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Any out of balance loading results in a violent wobble that actually causes the machine to walk! In addition, nylon "dust" has been observed in the area under the tub suspension. Has wear actually lowered the tub, causing the springs to lose tension? Thank You

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The nylon "dust" is actually corn starch put there in the factory. make sure the unit is level but more importantly solid on the floor. if you can rock the unit even so much as to slide a piece of paper under a foot, at speed this will cause it to shake and/or walk. also too small of a load will cause an out of balance situation. a large load is actually better. when loading clothes place the heaviest articles at the bottom and lighter as you get to the top.

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