Washing machine will allow water to enter, will not stay in

[TINKERB]

Had a small disaster this weekend with wtr flooding kitchen after washing machine started rinse cycle. Drains are clear and water drains from machine. Problem: set on rinse cycle, the water will enter the machine and immediately drain from the machine.

Please help!!

tinkerb

 

[Sleepyhead]

check the drain hose isn't too far into the stand pipe.

 

[TINKERB]

the washer has been in the same place for approximately one year and has performed admirably.

I noticed you replied to a similiar problem in April by stating that there may be an anti flood device in the base. Would you be so kind as to explain that for me?

 

[Sleepyhead]

if you're machine has a sealed base it's likely to have a float in it. Water gets in the base, lifts the float, float activates a switch and the pump kicks in.