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Model: GHW9250ML1	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 5 - 10 years
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dtassinari1		#1 Posted : Tuesday, February 16, 2010 6:34:41 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/16/2010(UTC) Posts: 3		The washer runs, but sometimes in the middle of the cycle it gives an error on the display "sud" It will then sit for anywhere from 5 to 40 minutes before starting again. A couple of times the water didn't drain out when the cycle was complete.
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magician59		#2 Posted : Tuesday, February 16, 2010 12:17:11 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 8/16/2007(UTC) Posts: 3,273		Try using less detergent, or one designed for the HE (High Efficiency) washers.
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dtassinari1		#3 Posted : Wednesday, February 17, 2010 3:05:58 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/16/2010(UTC) Posts: 3		Thank you for the suggestion. We have been using the same HE detergent for years. My wife ran out recently and ran some loads with normal detergent and it happened less. I know it seems odd. Any other suggestions?
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richappy		#4 Posted : Wednesday, February 17, 2010 3:31:34 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		You might have soap residue that is foaming up. Dump a 1/2 gallon of vinegar in the tub and run a cycle, should clear it out.
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dtassinari1		#5 Posted : Wednesday, March 3, 2010 3:53:46 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/16/2010(UTC) Posts: 3		Thank you for the suggestion with the vinegar. I've tried a few times now with no success. I even tried dumping a full gallon and a half in the machine. I'm still getting the SUD error. Also, every so often, the machine won't drain the water at the end of the cycle. Any more suggestions?
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richappy		#6 Posted : Wednesday, March 3, 2010 5:12:54 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		Your pump may be cavitating from stuff stuck in the tub hose. I would pull it apart and check.
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