The drive belt on my washing machine failed a month ago and I fitted another, supplied by Miele. It seemed a simple and worked fine till now. I located the elastic belt on the ribbed motor wheel and turned it onto the larger drum wheel. Now the belt seems to be slipping - drum starts but fails to rotate when full accompanied by a faint smell of burnt rubber.

I plan to remove and replace the belt before it fails again and I assume I fitted it wrong but can anyone tell me what I did wrong?

Thanks

jim

Jim Miller, November 2008

Slacken off the motor mounting bolts, allow the weight of the motor to tension the belt and retighten.

Repair and service your own washing machine. Go to www.2ndwave.co.uk/manual.html

dannyboy, November 2008