Loaded the machine this morning,used a hotter temp with faster spin cycle. All was well until spin cycle came on . I t then sounded as though the machine was about to self destruct. I was concerned about the neighbours (sunday). The drum was spinning but with a loud banging noise. I stopped the machine and opened the door. the bdrum appears to turn smoothly and fairly freely by hand but there appears to be alot of front to back play on theaxis of spin. help! Richard

Richard B., January 2009

open the washer door put hand inside now push the inner drum up if it moves 1/8" to a 1/4" bearing have failed

wirecutterman, January 2009