On the covered Crosley compact top-load washer, Super Wash, Express Wash and Gentle means an incorrect fill level: the control's water level reading did not match what the washer should have held. First, unplug the washer before checking the level switch wiring.
Differential
Likely causes of “Crosley compact top-load washer showing Super Wash, Express Wash and Gentle”, and how to tell them apart
- 1
The control's water-level reading does not match what the washer should hold
What separates it The washer fills too little or too much for the setting
How to confirm Watch the level against the cycle chart in the manual
- 2
A loose wire at the water-level pressure switch
What separates it The harness plug at the switch is loose or corroded
How to confirm Unplug the washer and check the connector
- 3
A cracked or loose air hose on the switch
What separates it The tube from the tub to the switch is kinked, split or off its fitting
How to confirm Inspect the hose for damage and push it fully on
- 4
A failed pressure switch
What separates it Wiring and hose are good but the level is still wrong
How to confirm The switch is replaced
- 5
A fault on the control board
What separates it Everything else tests well
How to confirm The board is replaced last
Before you touch a setting
Record this first — changing settings destroys the evidence
- The lights that show, which are Super Wash and Express Wash together
- How full the tub gets compared with the setting
- Whether the hose looks cracked or kinked
- The model number from the label
Try in this order
0 of 8 completedWhat to do first
ReversibleUnplug the washer before checking the level switch wiring.
Correct only the documented fault domain
ReversibleLook at the wiring between the water level pressure switch and the electronic control board, reconnect loose wires or replace a damaged harness, then inspect the air hose on the pressure switch for a loose joint or a crack. If the harness and hose are sound the pressure switch itself is replaced.
Unplug the washer and shut the taps
ReversibleDo this first so that no water can enter and nothing can start.
Open the console
ReversibleLift the top and find the water-level pressure switch with its small hose.
Check the wiring
ReversibleReconnect anything loose and replace a damaged harness.
Inspect the air hose
ReversibleLook for loose joints or cracks, and push the hose fully onto its fitting.
Replace the switch
ReversibleIf wiring and hose are sound, the pressure switch itself is replaced.
Test with a short cycle
ReversibleRun a short cycle and watch the fill level against the setting.
Model-specific
What is true of this model and not of its siblings
- The code on this page
- Incorrect fill water level, shown by the Super Wash and Express Wash lights.
- Parts involved
- The water-level pressure switch, its air hose and its wire harness.
- Source
- Sears PartsDirect's table for Crosley compact washers.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !Unplug the washer before checking the switch wiring
- !If the washer overfills, shut both taps and call service
- !Do not run a washer that leaks
Evidence ledger
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Exact questions
Common questions
What does Super Wash, Express Wash and Gentle mean on a Crosley compact top-load washer?+
an incorrect fill level: the control's water level reading did not match what the washer should have held.
Can I replace the switch myself?+
With the washer unplugged and the taps shut, many owners do, since it is a plug-in part.
Where is the air hose?+
It runs from the tub to the pressure switch inside the console.
Will a new control board help?+
Only if the switch, the hose and the harness are all sound.