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Error Code: Washer Difficulty: Easy
Problem: Long fill – water level not changing after inlet valves energized
How to Fix Washer Error
- Verify both hot/cold water supply valves are fully open.
- Disconnect fill hoses and check household water pressure (>20 PSI required).
- Clean inlet valve screens by removing hoses and brushing debris from brass fittings.
- Inspect fill hoses for kinks, excessive length (>6 feet), or internal collapse restricting flow.
- Check drain hose installation – must not extend >
- 5 inches into standpipe (causes siphoning during fill).
- Verify drain hose height doesn’t exceed 96 inches above floor (restricts drainage causing False ‘full’ detection).
- Remove top panel and locate pressure switch on right side wall.
- Disconnect pressure hose and blow through it to clear moisture/debris blocking air passage.
- If water flows adequately but error persists, replace water inlet valve assembly W
- If inlet valve tests good, replace pressure switch W
- After repair, verify washer fills to proper level within 6 minutes.
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