20 Most Recent KitchenAid KAWS850L Top Load Washer - Page 6 Questions & Answers

Motor part number is 8529936 about $200.00 any appliance parts store can order it. You can replace it your self. Also replace the direct drive coupling when you change the motor.part number 285753. Be sure to inspect your wiring harness and check the motor wire continuity before you put $200.00 into it.

hi friend,
If your washer won't drain, check these:

It spins, but doesn't pump
It doesn't spin or pump
It pumps, but the water returns
It spins, but doesn't pump
If your washer spins but doesn't pump the water out, the drain line is probably clogged. In many
washers, a small sock or other piece of clothing can get between the clothes tub and the outer tub
that holds the water. If the clothing gets between the tubs, it may then get into the drain hose that's
attached to the pump--or even into the pump itself. If it's in the pump, you need to remove the
hoses
from the pump and pull the item out.

To remove the sock from the outer tub port, open the washer's main access panel and remove the
large-diameter rubber hose that connects the pump to the bottom of the outer tub. Then, using
needle-nose pliers, try to grab and remove the clothing through the port.

Sometimes you can't remove the stuck clothing from below. Then you have to remove the agitator,
top of the outer drum shield, and inner clothes tub. This isn't easy to do--and you may need special tools--so you might
be happier getting a qualified appliance repair technician to do the job.

If the drain line isn't plugged, the problem may be with your pump. Even if the pump appears to be
turning, the internal impeller may be broken. If so, you need to replace the pump.

It doesn't spin or pump
If your washer doesn't spin or pump water out but the motor is running, your washer probably
has a frozen pump pulley. If so, you need to replace the pump. To check the pulley, remove the
pump from the washer and try to rotate the pulley manually. If it doesn't turn freely--if it's frozen
or stiff--replace it.

It pumps, but the water returns
If the water that pumps out of the machine goes back into the machine after the spin cycle, your
washer may be siphoning the water from a laundry tub that has a slow drain, back into the
washer. The usual remedy for this is to improve the draining of the laundry tub. (Is something stuck
in the drain?) Also, check for these problems:

* If the drain hose reaches more than about 4 inches into the laundry tub, cut off the excess.


* If your drain hose is lower than the washer's cabinet, install an air gap/siphon break assembly.

Sounds like the timer might be defective. Try turning the timer manually to see if it goes into spin cycle. If it does then thats what it is. Hoped this helped if not let us know thankyou!

sounds like you may have lost the circuit board.are your breakers ok?

sphion effect...your hose is to low must come up height of machine before it can go down....or you have unit straight to your waste pipe...onthejob

your drain hose is to low,,,must go up height,,of top before it can go down...onthejob

ok ...unplug unit first...remove the 2 screws on each corner with a phillips head screw driver..if the screws are not in the front console corners there on the back...now flip the console back and let it hang..look at the top of unit remove lid swtch connection..2 gray wires on one side and a brown and greenist,,connnected by a white connector...ok at each end theres a brass clip on booth corners..pry the up with small screw driver...now pull the cabnit toward you,,jus the cabnit ,,move it to the side,,now we have to kneel down,,,the white plastic pump have to be remove,,push the bottom clip down and the upper clip up..i do it with my hand you made need a pair of pliers..dont take the 2 big black hose of pump just let the pump hang,,,ok your going to reach around on the right side of the motor and remove that connection just press down on the top on the connection clip...good ...now remove the motor clips you may have a 1/4 nut driverscrew through the clip ..remove clips the same way you removed pump clips..now change your broken drive coupling...just reverse to put toghter...onthejob please rate on completion..

withte palm of your hand youllneed to remove the fabric softener dispensor(a solid bump) will dislodge it, after that youlll gain acess to the center shaft of agitaotr, remove small white cover and underr youll see a 7/16 bolt head, remove the bolt and the agitaotr will pulll right up and then reinstall the same way

replace the motor coupler...you have to remove the case and then the water pump, then the motor....the coupler in behind the motor

ok, here's the deal. you could have one of two things wrong with it. either the pressure switch is bad, or the hose that goes to the pressure switch has a hole in it. to check the hose you have to remove the case.

this will sound odd to you, but having done this for some time, i would bet there is something between the basket and the tub. sound impossible, but sometimes thing so get in there.......like lighters! you have to take the agitator out, get a speacial spanner whench to remove the nut holding down the tub(maybe $20 buck) then pull the tub out and see whats in there.

