Beko washing machine jumps during spin cycle

Modern washing machines can “accelerate” the drum to 1200-1600 rpm during spinning. To absorb the resulting centrifugal force, the washing machines are designed with counterweights and shock absorbers. However, it is impossible to completely eliminate vibration of the housing at such a rotation speed.

Therefore, a slight vibration of the housing at the final stage of the cycle is quite acceptable. But what if your Beko washing machine jumps during the spin cycle? This shouldn't happen. Let's figure out what to do in such a situation. Let us tell you what kind of breakdown this behavior of a “home assistant” may indicate.

Why isn't the washing machine level?

Any automatic machine will vibrate during the washing process, especially during the spin phase. Shock absorbers and counterweights are not able to completely absorb the resulting centrifugal force. Therefore, a little shaking is understandable - it does not disturb the peace of the household and does not raise questions.

Another thing is when the machine jumps, trying to wring out the laundry, and makes a lot of noise. This symptom does not always indicate a malfunction. Sometimes the reason is due to improper installation of the washing machine.

Therefore, first of all, use a building level to check whether the automatic machine is level. The floor covering under the washer must be hard and durable. If the body is skewed, adjust the position of the device legs.

Also, incorrect behavior of the Beko washing machine during spinning can be caused by:

• the occurrence of an imbalance;
• overloading the machine or, conversely, underloading it (it is important to strictly adhere to the maximum permissible weight established by the manufacturer);
• transportation bolts that are not unscrewed from the SMA body (typical for the first cycle of new machines);
• a foreign object that has fallen into the space between the tank and the drum of the machine (this could be a coin, a hairpin, a key, a bra underwire);
• wear of shock-absorbing elements (springs or dampers);
• damage to counterweights or loosening of their fastenings;
• electric motor breakdown;
• wear of the bearing unit.

If you notice that your Beko machine jumps during the spin cycle, do not delay diagnostics and repairs.

In most cases, you can fix the problem yourself. Therefore, you should not delay diagnosis. If you continue to use the jumping machine, you can only make the situation worse. We'll tell you where to start checking your “home assistant.”

How will we look for the cause of the problem?

You shouldn’t do anything on your own if the machine is still under warranty. In this case, it is better to immediately contact the service center. Specialists will perform diagnostics and repair the washing machine for free (of course, if the breakdown was not due to violation of operating rules).

If the warranty period has long expired, then you can try to deal with the problem yourself. First, observe the operation of the washing machine. Look at exactly what stage of the cycle it starts making noise/knocking/jumping.

Diagnostics is carried out from elementary to more complex problems. Sometimes the machine Beko starts jumping due to the drum being unbalanced. The container leaves its trajectory and begins to touch the walls. This may well provoke knocking, jumping, and strong vibration. Why imbalance usually occurs:

• the laundry in the drum clumps together (for example, small items fall into the duvet cover);
• recommendations regarding the permissible load weight of the SMA were violated (we are talking not only about the general indicator, but also about the permissible weight of the laundry for each washing mode).

Each washing program has its own loading recommendations. For example, the maximum weight is allowed in the “Cotton” mode. When running the “Wool” algorithm, you can put no more than 1-1.5 kg of clothes into the drum.

If your new Beko washing machine is jumping and knocking, the problem may be that the transport bolts have not been removed. They are designed to secure the drum so that it does not dangle when transporting the device. The instructions for the equipment indicate that the screws must be removed from the SMA case before its first start-up.

It is strictly prohibited to start the washing machine with the transport bolts not removed.

The role of the bolts is to hold the drum. When the cycle starts, the screws will prevent the container from rotating. As a result, the engine will begin to operate at maximum speed, which can lead to engine failure. Remembering that the latches are not unscrewed, immediately stop the cycle, turn off the power to the washer and remove them from the SMA body.

Sometimes the problem is a foreign object that has fallen into the cavity between the tank and the drum. In this case, the machine will knock throughout the entire cycle, and not just during the spin cycle. You can get the foreign body through the hole under the heating element, or by completely disassembling the washing machine.

Next, you will have to begin a more in-depth diagnosis. Often SMA Beko jump during the spin cycle due to wear on the shock absorbers or damage to the counterweights. Sometimes loosening of the fastenings of concrete weighting agents is observed; in this case, it is enough to tighten the fasteners more tightly.

Checking shock absorbers is very simple.To do this, remove the top cover of the SMA Beko housing, press firmly on the tank, lowering it. Then suddenly remove your hands - the container should immediately return to its original place. If the tank hangs up and down for a long time, then the springs and dampers are not coping with their functions.

