Do I open the top or the bottom to access the belt in my Hotpoint TL31?

isolate from mains.remove lid,pull timer dial off,remove screws securing control panel to shell,from front,remove r/h side panel by removing screws securing side to back,side to base,side to front.on some models there are screws behind kickplate.panel should now lift clear.reassemble in reverse order after repair.

jim mullin
January 2007