How to remove top off my Kenmore 80 Series Model 110.xxx Washing Machine

[Rick]

Hello All,

Can anyone help me figure out how to lift the entire top of my Kenmore
washer up (or off) so I may gain access to replacing my faulty lid
switch? I have no obvious screws to remove from the front like the pic
shows in the common repair thread.

Thanks in advance. - Rick

[buffalobill]

http://www.repairclinic.com/0047_11.asp

http://fixitnow.com/

[Rick]

Thanks buffalobill, now how do I really remove those Kenmore plastic
end caps??? I'm 99% to just breaking them off! I've taken off one
screw from the top, but the bottom is securely in place.

[buffalobill]

i don't know your model. some top loaders pry up at the front edge
with a tape covered big screwdriver or stiff putty knife to force open
the two spring metal latches.

[buffalobill]

http://fixitnow.com/wp/2005/10/23/how-to-open-a-whirlpool-or-kenmore-direct-drive-washer-how-to-take-apart-washer-washing-machine-disassembly-washer-repair/

[Rick]

Thanks Buffalobill,

I've got a 110.26892690 model, apparently a Whirlpool. I've seen the
fixitnow.com site but I can't seem to release the bottom of the plastic
end-cap, as shown. I'll try a bit later, and try to release the spring
caps, if it has those.

Thanks again.

[upand_...@yahoo.com]

You can get exploded diagrams of your model washer on Sears' website.

Go here: http://www3.sears.com/
Type in your model # in box 2. Select your model on the next page and
then select which diagram you want to see.

Mike

[Rick]

Got it! Had to bend the top of the plastic end caps up and toward me
(facing the front of the machine). I thought I might break them but
they came off without damage. I've got the panel rotated up, now I
need to remove the switch wire from the clips underneath. I can see
that the plastic screw mounting holes for the switch itself are cracked
and consequently stripped. The screws were loose when I first saw them
and they could not be tightened.

[Rick]

Job complete!!!

I permanently joined the outside connector wires, saved $30, and am
back up and washing. Probably like most, the plastic switch connection
holes broke loose and allowed the switch to fall, preventing any
continuity of the circuit when the lid was closed. Thanks All for the
great help!

[RXLAURI]

[Ms Curry]

replying to Rick, Ms Curry wrote:

Good Morning I have a Kenmore washer 80 series
model# 11028812790 to change the switch and I
can't remove the lid......can you help me

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[Oren]

On Sun, 17 Aug 2014 17:44:01 +0000, Ms Curry
<caedfaa9ed1216d60e...@example.com> wrote:

>
>Good Morning I have a Kenmore washer 80 series
>model# 11028812790 to change the switch and I
>can't remove the lid......can you help me

If you mean the lid switch, see if this video is of any help or if it
resembles your machine.

<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ck3iMjBS_H4>

Let us know what happens.

[hrho...@sbcglobal.net]

That is what is great about this group, when someone posts a reasonable problem and gets the answer and gets things working again!!!

[Stormin Mormon]

Yes, once in a while it works out well. I do try
to be part of the answer, some times. I'll admit,
I do too much off topic. Sigh.

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[Tony Hwang]

Stormin Mormon wrote:
> On 8/17/2014 6:31 PM, hrho...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
>> That is what is great about this group, when
>> someone posts a reasonable problem and gets the
>> answer and gets things working again!!!
>>
>
> Yes, once in a while it works out well. I do try
> to be part of the answer, some times. I'll admit,
> I do too much off topic. Sigh.
>

Hi,
It's package deal, LOL!

[sublim...@gmail.com]

Anyone know how to do the same to a kenmore 80 series model 110.26822690? It sees to be different than all the ones I have seen.

[Frank]

On 8/22/2017 2:17 PM, sublim...@gmail.com wrote:
> kenmore 80 series model 110.26822690

May not help but found parts diagram here:

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/model-number/11026822690/0582/0153200.html

I'm learning to do a lot of stuff by googling.

[Dean Hoffman]

And Youtube:
<https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=top+off+kenmore+80+series>

[Frank]

That's where google will lead you if you are lucky. I used it myself
this am to figure out how to update the service warnings I was getting.
Change the oil yourself and car does not know it and keeps warning to do
it..

[bjvo...@gmail.com]

[NiggerMortis]

If you can't figure out the lid part, how the hell are you gonna replace a switch without electrocuting yourself?

[Handy Mann]

Exactly! Put the screwdriver down and slowly back away from the washing
machine. Call a pro.