Zanussi ZWF 5140P (Flexi Dose) sound while draining

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Zanussi ZWF 5140P makes noise at end of draining

The problem

An older Zanussi ZWF 5140P (Flexi Dose) makes an unusual noise during the drain phase, and the noise stops once draining has finished. The machine otherwise runs normally and completes wash programmes.

Likely cause

The accepted reply says the sound is the drain pump pumping air after the water has already been emptied, which is described as normal rather than a fault.

What fixed it

No repair was recommended. Based on the accepted solution, the noise was considered normal pump behaviour at the end of draining, so pump replacement was not advised from the evidence given.

Checks to try

• Noise occurs while draining
• Noise stops when draining is finished
• Machine otherwise runs fine
• Wash programmes complete normally