If your AEG washing machine spin cycle isn’t working properly, you’ve come to the right place. This detailed article provides steps to fix any issues you may have with your AEG washing machine spinning…
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AEG Washing Machine Spin Cycle Is Not Working — How To Fix
If your AEG washing machine spin isn’t working properly, the following are issues to look for…
1. AEG Washing Machine Spin Cycle Is Not Working — Damaged Drive Belt
The drive belt is looped around the motor pulley and drive pulley. If this belt snaps or gets worn out, your machine will not be able to spin. Follow the steps below to replace a damaged drive belt in your AEG washing machine…
Front Loaders
Take the following steps to replace a damaged drive belt in your front loader AEG washing machine…
Step 1. In order to avoid leakage and electrocution, ensure that you disconnect your washing machine from the power outlet and turn the water taps off before starting this procedure.
Step 2. Go to the back of your machine, then loosen the nuts holding the top cover using a Philips screwdriver. Slide the top panel backwards a few inches, then lift it off the machine.
Step 3. Using a pair of pliers if needed, disconnect the HOT and COLD water hoses from the ports at the back of the machine (make sure to keep a rag nearby in case water spills).
Step 4. Loosen the bolts holding the vibration dampening block to the top of the washer. Lift the block off the machine and set it aside. Take out the screw holding the retainer to the drain hose
Step 5. Pull the retainer off the drain hose and set it aside. Unplug the grounding wire and wire connector from the power cord at the back of the cabinet. Use needle-nosed pliers to release the power cord’s wire retainer from the support rail on the rear panel.
Step 6. Loosen the screws holding the support rail to the rear panel. Lift the rail off and set it aside.
Step 7. Take out the Philips screws securing the rear access panel to the cabinet. Lift the panel off the machine and support it (the drain hose will still be attached to the panel).
Step 8. If still intact, unhook the drive belt from the motor pulley and drive pulley. Discard the old belt, then prepare the new one for installation by unpacking it.
Step 9. Prepare the new drive belt for installation by unpacking it. With the grooved side facing inwards, loop the drive belt around the motor pulley and drive pulley.
Step 10. With the new belt in place, snap the rear access panel onto the cabinet, then apply the Philips screws to secure it.
Step 11. Place the support rail on the rear panel and apply the nuts to secure it. Plug the power cord’s wire harness and grounding wire back in. Snap the wire retainer into the little slot on the support rail.
Step 12. Mount the vibration block on the washer, then tighten the screws. Slide the retainer onto the drain hose, then apply the nut.
Step 13. Reattach the HOT and COLD water supply hoses to the corresponding ports at the back of the cabinet.
Step 14. Place the top panel on the cabinet and push it forwards. Secure the panel by applying the Philips screws at the back.
Step 15. Plug your washing machine’s power cord into the power outlet, then turn the water faucets on. Try running a cycle to ensure that the AEG washing machine spin cycle works properly.
Note: Keep in mind that some of the steps in the section above will be a bit different depending on your washing machine’s model.
Dryers
Replace a damaged drive belt in your AEG dryer by following the steps below…
Step 1. Unplug your washing machine’s power cord from the outlet before starting this repair in order to prevent electrocution.
Step 2. Go to the back of the machine, then loosen the screws holding the top panel using a Philips screwdriver. Slide the panel backwards a few inches, then lift it off the machine.
Step 3. Loosen the screws at the top of the control panel. Pry the panel off the front of the cabinet, then disconnect the user interface wire connector.
Step 4. Set the control panel aside. Open your dryer’s door, then take out the nuts securing the housing of the lint filter on the front panel.
Step 5. Carefully tip your washing machine backwards and support it (get someone to assist you if needed). With a Philips screwdriver, loosen the screws at the bottom of the front panel.
Step 6. Lower your machine back onto the floor, then take out the bolts at the top of the front panel. Carefully lift the panel off the front of the cabinet, then unplug the door lock wire connector at the back.
Step 7. Set the front panel aside. Disconnect the drum light and door switch wire connectors from the main control board mounted on the drum (ensure that you note where each plug goes).
Step 8. Use your screwdriver to take out the nuts securing the control board’s support bracket to the front bulkhead. Carefully move the bracket off the bulkhead and support it.
Step 9. Loosen the screws holding the front bulkhead to the cabinet. Pull the bulkhead upwards, then detach it from the cabinet.
Step 10. Reach underneath the drum and push the idler pulley arm inwards (this will release the tension on the drive belt if still intact).
