Do it Yourself: Re: [DIY] Washing Machine Won't Stop Filling

07 January 2013

Re: [DIY] Washing Machine Won't Stop Filling

I don't know if this video applies to your model number or not but it gives you an idea of how to test and replace the water fill switch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmFfGVXf974

-Lee

On Jan 6, 2013, at 4:50 PM, wired <wiredformen@yahoo.com> wrote:

I am not an appliance repairman, but to verify that the solenoid valves are good, is the water off when the machine is not turned on? If water does not flow until you set the timer to run, they are OK and it has to be in a water level sensor not cutting off the control signal to the solenoids.

--- In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com, "LarenCorie" wrote:
>
> This is a Magiic Chef (Maytag) washer, model CAV4004AWW
> A friend just got it (used) It appears to not be shutting off the
> water during the fill cycle. It overflowed and leaked water onto
> the basement floor, until we shut it off. There is a fill valve, that
> (I have been told) has a solenoid that must be activated by some
> sort of sensor. But, I am just guessing at what is actually going
> on, so I am open to the knowledge of those who might know
> more about this than me.
>
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