Our washing machine started rattling loudly and displayed the F-01 error code. We switched it off almost straight away and Ive noticed that the drum when turned manually makes a grinding sound at a specific point on every turn when gently rotated – as if it is catching on something. Having checked the forum the F-01 code suggests there is a fault with the motor, but my only concern is does this explain the grinding/catching noise – or does the catching noise indicate something else?
If it is a motor problem then it sounds like its gonna cost me – has anyone any idea what this would be approximately? Reason I ask is that we have a coverplan where we can get someone out to fix it – but if we dont use the coverplan then we get £250 back in 3 months time which is when its 5 year plan expires – typical really!
if the noise is in one place only it could be something catching inside the drum bra wire coin bent heater belt buckle anything really but with the f 01 fault as well prob worth calling in the pros