Vibration - Washing a Single Items
Possible Solutions
Is the washer out of balance?
Review Washer is Unbalanced or Overloaded for how to correct out-of-balanced loads and how to prevent them from occurring.
Is the washer level?
The washer feet must be in firm contact with the floor. Try to rock the washer diagonally, from corner to corner, with your hands. If the washer rocks, it needs to be leveled. If not properly leveled, the load may become unbalanced, causing the machine not to spin correctly. This can also cause the washer to make excessive noise and/or vibration, especially during the spin cycle. Learn how to use your phone to level household appliances.
If a drain pan is used under the washer, the leveling legs may need to be adjusted out to raise the height of the machine.
Did you select the Bulky Cycle setting?
The bulky cycle is intended only for oversized, nonabsorbent items such as comforters, pillows, and poly-filled jackets. Washing other items in this cycle could create an unbalanced load or poor wash performance. Items not intended for this cycle could float above the impeller, unevenly distribute around the basket, and not agitate properly.
Always check the care label to ensure the item is machine washable in a top-load washer (some bulky items state to only wash in a front-load commercial-style washer).
Do you have a vibration in the washer basket?
The washer basket will move while the washer is operating. This is part of the washer's normal operation. It is normal for the washer basket to move freely from front to back and left to right.
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