Washer emits a high-pitched squeal or scraping noise when the drum turns.

Safety first: Unplug the washer.

Step-by-step checks:

• Inspect drum holes: Run your fingers gently over the drum holes to feel for protruding objects. Remove any visible items with pliers.
• Check drum paddles: Inspect plastic lifters inside the drum for cracks or looseness. Many can be unclipped to access trapped objects beneath; replace damaged lifters with Rosières-specific parts.
• Access via heater or sump: If the object is not reachable from inside, remove the heater or sump hose to access the gap between drum and tub and retrieve the item.