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Question posted by backpack45 on September 11th, 2012

No Water Or Inadequate Water

Occasionally, I open the washer at the end of the cycle and the clothes are only a tiny bit wet and are still not clean. Does not seem to be associated with either hot or cold wash choices. The soap dish is empty and washed out, so I know some part of the process worked, but I'm never sure if the soap was used or is still sitting somewhere waiting to oversuds when I run the machine again. I hate to call for service because it doesn't happen regularly and no guarantee it would happen during a service call. Any ideas?

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Use and Care Guide - Page 4

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Use and Care Guide - Page 5

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Use and Care Guide - Page 6

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Use and Care Guide - Page 10

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Use and Care Guide - Page 11

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Use and Care Guide - Page 12

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Use and Care Guide - Page 13

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Use and Care Guide - Page 14

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Use and Care Guide - Page 15

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Use and Care Guide - Page 16

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Use and Care Guide - Page 17

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Use and Care Guide - Page 18

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Use and Care Guide - Page 19

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Use and Care Guide - Page 20

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Use and Care Guide - Page 21

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Use and Care Guide - Page 22

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Use and Care Guide - Page 23

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Use and Care Guide - Page 24

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Use and Care Guide - Page 25

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Use and Care Guide - Page 26

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