Washer will not start, already cleaned drain behind front kick plate assembly, what's next?

Benjamin Patri

• 3037 Answers
• Posted on May 28, 2008

SOURCE: Front loading Automatic Washer kenmore washer

Most likely the lid switch is the problem, have a look at this and replace it if needed. If not the switch, let me know and I would be glad to let you know what else it may be.

good luck

SOURCE: Kenmore 44072 Front Load Washer Drain Hose Cleaning

Try this link for step-by-step instructions. More than likely you will have to clean the drain pump as well.

http://www.fixya.com/support/r385844-checking_drain_pump_kenmore_elite_front

If you are having trouble draining the water from the wash tub, and cannot get it to drain with a shop vac, you can drain it directly from the tub. If you don't own a shop vac, you may have to bail. If your drain pump does not have a clean out trap, remove the inlet and outlet hoses to access the inside of the drain pump. Inspect the pump impeller for obstructions and/or damage. If the water will not drain when you try to pull a vacuum on the drain line, you may have to disconnect the drain hose from the bottom of the wash tub. In some front loaders, there is a ball valve in the drain hose from the bottom of the wash tub to the drain pump. This ball can act as a collection pint from lint and debris. You will need to remove the hoses from the bottom of the wash tub to clean this area. I would recommend doing this as a LAST resort. Often, it can be difficult to reconnect this hose to the tub and get it to seal correctly. I hope this helps you. Please post back if you need further assistance.

SOURCE: washer

remove dispenser drawer with rag and bleach water mix wash as good as you can the top of dispenser housing aroud holes to remove build up ..if problem is still there entire assembly will need to be removed and flushed thoroughly build up is blocking the holes over the dispenser cups

SOURCE: Kenmore he2 front loading washer, stops in rinse

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