Kenmore Series 70 washer problem


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Old 05-22-04, 03:33 PM
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Kenmore Series 70 washer stopped after it filled

I have a Kenmore Series 70 Heavy Duty washer model # 110.81675710. I began filling it up for a full load. As soon as it was done filling, nothing happened. It will not agitate. It will not spin. It does not make any noise at all. It had been working fine until now. Moving the dial for what type of wash (i.e. cotton, perm press, etc.) does nothing. Moving the knob for amount of wash (i.e. small, medium, etc.) also does nothing. I am familiar enough with it to get inside the washer. I have read that it might be the water level pressure switch and that I should test it with an ohm meter, but I do not know where to put the sensors. Any thoughts?
P.S. I saw a water level pressure switch on eBay that looked the same as mine. They both had Singer and the number 5220 stamped into the metal. Mine only has three level settings, his has four. Would these parts be compatible or not?
 

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Old 05-24-04, 12:10 PM
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Hello: Solidroque

Chances are the door lid safety switch is either defective or not being pushed down far enough to make contact. The machine is likely to be a model which does not function at all when the door lid switch does not make contact.

To test the switch, may have to do a continuity test using an ohm meter. Be sure the electrical power is turned off or the appliance is unpluged from the wall outlet before doing any testing and or repairs.

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