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Noises

Rattling and clanking noise

Foreign objects, such as keys, coins, or safety pins may be in the drum.

  • Stop the appliance, check the drum for foreign objects. If noise continues after the appliance is restarted, call for service.

Thumping sound

Heavy laundry may produce a thumping sound. This is usually normal.

  • If the sound continues, the appliance is probably out of balance. Stop and redistribute the laundry.

The laundry may be out of balance.

  • Pause the cycle and redistribute the laundry after the door unlocks.

Vibrating noise

Packaging materials are not removed.

  • Remove packing materials.

The laundry may be unevenly distributed in the drum.

  • Pause the cycle and redistribute the laundry after the door unlocks.

Not all levelling feet are resting firmly and evenly on the floor.

  • See the section Levelling the Appliance to adjust and level the feet.

Floor is not rigid enough.

  • Check if the floor is solid and does not flex. See the section Installation Place Requirements to select the proper location.