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SUD means that excessive suds or slow draining were detected. The usual cause for the error are using the wrong detergent, too much detergent or something blocking the pump from removing the water from the washer. Try pressing Pause/Cancel twice to clear the error and run the washer without any detergent or clothing. If you see suds forming in the washer, run the cycle a few more times. Check your outlet hose for any kinks. If the error persists, you need to open up the washer and check the filter for the pump and the pump itself for foreign objects. (The filter is sometimes called a coin catcher since that is the most common item found in it.) Have a bucket ready to catch the water from the pump and connected hoses. Please post a comment with the exact model of the washer since Kenmore products from different manufacturers do not always have a unique 5 digit model number. With that information, I may be able to give you specific information on reaching the pump. I hope this helps. Cindy Wells

I believe its a pressure sensor but I hope this helps

Try running with no clothes? If still shows UL when empty running, your machine needs service. P.S. use HE detergent or else.

Hello, I would like to help with your dilemma. First, adding a Liquid or Powder Softening agent to the Wash or Rinse Cycle of a Washing Machine when using extremely Hard Water as the source is trying to treat the symptom and not fix the cause. These pre-packaged Softening agents are filled with Salts that attempt to mix with the Hard Water Minerals and Neutralize them so the soaps can saturate the water and supposedly clean the clothes more effectively. However, the Hard Water Minerals are still trapped in the water supply with these Salts because they are not removed. And, the manufacturers of these Salt Based Softening Agents have no idea of what level of Hardness (Calcium and Magnesium Carbonates) exist from City to City, State to State, or in private Well water supplies. So, if they provide 200 parts per million of Salts in their package, but the Water Hardness is 600 parts per million of Calcium and Magnesium Carbonates, there is no way the Salts will be effective. With "Traditional" Whole House Water Softening, the Water Treatment Appliance actually removes the Hard Water Minerals before the water is distributed to the entire home or business, then allowing the Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Water Heater, Showers, Bathtubs, and other water bearing appliances to perform their tasks as specified by their manufacturer. These Water Softeners typically attach to the main water line of the entire home or business, and virtually exchange equal amounts of Salt for equal amounts of Hardness regardless of the incoming hardness rating. Then, as the total capacity of the Softener becomes exhausted for the batch of water it has treated, the Control Valve automatically Regenerates the system with a new batch of Salt-Softened Water to use in the home or business. And, when you treat the water for the entire home, you reap the benefits of Protecting ALL of the Plumbing, Fixtures, Faucets, Valves, Appliances, and other household items from Scale and Hard Water Destruction. Visit our Web Site for more information: www.puresafe.com Thanks and Hope this helps. Victor Kernes

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No fill error. The washer thinks it's taking too long to fill up with water

Hello Shannon; My name is Peter. I am a retired field service appliance technician. Code F20 also stands for pressure switch. You have a incomplete model number so I am not sure if this is the correct switch. Substitution: W10514214 - $48.00 This is just inside the top cover, right hand corner. The diagram is on the following link. Plug in your model number. Water Filters Lawn Garden Appliance Parts

Sears offers a free online expert capability to help you diagnose a solution. Join the mySears community and then go to the link below. Just below "Ask an Expert" in smaller print is a line to start a new thread. This is where you can get a conversation going trying to get to the bottom of your problem. Good luck. . Ask an Expert Appliance Repair

this is normal water should go thru the softner and into the drum when the machine rinses to introduce the softner to the drum

try running about 3 cups of vinegar in your washer and always leave the door open when you are done doing laundry

in a perfect world you would reinstall the 3 or 4 shipping screws that came with the machine, but if they are lost (likely)you can remove the back cover and pack moving blankets between the tub assembly and the sides and bottom of the machine.The point is to prevent movement of the tub during aggressive moving and jarring which could damage the suspension springs or damper shocks. Cheers Paul

Sears has online expert service. Go to the link below and they might be able to answer. You'll need your model number which you can get off of plates mounted in various locations on washer. Repair Maintenance Questions Answers

Sears has online expert service. Go to the link below and they might be able to answer. You'll need your model number which you can get off of plates mounted in various locations on washer. Repair Maintenance Questions Answers

The motor controller board is likely bad.


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I have a kenmore elite oasis top loading washer about 3 years old. I took it apart and checked the springs and the rods and the plastic ends that hold the rods in place and all of them look fine. I run an empty load in the washer and it still goes unbalanced on the spin cycle. My water bill has tripled due to the fact that every load takes 3 to 4 washings. I need help please!

You might get a service tech or a new unit, you will have more in it then what it is worth.

The shocks are going bad.

This was listed in the washing machine section, so I bet you got no response...

Replacement happens from the inside of the handle location, disassemble the door for access.

Doc

Oil usually from the leaking transmission. a clutch not engaging might make a noise but u will get no real spin and clothes remain wet? if it was bad motor coupler if u have direct drive u would also have no spin or wash cycle. I suspect a bearing prob withing the tranny SORRYYYYYYYY :(

does it have a burning smell? is it belt driven? rather than direct drive. belt are known to emit a whinning pitch sound at times. could be bearings going out. and sometimes a pc of metal opr material can get stuck between hub and shell and make weird sounds?