Whirlpool washer overflow

Washer Repair
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I have searched thru the other "overflow" issues in the database and cannot find one exactly like mine. So here goes.

set the water level to anything (small-super)
set for a regular wash cycle
pull the knob and the tub fills to approx whatever level you set it to and the agitator starts up BUT the water does not stop filling. Will continue until it overflows and never stop. (Initially assumed pressure switch was fine since agitator starts)

I checked the hose to the pressure switch and it is fine. I attach a separate hose to the pressure switch and blow into it (constant pressure). The agitator starts up but water keeps flowing… so I replaced the pressure switch anyway and it still overflows

I unpluged the washer while filling and the water stops. Plug it back in and water begins filling again and doesnt stop.

I replaced the water inlet valve anyway and it still overflows.

Started the washer and turn the water valves off at the wall after it fills up. Then open the valves when it goes into spin. The water doesnt come on in spin BUT when it gets to the rinse cycle it overflows again.

HELP!

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Did you check the fill tube hose for any cracks?

Nat

4

visually checked the hose and removed it from both ends, put a vacuum on it(sucked one end and plugged the other.) Held vacuum

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Try it in all the different cycles. It may be a bad timer.

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water still does not shut off in a different cycle (PP)

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Wanted to clarify the pressure switch replacement. I hooked a seperate hose to the switch and blew into the hose, when the washer is filling, this causes the agitator to start but does not stop the water from filling up. if I stop blowing(eliminate the presessure) the agitator stops.

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Thanks for all the replies. I have the wiring diagram you referenced. We bought it new 5 or so years back. There is only one plug to disconnect when taking the overall shell off and it cannot be reversed. Only one connector on the pressure switch, again cannot be reversed. Could still be a short. I didnt check for cut/damaged wires. The pressure switch wires appear to go to the timer before routing to the water valve so the next thing to do is pull out the multi meter and see what is going where…except we have been without a washer for over 2 weeks, waiting on service folks that never showed up(that is why I started troubleshooting myself) to parts that I ordered myself. Just was not willing to part with another $65 on the timer($130 total) when the rest of it could go out anytime as well…so we just gave up and I bought a new washer yesterday.

I greatly appreciate all of the responses. I am glad to see this was not an easy fix for all the time spent.
Thanks again

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I recently, on accident, pulled the top off of the dryer, unplugging a few wires from the timer. THe dryer was working perfect until this happened, now it wont stop. There is a burn mark on the timer from one of the wires, but it still sounds like it is running. Is it possible I plugged the wires back wrong, or did it short the timer out?

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Here is a link that may be helpful. Perhaps Item 23 sample wiring diagrams may be useful.
http://www.applianceaid.com/ww-and-mc.html

Is it possible I plugged the wires back wrong,
Yes this is possible

did it short the timer out?
Also possible but less likely.
If the timer advances in timed dry at least you then know that the timer motor is OK.
You may have welded a set of timer contacts together.

I cannot find the wiring diagram on the net for this unit.
When you opened it up did you find it in the control console?
May also be glued to the back of the unit.
You need this to check out the wiring.