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Washer won't agitate

The tub fills with water, but won't agitate in either the wash or rinse cycle. Pump removes the water from both cycles. Spin cycle seems to run normally, but machine cycles down to the (1) minute level and stays there, just running.

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Check your timer and make sure that it is working correctly with a multi meter

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