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Noises

Rattling and clanking noise

Cause

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

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

Thumping sound

Cause

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

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

Cause

The laundry may be out of balance.

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

Vibrating noise

Cause

Packaging materials are not removed.

Solution
  • Remove packing materials.

Cause

The laundry may be unevenly distributed in the drum.

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

Cause

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

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

Cause

Floor is not rigid enough.

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