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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 October 24, 2025 at 1:26 MST

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 August 05, 2025 at 13:21 MST

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 October 26, 2024 at 21:06 MST

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 August 25, 2024 at 23:57 MST

Kenmore Direct Drive Washing Machine: Help me identify Mystery Part

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 06:00:20 -0700

I found this mysterious part laying under the control panel on my Kenmore coin operated washer model number 110.27272600. The about an inch and half long. Please help identify what it is.

⟐ Answer accepted July 01, 2024 at 6:00 MST

Kenmore Direct Drive Washing Machine: 796 kenmore elite washer is not strong enough when it's washing my clo

Sat, 04 May 2024 17:30:36 -0700

My 796 kenmore elite washer is not strong enough when it's washing my clothes! It moves around and spins good and even drains the water, it's just not moving strongly during the wash. It seems like it's kinda a lil too weak during wash.

⟐ Commented May 04, 2024 at 17:30 MST

Kenmore Direct Drive Washing Machine: My kenmore washer elite spinning slow.

Sat, 04 May 2024 09:12:45 -0700

my washer was not spinning at all and i found a penny jammed between the tub and agitator. the washer spins now but will not spin fast enough to get all the water out...

⟐ Answered May 04, 2024 at 9:12 MST

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 November 11, 2023 at 14:26 MST

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 September 12, 2023 at 8:14 MST

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 September 09, 2023 at 15:09 MST

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 July 18, 2023 at 1:37 MST

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 April 28, 2023 at 8:02 MST

Kenmore Direct Drive Washing Machine: Kenmore 70 washer intermittently stops spinning

Sat, 18 Feb 2023 12:34:50 -0700

Good morning, our Kenmore 70 series washer works perfectly fine (adds water, agitates, drains and spins) for about two washes/cycles. However, if we have to do another load, it will add water, agitate, and drain, but will not spin on its own unless we open and then close the lid. It will then drain and spin just as it should. Any ideas before I start throwing money at it? The only new parts it has is a motor/gear box coupler.

Edit: just wanted to add that it will do this during the middle of a cycle. For instance, it will add water, agitate, and then drain and spin just fine. Then during the rinse, it will add water, agitate, drain but not spin. All of this without touching the lid. To me this seems to eliminate the lid switch, since it will do this without touching the lid during the middle of a cycle.

⟐ Commented February 18, 2023 at 12:34 MST

Kenmore Direct Drive Washing Machine: Water is leaking outside the tub during bleach dispensing

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 16:53:39 -0700

While water is being dispersed to the bleaching dispenser, water is overflowing out side of the tub. I checked the rubber hose going to the bleach dispenser it’s fine. What could it be? Also I just changed the water inlet valve. 🤦🏻‍♂️

Kenmore Direct Drive Washing Machine: 110.82692120 - How to fix the belt on this washer?

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:11:45 -0700

How to fix the belt on this washer?

⟐ Commented December 02, 2022 at 0:11 MST

Kenmore Direct Drive Washing Machine: How do I get the cabinet off on Kenmore 300 Series?

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 18:37:11 -0700

I'm trying to get to the water pump, but how do I disconnect the control panel from the cabinet?

⟐ Commented July 10, 2022 at 18:37 MST

Kenmore Direct Drive Washing Machine: kenmore top load washer model #110.298328011 will not start

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 10:10:03 -0700

I selected the wash cycle and my washer just started to fill and then it shut off and there is power going to the washer but it will not turn on and I do not know what the problem is with it?

⟐ Commented September 10, 2021 at 10:10 MST

Kenmore Direct Drive Washing Machine: I have a Amana top load. DD, someone removed a faulty lid switch. How

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 18:40:46 -0700

Someone removed bad lid lock switch, so I have no switch wires from the control board to the lid or to lid lock, whole wiring harness is gone. CB has green light so I know it’s not bad, how to I jump it with out the harness and switch????

⟐ Answer accepted June 25, 2021 at 18:40 MST

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 April 30, 2021 at 18:56 MST

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?