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Remove the belt from the motor and start the washing machine in spin mode. Check that the motor is running smoothly. Run a wash cycle without the belt. Check that the motor is running normally. Turn the drive pulley manually from left to right. Also check the thermo actuator. Insert the new belt. Run a wash program. If you notice that the belt slips when the motor is running fast during the spin cycle, the malfunction may be due to a slipped belt or a pulley in poor condition. In fact, in a washing machine, the belt connecting the large and small pulleys drives the drum. The large pulley is under a lot of stress and can warp or twist, causing the belt to jump. The drum is then no longer driven. Remove the pulley, note its position and make a mark on the drum. If the pulley is damaged, get a new one. The pulley is secured in the center by a Phillips type screw, which may vary in size from manufacturer to manufacturer. Be careful not to damage the recess with an unsuitable screwdriver bit. After installing the new pulley, reassemble the belt by connecting it first to the small drive pulley and then to the large one. Make sure the belt is properly engaged in the groove of both pulleys.