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Jenn Air Washer damaging clothes
Is your Jenn Air washer damaging clothes? Inspect the inside of the machine before running another load. A damaged washing machine drum assembly is the most likely cause, especially if sharp or broken areas catch fabric during agitation or the spin cycle. Run a cloth slowly around the inner drum and replace the drum assembly if it snags. A damaged inner tub can cause the same problem, so check its interior for cracks, rough spots, or jagged edges. Next, inspect the drum baffles, agitator assembly, and washplate for breaks, cracks, or sharp edges that may tear clothing. Screws, nails, and other objects stuck inside the tub area, agitator, or baffles can also cause a washer to rip clothes. Use a flashlight and carefully feel around the tub, then remove any foreign objects you find. If the object damaged an interior component, replace that part before using the washer again. Enter your Jenn Air washer model number to find the exact replacement drum assembly, inner tub, baffle, agitator, or washplate for your specific machine.
01 - Jenn Air 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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02 - Jenn Air 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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03 - Jenn Air 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 - Jenn Air 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 - Jenn Air 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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