I need to know how to remove the water pump on a kenmore elite

HI THERE, IT SOUNDS AS IF YOUR PUMP IS BLOCKED, NOT WORKING OR SOMETHING MORE SERIOUS. START BY CHECKING THE PUMPS IS NOT BLOCKED, LOOSE CHANGE NORMALLY CAUSES THIS AND IS RELATIVELY EASY TO FIX.

Finding the pump on the Kenmore Elite top load washer is a fairly easy project that can be done in about a half hour. The Kenmore Elite is part of the GE line of appliances and shares many of the same interior mechanical parts and systems. The Kenmore Elite is a very streamlined exterior cabinetry design, but the interior can be accessed by removing just a few screws in order for you to locate the water pump.
things you'll need:

• Screwdriver

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     Unplug the electrical cord of the Kenmore Elite top load washer from the electrical outlet before attempting to locate the pump.
     

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     Remove the end caps on the control console of the dryer by pressing in on the caps with your thumbs and pulling the caps forward to unfasten them.
     

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     Unfasten the screws on the ends of the control console in the front with a screwdriver and tilt the console back so that it rests on the back hinges.
     

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     Unplug the top lid switch from the rear of the lid that sits underneath the control console, pulling the switch straight up off the metal prongs by hand.
     

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     Pry the metal clips that sit on the top lid up with a screwdriver, lifting the clips to unlatch the top and pull the top lid cover off the washer base, setting it aside.
     

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     Locate the water pump at the base of the washing machine on the top of the motor shaft.
     

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   • take the cover off the pump and remove any blockage or debris.
     

thanks and good luck

iain



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LD error is for long drain. The pump filter in the pump assembly is probably clogged. Remove front lower panel, pump assembly is in the front with a cap that unscrews. Once cap is unscrewed you can slide out the filter and clean. Remove as much water as possible from basket before taking off pump cap or else water will come flooding out when filter is removed. Reinstall and run drain spin cycle. Should drain ok.

Based upon your description, the drain pump has either failed or the pump filter has become clogged.
To check the pump, remove the bottom access panel. There you will find access to the pump clean-out.(Large,white screw cap) BE READY TO CATCH LOTS OF WATER. CAREFULLY AND S_L_O_W_L_Y unscrew the pump clean-out, catching and discarding the water. When the water flow finally stops, completely remove the clean-out filter. Inspect the clean-out filter, the drain hose from the tub as well as inside the pump impeller for any additional debris.

You'll need to access the drain pump assy & remove any obstructions from within the drain pump. Your pump has a trap that you can unscrew (be mindful of the water) for access.

you can use a shop wet vac on the drain hose to **** the rest of the water out then you can remove the hoses to check to see if anything is suct in hoses or pump-,mike

FIRST GET ALOT OF TOWELS MACHINE HOLD 3 GALLONS OF WATER STILL THERE IS A PLASTIC PUMP W/ ROUND HANDLE REMOVE HANDLE COUNTER CLOCKWISE AND REMOVE WHATEVER IS IN THERE

sounds as if you have a drain issue, most common cause of fault is theres something stuck in the pump housing. remove the lower acess panel(3 screws along the bottom of the forn of unit) youll gain acess to the pump housing, remove the large cover to the "button trap" by uncscrewimg the cover, it will be righthin front of you in the center of machine when cover removed, im sure youll find your blockage within there

did you clean pump out by removing acess port on front end of pump? also you can ckd pump impeller by removing screws around pump body impeller will free wheel but should have some resistance to turning by hand if no water in tub reinstall pump put in drain spin to see if drum will spin if it does forget main motor ..motor is most reliable par on those washers

remove bottom panel reach up from bottom to lock area pull the small tear shaped release to open door if water still in tub pump may be plugged to clean turn handle on pump to left and pull out trap and clean ..after dipping as much water out as possible

The most likely thing to cause the code and the leak is the water pump. If the shaft seal on the pump leaks, the water gets into the drain pump motor and shorts it out. The code is telling you there is a high current/amp draw at one of the motors.
You can see if the pump is leaking by tilting the machine back, removing the screws that hold the bottom to the front edge of the machine and looking at the pump. If the pump is leaking, you will need a new pump and possibly a new motor control board.
Post back if you need further instructions and we will walk through the repair.