[swellybro]

Re: Zanussi ZWF1221 smoking

Just wanted to say a big thank you for all your help.

I fitted the new belt, although it was tight but moved it on nicely by hand in the end. I had a good look inside the drum but couldn’t see anything but if it is my son’s sock then that will be hard to see. The machine has been through a few test spins and seems to be working ok. It did its first full load today and all went well although my wife said it sounded like Chewbacca!

Hopefully get a bit more life out of it yet, but as the guy in the shop said that sold me the belt that 5 years is about average for a washing machine these days and my Zanussi has done 11 so feeling chuffed.

Thanks again all

[swellybro]

Re: Zanussi ZWF1221 smoking

Thank you for your help.

I had a good look last night and can’t see anything in there. Took the filter out and gave that a clean. Drum is spinning freely enough, I’ll give the belt a go and if all fails it’s a new machine 🙁

[swellybro]

Re: Zanussi ZWF1221 smoking

When I first opened and got the washing out the drum wouldn’t shift as if it were seized. I gave it a good yank and it did free and now it is spinning freely enough like before.
I’ve got a 5 year old son and his items were in the wash and there are a few odd socks on the washing line. I wonder if something has got stuck. To access the drum will I need to take the whole thing apart? The pulley is straight forward but accessing the drum sounds more involved.

[swellybro]

Re: Zanussi ZWF1221 smoking

Thank you again for all your help I’ve ordered a replacement belt and will have a go at fitting during the week.

I will let you know how it goes.

Thank you
Richard

[swellybro]

Re: Zanussi ZWF1221 smoking

Thank you for your help. Never taken a washing machine apart, looks interesting!

I’ve attached the belt looks like it’s burnt out in one place gone round and round. See picture attached, is something stuck?

[swellybro]

Re: Zanussi ZWF1221 smoking

Yes the belt has snapped!

Is this easy to replace?

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