Maytag performa washing machine will not run. No noise, what to c

My Maytag Performa gas clothes dryer makes a scratching noise for the first few minutes when turned on, then it goes away.

Check drum rollers and the idler pully

This sounds like the transmission is going. Better get another washing machine other than a Performa.

The agitators are a pop-on fit. Make sure that the agitator is firmly seated on the shaft. Lift it up and if it moves easily adjust it to the splines on the shaft and press it back into place.

Sounds like the water pump is going out on it. The part runs about $80 and should only take about 45 minutes to install.

I got a new washer..problem solved

you will most probably find that the inside of the belt that runs on the pulley has been breaking away bit by bit and if the pulley stops where there is a bit missing it may not turn when the pulley starts to turn.
Just a thought as it has happened to me a few times
The odor is most probably burning rubber as the pulley spins on the belt

check water pump

sounds like the bearings on your motor are going bad

Side ways movement is normal, possible dry bearing seal, try running through on hottest wash, this should resolve the problem. Regards Engineer