Baumatic drum moving
My baumatic BWMI148D made a loud bang at the end of the cycle today and shifted to the side. The drum seems to be moving backwards and forwards a lot more than it should. We have opened it up and nothing seems wrong other than the drum is moving forwards and backwards a lot. There is a black foam buffer on the side and we are wondering whether the drum should have been attached to it and it’s come away. Any help appreciated! Thanks
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Baumatic BWMI148D drum movement after loud bang
- The problem
- After a cycle, the Baumatic BWMI148D made a loud bang, shifted sideways, and the drum appeared to move forwards and backwards more than expected. The user also queried whether a black foam side buffer should be attached to the drum.
- Likely cause
- The accepted reply indicates the drum should not be attached to the foam buffer or other fixed parts apart from its suspension and possibly springs. If the drum is leaning to one side, the most likely supported cause is a problem with the suspension legs supporting the outer drum.
- What fixed it
- Check that the outer drum is held centrally in the casing and that it springs back into position after being moved front to back. If it is leaning to one side, inspect the suspension legs supporting the outer drum. The exact failed part or completed repair was not confirmed in the discussion.
- Checks to try
- Observed loud bang at end of cycle
- Machine had shifted to the side
- Drum moving front to back more than expected
- Advised to check whether the outer drum is central in the casing
- Advised to check whether the drum springs back into position
- Advised to check the suspension legs if the drum is leaning to one side
- Parts or tools mentioned
- Suspension legs
- Springs
- Black foam buffer
Safety: Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
1 Answer
Hello there. The drum shouldn't be attached to anything apart from suspension and possibly springs. It needs to be held centrally inside the casing and be free to move in order to absorb the motion during operation. By design there is usually little movement from front to back but you should be able to move the outer drum from front to back. In other words it should not be impossible to move it from front to back but it should spring back into position when you let go. If it is leaning to one side check the suspension legs that the outer drum is supported by.
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