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How do I resume wash after it throws a code?

Hi, we bought a washer recently, and it's amazing, but throws a f20 code every load. I've already looked into it and am going to fix it via all the many solutions on here and other similar sites. I'm just wondering if there is some way to run the rinse and drain cycle after it throws a code, without unplugging it? When I press the cancel button, it just starts draining (which is fine I guess) but it keeps on going even once it runs out of water to drain. I eventually have to unplug it to restore it to the point where I can actually Interact with it.

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@nieminen "to run the rinse and drain cycle after it throws a code" no you cannot! You do have to either fix the underlying cause or continue unplugging it to restore.

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Awesome, thanks for the answer!

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That question has been previously answered by @oldturkey03:F 20 error code

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I am not asking how to fix the code - as stated in my question. I'm only asking how to resume use of my machine without unplugging it. I'm fully aware of all the f20 code fix answers.

Thank you though.

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If it is not filling enough and you don't want to fix it, since it seems to be a low water error, I'd get a couple of gallon jugs of water and pour it in and see if it resumes.

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Once again, thanks for the response. But I'm not interested in solutions for fixing it or making it work in general. It works fine, just throws the code. I just don't want to have to unplug it to start it again. Do you know if this is possible? I try hitting clear twice, and all it does is drain forever (only let it drain a few minutes, don't want to burn out the motor, but water stops going out..).

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