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Tappan Washer damaging clothes
When your Tappan washer is damaging clothes, tearing fabric, or leaving marks and holes after the wash, inspect the tub and other parts that contact clothing before running another load. The most likely cause is a damaged drum assembly or inner tub with a sharp edge, crack, or protruding piece. Rub a cloth around the entire interior to find anything that catches, and replace the damaged drum assembly or tub. Next, check the drum baffles, agitator assembly, and washplate for cracks, breaks, or jagged edges that can snag clothing during agitation and spinning. Also inspect the tub area for foreign objects such as screws, nails, or other debris caught between the tub, agitator, or baffles. These objects can cause a washing machine to damage clothes even when the visible components appear intact. Depending on your Tappan model, the correct repair may require a drum assembly, inner tub, drum baffle, agitator, washplate, or related hardware. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement part for your specific washing machine and confirm it fits your Tappan washer.
01 - Tappan 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 - Tappan 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.
Highly Likely
03 - Tappan 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.
Common
04 - Tappan 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.
Common
05 - Tappan 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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