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What do you mean "if I reset the breaker"? Did the breaker trip? If

not,

why would you reset it?

The breaker didn't trip. I reset it (switched off then on) to see what
would happen.

Where did you measure the voltage?

At the receptacle. The voltage is 120V after I reset the breaker.
When I plug in the washer, I initially hear it startup then it stops.
When it stops, I measure about 60V. The receptacle remains at about
60V until the breaker is reset. Note that when I test the voltage
(both times with 120V and 60V) there was no load (the washer was
unplugged).

Thanks, Herb

Hi,
If you keep trying without fixing the problem you may damage your motor
in the washer. Do a careful inspection for loosed connections from
breaker to washer plug in. If no go, I'd replace the breaker. Is it Al
wired house? REMOTELY the motor may be partially burnt out drawing too
much current.
Tony