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Posted by mm on July 6, 2008, 1:19 am
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>>I have a Whirlpool machine, 29 years old, so it's all electro-
>> mechanical.
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>> For the first time ever, I think, I used the gentle cycle a couple
>> days ago. Now it won't agitate or drain, in any of the three cycles,
>> normal, sta-press, gentle.
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>> I presume this is just one of the two solenoids, but is there anything
>> I can do;, I can bang, to get the thing to go back to the normal
>> position without having to drag the machine from the wall?
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>> I haven't siphoned out the water yet. How long will the porcelain
>> finish last if it stays under water?
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>Check to see if the drive belt is in place and not slipping. Not familiar
>with your model, but perhaps the front panel comes off so you can check it
>out. If you see a solenoid, give that a tap too.
No, the front doesn't come off. I can see how that would be a nice
feature. :)
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>The porcelain though, will last about forever.
That's good. I guess I'll work on it tomorrow though.
Thanks for the help.
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