It sounds like a sodding cement mixer 
Miss A has one of those LG Direct Drive machines here, it is amazing!
...no doubt you bought cheap... 
We went through 2 of them, first replaced under guarantee. They are amazing when they work but . . . .
So when #2 was showing same signs of distress I read a post by you about Miele working for 20 years and hopefully you're right as Mrs K loves her Miele. It is amazing
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