Why is my Load Size button stuck on extra small?

SOURCE: Washer goes through extra rinse every time

it showes that the machine has a second rinse switch on the console set it to no second rinse

SOURCE: washed clothes while on the 'clean washer' setting

I'm sure that the exact make up of clean washer or tub clean cycles vary from brand to brand, but basically that cycle fills to a higher water level, hottest water, and highest spin, turning off load sensors / out of balance sensors so the machine can spin with water in the tub (allowing tub cleaning agents to contact all tub surfaces). (all other cycles pump the water out before spinning) Having a load of clothes in the machine at this time could result in overloading machine (gererally causing an error code), damage to suspension components, damage to hoses or connections resulting in water leaks, etc. Due to the large water level, your clothes would be agitated more ****, but the hot water might damage some fabrics. A FixYa rating would be appreciated for this info. Thanks.

SOURCE: washing machiene agitator can only handle small loads

The dogs are not the problem. Assuming you have the series that uses dogs, the problem would be either: a broken motor coupling that barely grabs and can move the agitation with a small load but not with anything substantial (of which it will soon slip 100% of the time and nothing will move), or the clutch is worn and slipping---- just like a bad transmission in a car; when you go on level ground, the car has no problem, but start to go up an incline and the trans cannot do the job because it slips too much. Replacing the clutch/transmission assembly of the washer is no easy task. In either case, you need to remove the motor & pump assembly; this will give you a chance to see the coupling (if it has broken fingers). If the problem is not the coupling, you need to go to the center of the machine; the trans/clutch/shaft assembly and have good tools to handle it. A big word of advise: replace the coupling even if it does not look too bad because they go bad easily and are cheap to replace while you have it all apart. Good Luck. Macgivor.

SOURCE: load size select nob is stuck in small load

the selector knob has finally taken a dump and needs to be replaced the part number you need is gonna be located on the back of the selector without a model number i have no way of looking it up for you

Richard Roth

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• Posted on Aug 25, 2011

SOURCE: Whirlpool Washer for RV Model LHW0050PQ4 We

You can try a pin to try and pry the button out. There is a membrane that should have returned the button to it's position. If you cannot get it to pop back out, you will need to remove the top of the washer, then the interface board to get access to the button membrane. Since the washer is mounted under the cabinet, you may need to take it to a RV shop if your not comfortable with making the repair. Here is a link to all the parts for your unit.