I'm having the same problem as other posters with the Kenmore 80 series washer - the tub won't spin. The rest of the cycle is working fine (ie water is emptying out, etc). ALso, my wife has found some black flecks in with some of the last few loads we've done. Sounds like a damaged belt? I just don't know how to get at it.
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