Model daw12. Why does it fill with very little water, then starts washing?

Buy a new washing machine.

Lid switch is failing

The timer gets it's information from the fill sensor, so it it doesn't start and you are sure the fill sensor is signaling the timer correctly, then I would look for a timer problem. Try advancing the timer a little after filling and see if it takes off.

may have something blocked in the pump outlet valve
your washing machine will let out your water if you put your pump hose on the floor

sounds like a faulty cold water solenoid

What is the model number of your unit?

Hi,

If your washing machine will not fill, only hot or cold will fill or is slow to fill then read these tips. I have covered many of the things that can happen in these tips...


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Bonnie,

NF = No Fill the control board receives signaling for the washer during the water fill cycle. With most cycles the depth of water is around 3.5 inches in the wash basket. I know a Bulky Wash cycle selection will fill the wash tub to a high fill which is about 7.5 inches of water in the wash basket.

Is the washer filling the machine with any water? Do you hear water entering the machine? If you are doing a cold water fill and there is no or very little water in the wash basket with the NF error code. Try a Warm or Hot fill and see if the machine will fill and start the wash cycle.

Assuming you are doing cold water wash loads. You could have a water line block at the inlet screen or a failed cold water inlet valve which will not open. Try the above and let me know the results..........Rich

Hi just read your posting.Now what water temp have you selected for wash?Is it cold, warm, or hot?Sounds like a water flow problem to me.The water valves on your model of machine sometimes sound like they are filling correctly but they only let a little bit of water in.How long does it take to fill your machine and start agitating when you have selected low water level?Please reply with additional information and I am sure I can help you rectify this fault.Looking forward to your reply.

Some washers do this to save water, it lets water soak into clothes first so it get the water level right