Miele W842 – loud banging on spin, now no lights on.

[marklensman]

There was very loud banging on the spin-up after the first rinse, but as it speeded up further this was OK. I left it to continue the cycle.

Later I came back to find all lights off, and was told that it had been making a loud banging noise. Door wouldn’t open when button pressed. Once I’d drained and opened the door manually I found the load still very wet (but not soapy) inside. The seriously unbalanced load was due to a hugely absorbent bathmat, washed for the first time.

I assume that a unbalanced spin had somehow killed the machine. What should I check?

[electrofix]

have you tried closing the door again ?

Dave

[marklensman]

Brilliant! Worked a treat.
Many thanks Dave!

Stay safe.

[electrofix]

chances are you need new shock absorbers

https://shop.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/14410/s/suspa012-compatible-washing-machine-shock-absorbers/

Dave

[marklensman]

Ah, OK, thanks again Dave.
I’ll order a couple of shocks. Although the machine ran OK once since with a normal load (THANK YOU), the shocks have never been replaced and it will be a worthwhile insurance – I really don’t want to have to use a laundrette in these times if the machine breaks down..

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