Kenmore 600 series washer overfilling

[Cofe]

This washer has a 4 position water fill switch and overflows on hot or cold water. Is the problem the fill switch or the valves? ... or something else. How should I troubleshoot and test?

 

[dingbat]

Re: Kenmore 600 series washer overfilling

This washer has a 4 position water fill switch and overflows on hot or cold water. Is the problem the fill switch or the valves? ... or something else. How should I troubleshoot and test?

I;m guessing neither. The first things I'd look at would be the level sensor(s)

 

[Grub54891]

Re: Kenmore 600 series washer overfilling

As stated above-havent worked on newer ones but old school had a float,or a pressure sensor-depending on model/brand. If the microswitch that was attached to either type was bad,it would do that. The old school stuff had a hose,it put pressure to a switch,activated switch,or a float did it.now with modern electronics,they may have a water"sensor" that does the same thing,attached to a computer board that makes it harder to diagnose. I'd guess the sensor would be the first place to look. Good luck! Tell me if I'm right or wrong,how else are we supposed to learn!
Grub
Ps...the valve needs to be told what to do-by the above text,The only time I had a bad valve was because of a frozen one,due to the owners not home furnace was out.

 

[glenn property of pam]

Re: Kenmore 600 series washer overfilling

look for a tube that goes up the side of the drum at the top there should be a sensor. You can search on the net for a water level pressure switch to see what part you are looking for. Once found check the pipe for a blockage then test the switch

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Kenmore 600 series washer overfilling

Its almost always the fill switch. Its a pressure switch located behind the front panel with a hose going to it that attaches to the outer drum.

I used to own laundromats.

 

[bigdee]

Re: Kenmore 600 series washer overfilling

The 600 series is the low end, no frills washer. It uses the simple water pressure switch $20-$30. The electronic sensors on the higher end models are more problematic and cost more to replace.

 

[Tim Frank]

Re: Kenmore 600 series washer overfilling

How is the water supply/pressure at the washer faucets?
If there is a restriction for some reason, that would do it. Specs say that you need a minimum of 25 PSI for the limit device to operate properly.

 

[ehenry]

Re: Kenmore 600 series washer overfilling

Cofe, if this is a top load washer like mine I had the exact thing happen. there are two screws that hold the control panel. One on each end. if you take them out the control panel will pivot up. Look on the water level control switch. There should be a hose. Check and make sure the hose hasn't vibrated off the switch. Thats what happened to mine.....Thank goodness we have a drain in the floor of the washroom and had no water damage in the house.

 

[Cofe]

Re: Kenmore 600 series washer overfilling

Thanks everyone for your help.:joyous: With your suggestions in mind, I removed the control panel to expose the fill level/pressure switch. The hose was still attached, so I found a short piece of tygon tubing and put it on the fill level/pressure switch, and checked the connections for continuity while blowing air in the tubing. I could not get the switch to work...so now I have placed a new switch on order. Really appreciate the help everyone!