Circuit board last week i put the belt back on and although it did sound as if it was slighlty slipping, it washed ok. now the drum doesnt turn and the circuit board keeps doing a repeated click like it is stuck. it filled up with water ok and it drains if you move the dial but the in between bit is where the board just does this clicking. is is a hotpoint 9912 washer/dryer.

If you have tensioned the drive belt on your Sinotec top loader T1311LS and now it sounds like there is a slipping ratchet on the drive, it is possible that the drum is not turning properly. Here are some steps you can take to set the ratchet on the drum:

1. Unplug the washing machine and remove the back panel to access the drum and motor assembly.
2. Locate the ratchet mechanism on the drum. It is usually located on the back of the drum and will have teeth that engage with the teeth on the motor shaft.
3. Check the teeth on the ratchet mechanism for any signs of wear or damage. If the teeth are worn, the ratchet may need to be replaced.
4. Make sure that the ratchet mechanism is properly engaged with the motor shaft. If the teeth are not aligned, the ratchet may slip and cause the drum to stop turning.
5. Check the tension on the drive belt. If the belt is too tight, it may be causing the ratchet to slip. Loosen the tension on the belt slightly and see if this resolves the issue.
6. If the ratchet is still slipping, it may be necessary to replace the drive belt or the motor itself. Contact a qualified technician for further assistance.
7. Once you have resolved the issue, reassemble the back panel and plug the washing machine back in. Test the machine to ensure that the drum is turning properly and that there are no more slipping or ratcheting sounds.

The belt has slipped off or broken. Take the front off and put it back on.

OH OH SOUNDS LIKE BAD WINDINGS ON THE MOTOR, HAD THIS PROBLEM LAST WEEK , THE MOTOR WAS SHOT AND WOULD NOT TURN THE DRUM, I TESTED IT WITH MULTIMETER AND MANUALLY, BY OPEING UP AND TAKING BODY OFF THE DRYER, remove the drum and belt, JUMPING THE DOOR SWTICH, AND THEN STARTING THE DRYER, BINGO It the motor STARTED RUNNING, but when I put body, drum and belt back on BINGO no running or turning.

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,
This sounds very much like the belt is slipping or the motor is malfunctioning.
Belt first.
Belts are not expensive- sorry I do not know how much yours would cost- and are easy to be changed by a competent person:-
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 it turns out to be the motor, it is false economy to just have the brushes changed although financially very attractive. Experience of others is that the brushes may only last months unless, that is, the motor is totally refurbished at the same time. It depends on how old the motor is and how much wear the commutator has had. New motors are not cheap, though. Ours for a Bosch cost GBP250- but it's your choice!

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Thanks and good luck!
John C

this may or may not help, Tim:

http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/dryer-repair/1854-dryer-drum-turns-slowly.html

Try turning drum, or remove top from dryer to confirm if belt has gone. When turning drum there should be some resistance as the belt fits around the drum

1st what is the fault exactly? is it filling/ pumping out? drum turning or not?..If you let me know i will do my best to help

It could be the problem. Check first to see if belt is tight enough and not slipping on drum. The spindle or axle the drum rotates on could be worn out. Try lubricating it if you can.

it sounds like the bearing on the back of the drum have worn out and warped the belt wheel,does it make a loud noise in spin?let me know what you find-mike

I am a recently retired appliance engineer of 20 years, and this at first sounds like motor carbons, the belt needs to be placed on from the bottom motor pulley first the onto the drum pulley last, not easy to describe in words, anyway start with the carbons, then if they ok there is a module (main PCB circuit board) normally on Hoover washes located top of machine inside front right corner in a plastic casing, look for burn marks. work safe with electrics, always unplug first