The Start Button on My Kenmore Elite Calypso won't engage
I received an FL error code and then took the bottom and back panels off, to clean the Pump and connect tubes, there was alot of lint in there that seemed to stop the wheel from turning. Now that this is clean, i put everything back together and plugged it in, and now all buttons on the display work, except when i press start, nothing happens. I don't even hear a beep, which i heard (start button worked), right before i cleaned the pump. I think the computer might need to be reset. Do you have any idea how to do this. I keep seeing postings on a diagnostic code, but i can't find the code anywhere. Please help.
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Washing Machines - Kenmore - Elite - Elite 45986 Front Load Washer
Answers & Comments
The FL error code means:
Flood Condition:
FL flashes if any overfill condition occurs. This condition occurs when excessive water in the tub causes the overfill switch to trip. The control must realize that the trip was due to an overfill condition instead of a suds lack condition in order for FL to be displayed
With an overfill condition, the beeper repeats a warning every 10 seconds with no time-out. The pump is cycled in drain mode for 30 seconds on, 30 seconds off until the overfill switch resets or power is discontinued to the unit.
Press STOP/CANCEL to clear the display.
This problem I see on these are the water pumps getting clogged with lint or other things, causing the pump not to pump all of the water out at times.
There is a check "valve" in the drain assembly that seems to sometimes cause problems with the FL error code. You can remove this piece, and might avoid changing the pump.
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