How do I fix my washing machine, Kenmore, Series 80?

The water will over-flow on both the rinse and wash cycles. In order to avoid a mess, I stop the washer on both these cycles, wait a few minutes, turn it back on and it will begin agitating (stopping the water flow).
Mr. Ford, January 2005


done
it's the water valve on the back of the machine

roger, April 2005
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