My wahser just stopped working it filled with water and then started agitating and then all the sudden stopped please help

Kenmore 21001516

you need to replace the water level switch

Please be carful as running the agitator without enough water will overheat and kick out the motor, however it should be ok when it resets itself.
Yes, the machine should stop agitating when you lift the lid so this too is part of the problem.
After looking at the print I can only suggest that the cam contacts in the timer ( contacts 12 and 14) that start the motor are burned and stuck together.
Quentin

Hi, Can you tell me if the spin cycle works? It sounds like maybe a couler has gone bad. Also check and see if the lower half of the agitator is working at all.
Please let me know and I can help you through this.

Thanks
Vic

replace the water inlet valve

water will not stop running into drum unless shut off at faucet does not happen all the time and wife can't find her rubber boots

You need a new pressure switch. Dave www.washermd.com

if you hear a motot running the coupling between the motor and transmission has disinagrated.

I have exactly the same problem as Jonthan, what's the solution?

Either your transmission is bad which might carry a 5 year warranty or your lid switch needs replacement