Hotpoint Aqualtis AQ9D 69U. excessive vibration at 1600rpm with wet washing. No vibration with an empty drum.

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Thanks Faggly but it was not the answer!
Resonance is affected by spring stiffness, mass and damping. In this case it was mass. The weight under the drum was loose! My neighbour (always one never to be defeated by a problem) found it by chance when he felt under the drum. Three bolts were all loose. Hopefully it is bad assembly and will not come back.
Thanks anyway

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Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,

Many machines will not even go to rinse or spin or release the door lock if there is any water still left inside.
I would gently suggest as a first step that you clean the drain motor/pump lint tray/filter- so many 'faults' are caused by blocked filters.

Following are my complete and hopefully 'coverall' pre-typed guidance notes for checking both the drain motor filter and the drain motor ;-0)

REMOVE POWER AND ENSURE YOU HAVE A WATER RECEPTACLE/RAGS TO SOAK UP THE WATER WHICH IS BOUND TO POUR OUT (alternatively use a wet vac as sensibly suggested by VinnyB1234!)
If you are unsure where the filter is, it is often behind the front lower (kick) panel (or in some machines at the rear in an awkward position!). These panels are either held on by (plasic) screws or will just pull off. Most filters are held in by a round cover/knob. Sometimes the filter will not come out with the cover and you will have to persuade it to come out to play.
It's surprising what people have found in theirs! It is always worthwhile checking it on a regular basis.
Now- whilst the filter is removed it is normally possible to see the drain motor and ensure it is not jammed by a foreign object such as a needle or a toothpick. It should be able to be turned by hand/finger- the power IS OFF!
At this point it is also possible to test if the motor works. No clothes or water in the machine, select a spin cycle and put the power back on. You should be able to see the motor turning at some point, possibly straight away. Using something suitable like a glove see if it is easy to briefly slow the motor down. If it is easy then the motor is malfunctioning.

If this has assisted you please consider a 4 thumbs up for the rating.
Thanks and good luck!
John C

Testimonial: "thank you for you help, i had pretty much already done most of the above, apart from your tip about doing a spin cycle with the filter off which i did and saw that the drum would now spin, anyway the filter motor did not turn at all, i tried to turn the motor with my finger anti clockwise aswell as clockwise and it still didnt turn by itself, the resistance of the motor was the same as when the machine is switched off so i guess the motor is not working, will contact ESPARES.co.uk tomorrow, thanks again."

Gerry Harvey

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• Posted on Sep 29, 2009

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Firstly remove transit bolts. Then connect hoses..Make sure water turned on..Good luck

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the drain **** in the machine is partially clogged. my best guess is at the water pump. your washer needs to be serviced. call a serviceman..

Richard Roth

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• Posted on Jan 13, 2011

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You will need to replace the "atc board" (automatic temperature control) in your machine. Here is a link to the part.