Washing machine vibrating

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salaried

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Hi, We just purchased new washing machine, I put it in myself and thought all was fine but it is vibrating out of position, I pushed it back in to the original position and turned it on again and it vibrated out about 6 inches from its original position again, Anybody out there with advice as to what I missed when fitting it I would appreciate it, Cheers Salaried.
 
Is it level? there's usually feet that you can adjust

Did you remove the clamp that holds the drum in place?
 
The washing machine or the floor is not level. It could also be that the floor is not solid, maybe a wooden floor, had this problem myself a few years ago...
 
Remove the top cover.

There's a clamp keeping the drum and concrete block in place to stop it damaging the machine in transit.

It must be removed prior to use.
 
There are special bolts used when transporting the machine to prevent damage. These must be removed before use. Otherwise you will have no suspension at all and you'll have mad vibration. When the bolts are removed the whole drum can move and shake. The drum may be well balanced but your loads of clothers never will be.

Thee bolts might be at the back. You really need to check the manual. Otherwise an uneven floor, or a springy floor is most likely, then a damaged machine. There should be little to no movement on a new machine.
 
Lads thanks for replying so fast, There is no top cover but there are three bolts at the back of the machine, The manual does say to take them out , So if I take them out do I leave them out.
 
Thirsty, Venice Paddy and Joe, Thanks again. I did exactly as you suggested and its fine now, I did read the manual but the first plastic casing holding a bolt would not budge and I was afraid of damaging the machine, I got all three bolts out and placed in the plastic caps, Then levelled the machine, I really appreciate your help today, Cheers.
 
Great that you have solved your problem with the vibration. I had a similar problem a number of years ago. I called the service engineer and described the noise 'like a concrete block' in the machine. He subsequently made three more visits before discovering the problem.
Great to have AAM to help Browtal
 
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To be honest Browtal I would be lost without AAM, I finish work in the middle of the night and the first thing I do is see whats happening here, If I can help someone I will, If not then it is great to see people who can and do, My issue today was nothing especially being the day that it is, But I am very grateful to the AAM.ers who put me on the right track, I hope I can be as helpful next time around, PS I will take the concrete block comment with a pinch of salt.
 
salaried said:
PS I will take the concrete block comment with a pinch of salt.
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Most manufacturers do actually use specially moulded blocks of concrete attached to the outside of the drum to stabilise it during the spin cycle. Otherwise the weight of the wet clothes inside the drum would damage the motor bearings.
Leo
 
Keep those transit bolts safe - you never know when you'll need to move the machine again! You should replace them while the machine is being moved any distance or across awkward levels, steps, in a car/van etc.
 
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