MY Whirlpool Washing Machine problem

Posted by mm on July 5, 2008, 10:08 pm

I have a Whirlpool machine, 29 years old, so it's all electro-
mechanical.

For the first time ever, I think, I used the gentle cycle a couple
days ago. Now it won't agitate or drain, in any of the three cycles,
normal, sta-press, gentle.

I presume this is just one of the two solenoids, but is there anything
I can do;, I can bang, to get the thing to go back to the normal
position without having to drag the machine from the wall?

I haven't siphoned out the water yet. How long will the porcelain
finish last if it stays under water?

Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on July 6, 2008, 12:42 am

>I have a Whirlpool machine, 29 years old, so it's all electro-
> mechanical.
> For the first time ever, I think, I used the gentle cycle a couple
> days ago. Now it won't agitate or drain, in any of the three cycles,
> normal, sta-press, gentle.
> I presume this is just one of the two solenoids, but is there anything
> I can do;, I can bang, to get the thing to go back to the normal
> position without having to drag the machine from the wall?
> I haven't siphoned out the water yet. How long will the porcelain
> finish last if it stays under water?

Check to see if the drive belt is in place and not slipping. Not familiar
with your model, but perhaps the front panel comes off so you can check it
out. If you see a solenoid, give that a tap too.

The porcelain though, will last about forever. At 29 years, it may be time
to shop around for a new one.

Posted by mm on July 6, 2008, 1:19 am

wrote:

>>I have a Whirlpool machine, 29 years old, so it's all electro-
>> mechanical.
>> For the first time ever, I think, I used the gentle cycle a couple
>> days ago. Now it won't agitate or drain, in any of the three cycles,
>> normal, sta-press, gentle.
>> I presume this is just one of the two solenoids, but is there anything
>> I can do;, I can bang, to get the thing to go back to the normal
>> position without having to drag the machine from the wall?
>> I haven't siphoned out the water yet. How long will the porcelain
>> finish last if it stays under water?

>Check to see if the drive belt is in place and not slipping. Not familiar
>with your model, but perhaps the front panel comes off so you can check it
>out. If you see a solenoid, give that a tap too.

No, the front doesn't come off. I can see how that would be a nice
feature. :)

>The porcelain though, will last about forever.

That's good. I guess I'll work on it tomorrow though.

Thanks for the help.

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