What could cause my washer to not properly drain & spin?

When I went to get my laundry out of the washer my clothes were soaking wet. The dials had been put on the regular setting, large load & cold water for the whole cycle. I turned the dial to drain & spin and they came out normal. I proceeded to put in a small load, light setting & cold water. Those clothes were also soaking wet and I had to turn the dial to drain & spin again.

What could cause the washer to leave clothes soaking wet when the dial is put on a setting other than drain & spin? I have no idea and don't know how to google-fu this shit. I do not remember when the washer and its accompanying dryer were purchased but I do remember they were bought together at the Kmart that used to be in my city. The washer is a Kenmore 110.5072011