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Bosch · cycle too long

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer cycle takes too long or keeps adding time

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer cycle takes too long or keeps adding time: load sensing, suds removal, heating, balancing and slow fill/drain can legitimately extend displayed time. Scoped to WAT28400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · not cleaning

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer does not clean clothes well

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer does not clean clothes well: poor cleaning is usually resolved by load size, cycle, soil level, detergent, temperature and water flow before parts replacement. Scoped to WAT28400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · detergent not dispensing

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer does not dispense detergent, bleach or softener correctly

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer does not dispense detergent, bleach or softener correctly: wrong product, dose, drawer parts, low pressure and leveling can imitate a failed dispenser. Scoped to WAT28400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · door locked

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer door or lid will not unlock

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer door or lid will not unlock: do not force the door; most controls keep it locked while water, heat or motion is detected. Scoped to WAT28400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · fills when off

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer fills with water while turned off

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer fills with water while turned off: water entering an idle washer points to an inlet valve that is not sealing or drain-water backflow. Scoped to WAT28400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · no power

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer has no power or a blank control panel

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer has no power or a blank control panel: prove the outlet, breaker/GFCI and wake/control-lock state before internal electrical service. Scoped to WAT28400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · leaking

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer is leaking water

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer is leaking water: the location and cycle stage of the first drop matters more than the final puddle. Scoped to WAT28400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · grinding

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer makes grinding, squealing, clicking or banging noises

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer makes grinding, squealing, clicking or banging noises: describe the sound by stage and speed before assuming a motor or bearing failure. Scoped to WAT28400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · shaking

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer shakes, walks or bangs during spin

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer shakes, walks or bangs during spin: load balance, shipping hardware, cabinet level and floor stiffness should be proved before suspension or drive repair. Scoped to WAT28400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · SUD

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer shows excessive suds, SUD or Sd behavior

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer shows excessive suds, SUD or Sd behavior: excess or non-HE detergent can extend the cycle, suppress spin and cause drain errors. Scoped to WAT28400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · odor

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer smells musty, sour or like mildew

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer smells musty, sour or like mildew: residue, trapped moisture and a restricted drain path should be corrected before deodorizing. Scoped to WAT28400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · stops mid cycle

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer stops, pauses or powers off mid-cycle

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer stops, pauses or powers off mid-cycle: record the stage and display state; a repeatable stop during fill, heat, drain or spin is diagnostically different. Scoped to WAT28400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · water level low

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer uses very little water or the water level looks wrong

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer uses very little water or the water level looks wrong: high-efficiency washers may not submerge the load; dry items, poor turnover or a fill code—not appearance alone—indicate a fault. Scoped to WAT28400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · Wi-Fi

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer will not connect to Wi-Fi or the manufacturer's app

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer will not connect to Wi-Fi or the manufacturer's app: prove appliance eligibility, supported Wi-Fi band/security, account ownership and onboarding mode before resetting the appliance. Scoped to WAT28400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · not draining

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer will not drain or stops with water inside

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer will not drain or stops with water inside: treat standing water as a drain-path problem until the pump, filter, hose and household drain are separated. Scoped to WAT28400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · not filling

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer will not fill with water or fills too slowly

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer will not fill with water or fills too slowly: verify both water supplies, inlet screens, hose routing and the selected cycle before treating the inlet valves or pressure system as failed. Scoped to WAT28400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · not spinning

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer will not spin or leaves clothes soaking wet

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer will not spin or leaves clothes soaking wet: a washer normally refuses full-speed spin when it has not drained, cannot balance the load or cannot prove the door is locked. Scoped to WAT28400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · door won't lock

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer will not start because the door or lid will not lock

Bosch 300 Series WAT28400UC washer will not start because the door or lid will not lock: remove clothing pressure and inspect alignment before replacing a latch. Scoped to WAT28400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · cycle too long

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer cycle takes too long or keeps adding time

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer cycle takes too long or keeps adding time: load sensing, suds removal, heating, balancing and slow fill/drain can legitimately extend displayed time. Scoped to WGA12400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · not cleaning

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer does not clean clothes well

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer does not clean clothes well: poor cleaning is usually resolved by load size, cycle, soil level, detergent, temperature and water flow before parts replacement. Scoped to WGA12400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · detergent not dispensing

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer does not dispense detergent, bleach or softener correctly

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer does not dispense detergent, bleach or softener correctly: wrong product, dose, drawer parts, low pressure and leveling can imitate a failed dispenser. Scoped to WGA12400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · door locked

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer door or lid will not unlock

