My hotpoint wf321g is making a rather loud noise when spinning ! (sort off a banging crossed with a screech) it has got a little louder when on wash but the problem seems to be on spin

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,

My advice is to first start with checking the balance of the washer then consider the last paragraph of my notes below. It is possible that the drum or motor supports are malfunctioning or there is a problem with the belt drive. You would need to take the back off to see obviously- but with power removed first ;-0)
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It is necessary to ensure absolutely that the machine, even when empty, has all 4 feet very firmly on the floor, and I mean firmly.

Doesn't matter whether it is empty or not but switch it off then-
very firmly push one front corner diagonally into the centre of the machine (sorry about my UK spelling!) and see if the machine moves or rocks AT ALL, even the slightest. If it does you will need the open-ended spanner which came with the (new) machine........which of course went missing a long time ago?!! An adjustable spanner will suffice.
Adjust the foot under that corner downwards until it is very firmly- almost pushing- against the floor but not so far that the corner lifts up!
If this corner did not rock do the same to the other.
Once you cannot rock the machine the slightest little bit, screw the locking nuts up tight to the underside of the machine so that they will not move. Ideally the rear feet should also be locked.

If this has not cured the problem it is possible that the internal drum suspension is malfunctioning.

Good luck,

John C