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rxg0834
Dec 24, 2006, 09:42 AM
A burning rubber smell is coming from the washer when it is running. This is the first time this washser has done this. Could it be a bad motor? How can I begin troubleshooting this?
Specifically, it is a Kenmore 90 Series Heavy Duty Super Capacity Plus Washer with Quiet Pack, whatever that is... Oh, and the washer seems to work fine, but the smell is terrible.

rxg0834
Dec 24, 2006, 09:48 AM
Actually, regarding my current question on the Kenmore Washer and the terrible rubber smell, I have just determined that the smell begins during agitation...
A burning rubber smell is coming from the washer when it is running. This is the first time this washser has done this. Could it be a bad motor? How can I begin troubleshooting this?
Specifically, it is a Kenmore 90 Series Heavy Duty Super Capacity Plus Washer with Quiet Pack, whatever that is... Oh, and the washer seems to work fine, but the smell is terrible.