zanussi not spinning

paulfromcamden · 29 Aug 2006

I've an ageing (10ish years) Zanussi that is refusing to spin. I've had a quick look from the underneath and the belt seems to be OK and the drum turns by hand so I'm guessing it could be a problem with the motor (brushes?).

Not sure to go about checking this though as access seems pretty limited - the back doesn't appear to be removable(?).

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks!

Sleepyhead · 30 Aug 2006

The cabinet should split into two halves. Look for the hidden bolts at the bottom on the sides.
Carbon brushes are the most likely problem.

paulfromcamden · 30 Aug 2006

There are indeed a couple of screws top and bottom holding the two halves together.. I was a bit wary of taking these apart because the electronics, drum, etc appear to be attached to both halves of the case. I'll take another look this evening.

Thanks.

Sleepyhead · 30 Aug 2006

There are two hidden ones, Look at the joint of the cases, near the bottom are plastic plugs, take the plugs out and the hidden screws are there.

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