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GE Top Loader Model WASE422OAOWW Profile Prodigy

I have the above listed washing machine that came with the house I purchased. We were told it was brand new which makes it only about 2 yrs. old. I cannot even find this model number on the web site. The problem is the machine quit agitating and tries to electrocute the user by conducting electricity through the main body of the washer and it shoots sparks out of the electrical outlet. In addition, the machine will fill and drain if I adjust the knobs. I have had the electrical plugged checked and it is wired correctly with new wiring. The machine smells like hot burning rubber when turned on.

  • mneds May 26, 2009

    Forgot to add, before it quit agitating it sounded like a rocket ship taking off. When moving to the spin cycle it will drain and spin briefly before getting hot with electrical currents.

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You have a motor issue, do not run the machine. ther is a risk of fire.

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