Kenmore Elite Oasis HE 4.7 cu. ft. Top-Load Washing Machine (2806) —

The washer looks great and has a high capacity but beyond that I regret buying it. It does not clean anything like my old 1980's washer which rusted out so I HAD to replace it. This one does have a beautiful stainless steel drum but beauty gets you so far....the only saving grace is that you can adjust the water level on every load. I manually adjust every load to the king plus water level because if you don't not all the clothes will even get wet! It's like washing your clothes in a puddle. These HE machines do not automatically fill up with water. They splash some water & soap around and then spin very fast repeating this for over 20 minutes until it reaches the water level it is programmed for which will not cover all your clothes with water UNLESS you have adjusted the level to the max. Because it spins so fast and for so long everything comes out SUPER WRINKLED. I end up washing alot of clothes in the Ultra Hand Wash cycle so that they will come out less wrinkled. At times I wash dark clothes twice because they don't come out clean the first time. Again it goes back to the washer not filling up with water like they used to. Sheets come out totally twisted. I regret buying it. Next time I will purchase one that is not HE. Washing clothes now takes alot more effort.

Kenmore Elite Oasis HE 4.7 cu. ft. Top-Load Washing Machine (2806)

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Posted on May 24, 2009

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Just had the service person come to the house "under Warranty" and he replaced the electronics module inside the control panel since I was getting a F01 error after exactly 33 minutes on a 41 minute Normal Load cycle. Then if you press STOP, Open the Lid, Press START...it will run until exactly 23 minutes, get a F01 error and if you do the same sequence above, 7 out of 10 times, it will not finish. You have to unplug the AC cord, wait a few minutes until the capacitors on the circuit board discharge and then start from scratch...and hope that you make it to the end...which in most cases, is not going to happen...

Anyway, after the board was replaced, he did his "magic key" diagnostics test which passed..."surprise...surprise"...and an hour later, I put in my first load and guess what???...

Same problem at exactly 33 minutes but this time with a F51 error instead of a F01 error...

I called the Sears Service center that had sent the guy out this morning and they told me that they had contacted him and to expect a phone call from him soon.

I am waiting now...its only been an hour or so...so I will patiently wait...mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

I want a replacement "NON ELITE HE" washer from Sears!!!....it doesn't have to be a "SUPERB Kenmore"...I would take a "Made in Fourth World" country...as long as it makes it through to the end of the wash cycle...

These Kenmore Elite HE Washers are NOT worth the $800+ MSRP...maybe $80 at the most...the other $700 would need to be used for all the trips to the local laundromat...

"Stopped working in 1st 3 weeks!"

