Zanussi Jetsytem 2000 not spinning

[The Enforcer]

Hello.

Our washing machine has gradually become more reluctant to spin over the last few months. On the odd occasion where it didn't spin properly I used to be able to rectify this by putting it back on the spin programme and then the full spin would kick in. This problem had gradually become more common until yesterday when it wouldn't spin at all and also would not spin when I put it back on the spin programme. So the clothes remain dripping wet.

I've never paid much attention to washing machines, but I noticed this morning that there's a fluff filter on the front that I can apparently clear and which I've never done in the 2 1/2 years i've had the machine (second hand). If it's been getting gradually more clogged - does this explain the gradual deterioration in spin performance? Is clearing the filter likely to resolve the problem or is it something else like motor brushes?

thanks in advance of your reply

The Enforcer

 

[fido]

The obvious answer is to clean out the filter and try it, although you may have a minor flood when you take out the filter. On Zanussis you should clean the filter at least every 6 months. The brushes do wear out eventually so they may also need changing.

 

[The Enforcer]

Cheers. I will give that a go and report back.

I've cleaned the filter (it was horrible!) and put it back. I've put the spin programme back on and it still doesn't work. Is it definitely brushes - would they cause gradual deterioration in spinning or could it be something else?

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please note 10a

 

[fido]

The brushes have been getting a hard life because of the choked filter, it has been trying to spin the drum with the extra weight of water still present. You will probably find they are worn out but you should take them out before you go to buy new ones in any case. Zanussis use various makes of motor so you need the old brushes for comparison to make sure you get the right sort. When fully worn there is about 6mm of carbon protruding from the brass holder.

 

[The Enforcer]

Thanks once more - it all makes a lot more sense now. I'm away for a few days when I get back I may post again if the user manual doesn't help me in locating/removing brushes.

 

[svjem77]

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svjem77, please see 20