Kenmore 110 VMW Top-Load Washer Spin Light On: Drain took too long
On Kenmore top-load washers whose model numbers start with 110 and belong to the VMW line, the Spin light staying on marks a long drain time. The drain pump ran for ten minutes and the washer…
- Code
- Spin LED on
- Appliance
- Washer
- Brand
- Kenmore
- Warranty
- 30-day workmanship
What Spin LED on means
On Kenmore top-load washers whose model numbers start with 110 and belong to the VMW line, the Spin light staying on marks a long drain time. The drain pump ran for ten minutes and the washer did not drain. The control reports it by lighting the Spin indicator instead of showing letters. The cycle stalls with water in the tub. We read it as a drain path problem first, then a pump problem.
Common causes of Spin LED on
- Clog or restriction in the washer drain
- Clog or kink in the drain hose
- Drain pump that is defective
1. Check the washer drain and the drain hose for clogs or restrictions. 2. If the drain path is clear, unplug the washer. 3. Leave the pump itself to us, since checking it means getting into the cabinet. 4. Plug in again only after the drain path is clear, and try a drain and spin.
- Whether the water is stopped by the drain or by the pump
- Whether the pump runs when the control calls for it
- Whether the Spin light is the only indicator that stays on
Other Washer codes
Why is a light the only sign I get?
The VMW line reports some conditions by lighting an indicator on the control instead of showing letters. The Spin light on here points to a drain that took too long.
Does the light always mean the drain pump?
No. The control only knows the water did not leave in ten minutes. A blocked drain gives the same result, so we test the drain path first.
Can I take the water out myself?
Unplug the washer first, and take the clothes out by hand. For the water, call us, because moving a full tub on your own is awkward and spills easily.
Still seeing Spin LED on?
A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.