Hi Mr_C,
Front panel access is easy with just a putty knife, a flashlight and a flat screwdriver... but I'd almost wager that the belt is fine and the motor pulley/clutch is trashed.
Here's how you do it... {{{UNPLUG THE WASHER}}}
Shine your flashlight into the gap between the top and front panels. You'll see a couple of clips in there about 3" in from either side. Use your putty knife to slide into the gap and depress these clips while at the same time pulling the front panel toward you. (You may have to POP the end of the putty knife a time or four, those clips don't wanna let go easy) Do this one side at a time. Now the front panel will rotate out about 45 degrees and lift off of the 2 clips at the bottom. Set the front panel aside.
This gives you access to the cabinet where you can use your flashlight to inspect it. If it turns out that you are right and the belt is thrashed, Great! It's a part number WH1X2026 and can be purchased for about $10.00. If it's what I suspect (the pulley/clutch on the bottom of the motor) that's a different story. It's a part number WH20X10019 and retails for about $170.00 (you gotta replace the whole motor, not just the pulley/clutch).
If I were running this service call and found it to be the motor? I'd recommend not repairing it because you'd have more invested in the repair than what the machine is actually worth. "Upside Down" in car-speak.
I really hope this helps you,
SG
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