How to Fix a Kenmore 70 Series Washer That Will Not Spin
Kenmore washers are sold exclusively by Sears, either through its brick-and-mortar stores, website or catalogs. Kenmore is a brand name, not an actual manufacturer. The washers are manufactured by other major appliance brands, either Whirlpool or Frigidaire. Regardless of which manufacturer they are made by, Kenmore washers have always had a reputation of being built to last, and are sold with a one-year warranty. A Kenmore 70 Series washer that agitates but will not spin needs to have the lid switch replaced. If your warranty has expired, you can save money by replacing it yourself. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Unplug your Kenmore 70 Series washer by firmly grasping the plug and pulling it straight back from the wall.
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Remove the end caps from the washer by hand and use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws on each side of the top panel of the washer.
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Pull the top of the Kenmore 70 Series washer console forward and lift it up so that it reclines back. Locate the three-wire connector that travels down the top of the console and unplug it.
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Locate the spring clips that secure the rear washer panel to the top washer panel on each side of the machine and use a flat-head screwdriver to pry them upward and release them.
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Lift the washer cabinet off the base to expose the lid switch, and replace it with the new lid switch. Reassemble your Kenmore 70 Series washer, reversing the steps you took to take it apart. Plug the washer back into the electrical outlet.
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Tips & Warnings
The replacement lid switch for the Kenmore Series 70 washer is Sears part number 3949238.
Make sure that the tabs on the washer base fit securely into the guide slots on the washer cabinet when you put it back together.
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