Step 11. Unhook the belt from the pulleys, then slide it off the drum. Discard the old belt, then prepare the new one for installation by unpacking it.
Step 12. Carefully loop the new belt around the drum (ensure that the grooved side is turned inwards). Reach underneath the drum, then hook the belt onto the motor pulley and idler pulley in a zig-zag formation.
Step 13. Rotate the drum by hand to ensure that the belt is properly aligned. Once the new belt is in place, remount the front bulkhead on the drum and tighten the Philips screws.
Step 14. Lift the control board’s support bracket and remount it on the bulkhead. Secure the bracket by tightening the screws.
Step 15. Plug the door lock and drum light wire connectors back into the main control board. Lift the front panel, then plug the door switch wire harness in.
Step 16. Snap the front panel onto the machine, then use your Philips screwdriver to apply the bolts at the top.
Step 17. With someone assisting you, tip your machine backwards carefully and support it. Apply the nuts at the bottom of the front panel.
Step 18. Set the machine back onto its feet. Open the dryer’s door, then apply the screws to secure the housing of the lint filter.
Step 19. Plug the user interface wire connector into the control panel. Snap the panel onto the mounting bracket at the front of the machine, then apply the screws at the top to secure it.
Step 20. Place the top panel on the cabinet, then push it forwards. Secure the panel by tightening the Philips screws at the back.
Step 21. Plug your dryer back into the power outlet. To ensure that your AEG washing machine spin cycle works properly, try turning the appliance on.
2. AEG Washing Machine Spin Cycle Is Not Working — Broken Pulley
If your AEG washing machine spin cycle isn’t working, the second cause to look for is a damaged pulley.
The pulley secures the drive belt and makes the tub spin. In dryers, the belt is looped around the idler pulley. If the pulley wheel gets damaged, the belt will not function properly. Take the following steps to replace a damaged pulley in your AEG washing machine…
Front Loaders
Replace a damaged drive pulley in your AEG front loader washing machine by following the steps below…
Step 1. Prevent electrical damage and leakage by disconnecting your washing machine from the power outlet and turning the water inlet taps off before starting this repair.
Step 2. Go to the back of your machine, then disconnect the water supply hoses from the inlet ports (if needed, use a pair of pliers).
Step 3. Take out the screws holding the washer’s top panel using a Philips screwdriver. Slide the panel backwards about an inch or so, then lift it off the machine.
Step 4. Loosen the bolts holding the vibration block to the top of the machine (your washer’s model may not have this). Lift the block off the cabinet and set it aside.
Step 5. Use your screwdriver to take out the nuts holding the retainer to the drain hose. Slide the retainer off the hose and set it aside.
Step 6. Disconnect the power cord’s grounding wire and wire connector at the back of the machine. Use needle nosed pliers if needed to release the power cord’s wire retainer from the support rail on the rear panel.
Step 7. Loosen the nuts holding the support rail to the rear panel lift the rail off the panel and set it aside.
Step 8. Take out the screws securing the rear access panel to the cabinet. Lift the panel off carefully and set it aside.
Step 9. Carefully unhook the drive belt from the drive pulley and motor pulley. Loosen the bolt holding the drive pulley to the back of the tub using a 9/16 inch socket wrench.
Step 10. Slide the drive pulley off the tub shaft and discard it. Prepare the new pulley for installation by taking it out of its packaging.
Step 11. Slide the new pulley onto the drive shaft, then apply the nut using your socket wrench. With the grooved side facing inwards, loop the belt around the drive pulley and motor pulley.
Step 12. Ensure that the belt is properly aligned by turning the new drive pulley. Remount the rear access panel on the cabinet, then apply the Philips screws.
Step 13. Place the support rail back onto the rear panel. Secure the rail by tightening the Philips screws.
Step 14. Snap the wire retainer into the little slot on the support rail. Plug the power cord’s grounding wire and wire connector back in.
Step 15. Slide the retainer onto the drain hose, then tighten the Philips screw to secure it.
Step 16. Mount the vibration dampening block on the machine, then use your screwdriver to apply the nuts.
Step 17. Place the top cover on the cabinet, then slide it forwards. Apply the screws at the back of the top panel.
Step 18. Reconnect the HOT and COLD water supply hoses to the corresponding ports at the back of the machine (in order to avoid leakage, ensure that each hose is properly attached).
Step 19. Plug your appliance back into the electrical outlet, then turn the water taps on. Try turning the machine on to ensure that the AEG washing machine spin cycle works properly.
Note: The steps in the section above may be slightly different depending on your washing machine’s model.
