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lgoodpaster  
#1 Posted : Thursday, October 13, 2011 4:37:28 AM(UTC)
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The washer will fill with water but does not recognize when water level is reached. I can manually stop and turn it to start the agitation process, etc. It drains fine after spinning ... would like to find a part (s) to repair it...any suggestions??

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denman  
#2 Posted : Thursday, October 13, 2011 7:55:27 AM(UTC)
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I cannot find any info on the given model number.
Please check it.

Take a look in the control console for the water level switch.
Since you can get the fill to stop by turning the timer the water valves will be OK.

This switch is actually a pressure switch. It has a tube that runs down to the bottom of the tub, as water fills the tub, air is trapped in the tube. As the water rises, the air pressure in the tube increases until it reaches the switch's set point then the switch activates turning off the water and starting the agitate.

Possible problems.
1. Gunk blocking water from entering the tube. Remove the tube at the switch and blow into it to clear the plug.
2. Cracks or holes in the tube allowing the air to escape. Inspect the tube. Also check that it is tight on the switch, if not, cut off half an inch and re-seat it.
3. The switch is toast. Get a piece of tubing with the same internal diameter and attach this to the switch. Start a fill, then blow into the tube. You should be able to stop the water flow without blowing very hard.
If you cannot stop it the switch is toast.

Note: That you may be able to stop it by blowing into then tubing and it may still be no good as it needs too much pressure to activate the switch.
So iof the tubing is OK replace the switch.

Note: I am assuming that you can stop the water flow by unplugging or turning off the unit.
If the only way to stop it is to shut off the taps your water valve is shot.
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lgoodpaster  
#3 Posted : Thursday, October 13, 2011 9:39:27 AM(UTC)
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Thank you! I will check those things and let you know what I find!
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