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer door or lid will not unlock: do not force the door; most controls keep it locked while water, heat or motion is detected. Scoped to WGA12400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · fills when off

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer fills with water while turned off

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer fills with water while turned off: water entering an idle washer points to an inlet valve that is not sealing or drain-water backflow. Scoped to WGA12400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · no power

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer has no power or a blank control panel

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer has no power or a blank control panel: prove the outlet, breaker/GFCI and wake/control-lock state before internal electrical service. Scoped to WGA12400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · leaking

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer is leaking water

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer is leaking water: the location and cycle stage of the first drop matters more than the final puddle. Scoped to WGA12400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · grinding

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer makes grinding, squealing, clicking or banging noises

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer makes grinding, squealing, clicking or banging noises: describe the sound by stage and speed before assuming a motor or bearing failure. Scoped to WGA12400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · shaking

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer shakes, walks or bangs during spin

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer shakes, walks or bangs during spin: load balance, shipping hardware, cabinet level and floor stiffness should be proved before suspension or drive repair. Scoped to WGA12400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · SUD

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer shows excessive suds, SUD or Sd behavior

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer shows excessive suds, SUD or Sd behavior: excess or non-HE detergent can extend the cycle, suppress spin and cause drain errors. Scoped to WGA12400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Bosch · odor

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer smells musty, sour or like mildew

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer smells musty, sour or like mildew: residue, trapped moisture and a restricted drain path should be corrected before deodorizing. Scoped to WGA12400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · stops mid cycle

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer stops, pauses or powers off mid-cycle

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer stops, pauses or powers off mid-cycle: record the stage and display state; a repeatable stop during fill, heat, drain or spin is diagnostically different. Scoped to WGA12400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · water level low

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer uses very little water or the water level looks wrong

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer uses very little water or the water level looks wrong: high-efficiency washers may not submerge the load; dry items, poor turnover or a fill code—not appearance alone—indicate a fault. Scoped to WGA12400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Bosch · Wi-Fi

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer will not connect to Wi-Fi or the manufacturer's app

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer will not connect to Wi-Fi or the manufacturer's app: prove appliance eligibility, supported Wi-Fi band/security, account ownership and onboarding mode before resetting the appliance. Scoped to WGA12400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · not draining

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer will not drain or stops with water inside

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer will not drain or stops with water inside: treat standing water as a drain-path problem until the pump, filter, hose and household drain are separated. Scoped to WGA12400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · not filling

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer will not fill with water or fills too slowly

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer will not fill with water or fills too slowly: verify both water supplies, inlet screens, hose routing and the selected cycle before treating the inlet valves or pressure system as failed. Scoped to WGA12400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · not spinning

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer will not spin or leaves clothes soaking wet

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer will not spin or leaves clothes soaking wet: a washer normally refuses full-speed spin when it has not drained, cannot balance the load or cannot prove the door is locked. Scoped to WGA12400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · door won't lock

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer will not start because the door or lid will not lock

Bosch 300 Series WGA12400UC washer will not start because the door or lid will not lock: remove clothing pressure and inspect alignment before replacing a latch. Scoped to WGA12400UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · cycle too long

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer cycle takes too long or keeps adding time

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer cycle takes too long or keeps adding time: load sensing, suds removal, heating, balancing and slow fill/drain can legitimately extend displayed time. Scoped to WAW285H2UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · not cleaning

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer does not clean clothes well

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer does not clean clothes well: poor cleaning is usually resolved by load size, cycle, soil level, detergent, temperature and water flow before parts replacement. Scoped to WAW285H2UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · detergent not dispensing

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer does not dispense detergent, bleach or softener correctly

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer does not dispense detergent, bleach or softener correctly: wrong product, dose, drawer parts, low pressure and leveling can imitate a failed dispenser. Scoped to WAW285H2UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · door locked

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer door or lid will not unlock

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer door or lid will not unlock: do not force the door; most controls keep it locked while water, heat or motion is detected. Scoped to WAW285H2UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · fills when off

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer fills with water while turned off

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer fills with water while turned off: water entering an idle washer points to an inlet valve that is not sealing or drain-water backflow. Scoped to WAW285H2UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · no power

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer has no power or a blank control panel

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer has no power or a blank control panel: prove the outlet, breaker/GFCI and wake/control-lock state before internal electrical service. Scoped to WAW285H2UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · leaking

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer is leaking water

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer is leaking water: the location and cycle stage of the first drop matters more than the final puddle. Scoped to WAW285H2UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Bosch · grinding

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer makes grinding, squealing, clicking or banging noises

