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Kenmore 90 Series won't drain/spin and is not Lid Switch
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Model: 11024932202 Brand: Kenmore Age: 5 - 10 years
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jyck  
#1 Posted : Sunday, November 16, 2008 5:24:06 PM(UTC)
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My Kenmore 90 Series (11024932202) won't drain and stops at spin cycle. If I manually move the timer to "Spin" it clicks and there is a noise that sounds like a car trying to start. At this point, I can see the agitator moving and the cylinder is spinning slowly.

These are the things I've checked so far:

  • Lid Switch - Checked continuity and everything is good here. Also, when I manually move the timer to "Spin" I can keep the lid open and use a screwdriver to keep things going.
  • Coupling - Solid.
  • Motor/switch - I check the points according to this page: http://www.applianceaid.com/direct_drive_motor.html. Everything is good here, except I did notice some charring on the inside of the switch at the red and black terminal contact point when the switch is depressed. This doesn't seem to affect the continuity though. The motor itself seems to spin fine when I detach it from the transmission and pump.
  • Timer - Removed and checked the contact points of the timer. None of them were black or charred, but I am not convinced this is not the culprit.
Any suggestions?
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magician59  
#2 Posted : Monday, November 17, 2008 6:18:37 AM(UTC)
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First thing I would check is tie pump/drain hoses. Look for a kinked hose or some kind of obstruction. If you're very careful, you can leave the motor wiring connector on the motor (unplug the machine first), and pull the motor off and away; making sure no metal contact with any part of the frame of the machine, select Spin and see if the motor runs at full speed.
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jyck  
#3 Posted : Monday, November 17, 2008 10:20:56 AM(UTC)
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PRAISE BE TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST. YOU WERE TOTALLY RIGHT! There was my kid's sock stuck in there. Pulled it out and it's running like a champ again.

You truly are a MASTER APPLIANCE MAGICIAN.

THANK YOU!

THANKS!
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magician59  
#4 Posted : Monday, November 17, 2008 10:37:06 AM(UTC)
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You're right...All the praise goes to God.
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