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This Kenmore® high efficiency washer has a capacity of 4.7 cu. ft., allowing you to wash up to 24 bath towels at once, or clean bulky items such as a king-sized comforter or sleeping bags. Plus, with the Invizible™ Agitator, it cleans better than any other leading brand HE top load washer (based on a 17 lbs. load).
Brand Name	Kenmore Elite
Product Name	Oasis HE 4.7 cu. ft. Top-Load Washing Machine (2806)
Cleaning:Advanced Technology	Catalyst Cleaning Action™
Cleaning:Max. Spin Speed	1000 rpm
Cleaning:Wash Motion	Gentlewash™ Technology with Invizible agitator
Cleaning:Water Levels	Automatic
Cleaning:Water Temperatures	5 (3 w/ATC)
Color:Control Panel	White
Color:Overall Color	White
Color:Tub Basket	Stainless Steel
Convenience Features:Control Lockout	Yes
Convenience Features:Cycle Status Lights	Yes
Convenience Features:End of Cycle Signal	Yes
Convenience Features:Estimated Time Remaining Display	Yes
Convenience Features:Quiet Package	Quiet Pak™ 4
Cycle Options:Delay Wash	Yes, up to 10 hours
Cycle Options:Energy Saver	No
Cycle Options:Extra Rinse	Yes
Cycle Options:Prewash	No
Cycle Options:Stain Treatment	Yes, stain treat
Dispensers:Bleach Dispenser	Timed Bleach™ Dispenser
Dispensers:Detergent Dispenser	Yes
Dispensers:Fabric Softener Dispenser	Yes
Dispensers:Prewash Detergent Dispenser	Yes
Durability:Leveling Legs	Yes
Durability:Load Balancer	Yes
Durability:Motor Spin Speeds	3
Durability:Top and Lid Material	Porcelain Porcelain lid
Durability:Wash Basket Material	Stainless Steel
Efficiency:Kilowatt Hrs. per Year	265
General Features:Controls	Electronic
General Features:Depth with Door Closed	27 in.
General Features:Fill and Drain Hoses Included	Yes
General Features:General Warranty	1 year parts and labor
General Features:Height, Console Top	42 in.
General Features:Item Weight	165.0 lbs.
General Features:Maximum Width	27-1/2 in.
General Features:Power Cord Included	Yes
Maintenance Agreement	Available
Model Number	02628062000
MPN	2806
Optional Accessories:Matching Electric Dryer	02668062000
Optional Accessories:Matching Gas Dryer	02678062000
Overall Color	White
Special Cycles:Custom Program	Clean Washer
Special Cycles:Express Wash	Yes
Special Cycles:Handwash	Yes
Special Cycles:Large Items	Yes
Special Cycles:Sanitary	No
Special Cycles:Silk	No
Special Cycles:Unique or Exclusive	No
Special Cycles:Wool	No
Standard Cycles:Delicate	Yes
Standard Cycles:Heavy Duty	Yes
Standard Cycles:Normal	Yes
Standard Cycles:Permanent Press	No
Standard Cycles:Soak	No
Standard Cycles:Whites	Whitest Whites
Tags	Capacity:Interior Size (Washer):4.7 cu. ft. Cleaning:Advanced Technology:Catalyst Cleaning Action™ Cleaning:Max. Spin Speed:1000 rpm Cleaning:Wash Motion:Gentlewash™ Technology with Invizible agitator Cleaning:Water Levels:Automatic Cleaning:Water Temperatures:5 (3 w/ATC) Color:Control Panel:White Color:Overall Color:White Color:Tub Basket:Stainless steel Convenience Features:Control Lockout:Yes Convenience Features:Cycle Status Lights:Yes Convenience Features:End Of Cycle Signal:Yes Convenience Features:Estimated Time Remaining Display:Yes Convenience Features:Quiet Package:Quiet Pak™ 4 Cycle Options:Delay Wash:Yes, up to 10 hours Cycle Options:Energy Saver:No Cycle Options:Extra Rinse:Yes Cycle Options:Prewash:No Cycle Options:Stain Treatment:Yes, stain treat Dispensers:Bleach Dispenser:Timed Bleach™ Dispenser Dispensers:Detergent Dispenser:Yes Dispensers:Fabric Softener Dispenser:Yes Dispensers:Prewash Detergent Dispenser:Yes Durability:Leveling Legs:Yes Durability:Load Balancer:Yes Durability:Motor Spin Speeds:3 Durability:Top And Lid Material:Porcelain lid Durability:Wash Basket Material:Stainless steel Efficiency:Energy Star Compliant:Yes Efficiency:Kilowatt Hrs. Per Year:265 General Features:Controls:Electronic General Features:Depth With Door Closed:27 in. General Features:Fill And Drain Hoses Included:Yes General Features:General Warranty:1 year parts and labor General Features:Height, Console Top:42 in. General Features:Item Weight:165.0 lbs. General Features:Maximum Width:27-1/2 in. General Features:Power Cord Included:Yes Special Cycles:Custom Program:Clean Washer Special Cycles:Express Wash:Yes Special Cycles:Handwash:Yes Special Cycles:Large Items:Yes Special Cycles:Sanitary:No Special Cycles:Silk:No Special Cycles:Unique Or Exclusive:No Special Cycles:Wool:No Standard Cycles:Delicate:Yes Standard Cycles:Heavy Duty:Yes Standard Cycles:Normal:Yes Standard Cycles:Permanent Press:No Standard Cycles:Soak:No Standard Cycles:Whites:Whitest Whites