11031 Kenmore Washer - Instructions

The valve is a 4 solenoid valve, which has Temp. sensor molded into the valve body mixer center outlet. No mention of it in the troubleshooting. it has a 2 pin plug. it was shorted zero ohms.
New one measure open infinity. I also purchased the control module as the troubleshooting said to if solenoid checked good which all 4 rea ... Read more d 1310 ohms , i purchased and replaced control module, no help. the guide is outdated for these new high tech washers. If this happens again. I will just unplug the 2 pin plug on bottom of valve assembly. By the way the 2 clips that hold the washer top in place are very difficult to remove and re install.

Using a pair of pliers turn counter clockwise to remove broken part. Install the new part by turning clockwise. Soooo easy with install time of less than a minute.

Nothing to it. Just remember to put the insert in the knob, NOT on the selector stem. Line up the flat part of the insert with the flat part of the stem and push the knob in place.

Don NOT ram it on the selector stem. When it's seated, don't push any more. That's all there is to it. It works. If the pointer on the knob indicat ... Read more es the selector is lined up correctly, but it isn't, the problem is the selector, not the knob.

slipped the new drain hose on and with locking plyers slipped the wire clap in place after three trys

Ordered this part 3 times over a period of several months and never received it. Only would get emails saying it was out of stock and would be sent soon. Eventually had to but a whole new washer. Will never recomend this company or another Maytag product.

Research showed it was the transmission and the actuator . Parts were super easy to install and it solved the issue 100%

PS - I put some light lithium grease on the transmission and it’s quieter than it was when new

Tipped washer on its back & tookold Washer pulley assembly off & put new one on.

The repair went really well. And it was the right part and now we can have light in our fridge.
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Your help and fast shipping really made a difference. I will always shop for my parts with you guys. Thank you for having things no store has. It saves alit of money all around.
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I put the dial to drain and and pressed the pause button for 3 seconds and it drained.
Unplugged the washer from the electrical outlet .
Shut the hot and cold water off. Disconnected and drained them.
Placed the washer on a soft mat on front side exposing the back and bottom of the machine.
Unscrew the metal cover wi ... Read more th Philips head screw driver.
Disconnect the drain hose to a bucket or small dish tub .
Remove the belt cover with 5/8 ratchet or wrench.
Using a ratchet or wrench remove the one bolt holding the clutch in place .
Remove the two Philips head screws from the shift mechanism ( looks like clock timer,my memory is failing me right now sorry! ) .
Pull down on bottom gear after removing nut.
Push in and pull down with a flat head screwdriver on the tabs holding the collar in place above the top gear .The collar and gear and spring should come apart.
Install new parts in the same order . Reassemble make sure to use Locktite 242 on the bottom nut holding the gear.
Install belt , belt guard , cover drain hose . Stand machine back up , reconnect all hoses tightly plug machine into electrical outlet and start. Put a smile on your face because you did a great job and saved yourself some money!

When to PartSelect Web site, used their trouble shooting guide, Used their advice, which was to replace the actuator. bought and installed the actuator which took around 20 minutes or so. washer started working fine after replacing. Thanks to the website I save a lot of money. Thanks PartSelect

Prepare:
Before you start turn off the hot and cold water supply. Then remove the supply lines from the back of the washer. You may want a bucket to catch any remaining water in the supply lines.

Replace water inlet valve:
First, remove screws from upper back plate to release the control panel and the washer top.
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Second, slide washer top to the front of the washer about 1/2 - 1 inch. This will allow you to raise the washer top.

Third, from underneath the washer top release the control panel by disengaging the locking clips near the back of the control panel.

Fourth, lay the top back in to the forward position and hinge the control panel from back to front. This will release the control panel.

Fifth, Disengage the wire harness for the control non. And remove the control panel completely.

Sixth, remove the wiring harness from the water inlet valve located on the left hand side, the. Remove the screws holding the valve in place.

Seventh, Install new valve, reconnect all of the wiring harnesses, reconnect the control Bob wire harness, and reinstall the control panel. It should click into place just as it came out.

Eighth, Slide the washer top back into place. Reinstall the back plate and screws.

Finish:
Finally reinstall the supply lines and turn on the water.

Following what the video shows how that they send with your part email, confirmation or receipt!! Easy Peasy!!

Followed detailed instructions which were supplied with the parts. It was easy and my machine is working great with no issues. Also I just didn’t get the main drive pulley, all new parts came for the bottom end, great service and excellent parts.

If you take the back off the machine, it's a lot easier to detach the control bridge. Saved a lot of time and did not need to stretch your fingers

Turn off water and remove inlet hoses
Remove of control Tower
Remove control tower and unplug from rest of washer
Remove water inlet valve and install new valve
Reverse operations