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Water won't drain. Full of water now. - Maytag Neptune MAH5500B Front Load Washer

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Hey- try a few things first. unplug for a minuite, then plug it back in. turn to drain setting and see what happens. Can you hear the drain pump running? If it is, the most likely problem is a clog in the tub drain or drain line to out. A sump cover may be removed at the bottom of tub to check for debris. Let me know if this info helps- have more if needed. Thanks- Ed

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