Edit It’s 17:08 now and it still shows 3 minutes

Edit 2 It’s 17:15 now and it has been on 0 minutes for 3 full minutes…

  • Shard@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    Seems to be a washing machine. 1600RPM spin dry.

    The problem occurs because there are 2 conditions that need to be fulfilled.

    1. Its programmed to spin at set RPM for 6 mins.

    2. Before it can initiate a full speed spin it needs to ensure the drum is balanced. If its off balanced it will damage the spin motor and other parts of the machine in short order. (reference old machines that sound like an earthquake during spin cycles). It will keep attempting to adjust the clothes by start-stopping so clothes can fall in place. Only when the vibrations are down to acceptable levels will the machine initiate a full speed spin dry. Machine will stay stuck at set spin time until condition 2 is fulfilled.

    The way to fix this is to open up the machine, untangle balled up clothes and allow the spin dry to resume.

    • Landless2029@lemmy.world
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      10 months ago

      I find you get much more accurate estimates when you don’t overstuff the machine. You’re supposed to keep it 60-70% full to allow for proper agitation. Lots of people top it off.