sounds like you need a lid switch, you have to take the case off to get to it

its not supose to come off the way you took it off.slide the top over the back metal.screw the hinges back in.and put the screws back in inthe frount or pop it in,depending what one you have.its just most important that its not vibrating and making noise.God bless,tom

I was having the same problem with mine so I took it apart. There is a plastic coupler-like device that connects the drive motor to shaft which allows your "spin" cycle to commence. This coupler has posts in side it but they are under the little belt. My posts were all broken so the bottom piece of the coupler was spinning but the top was not, so it just made a humming noise. This part is available at

http://www.searspartsdirect.com

partNumber=3363664

dont reeally undserstand question, you can freely turn the agitator freely, in both directions??? with no resistance??? if so you need to replsce the agitator dogs, part number 80040, probly under $20, to replace youll need to remove the agitator form the tub( 7/16 bolt under the fabric softener cup "pop" it off with the palm of your hand!

thanks for the question Tip the washer back to the wall now you can see underneath the pump is right there at the front if you see the pump leaking replace the pump thanks for the question The appliance doc

thanks for the question AT the front of the console at each corner where the top meets the console you will see 2 screws remove them Lift the console You willsee 2 brass spring loaded clips remove disconnect wire connectione on the top pull off cabinet now you should see the pump & motor its usually the pump with all these parts off you can still put washer in fill &it will wash now you should be able to see your leak Thanks for the question THe appliance doc

My best guess would be you have a bad motor coupler(a hybrid plastic/ rubber gear that acts as part gear, part shock absorber). Unless you lift the lid, it would sound like it is doing a normal wash and spin. The water still fills, the motor still runs, etc. To verify this, first unplug your washer. Pull it forward slightly and tilt it back about 6". Use a flash light to show you the underneath side. You will likely see black shavings, pieces of white plastic, or possibly even a mangled chunk of black rubber. This is what is left of your coupler. If you are able to verify this, grab your model number. Just lift the lid and look towards the rear where the lid and top of the unit meet. In the center where they meet you should see a plaque with your model number in it. Once you have your replacement coupler, here's how you replace it. 1st - Unplug the unit. Next, open your console. The most common ways to do this are either 2 phillips screws on the back of the console where it meets the top of the washer on the right and left hand sides or there are 2 cosmetic caps on the front of the console. Once you remove the caps, you will find 2 phillips screws to remove. Once the screws are out, pull the bottom of
the console towards the front and swing it up. (it should be hinged). Underneath, you fill find 2 large brass colored clips. Find the area where the clips go into the top of of the unit. Use a large screwdriver to simultaniously push down and push the handle
towards the back of the unit. This will let the clips out. Now, open the lid and grab the opening for the clothes and pull it towards you while placing your foot at the bottom center to keep it in place. Once you reach about 45 degrees forward, let both the bottom and the top come forward slowly at the same time. Now with the cabinet out of the way, look towards the bottom center of the machine. You should see a white piece of plastic
with two black hoses connected. That is your pump. Pry off the two clips holding it on. Underneath is your motor. On the right hand side there is a wire harness. Follow the 2 red wires. This is your capaicitor. If you touch the metal parts is can kill you. So,
pull the wires off, then touch a large screwdriver across the two metal plugs where the wires just were. It is now safe. Unplug the rest of the wires where they connect to the motor. There are 2 more clips keeping the motor in place. First remove the screws (they will be either 5/16 or 1/4" screws). Then again pry the clips off. There is a shaft on the back of the motor and a matching shaft behind it on the transmission. Remove any remaining coupler pieces. (you may have to pry or break off the remianing pieces) Take the new parts and press them on the shafts (I find using a spark plug socket and a hammer to press it on works best). Now re-assemble in reverse. If you didn't have the shavings or run in to any other problems, drop me a comment and we can keep working off this request for help. If it took care of it, please make sure to post a rating for this information. I look forward to hearing from you.

Check around the motor, it sound as if you may have pulled a wire loose somewhere.

the two screws are on the control panel, one on each end. some are on the front and some are on the back. they hold the control panel to the case.
after you take those out then flip back the control panel (it has two hinges on the back so it wont fall).
then you will see the two metal clips, use a screwdriver to release the pressure and take them off.  you will immediately be able to remove the entire case from the front by tilting it back toward you.
or you can just lay the machine down on its side and look under it.
if the leak is coming from the front center then it is the water pump.