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<head></head><body >Do you hear vibrating, thumping, clicking or whirring sound during spin cycle?

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;● Unbalanced laundry load

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;● Clogged / blocked drain filter or buildups inside the tub

&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;● Drain / Supply hose is too long.

&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;● Shelves or cabinets placed too close to the washing machine.

&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;● Washing machine not leveled.

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Shall we take a closer look

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Washing machine cleans and removes water from the laundry by spinning the tub.

&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;And front load washing machines drop laundry from the top of the tub to remove stains and dirt more effectively.

&nbsp; &nbsp; The unit vibrates during these wash and spin cycles but are not so severe to be considered as a noise.

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Try this

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Washer may make thumping sound if the load is unevenly distributed.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; → Stop the washing machine and arrange the laundry.

&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The washing machine may make a thumping noise if the laundry is not evenly distributed.

&nbsp; &nbsp; When this happens, stop the washing machine by pressing [Start / Pause] button, rearrange the laundry load and restart the unit.

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&nbsp; &nbsp; It is recommended to use [Bedding] cycle for bulky items such as blankets to minimize the vibration.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Washer makes banging noise or the door shakes?

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; → Washing machine spins and stops several times to balance the load and speeds up once the load is balanced.

&nbsp; &nbsp; You may hear vibration and banging noise during this process.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The noise will get reduced once it starts spinning after balancing the load.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The door is designed not to open during operation so you can rest assured.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Did you put items that are not for washing machine?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;→ Take out items that cause uneven distribution.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Do not put door mat, rug, carpet, rubber mat, heated blanket etc. for washing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; These items can cause unbalanced load and can extend the spinning cycle as it takes more time to balance the laundry load.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Press [Pause] button and take out the items

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&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Washer makes rattling sound during spin cycle?&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;→ Remove foreign objects from the tub/drum.&nbsp;&nbsp; Check and take out foreign objects inside the tub/drum such as hair pin, coin and other accessories. <img style="border: currentColor; border-image: none; vertical-align: auto;" src="https://gscs.lge.com:/gscs/support/fileupload/downloadFile.do?fileId=6FeHbtvPsmZ73BHN7y60rA&amp;portalId=P1" border="0"/>

&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Washer makes whirring sound before the spin cycle when water gets drained?&nbsp;&nbsp; → Remove foreign objects from the drain filter

&nbsp;&nbsp; The whirring sound heard before spin cycle is the sound of the drain pump.

&nbsp;&nbsp; Therefore whirring sound you hear is normal but if the sound gets too loud, you should check the Drain Pump Filter.

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&nbsp; Take out the drain pump filter and clean it if it’s clogged or covered with dirt.

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&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Is the drain hose or supply hose knocking against the rear of the washing machine?&nbsp; &nbsp;→ Pull out the washing machine to give enough clearance.

&nbsp;&nbsp; Supply and drain hose may knock against the unit due to the vibration.

&nbsp;&nbsp; If this is causes the noise, pull out the washing machine to give enough space between the unit and the wall.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Washer hits against shelves or cabinets around it?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;→ Give enough space between the washing machine and objects around it.

&nbsp;&nbsp; If the washing machine is properly installed and leveled, such problem and noise won’t occur.

&nbsp;&nbsp; However, if you hear a loud noise, check if the washing machine is moving and hitting against objects around it.

&nbsp;&nbsp; It is recommended to give enough clearance around the washing machine.

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&nbsp;&nbsp; Washer may make banging or rattling sound if it’s not leveled.

&nbsp;&nbsp; → If the washing machine shakes during spin cycle, level the washing machine.

&nbsp; The tub spins at a very high speed during the spin cycle.

&nbsp; Therefore it is important that the washing machine is leveled to help reduce noise and vibrations.

&nbsp; Rock the washer gently from corner to corner to see if it’s leveled.

&nbsp; If the unit shakes, use a wrench (spanner) to adjust the leveling feet upward or downward to level the washing machine and make sure the legs are in firm contact with the floor.

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&nbsp; &nbsp;If you need further assistance, please contact us via E-mail, chat or telephone calls.

&nbsp; &nbsp;You can easily find our contact information from our website.

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Go to [Support] menu and choose from [E-mail / Chat / Telephone] to ask us more questions!

&nbsp; You can also request for a service visit from [Request a Repair] menu and get your appliances checked by our technicians.

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