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Norge Washer damaging clothes
When your Norge washer is tearing clothes, ripping fabric, leaving marks, or causing holes, a damaged washing machine drum assembly is the most likely cause. Run a cloth slowly around the inside of the drum, including the perforations, to find sharp edges or broken areas that can catch clothing during agitation and spin. A damaged inner tub is the next likely problem and should be inspected the same way. If the tub is intact, check the drum baffles for cracks, breaks, or jagged edges, then inspect the agitator assembly and washplate for damage that could snag or wear fabric. Screws, nails, and other objects stuck in the tub area, agitator, or baffles can also damage clothes, so use a flashlight and remove anything you find. Replace any damaged component before using the washer again. Enter your Norge washer model number to find the exact replacement drum assembly, inner tub, baffle, agitator assembly, washplate, or other part that fits your specific washing machine.
01 - Norge Washing Machine Inner Tub
If the interior of the inner tub is damaged it can tear clothing during both the agitation and spin cycles. Run a cloth along the interior of the tub to determine if the cloth catches on any sharp pieces that may be sticking out. If this happens, the tub should be replaced.
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02 - Norge Washing Machine Drum Assembly
If the interior of the inner drum assembly is damaged it can tear clothing during both the agitation and spin cycles. Run a cloth along the interior of the drum to determine if the cloth catches on any sharp pieces that may be sticking out. If this happens, the drum assembly should be replaced.
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03 - Norge Washing Machine Drum Baffle
A broken tub baffle can damage clothing during both the agitation and spin cycles. Inspect all the baffles in the tub for cracks, breaks, or jagged edges, and replace any damaged baffles as required.
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04 - Norge Washing Machine Agitator Assembly
A broken agitator can damage clothing during both the agitation and spin cycles. Inspect the agitator for cracks, breaks, or jagged edges, and replace the damaged component if necessary.
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05 - Norge Washing Machine Washplate
A broken washplate can damage clothing during both the agitation and spin cycles. Inspect the washplate for cracks, breaks, or jagged edges, and replace the damaged component if necessary.
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06 - Object stuck inside tub area
Screws, nails and other objects can get caught in the tub, agitator, or baffles and damage the clothes. Use a flashlight to inspect the inner tub. You can also use a cloth to rub around the tub's interior to see if it catches on anything and remove any stray objects you find. If the inner tub or other interior parts are damaged, the part will need to be replaced.
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