Why is my washer not going into the spin cycle and draining

Why is my washer not going into the spin cycle and draining

Why is my washer not spinning & draining

ANSWERS:

"The common issue to these two issues is:

The lid switch assembly prevents the washer from spinning when the lid is open. If the lid switch assembly fails, the washer will not drain. To determine if the lid switch assembly is defective, use a multimeter to test each of the lid switches for continuity. If a lid switch does not have continuity, replace it.

\Here's how to bypass it until your new part comes in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8rrZIxA..."

"mine is a front loader and had that problem before, but all washers have a pump to drain water before spin will start. Washer Drain Pump www.searspartsdirect.com

When it happened to me it ended up being a drill bit got stuck in the pump jamming pump fixed with no parts required. my Model #417.43042200 KENMORE Residential Washers on a sticker in the door."