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Machine very noisy when it spins. Missing bra

Machine is very noisy when it spins. Missing bra wire from previous wash but no evidence of this sticking through the holes on the inside of the drum. What do I do next? Thanks (It is a Hotpoint Aquarius WD420)

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If you cannot here it catching, then leave well alone, if it is still catching, then you could to try to locate it by removing the lower rear cover of washer, remove the large black hose on bottom of drum, and see if you can locate it from the bottom of the drum.
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