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What is the purpose of the smaller rubber pipe from draw to drum?

My washing machine has 2 black rubber pipes connecting the drum outer casing with the soap dispenser draw. The large pipe obviously takes water and soap from the bottom of the draw into the drum.

The smaller pipe goes between the side of the soap draw to the very top of the drum (it does not go to an air duct). What is the purpose of this smaller pipe?
Connor, March 2013
to allow air out as water comes in otherwise you would have an air lock and water pours out the soap draw

CK, March 2013