Neutral drain function in washing machines

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The neutral drain function in Whirlpool and Kenmore direct drive washing machines allows for water drainage without spinning or agitating. This function is activated by a pause in motor rotation, which is essential for transitioning between agitation and spinning. The discussion highlights the mechanical complexity of the gear case, particularly the role of the centrifugal clutch in facilitating this process. Visual explanations of the gear case's operation would enhance understanding of the neutral drain mechanism.

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Is there a animation showing how the gear case in a Whirlpool/Kenmore direct drive washer implements neutral draining?
It would be interesting to me (but not essential) to see a visual explanation of how the gear case in a Whilepool/Kenmore direct drive washer implements the neutral drain function. The neutral drain function is a period of time when the washer is pumping out water but not spinning or agitating. I've disassembled and reassembled a Kenmore direct drive gear case guided by the detailed video

I can see (first hand) how changing the direction of rotation of the shaft switches from agitation to spinning. But I don't see how it implements neutral draining. Articles on the web say that a pause in the motor rotation activates and deactivates the neutral draining. It's hard to see how a purely mechanical device can react so flexibly to pauses.
 
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