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Posted by Bob on December 12, 2005, 1:08 pm
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> I have a top loading whirlpool washing machine which was imported to
> UK.
> Needed to understand very low filling rate as we are on gravity supply
> of water and i think it should be on mains pressure??
> Noticed the inlet holes on the solenoids are tiny so decided to drill
> them out to let more water flow. Also took off and cleaned out inlet
> valves which were sticking.
> All put back together and flow rate is much better BUT now it does not
> stop filling up. What have i done to disturb the level switch??
> Cannot seem to get the program to run even by manually turning the knob
> and water flows on any load size setting.
>
> Is it the solenoid jamming ?? Unlikely both would remain open?
>
My guess would be that drilling out the inlet holes caused particles to wash
into the valve so they block it from fully closing. Take it apart and clean it.
Bob
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> I have a top loading whirlpool washing machine which was imported to
> UK.
> Needed to understand very low filling rate as we are on gravity supply
> of water and i think it should be on mains pressure??
> Noticed the inlet holes on the solenoids are tiny so decided to drill
> them out to let more water flow. Also took off and cleaned out inlet
> valves which were sticking.
> All put back together and flow rate is much better BUT now it does not
> stop filling up. What have i done to disturb the level switch??
> Cannot seem to get the program to run even by manually turning the knob
> and water flows on any load size setting.
>
> Is it the solenoid jamming ?? Unlikely both would remain open?
>