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will not spin right?

the machine is a Kenmore Ultra fabric Care 1 Heavy Duty 80 Series the machine wont spin on its own and sometimes it will but slow, or if i hand start it, it also make a noise when it spins is this something that i can repair myself

bill lyons
February 2008
Sounds like worn bearings in the drum. First Check out the carbon brushes in the motor. Theyre graphite blocks which transfer mains power to the copper segments of the motor - located at the other end of the motor from the drive pulley. Theyre probably worn down. They're quite cheap parts and easy to replace - the holders are plastic or bakelite and are generally held in with screws or plastic clips. Also, look at the copper segments they run on to check for burning or pitting. If the segments are burnt or damaged you need a replacement motor or a replacement armature (motor part) if you can source one. Occasionally may be a fault in the motor drive circuit board - in which case replacement of board only real option. If the bearings need replaced, i'd advise you to read up on it first.
Check out this site for spares : www.4directelectricals.co.uk
Check out this site for info: www.2ndwave.co.uk/manual.html

dan
February 2008

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