Dryers
To replace a damaged idler pulley in your AEG dryer, follow the steps below…
Step 1. Unplug your washing machine from the electrical outlet before starting this repair in order to prevent electrocution.
Step 2. Go to the back of your machine, then take out the screws holding the top panel using a Philips screwdriver.
Step 3. Slide the top panel backwards about an inch or so, then lift it off the machine. Take out the bolts at the top of the control panel using your screwdriver. Pry the panel off the mounting bracket.
Step 4. Unplug the user interface wire connector from the control panel. Set the panel aside. Open the door of your machine. Take out the bolts on the front panel securing the lint filter housing.
Step 5. Get someone to help you tip your washing machine backwards carefully and support it. Use your screwdriver to loosen the nuts at the bottom of the front panel.
Step 6. Lower your machine onto the floor. Take out the Philips screws at the top of the front panel. Lift the front panel off the machine carefully, then unplug the wire harness at the back of the panel.
Step 7. Set the front panel aside. Unplug the door switch and drum light wire harnesses from the main control board mounted on the drum (ensure that you note where each plug goes).
Step 8. With your screwdriver, take out the nuts holding the control board’s mounting bracket to the bulkhead at the front of the machine. Move the bracket off the bulkhead and support it.
Step 9. Loosen the screws holding the bulkhead to the drum. Lift the bulkhead off the drum and set it aside.
Step 10. Reach under the drum, then push the idler pulley inwards to release the tension on the drive belt. Slide the belt off the pulleys.
Step 11. Lift the drum and drive belt out of the cabinet, then set them aside. Unhook the idler arm from the retaining spring. Lift the arm out of the cabinet and discard it.
Step 12. Prepare the new idler pulley assembly for installation by taking it out of its packaging. Mount the new idler arm on the machine, then hook the retaining spring on.
Step 13. Lift the drum and belt and guide them back into the cabinet. Reach under the drum and loop the belt around the motor pulley and new idler pulley in a zig-zag pattern.
Step 14. Slowly rotate the drum by hand to ensure that the belt is properly aligned. Once the belt is in place, remount the front bulkhead on the drum and tighten the Philips screws.
Step 15. Place the control board bracket against the front bulkhead, then use your Philips screwdriver to apply the nuts.
Step 16. Plug each wire connector into its appropriate terminal on the main control board. Lift the main front panel, then plug the door switch wire connector back in.
Step 17. Mount the front panel on the cabinet, then use your screwdriver to tighten the nuts at the top.
Step 18. Get someone to help you tilt the machine backwards a bit and support it. Apply the nuts at the bottom of the front panel.
Step 19. Lower the machine onto the floor. Open the door of the appliance, then tighten the screws to secure the lint filter housing.
Step 20. Plug the user interface wire connector back into the control panel snap the panel onto the front of the cabinet, then secure it by tightening the screws at the top.
Step 21. Mount the top cover on the machine and push it forwards. Secure the cover by applying the Philips screws at the back.
Step 22. Plug your appliance into the power outlet, then try turning it on to ensure that your AEG washing machine spin cycle works properly.
3. AEG Washing Machine Spin Cycle Is Not Working — Worn Tub Bearings
The bearings are mounted in the rear half of the outer tub. If the bearings get warped, the shaft will not spin properly. If the tub doesn’t spin smoothly when turned by hand, you’ll need to replace the bearings. For steps on how to do this, read this article: AEG Washing Machine Bearings.
4. AEG Washing Machine Spin Cycle Is Not Working — Broken Inner Tub Shaft
Your AEG washing machine spin cycle won’t work at all if the inner tub shaft is broken. To fix this issue, you’ll need to replace the entire inner tub. The steps below show you how to do this…
Step 1. Unplug your washing machine from the power outlet and turn the water taps off before starting this repair in order to prevent electrocution and leakage.
Step 2. Go to the back of the cabinet, then take out the bolts holding the top panel using a Philips screwdriver. Slide the panel backwards about an inch or so, then lift it off the machine.
Step 3. Pull the soap tray out, then press the little button to release it from the dispenser housing.
Step 4. Loosen the two screws next to the dispenser’s opening on the control panel. Take out the Philips screws at the top of the control panel.
Step 5. Using a flat-blade screwdriver if needed, pry the control panel off the front of the cabinet. Unplug the user interface wire connector from the control panel.
Step 6. Open the door of your washing machine, then carefully wedge a flat-blade screwdriver underneath the metal wire around the door seal. Work the screwdriver around until the wire pops off.
