I have a Whirlpool Ultimate Care II washing machine, model number: LSQ9110PW3 that stopped working properly two days ago. At first it seemed to not be able to go into the spin cycle. However, I just tried starting a new load (to test), and it filled with water and then started making an audible (but not loud) whining noise and did not proceed into the wash cycle. I manually skipped ahead to the spin cycle and it began spinning, but continued to make a noise that it did not previously. I stopped the machine in fear of further damaging it. Probably a separate problem, but a few months ago the buzzer stopped sounding when the wash was done.

peter gittos

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• Posted on Aug 12, 2007

SOURCE: Loud noise when spinning

the only part that makes a loud noise is your bearings m8 other than that could be a bra wire stuck inbetween your drum and casing m8

SOURCE: loud noise while agitating in wash cycle

If you begin dissassembly from the tub down, you wil come to the transmission with the spindle sticking out of it. If you undo the bendable tabs all around the transmission it comes apart in two halves. Careful, its full of oil. The spindle has a plastic gear bolted to the bottom of it. It meshes with other gears in the tranny. It has sheered teath and is making the noise.

SOURCE: Whirlpool Ultimate Care II, model LSQ9010KQ0

lid switch lift lid and listen for click when lid shuts.. believe switch on rear left just behind lid hinge or on older models right side about half way opening (ck for boken lever or screw holes)also hinge may not be fully contacting switch ckd hinge screws just in case first if too much play in hinge will fail to contact switch..switch may be acessed by removing screws in bottom rear corners on back of console and lifting console

john gagnon

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• Posted on Sep 11, 2008

SOURCE: Washer will not Spin during SPIN CYCLES

Thanks for the question If your washer sorta spins and washes ok, your problem is with the transmissionTHanks for your question THe Appliance doc

SOURCE: Whirlpool Ultimate Care II Quiet Wash - Wash Cycle not holding water

Since your washer worked fine while in Germany and now is exhibiting this problem at your new home, you may want to double check how it was installed. I suspect you may have a problem known as "siphoning". The following link explains:

http://www.fixya.com/support/r587481-prevent_washer_siphoning

This could be a simple situation where the drain line on the washer is not installed correctly. There are minimum height and length requirments on the drain line. In addition, make sure the stand pipe you have the drain hose inserted in has a proper air gap to allow draining. All of this is explained in the link provided.

I hope this information is helpful to you. The majority of the situations arise from improper installation and is not an operaitonal problem with the washer. If, however, you double check everything and still have problems, please post back and let me know.