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The belt on my FEW 12 HOTPOINT FIRST EDITION has slipped off, the belt has worn it's self in to the metal part behind it. Is it not repairable or has the belt streched

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Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,

Belt is probably stretched. You will need to purchase a replacement.
Belts are not expensive- sorry I do not know how much yours would cost- and are easy to be changed by a competent person if your's is a front loader!:-

REMOVE POWER FROM THE MACHINE AND REMOVE THE BACK.
The motor support bolts should be loosened and the old belt removed. Often putting the new belt on is a bit of a struggle, even with the motor 'loose', because it is new and smaller!
Once on it should be tensioned by pulling the motor against the belt firmly- but not over tight- and the motor support bolts tightened.
ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD ANY FORM OF LEVERAGE BE USED TO TENSION THE BELT. THAT COULD LEAD TO DAMAGE TO THE BELT, MOTOR AND BEARINGS- EXPENSIVE!

If this has assisted you please consider a 4 thumbs up for the rating.
Thanks and good luck!
John C

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