Step 7. Pry the door seal off the lip off the front panel. Tip the machine backwards a bit and place something underneath to support it.
Step 8. Using your Philips screwdriver, loosen the four screws at the bottom of the front panel. Take the support out from underneath the machine, then lower it onto the floor.
Step 9. Take out the three screws at the top of the front panel. Lift the front panel off the cabinet carefully, then unplug the door lock wire connector at the back.
Step 10. Push the drum light assembly out of the port at the top of the door boot seal. Release the zip-ties holding the tubes to the ports on the door boot seal, then detach each hose.
Step 11. Using a 7/16 inch socket wrench, loosen the bolts holding the two weights to the front of the drum. Carefully lift each weight off the machine and set it aside.
Step 13. Push a 1/2 inch socket onto the pointed end of the upper mounting pins securing the front shock absorbers (this releases the locking clips). Pull the mounting pins out through the other end.
Step 14. Detach each shock absorber from the bottom of the tub. Go to the back of the machine, then unplug the power cord’s grounding wire and wire connector. Use needle-nosed pliers to release the power cord wire retainer from the back of the cabinet.
Step 15. Use your Philips screwdriver to take out the nuts holding the support rail to the rear access panel. Lift the rail off the panel and set it aside.
Step 16. Disconnect the hoses from the ports at the back of the machine (some water may spill, so ensure that you keep a rag nearby).
Step 17. Loosen the screw on the drain hose retainer at the back of the cabinet. Slide the retainer off the hose and set it aside.
Step 18. Take out the bolts holding the rear access panel to the cabinet. Lift the panel off the machine, then set it aside (keep in mind that the drain hose will still be attached to the panel).
Step 19. Slowly rotate the drive pulley and unhook the belt from the pulley wheels. Unplug the wire harness from the drive motor.
Step 20. Using a 5/16 inch socket wrench, loosen the bolts holding the drive motor to the bottom of the tub. Lift the motor off the tub and set it aside.
Step 21. Use your screwdriver to take out the bolts securing the motor control board to the cabinet. Pull the board out of place, then pry the cover off. Use needle-nosed pliers to release the wire retainer from the motor control board.
Step 22. Unplug the wire connectors attached to the motor control board (ensure that you take note of where each plug goes). Set the motor control board aside.
Step 23. Disconnect each wire connector attached to the heating element at the bottom of the tub (use a flat-blade screwdriver if needed.
Step 24. Release all the wire retainers at the bottom of the tub using needle-nosed pliers. Push a 1/2 inch socket onto the pointed end of the upper shock absorber mounting pins.
Step 25. Pull the mounting pins out through the other end using pliers. Detach the rear shock absorbers from the bottom of the tub.
Step 26. Place some towels underneath the tub to catch any leaks (mind the sharp edges of the cabinet).
Step 27. With a Philips screwdriver, loosen the screw-clamp holding the sump hose to the bottom of the tub. Detach the hose from the tub.
Step 28. Use pliers to release the clamp holding the other end of the sump hose to the air chamber. Slide the clamp out of place, then pull the hose off.
Step 29. Release the spring clamp holding the pressure tube to the top of the air chamber. Pull the tube off.
Step 30. Note the positioning of the wire connectors attached to the water inlet valve, then unplug each one.
Step 31. Loosen the screws holding the dispenser assembly to the cross bar across the cabinet. Use your Philips screwdriver to loosen the screw-clamp holding the dispenser’s outlet hose to the tub. Detach the hose from the machine.
Step 32. Pull the vent hose off the port at the top of the drum. Push the drum downwards, then slide the dispenser assembly out of the cabinet.
Step 33. Slide the drain hose out of the opening on the rear access panel. Use your Philips screwdriver to take out the nuts holding the suspension spring retaining straps to the top of the cabinet.
Step 34. Get someone to help you lift the tub and support it. Carefully unhook the two springs from the cabinet.
Step 35. Carefully lower the tub assembly and guide it out of the cabinet. Set the tub assembly on two supports facing upwards.
Step 36. Using a 3/8 inch socket wrench, take out all the bolts holding the two halves of the outer tub together. Carefully lift the front half of the outer tub off the assembly and set it aside.
Step 37. Turn the tub assembly over. Loosen the bolt holding the drive pulley to the bottom of the tub using a 9/16 inch socket wrench. Slide the pulley off the shaft and set it aside.
Step 38. Lift the rear half of the inner tub off the assembly and set it aside. Move the inner tub aside, then prepare the new one for installation by taking it out of its packaging.
