kenmore Direct Drive Washing Machine: Repair manual for Lady Kenmore Model 110.82692120 ; unit won't turn on

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 23:57:10 -0700

My unit won’t turn on at all (no lights or sounds), maybe a timer or power supply issue.

Does anyone have the repair manual for this model 110.82692120?

I have done quite a bit of googling and haven’t turned up anything yet.

I think the repair manual is called Repair Do-it-yourself Repair Manual 4313896.

Attached is the name plate.

⟐ Answered agosto 25, 2024 at 23:57 GMT-7

Kenmore Direct Drive Washing Machine: Washer Leaks Only During Agitation Cycle

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 15:09:46 -0700

Have noticed my "Whirlpool" direct drive top loading washer leaks only during agitation, to include washing and rinsing cycle. It's a pretty intense leak as well, to the point where I can watch the soap bubbles run across the floor to the lowest spot. I'm pretty sure I can just replace the gasket/seal on the bottom of the agitator, but I wanted to get someone else's opinion before I pull my washer apart. After perusing many websites and much googling, I have yet to find a decent guess.

⟐ Commented setembro 09, 2023 at 15:09 GMT-7

Kenmore Direct Drive Washing Machine: Banging when it spins

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 01:37:03 -0700

Only during spin cycle the machine shakes with loud banging. Barrel seems to be off balance

⟐ Answered julho 18, 2023 at 1:37 GMT-7

Kenmore Direct Drive Washing Machine: Timer clicking and only fill cycle works

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 14:44:25 -0700

Have a Kenmore 500 series.

A few days ago we started with another problem and the spin cycle would not work but everything else did. Replaced the clutch and rebuilt the transmission and the spin cycle worked for a few quick tests. Was excited. Then did a load of laundry and completely different problem now. The timer just makes a clicking sound on any position other than fill and the motor doesnt even try to start.

When I tilted the unit on its side was thinking something maybe got wet. Bad capacitor? Bad timer? I tried putting a cheap multimeter on the capacitor and it seemed ok, but not sure I was checking it right. Maybe something else out of place now? I did accidentally drop it a little hard on its side once.

Thanks a lot!

⟐ Answer accepted setembro 29, 2018 at 14:44 GMT-7