Bosch MAXX WFL2260 shaking violently

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  • November 5, 2006 at 12:16 pm #22292
    Mark22
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    Hi,

    We have a Bosch MAXX WFL2260 washing machine which is about 7 years old and has suddenly started shaking violently and walking across the floor during the spin cycle. It hasn’t been moved recently and it used to be very quiet and smooth.

    With the shaking it is also making a lot of noise.

    I guess it is the bearings that have worn out but I would like some advice on how to confirm this. I would prefer to fix this myself, if possible, because of the expense.

    Can anyone lend any advice or tell me where to find a service manual?

    Thanks in advance,
    Mark

    November 5, 2006 at 1:48 pm #194349
    Trilobite
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    Re: Bosch MAXX WFL2260 shaking violently

    There could be a few causes for this behaviour:

    1. Washload not evenly distributed around the walls of the drum, causing major imbalance on spin cycle. This can occur if bedsheets become entangled, or a bathsheet/bathmat/dressing gown or jeans are washed on their own.

    2. Concrete tub weights are working themselves loose! Some machines from various manufacturers, have weights that become slack over time. Some can easily be tightened with a spanner, whilst others might require the attentions of a service engineer, due to the bolts shearing.

    3. Possibility of the drum support frame (‘spider’) working itself loose. Again, engineer is required.

    November 5, 2006 at 2:31 pm #194350
    gegsy
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    Re: Bosch MAXX WFL2260 shaking violently

    Hi
    If you are to investigate yourself to confirm the cause, then please be safe and un-plug appliance :plug:

    Greg

    November 6, 2006 at 9:21 am #194351
    Mark22
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    Re: Bosch MAXX WFL2260 shaking violently

    Trilobite wrote:There could be a few causes for this behaviour:

    1. Washload not evenly distributed around the walls of the drum, causing major imbalance on spin cycle. This can occur if bedsheets become entangled, or a bathsheet/bathmat/dressing gown or jeans are washed on their own.

    Thanks for the help. I hope this is the cause as it is easily remedied 🙂

    Strange that it has never done this before and now twice in a row. I tried
    washing a smaller load and it was much better.

    Fingers crossed 😉

    Regards,
    Mark

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