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Model: SM8280867	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 5 - 10 years
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clfry		#1 Posted : Wednesday, September 29, 2010 8:18:50 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 9/27/2010(UTC) Posts: 7		In order to move my washer where I can work on it, I need to first drain it... I'm guessing there has to be a way to bypass controls/switches (ie: with a jumper wire, etc) to start the drain process, is there?
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clfry		#2 Posted : Wednesday, September 29, 2010 10:03:02 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 9/27/2010(UTC) Posts: 7		Sorry, the model # is actually lsn1000kq0
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magician59		#3 Posted : Wednesday, September 29, 2010 1:40:14 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 8/16/2007(UTC) Posts: 3,273		By removing the drain hose from the drain stand pipe, and lowering it to a level below that of the water in the tub, a large portion of the water will siphon out.
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clfry		#4 Posted : Thursday, September 30, 2010 7:24:21 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 9/27/2010(UTC) Posts: 7		So there's no way to start the pump/drain process manually to drain it normally? I need it to be empty in order to move it to drain it, lol
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magician59		#5 Posted : Thursday, September 30, 2010 7:50:04 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 8/16/2007(UTC) Posts: 3,273		If you don't mind getting wet, you CAN tilt it back and dis-connect the larger of the hoses from the pump. That'll empty it really fast.
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clfry		#6 Posted : Thursday, September 30, 2010 10:03:23 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 9/27/2010(UTC) Posts: 7		Nevermind, I rigged the switch to get it to drain.
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