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Problem #8 - There
is still detergent in the clothes after the wash cycle
This can be because
of using too much detergent, but mechanical problems can also be the cause.
First check to make sure the cold water hose is unobstructed and if it's OK
watch to see if the rinse cycle is normal. If not there may be a problem with
the timer assembly in which case the easiest solution is to replace the whole
timer unit.
Excess detergent residue
can also be caused by hard water.
Problem #9 - No cold
water
This is related to
problem number 8 since the rinse cycle is done with cold water. If the hose is
unobstructed check to see whether water is flowing through the valve properly.
Excess sediment could cause the valve to get plugged up in which case the valve
needs to be replaced.
Problem #10 - The
washing machine is dead
Check the electrical
connection to see if the machine is still plugged in. Under certain conditions
the fuse could blow or the junction box could trip so make sure there is still
power at the outlet. If the power is OK the washing machine timer could be
broken. This can be checked with a meter.
If the power went
off mid-cycle the load could be unbalanced. Most machines have a signal light
for this situation. Simply redistribute the laundry load and restart the cycle.
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