My daughters breadmaker(Morphy Richards 48286) won't knead the mixture. I suspect the drive belt needs replacing. I have removed the 5 screws from the base but it is still secured in place. Has anybody managed to solve this problem.
PS Morphy Richards wern't any help on their Helpline!!

Peter Hemsley, January 2008

buy a better brand of breadmaker. morphy richards are not being helpful with inacessibility of machine and lack of information

jeff, July 2022

tip your breadmaker upside down taking the bread pan and spindle out 1st. Cut out the pear shape plastic out using a sharp knife, the belt is under there be patience and carefull just done mind 079051 70645 Terry

Terry, November 2011

Hi Peter
Hopefully I can help. Lay the machine on its side, with the base facing you. Now carefully but firmly press a flat head driver into the gap where the two halves join. You'll need the handle resting away from you. Take care not to slip and stab yourself! Pressing driver lightly into the machine, 'hook' the tip under the bottom edge of the top moulding and lever apart. There are 9 clips in all. Now I hope that you are to the same point as I, and that you are able to assist me in finding a new belt perhaps? If you find a supplier I would appreciate knowing please? I can be mailed at woodywudd@hotmail.co.uk.
Thanks, and luck be with you my friend,
Wudd

Woody Wudd, February 2008