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Question posted by kathegit on August 8th, 2018

I Have A Mhwe500vw It Will Load Water And Then Stops.

I have a MHWE500VW it will load water and then stops. I get a SUD and then F3 error codes. Is it the microprocessor, the pump, or the whole washer that needs to be replaced?

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on August 8th, 2018 11:15 AM

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Use and Care Guide - Page 5

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Use and Care Guide - Page 11

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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 19

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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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