Got my new Speed Queen AWN542 but have some questions/issues...

[esty]

Thank you, spinmon for answering. I really don't understand where you are explaining where you put the q tip. I realized that the rattling in the spin cycle is coming from the plastic white drain hose. When it shakes in the spin if the load gets slightly uneven in the tub (mainly on small loads) it makes that sound.I was hearing it also when the water stopped after agitation and realized it was coming from the hose moving against the back panel where the hose is attached. In the spin cycle it is coming from the part that I can't get to on the inside of the machine. I am wondering if when my technician tilted the washer way back to replace the pully and washers he loosened the hose to cause it to shake and create this rattling sound. My washer is in a very tight space so he couldn't movevthe machine over to repair it. So he leaned it over backwards. I duck taped the hose in place on the back panel and that seemed to help the rattling after agitation stops. I still have it in the spin cycle though. Any advice is appreciated.
Also my tub stopped indexing. Do you know if that is normal? I am very careful about not overloading my washer. I know that its not good for the washer, and the clothes don't get clean that way either.
Thank you.

 

[washman]

Yes once the brake pads seat in

the tub will stop indexing.

I attached a vid of mine doing a small load. It exposes the stainless tub quite well.

http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=WabEONEKhyU&list=PLVpngWITH6pJo28Wg06CYC0UuAvdCTSC9

 

[yogitunes]

for some, the tub leans forward during wash, it comes from the torque during agitation, some do it, some don't...totally normal, doesn't affect anything else, and the tub always centers for the spin.....

I put extra foam padding attached to the front panel just to keep it centered at all times, but that's me.....

there should be a clip inside the machine to guide the drain hose from the pump to the outlet, but these are just clipped in place, not fully tightened down type of clamps, so a little rattle can be had from sitting in the wrong awkward position....

there were times on machines, the pressure hose would also rattle against the outter cabinet is it happen to set too close, especially during spin...

sometimes we would just use some duct tape or wire ties to secure things tighter....

a simple loose screw will make that rear control panel rattle like crazy.....annoying yes, but doesn't really hurt anything...

Vinegar has been used for years without complaints....it can clear up suds, and rinses away with no odor.....usually about 2 ounces in the dispenser is enough....its not like your pickling your clothes....but there is a recipe somewhere about bread and butter pickles soaking in your washer....hey, people have done stranger things....

 

[iiijohnnymaciii]

Rattling noise

Dreamkeeper, did you ever find out what the rattling noise was?