Washer produces a high-pitched squeal or grinding noise when spinning

Safety first: Disconnect mains power. Bearing replacement involves significant disassembly; consider professional service.

• 1. Spin drum by hand: With the machine off, rotate the drum. Listen for grinding or roughness and feel for play when lifting the drum up and down.
• 2. Inspect rear pulley: Remove the rear panel and check the drum pulley bolt for tightness. Tighten if loose.
• 3. Check for foreign objects: Shine a light through the drum holes to look for bra wires or objects scraping the tub. Remove if visible.
• 4. Assess bearings: If there is significant play or rumbling, the tub bearings are likely worn. On many V-ZUG models, this requires replacing the rear tub half or complete tub assembly.
• 5. Motor noise: If noise originates from the motor, replace the V-ZUG drive motor.
• 6. Technician recommended: Drum bearing replacement is complex and often best handled by an authorized technician.