Kenmore Series 500 Washer Not Draining Completely

After ensure that the drain system is in proper working order and drains are installed correctly the next thing i recommend is checking for error codes.

Kenmore series 500 washer not draining completely. To determine if the lid switch assembly is defective use a. If the control detects a problem it will identify it with an error code. Also lately the wash cycle seems to be way too short finishing in about 10 minutes. This washer has a way to recall error codes.

You may have to adjust the hinge by bending it if the switch is not being fully depressed. Replacement lid switches can be ordered from sears partsdirect online or by telephone. If your kenmore 500 series washer will agitate but will not spin replace the lid switch. Clothes are still soaked.

Set the washer in the spin mode and see what happens. It the motor will no start at all in either cycle the likely cause is a broken lid switch or the lid switch is not closing when the lid is shut. Sometimes lint or debris can build up in this area and prevent draining. If that doesn t solve the problem replace the drain pump.

Our kenmore series 500 washer doesn t seem to finish the drain spin cycle like it used to. If the water won t drain turn the machine off pull the drain hose out of the standpipe and check for a clog at the end of the hose. The lid switch is actuated by the left side lid hinge. If a lid switch does not have continuity replace it.

Manually setting it to drain spin works but it s an added step that we didn t have to do. If your washer will not drain make sure the temperature where you keep your washer is above freezing or you may have a frozen drain pipe. Multimeter to test each of the lid switches for continuity. The lid switch assembly prevents the washer from spinning when the lid is open.

To fix this try clearing the pump of excess debris or replacing the seal. Learn more about replacing a drain pump in a top load washer or front load washer from sears partsdirect. Shop all washer drain pumps.