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Jay_taylor
02-25-2013, 05:54 PM
I have a Kenmore stack-able Model 417.90862990

the washer will fill up and once it fills up it stops running all together. I cant get ti to work at all. I let it set about 20 minutes and i can advance it to the spin cycle and it will drain.

jeff1
02-26-2013, 01:54 AM
Hi,


the washer will fill up and once it fills up it stops running all together

When the water stops filling does the timer start to move/advance?


I let it set about 20 minutes and i can advance it to the spin cycle and it will drain.

The washer must sit a while before running?...first, second, third, any load?

jeff.

Jay_taylor
02-26-2013, 01:59 AM
No the timer doesn't advance

Its like there is no electricity. I can move it froward to any spot on the dial and it wont operate

Here's the thing now....I have been able to do 2 loads now with no issues

jeff1
02-26-2013, 03:34 AM
No the timer doesn't advance

Water level control ( pressure switch ) is responsible for shutting off the power to the fill valve and redirecting the power to the timer to start the washer.....that and it's wiring should be checked.
http://www.applianceaid.com/general-washing-machine-information.php#wlc

Lid switch is also a common trouble maker for shutting off the washer.
http://www.applianceaid.com/washer-lid-switch-assembly-131675600.php

Motor does have a built in safety/thermal switch that can/will shut off the motor and it needs cooling down time to reset...but that usually happens after a load or two once the motor gets good and hot.

196

jeff.