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clothes seem to be more wet than usual so it takes dryer longer to dry. Do u think the drain screen is plugged and where is it thanks
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Hi Jeff
There are only two good reasons why the clothes are too wet after the last spin cycle.
1. The machine is not spinning fast enough. You should be able to observe if this is the case. If so, you may need a new clutch. This is less likely than the following problem.
2. The more likely case is that there is a blockage in the drain system or the pump has partially broken. There is no drain screen. To diagnose this you will take the cabinet off and operate the machine. This is done by unscrewing the two screws that hold the console to the cabinet, and lifting the console up and flipping it back. Disconnect the plastic lid switch connector and pop out the two clips that hold the cabinet to the back with a flat screw driver. The cabinet will now tilt off towards you.
You will need to by-pass the lid switch by inserting an insulated wire with bare ends into the outer two holes of the lid switch connector that comes from the console.
You will be able to observe the water filling and draining from the tub. All of it should drain in about 90 seconds. If it is draining slowly and incompletely, disconnect the hose, take off the pump and clean them out. This will cause water to run all over so be prepared. After you have done this, examine the pump for any damage, but you might not be able to see it. Put the water hoses and pump back on, and run the machine, take care to look at how it now drains.
If all is clear in the lines, the machine spins at the proper speed, then replace the pump.
Good luck, let us know how it turns out.
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