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer makes grinding, squealing, clicking or banging noises: describe the sound by stage and speed before assuming a motor or bearing failure. Scoped to WAW285H2UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Bosch · shaking

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer shakes, walks or bangs during spin

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer shakes, walks or bangs during spin: load balance, shipping hardware, cabinet level and floor stiffness should be proved before suspension or drive repair. Scoped to WAW285H2UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Bosch · SUD

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer shows excessive suds, SUD or Sd behavior

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer shows excessive suds, SUD or Sd behavior: excess or non-HE detergent can extend the cycle, suppress spin and cause drain errors. Scoped to WAW285H2UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Bosch · odor

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer smells musty, sour or like mildew

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer smells musty, sour or like mildew: residue, trapped moisture and a restricted drain path should be corrected before deodorizing. Scoped to WAW285H2UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Bosch · stops mid cycle

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer stops, pauses or powers off mid-cycle

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer stops, pauses or powers off mid-cycle: record the stage and display state; a repeatable stop during fill, heat, drain or spin is diagnostically different. Scoped to WAW285H2UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Bosch · water level low

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer uses very little water or the water level looks wrong

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer uses very little water or the water level looks wrong: high-efficiency washers may not submerge the load; dry items, poor turnover or a fill code—not appearance alone—indicate a fault. Scoped to WAW285H2UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Bosch · Wi-Fi

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer will not connect to Wi-Fi or the manufacturer's app

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer will not connect to Wi-Fi or the manufacturer's app: prove appliance eligibility, supported Wi-Fi band/security, account ownership and onboarding mode before resetting the appliance. Scoped to WAW285H2UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Bosch · not draining

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer will not drain or stops with water inside

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer will not drain or stops with water inside: treat standing water as a drain-path problem until the pump, filter, hose and household drain are separated. Scoped to WAW285H2UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Bosch · not filling

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer will not fill with water or fills too slowly

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer will not fill with water or fills too slowly: verify both water supplies, inlet screens, hose routing and the selected cycle before treating the inlet valves or pressure system as failed. Scoped to WAW285H2UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Bosch · not spinning

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer will not spin or leaves clothes soaking wet

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer will not spin or leaves clothes soaking wet: a washer normally refuses full-speed spin when it has not drained, cannot balance the load or cannot prove the door is locked. Scoped to WAW285H2UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Bosch · door won't lock

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer will not start because the door or lid will not lock

Bosch 800 Series WAW285H2UC washer will not start because the door or lid will not lock: remove clothing pressure and inspect alignment before replacing a latch. Scoped to WAW285H2UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Bosch · cycle too long

Bosch 800 Series WGB24600UC washer cycle takes too long or keeps adding time

Bosch 800 Series WGB24600UC washer cycle takes too long or keeps adding time: load sensing, suds removal, heating, balancing and slow fill/drain can legitimately extend displayed time. Scoped to WGB24600UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Bosch · not cleaning

Bosch 800 Series WGB24600UC washer does not clean clothes well

Bosch 800 Series WGB24600UC washer does not clean clothes well: poor cleaning is usually resolved by load size, cycle, soil level, detergent, temperature and water flow before parts replacement. Scoped to WGB24600UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Bosch · detergent not dispensing

Bosch 800 Series WGB24600UC washer does not dispense detergent, bleach or softener correctly

Bosch 800 Series WGB24600UC washer does not dispense detergent, bleach or softener correctly: wrong product, dose, drawer parts, low pressure and leveling can imitate a failed dispenser. Scoped to WGB24600UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Bosch · door locked

Bosch 800 Series WGB24600UC washer door or lid will not unlock

Bosch 800 Series WGB24600UC washer door or lid will not unlock: do not force the door; most controls keep it locked while water, heat or motion is detected. Scoped to WGB24600UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Bosch · fills when off

Bosch 800 Series WGB24600UC washer fills with water while turned off

Bosch 800 Series WGB24600UC washer fills with water while turned off: water entering an idle washer points to an inlet valve that is not sealing or drain-water backflow. Scoped to WGB24600UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Bosch · no power

Bosch 800 Series WGB24600UC washer has no power or a blank control panel

Bosch 800 Series WGB24600UC washer has no power or a blank control panel: prove the outlet, breaker/GFCI and wake/control-lock state before internal electrical service. Scoped to WGB24600UC, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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300 Series WAT28400UC washerWAT28400UC3 researched
300 Series WGA12400UC washerWGA12400UC3 researched
800 Series WAW285H2UC washerWAW285H2UC3 researched
800 Series WGB24600UC washerWGB24600UC3 researched

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