My Ariston A 1535 Margherita stopped turning. When I opened up the back panel suspecting that the motor had gone, I found that the belt had completely come off. Previously the machine had been quite noisy and shook quite a bit during washing cycles. This is however the first time that it has stopped.How do I get the belt back on? The belt is not damaged.I noticed a 6 point star shaped bolt that needs to be opened. How do I do this? Got young kids, and their washing is piling up. And what do I need to do to stop it shaking so much during washing?

Tony, November 2008

Thanks mate. The belt is back and the washing is getting done but I suspect the bearings are worn. I'll check that

Tony, November 2008

loop the belt over the motor shaft, then stretch it around the pulley wheel (dont need to undo the star bolt). If it was noisy previously it could be the belt has come off due to worn bearings, try it and see first.

Jason - www.jscdomestics.co.uk

Jason, November 2008