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Spin/Drain indicator blinks (wet laundry)

Laundry is still very wet, Spin/Drain or spin speed indicator blinks

Whirlpool · Washing Machines

What does Spin/Drain indicator blinks (wet laundry) mean?

After the wash programme finishes, the laundry remains excessively wet, and an indicator light related to spin or drain function blinks. This often points to an unbalanced load preventing proper spinning.

Common Causes

  • Unbalance of the laundry load during spinning prevented the spin phase.
  • Small laundry loads (consisting of only a few large or absorbent items).
  • Big or heavy laundry items.
  • "Spin" button has been set to a low spin speed.

Repair Steps & Checklist

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  1. 1

    Redistribute the laundry evenly inside the drum to balance the load.

  2. 2

    Avoid washing very small loads with only a few heavy or absorbent items like towels.

  3. 3

    If possible, wash big or heavy laundry items with other items to create a more balanced load.

  4. 4

    Check if the "Spin" button was accidentally set to a low spin speed and adjust it if necessary.

  5. 5

    Select a separate spin cycle to re-spin the load after rebalancing.

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