Zanussi F1225 : Drum Won't Turn And Belt Broken

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Zanussi F1225 drum seized and belt broken

The problem

The Zanussi F1225 stopped before the final spin. The door could still be opened, the drum would not turn at all by hand, and the drive belt was found broken.

Likely cause

The accepted reply says the drum is seized. The strongest suggested causes were seized drum bearings if the machine had been noisy or rumbling beforehand, or a foreign object or trapped laundry item jamming the drum if there was no prior noise. The exact cause was not confirmed.

What fixed it

Recommended diagnosis was to assess any slight movement in the drum by hand to judge whether the obstruction felt soft or solid. Suggested access points to look for a jammed item were the sump hose at the bottom of the tub or the heater, and it was also noted that many Zanussi machines require the casing to be split to reach the back. No confirmed repair was recorded.

Checks to try

• Drum would not turn by hand from the front
• Drive belt was broken
• Consider whether the machine had been noisy or rumbling before failure
• Check for any slight drum movement to judge soft item versus solid obstruction
• Possible inspection via sump hose at the bottom of the tub
• Possible inspection via heater
• On many Zanussi machines the casing is split to access the back