How do you remove the outside of a washing machine.
I have a Kenmore Washing machine that is about 15 years old.
I believe the switch that turns it OFF when the drum is spinning is broken. The problem is that it washes just fine but will not go into the drain and rise cycle. The same thing happens when you leave the door open so I thought maybe the switch is broken. I removed the screws holding the safety switch and the switch fell between the drum and the outside of the machine. Someone showed me how to remove the outer sheet metal of the machine but I don't recall how. I think they removed 2 screws and flipped the control part backwards and I'm lost after that. If you can give me any advice, even telling me where to go (web site maybe) I would really appreciate it. Not that is matters or that anyone cares but my problems never come in ones. If I can't fix it.....Heck, if I can't fix it I have no idea what I'll do. Wash the clothes in tub I guess. Thanks for any advice provided. I will still search the net for helpful web sites incase I get kill filtered in this group. RC |
How do you remove the outside of a washing machine.
"Ron Cliburn" wrote in message ... I have a Kenmore Washing machine that is about 15 years old. I believe the switch that turns it OFF when the drum is spinning is broken. The problem is that it washes just fine but will not go into the drain and rise cycle. The same thing happens when you leave the door open so I thought maybe the switch is broken. I removed the screws holding the safety switch and the switch fell between the drum and the outside of the machine. Someone showed me how to remove the outer sheet metal of the machine but I don't recall how. I think they removed 2 screws and flipped the control part backwards and I'm lost after that. If you can give me any advice, even telling me where to go (web site maybe) I would really appreciate it. Not that is matters or that anyone cares but my problems never come in ones. If I can't fix it.....Heck, if I can't fix it I have no idea what I'll do. Wash the clothes in tub I guess. Thanks for any advice provided. I will still search the net for helpful web sites incase I get kill filtered in this group. RC I usually use the "parts" illustrations in the owners manual.If you don't have the manual, I think you can get one off the internet by going to Sears, or maybe Kenmore web sites. -- The doctors have narrowed my condition down to two ailments. They say I either have arthritis or rigor mortis. JC www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com |
How do you remove the outside of a washing machine.
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Ron Cliburn wrote: I have a Kenmore Washing machine that is about 15 years old. I believe the switch that turns it OFF when the drum is spinning is broken. The problem is that it washes just fine but will not go into the drain and rise cycle. The same thing happens when you leave the door open so I thought maybe the switch is broken. I removed the screws holding the safety switch and the switch fell between the drum and the outside of the machine. Someone showed me how to remove the outer sheet metal of the machine but I don't recall how. I think they removed 2 screws and flipped the control part backwards and I'm lost after that. If you can give me any advice, even telling me where to go (web site maybe) I would really appreciate it. Not that is matters or that anyone cares but my problems never come in ones. If I can't fix it.....Heck, if I can't fix it I have no idea what I'll do. Wash the clothes in tub I guess. Thanks for any advice provided. I will still search the net for helpful web sites incase I get kill filtered in this group. RC I agree with your diagnosis. I have a Kenmore of that vintage and replaced the lid switch about six months ago. It was a pain, but I did it without dismantling the machine. You can physically cock the tub to one side, and wedge it with a small piece of lumber. That will give you enough room to reach at least part of one hand in there. It's possible that you could retrieve the fallen switch with a flexible grabber, a flashlight, and a mirror. It might even be on the floor under the machine. But you might just leave it there and put in a new switch. Your other option is to do what I did for a couple of months until I gathered up the patience to install my new switch -- short the switch wires together. Take care to do this well and properly, insulate the splice, and secure the wires so they don't hit the drum. They don't call it a safety switch for nothing, so if you bypass it, take note not to open the lid while it's operating. Installing a new switch is theoretically simple, but it's a struggle to get the thing mounted, requiring some degree of patience. |
How do you remove the outside of a washing machine.
On Jan 16, 11:56 pm, Ron Cliburn wrote:
I have a Kenmore Washing machine that is about 15 years old. I believe the switch that turns it OFF when the drum is spinning is broken. The problem is that it washes just fine but will not go into the drain and rise cycle. The same thing happens when you leave the door open so I thought maybe the switch is broken. I removed the screws holding the safety switch and the switch fell between the drum and the outside of the machine. Someone showed me how to remove the outer sheet metal of the machine but I don't recall how. I think they removed 2 screws and flipped the control part backwards and I'm lost after that. If you can give me any advice, even telling me where to go (web site maybe) I would really appreciate it. Not that is matters or that anyone cares but my problems never come in ones. If I can't fix it.....Heck, if I can't fix it I have no idea what I'll do. Wash the clothes in tub I guess. Thanks for any advice provided. I will still search the net for helpful web sites incase I get kill filtered in this group. RC The old Kenmore my folks had allowed the machine top to be jerked forward & tilted up & open. Open the lid & grab the front inner rim of the lid opening, jerk the top forward & slightly upward,. Some spring catches will release & allow you to pivot the top up & back. This will allow access to some interior parts, at least on their machine, this is how the lid switch was accessed. If the switch is still attached to the wires maybe you can retrieve it. The machine top can be propped open, just don't let it go over backwards (the weight of the control panel assembly can pull it over) HTH Smiitty's suggestion of bypassing the switch is possible but not advisable if you have non-tech folks using the machine. In the old days many machines only shutdown upon lid opening in the spin stage & I even remember machines w/o a safety switch. cheers Bob |
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