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Hotpoint Indesit dryer belt replacement

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HOTPOINT INDESIT TUMBLE DRYER DRUM NOT TURNING
(Belt Replacement).

I ALWAYS UNPLUG FROM MAINS.Remove 2 screws from lid (shown in picture).


Push lid ( as shown in diagram ) until it moves back then lift lid.It can be very tight and can need a hard push.

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Remove the four screws as shown in the picture to the left.


Remove the two screws at the top of the side panel as shown in picture below.

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Remove the plynth by inserting a small flat bladed screwdriver in the 3 places as shown in the picture and slightly lift up to release the 3 clips (one at a time ) then the plynth can be released from the lower clips (The lower clips can be tight and soon break).


Remove the 2 screws as shown in the picture ( some of the models have a screw underneath shown by the arrow).The side panel slides back and can be removed.

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The insides can now be seen.


Remove the 2 screws to release the shaft cover.

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The drum shaft can now be seen. Remove the pin and release the shaft coller.


The rear panel can be prised back to slide the new belt over the rear of the drum .

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When the belt is on the drum , line the shaft up with the rear bearing and refit in reverse of above.


The new belt is very tight to fit,the best way is to use a long screwdriver (with no sharp edges).As shown.

re-assemble in reverse order

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