If the washing machine not only jumps during the spin cycle, but also makes a strong grinding noise and even a clanging sound, then the reason is clearly in the drum bearings. Metal rings break and cease to cope with their task. In such a situation, complete disassembly of the automatic machine will be required.

If absolutely all the described problems are excluded, a manufacturing defect is likely. Usually it “climbs out” in the first year of operation of the equipment, when the machine is still under warranty. Therefore, in this case, it is advisable to contact a service center for help.

How to “calm down” the machine?

All probable reasons for this behavior of the washing machine are named. What to do if you find a problem? How should the user behave?

The algorithm of actions will depend on the nature of the breakdown. In any case, before starting diagnostics and repairs, turn off the power to the washing machine and disconnect it from the water supply and sewerage system. Only then can you disassemble the case and check the operation of the internal components of the SMA.

If the problem is an imbalance, it will be easy to fix the problem. Necessary:

• end the current washing program by pressing the “Off” button;
• turn off the power to the washing machine;
• drain the water from the drum (through the emergency hose);
• open the hatch door and evenly distribute the items in the drum.

Typically, an imbalance appears when there is too little laundry or, conversely, too much. Therefore, the user will have to either remove some of the things or add the clothes to the drum. If the products are bunched up, it will be enough to straighten them.After this, the cycle starts again.

When the issue is an incorrect installation, solving the problem will also be easy. Align the SMA body. The legs of the automatic washing machine can be twisted so that the washing machine stands up “like a ruler”.

It is advisable to place a special anti-vibration mat under the body of the Beko washing machine during installation.

You will have to suffer if a foreign object gets into the SMA tank. You can pull it out:

• through the hole into which the heating element is inserted;
• using a homemade wire hook (it is inserted into the holes between the tank and the drum).

It is easier to get a foreign object through the hole of the heating element. To do this, you will need to remove the top and back walls of the SMA housing and remove the heating element. A human hand can easily fit through the resulting “window”.

To inspect the counterweights, you will need to remove the top cover of the SMA Beko. Concrete blocks are located immediately below the panel. If the weights have significant chips and cracks, they will have to be replaced. When the elements appear to be intact, check whether they are tightened well.

Difficult work lies ahead if the shock absorbers wear out. Springs or dampers will have to be replaced; they cannot be repaired. Therefore, it is necessary to dismantle the old parts, buy analogues and install them in their original place.

In this case, it will be necessary to almost completely disassemble the washing machine: remove the top panel and the “tidy”, pull out the powder receptacle, insert the sealing collar into the drum, and dismantle the front wall of the case. Afterwards the machine is placed on the floor and work begins on replacing the shock absorbers.

It's unpleasant if the problem lies in the electric motor. It is very difficult to diagnose a motor on your own.Repairing an engine without any experience is even more difficult. Therefore, you will either have to pay for the services of a specialist, or buy a new part and install it instead of the damaged one.

Broken bearings can provoke jumping during the spin cycle. To replace the metal rings and seal, you will have to almost completely disassemble the washer. It will be necessary to remove the tank from the machine and halve it. Upon completion of the repair, the SMA is assembled in the reverse order.

Recommendations from experts

It is important to respond in a timely manner to the inappropriate behavior of the “home assistant”. It is much easier to eliminate the problem at the initial stage than to deal with the consequences caused by a breakdown. A simple imbalance that is repeated constantly (if the user does not follow the loading rules) can lead to failure of the shock absorbers and damage to the bearings.

During the operation of the SMA, it is important to follow a few simple rules:

• install equipment strictly level, on a hard floor;
• place a rubber anti-vibration mat under the machine;
• leave 3-5 cm gaps between the walls of the washing machine and any other surfaces;
• control the loading of the drum, do not exceed the maximum permissible weight;
• always check the pockets of things before loading them into the machine - this will prevent foreign objects from getting into the tank;
• do not forget about the transport bolts (this applies to new machines being launched for the first time);
• always sort the laundry loaded into the washing machine;
• do not forget about the need to clean the SMA garbage filter once every 2-3 months;
• Do not store dirty laundry in the washing machine.

You cannot operate the machine if it has any malfunctions. It is better to immediately fix even the most minor problem.Otherwise, it can lead to more serious problems, the solution of which will require much more money, effort and time. Moreover, if the equipment is new, diagnostics are performed free of charge under warranty.

   

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