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Posted on Sep 11, 2010

Anytime this machine goes into a spin cycle it is grossly out of balance. we have tried adjusting the load; reducing the size of the load; we have gone to just one towel in the washer and still out of balance to where the machine is still bouncing around. we have a load of towels that are still soaking wet after the cycle.

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Are the locking nuts tight on all 4 legs? If not, tighten all locking nuts after leveling machine. Also, place a glass of water about 18" in front of machine while spinning and see if water moves. If it does, you may have flooring issues.

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