Product review (5 stars): Kenmore HE2 front loading washer
Just installed my new drain motor in my Kenmore HE2 front loading washer. I too followed suggestions and used the old o-ring gasket because it simply looked better. I wanted to test the drain motor so I set the washer for Drain & Spin. The washer showed an error. I wash kinda upset. I was getting an "F28" message with the Rinse/Spin/Clothes Clean lights illuminated. I forgot to activate the grounding switch on the lower left of the washer. In the picture I used blue painters tape to "fool" the computer into thinking I put the cover back on. The washer isn't supposed to run with the cover off. I wanted to check for leaks, so I used the tape. I am watching the washer work fine. I think it is fixed. Very easy to do. The wiring is very simply and came with new plugs and instructions. Sears wanted $112.00 for a whole unit. I only hope the motor lasts the ten years the original did.