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Thread Number: 49393
How to raise water level on Kenmore front-loader |
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Post# 714424 , Reply# 1 11/10/2013 at 17:33 (3,812 days old) by Yogitunes  (New Jersey) |
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this is way too easy...........
pop the top, actually theres screws along the back that have to come out, and slide the top a little forward and lift off..... on the right hand side, and it should be attached to the crossmember, is the pressure switch, and should be a phillips head screw that you turn clockwise to raise the level..... can be done in minutes, provided you have some mechanical knowledge.... just do little 1/4 to 1/2 turn increments at a time, you will have to let the machine completely drain and refill to check after each turn, but you will get there..... what these newer ones don't have that the older ones did was a foam block under the chasis, and once enough water got it, it would lower and sit on this for washing, when draining started, it would lift up as less weight was inside.....since it does not have this you may hear it bounce along the bottom cabinet once in a while during a heavy load, but no harm will be done.... | ||
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Post# 714429 , Reply# 2 11/10/2013 at 17:43 (3,812 days old) by chetlaham (United States) |
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Pressure Switch Adjustment Just one thing to point out, If I remember correctly those pressure switches had multiple adjustment screws. Im not sure about this specific model but I have seen many machines where the pressure switch had more than one screw, ie 2 or even up to 6. One was actually to increase the water level, the others governed differential reset, contact space/sequence, ect ect. If so just make sure you find the right one.
Here is an example of some Ive run across:
http://www.rcappliancepartsimages.com/dbImages/i/00003365/Pressure-Switch-491681-01012517.jpg | ||
| Post# 714496 , Reply# 4 11/10/2013 at 23:13 (3,812 days old) by retropia () | ||
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This is what it looks like with the top off. Where the arrow is pointing is where the level adjustment switch is located. 
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Post# 714504 , Reply# 6 11/11/2013 at 00:45 (3,812 days old) by chetlaham (United States) |
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2nd screw | ||
| Post# 714515 , Reply# 7 11/11/2013 at 03:12 (3,812 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea)) | ||
You probably knew, it's actually an Electrolux, formerly assembled in US by White, and the design dates back to at least 1998 when I bought mine. Badged as GE, Kenmore, Frigidaire, possibly others.
My 98 had adequate water for most loads, but I poured an extra gallon or 2 through the detergent slot for things like towels that soak up a lot of water. BTW, turn the timer gently. If you spin it, the cam that distributes water to the dispenser drawer can unseat and you have to take the top off to reseat. | ||
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Post# 714551 , Reply# 8 11/11/2013 at 07:59 (3,812 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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around 2000/2001 they did away with the cam/linkage/dispenser setup, and went with solenoids to operate the dispenser.....
main issue is the cam would wear, causing the dispenser not to operate as needed... of all of these versions, I like the Kenmore the best, more features and options, and especially the stainless drum of the dryer.... | ||
| Post# 714617 , Reply# 9 11/11/2013 at 14:53 (3,811 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY) | ||
Wow - | ||
| Post# 714750 , Reply# 11 11/12/2013 at 00:24 (3,811 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
I just got a Frigemore pair from the local dump a few months ago. The gas dryer needs a new motherboard but, the washer had a loose wire I located and replaced to its rightful plug. It has a square door with a round window. I adjusted the water level and it is a frigging race horse. I'm not sure what the highest spin velocity or RPMS are but,it feels like it goes faster then the Duets i aquired a year ago. The dryer may cost too much to repair. I already have a GE electric model as well as the Duet.Both of which have a much larger drum than the Frigemore.
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| Post# 715173 , Reply# 12 11/13/2013 at 19:49 (3,809 days old) by Mich (Hells Kitchen - New York) | ||
Are these... | ||
| Post# 715260 , Reply# 14 11/14/2013 at 02:26 (3,809 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea)) | ||
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The design and components were Electrolux products. Assembled by White Consolidated in the US and who knows who else under what name. As a topic asserted some time ago, brand names mean absolutely nothing today. It's like, GenMayLuxWhirlSonAire and unmistakeably the exact same product.
I suffixiate, that despite the oblique heritage I'm completely satisfied with mine in performance and reliability. We were separated recently when I moved to a federal building that prohibits private laundry machinery. But I still own it in storage at my brother's RV garage. And I would take it 10+ times over the sorryass Maytag coinops in the building. | ||
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