20 Most Recent KitchenAid KAWS850L Top Load Washer - Page 9 Questions & Answers

Seem to me the drum bearing have gone I have had motor giving a similar problem

the strap (belt) is chipped, damaged, the spindle from the VAT ruptured, cracked the tank squealing stops, etc. more details please

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If your washing machine shakes violently or if there's a loud thumping noise during the spin cycle, the load of clothes has probably gotten unbalanced. Open the lid, redistribute the clothes in the washer, then re-start it. Repeat these steps if necessary.

Also check this link bellow:-

http://www.wikihow.com/Fix-a-Shaking-Washing-Machine

check this link: http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/b121p11/Kitchenaid-Washing-Machine-Repair-Manual/4313896/1170635?ss=a11b121-x6b61773735306a7134&mr=0

Sounds like door switch has dislodged or has foreign material inside it preventing full closure.inspect clean or replace.

It won't spin without the belt. You need to place the belt from the motor to gearbox and there may be a tension pulley. Most are adjusted by loosening the motor and pulling it tight

This will be the fill valve solenoid. Is it otherwise working well and filling properly?

If this is a front loader washer then the springs holding the drum in place (inside the washer) are weak and off balance or the bearings are damaged. Need some detailed mechanical check. See this post on this topic. Front loader washing machine shaking vibrations Laundry Room Forum...

It is probably a broken motor coupler.

Consider getting a repair manual . www.kitchenaid.com/customer-service

Unscrew agitator and look for twisted up cloth underneath.? Could be bearinv in transmission has gone bad.