Zanussi Broken or Slipping Brush Drive Belt

Brush does not rotate but can be turned easily by hand, no burning smell

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Possible Causes

Snapped brush belt, Stretched belt slipping on pulley, Oil or detergent contamination on belt, Misaligned motor or brush pulley

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug before accessing the brush area.

  • Remove bottom plate: Turn the Zanussi unit over and remove screws securing the brush access plate.
  • Inspect belt: Check if the belt is broken, off the pulley, or shiny and stretched. Replace with the correct Zanussi brush belt.
  • Clean pulleys: Wipe motor and brush pulleys to remove any oil or detergent residue that could cause slipping.
  • Refit belt correctly: Route the new belt around the motor pulley and brush bar, ensuring proper tension. Refit the plate and test.
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Repair Difficulty

Very Easy 1/5

Required Part

Brush Drive Belt
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