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steve kische Posted on Jun 11, 2015
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Why does it bump and bang out of balance?

Front loading Kenmore washing machine bumps and bangs out of balance with no visible problems (top and front removed , no error code)

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I had a front loading washer (not Kenmore) that bumped, banged, and walked all over the floor. Called a service tech. The balancers are made of concrete and one of them was loose. Ended up making a mess as the balancer that was loose finally broke and we had chipped concrete dust everywhere. Not pretty!!! Ours was covered under warranty.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 09, 2007

SOURCE: Indesit front loading washing machine error code

i am a recently retired engineer of 20 years, but this sounds like (based on the info given) a heater element fault, after the machine fills up and agitates a few times the heater should start, check the heater for open circuit, replace if needed, of course it just could be a wire off? if i have helped rate me please

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 25, 2008

SOURCE: thumping and banging

make sure all shipping pins are out the tub should move all around from side to side if it level still bangs its eather the balance ring top basket are there 3 slides on a plate above the motor just put some silacone oil on tham move around

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Anonymous

  • Posted on Sep 01, 2008

SOURCE: How to use Rit Color Remover in front loading washing machine?

Try using the liquid version in/with the detergent or bleach section of detergent tray.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 09, 2009

SOURCE: F35 error code on a kenmore Elite front loading washing machine

This typically indicates slow drain condition. Check for any clogs or kinks in the drain line. Also check that the pump is not clogged and that no pump impeller blades are missing/broken and that the impeller moves freely. Any broken/missing blades or if the impeller won't turn freely will indicate a faulty pump. Hard objects can sometimes make it to the pump and cause damage. Hope this helped and best wishes.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 20, 2009

SOURCE: what does the code 5d mean on my washing machin???

5d is actually SD
it means SUDS
you have suds detected in the pump
Your using too much soap and the machine cannot rinse it
try one load with out any soap
from that load on you should not be using any more that a table spoon per load

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