ASKO Washer-Dryer WCAM1812 Stalls Without Draining or Spinning
For the ASKO WCAM1812 combination washer-dryer, an older US model, the troubleshooting list has an entry called Washer does not drain and spin. It describes a wash that stalls with water still in the drum. The…
- Code
- DOES NOT DRAIN AND SPIN
- Appliance
- Washer-Dryer
- Brand
- ASKO
- Warranty
- 30-day workmanship
What DOES NOT DRAIN AND SPIN means
For the ASKO WCAM1812 combination washer-dryer, an older US model, the troubleshooting list has an entry called Washer does not drain and spin. It describes a wash that stalls with water still in the drum. The owner's manual links this to the drain hose position, kinks in the hose, a clogged detergent dispenser, an obstructed coin trap, an unbalanced load, or too many suds. We repair these older units.
Common causes of DOES NOT DRAIN AND SPIN
- A drain hose in the wrong position or kinked
- A blocked or encrusted detergent dispenser
- An obstructed coin trap
- An unbalanced load or too many suds from the detergent
1. Check that the drain hose is positioned correctly, as shown in the manual, and has no kinks or obstructions. 2. Clean the detergent dispenser if it is encrusted or clogged. 3. Check the coin trap for obstructions, clean it, and reinstall it. 4. Rebalance the load and use less detergent, or a low-suds one.
- Whether the drain pump runs and moves water once the hose and trap are clear
- Whether suds are the whole story or something else is also wrong
- Whether parts for this older combination unit are available, which we confirm first
Why will my WCAM1812 not drain or spin?
The usual causes are the drain hose, the coin trap, the detergent dispenser, the load balance or oversudsing. The owner's manual lists checks for each.
What is the coin trap?
It is a small catch on the washer that stops coins and other small objects from reaching the drain pump. If it fills with debris, water cannot drain. Clean it as the manual describes.
Is this older washer-dryer worth fixing?
Often yes, though we tell you straight when the cost outweighs the machine. Want a technician to look at it? Call us or use the online form, and a three-hour arrival window is set with you. You approve a written price first, and the repair comes with a 30-day workmanship warranty.
Still seeing DOES NOT DRAIN AND SPIN?
A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.