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Model: 40412702	Brand: Kenmore	Age: 5 - 10 years
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Capebouy		#11 Posted : Tuesday, November 19, 2013 12:41:53 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/16/2013(UTC) Posts: 13		I am running a full cycle now, and the dial is moving very fast drum is tumbling through each faze, and the pump is working well. No spin at all in each faze of cycle. Cycle complete in under 7 min.I cannot open the door at this time.
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Capebouy		#12 Posted : Tuesday, November 19, 2013 12:43:45 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/16/2013(UTC) Posts: 13		The door lock released after 2 min.
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Appliance Ninja		#13 Posted : Tuesday, November 19, 2013 12:46:10 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 957		That is really odd because the timer motor should only move at one speed!? It is simply a 120 VAC motor....it only has one speed. I will have to research this a bit, pretty weird behavior.
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Capebouy		#14 Posted : Tuesday, November 19, 2013 12:59:10 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/16/2013(UTC) Posts: 13		I cannot test this part as it is installed very tightly. I can see it,but cannot get to it for testing
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Appliance Ninja		#15 Posted : Tuesday, November 19, 2013 1:23:38 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 957		The delayed opening indicates it is working, no worries.
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Capebouy		#16 Posted : Tuesday, November 19, 2013 3:14:20 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/16/2013(UTC) Posts: 13		Good news, but where do i go to get the cycle to be of normal duration, and to spin? Are we looking at a bad timer switch perhaps?
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Appliance Ninja		#17 Posted : Tuesday, November 19, 2013 3:19:43 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 957		I suspect the timer is indeed at fault with the fast cycling, I am not sure what else would cause that because the motor is a one speed motor. If you just replaced it, it should be under warranty still.
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Capebouy		#18 Posted : Tuesday, November 19, 2013 3:31:18 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/16/2013(UTC) Posts: 13		That seems to be the right choice. I assume that would be the cause of a "no spin" problem as well. I will call the parts supplier in the morning. Thank you for all your time!!!You Are 'The Appliance Ninja"
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Appliance Ninja		#19 Posted : Tuesday, November 19, 2013 3:38:06 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 957		You are very welcome, please let me know what the outcome is!
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