HSWP1000M4WW Kenmore washer – Hot water isn’t; low water level

[borhani]

HSWP1000M4WW Kenmore clothes washer. Triple water valve, P/N WH13X22720. 

Hot water is only lukewarm. Warm water is cold. (Cold is cold!) Fully hot if I shut off cold supply. Inlet screens are clear.

Solenoids energized, per setting:

• “Hot”: hot (left-hand; red plug) & warm (middle; white)
• “Warm”: all three, including (right-hand; blue)
• “Cold": only (right-hand; blue)

Is the valve defective? Perhaps, solenoids not opening all the way? (No leaks or dribbles once water level is reached)

Why are there 3 solenoids/valves?

I’ve been in house 2 years; washer is (much?) older, came with house; water is a bit hard & was acidic; now have water treatments.

ALSO, water level always seems rather low, compared to previous washers (also Kenmore). I’ve seen videos on web on some “tricks” to adjust the fill sensor. Any suggestions/advice?

THANKS!

[Vance R]

Ran model number and it came up as GE. From your post this is a new machine. Newer machines are setup as water and enregy savers. Most newer machines "hot" is about 95 to 100 degree water. Same with warm water setting.  This one looks to have a agitator from the parts list which will have a little more than the wash plate style.  These only use about half the total water of a older machine.