Step 39. Set the new inner tub face-down on the floor. Lower the rear half of the outer tub onto the new inner tub. Slide the drive pulley onto the shaft, then apply the 9/16 inch bolt.
Step 40. Turn the tub assembly over and set it on the two supports. Carefully lower the front half of the outer tub onto the assembly.
Step 41. Secure the two halves of the outer tub by tightening the 3/8 inch bolts. Lift the tub assembly upright, then attach the two suspension springs.
Step 42. With someone assisting you, lift the tub assembly and guide it into the cabinet. Lift the two springs and hook them onto the cabinet. Put the spring retaining straps in place, then secure them by applying the screws.
Step 43. Pass the drain hose through the opening on the rear access panel. Push the detergent dispenser back into place. Reconnect the vent hose to the port at the top of the drum.
Step 44. Connect the dispenser’s outlet hose to the port on the tub, then tighten the screw-clamp to secure it.
Step 45. Secure the dispenser assembly by applying the screws on the support rail. Plug each wire connector into its appropriate terminal on the inlet valve.
Step 46. Attach the pressure tube to the air chamber at the side of the tub. Secure the hose by moving the spring clamp into place.
Step 47. Connect the two ends of the sump hose to the bottom of the tub and air chamber. Secure the connections using the retaining clamps.
Step 48. Push the rear shock absorbers into the mounts at the bottom of the tub. Secure the shock absorbers by pushing the retaining clips into place.
Step 49. Snap all the wire retainers into the slots at the bottom of the tub. Plug each wire connector into its appropriate terminal on the heating element.
Step 50. Reconnect each wire connector to its corresponding terminal on the motor control board. Snap the wire retainer into the board.
Step 51. Install the motor control board in the cabinet, then use your Philips screwdriver to apply the nuts.
Step 52. Plug the wire harness back into the drive motor. Lift the motor carefully and mount it at the bottom of the tub. Secure the drive motor by applying the 5/16 inch bolts.
Step 53. Go to the front of the machine, then push the front shock absorbers into the mounts. Secure the shocks using the upper mounting pins.
Step 54. Loop the drive belt around the motor pulley and drive pulley (ensure that the grooved side is turned inwards).
Step 55. Snap the rear panel on the cabinet, then secure it by tightening the Philips screws. Push the retainer onto the drain hose, then tighten the nut.
Step 56. Mount the upper support rail on the rear panel, then apply the screws. Snap the power cord’s wire retainer into the slot on the support rail.
Step 57. Plug the power cord’s grounding wire and wire connector. Go to the front of the machine, then remount the front weights on the drum. Secure the weights by tightening the bolts with your socket wrench.
Step 58. Connect the tubes to their appropriate ports on the door boot seal. Push the light assembly back into the door seal.
Step 59. Lift the front panel, then plug the door switch wire harness back in. Remount the front panel on the cabinet, then use your Philips screwdriver to tighten the screws at the top.
Step 60. Tip the machine backwards and place a support underneath. Apply the screws at the bottom of the front panel.
Step 61. Take the support out from the under the machine, then lower the appliance. Open the door of the machine, then fit the door boot seal around the lip of the front panel.
Step 62. Use a flat-blade screwdriver or needle-nosed pliers to fit the outer retaining band around the door boot seal.
Step 63. Plug the user interface wire connector back into the control panel. Snap the panel onto the mounting bracket at the front of the machine. Secure the panel by applying the screws at the top.
Step 64. Apply the screws on the control panel next to the dispenser’s opening. Push the soap tray into the housing.
Step 65. Place the top cover on the cabinet, then push it forwards. Secure the panel by tightening the screws at the back.
Step 66. Reconnect the HOT and COLD water supply hoses to the corresponding ports at the back of the machine.
Step 67. Plug your washing machine into the electrical outlet, then turn the water faucets back on. Ensure that your AEG washing machine spin cycle works properly by turning it on.
5. AEG Washing Machine Spin Cycle Is Not Working — Faulty Drive Motor
If your AEG washing machine spin cycle doesn’t work, the final cause to look for is a damaged drive motor. Before rushing to replace this part, you’ll need to test it with a multimeter. Follow the steps below to do this…
Front Loaders
Test the drive motor in your front loader AEG washing machine by following the steps below…
Step 1. Disconnect your washing machine from the power outlet before starting this repair in order to prevent electrocution.
Step 2. Go to the back of the appliance, then use a Philips screwdriver to loosen the nuts securing the top panel. Pull the panel backwards and lift it off the cabinet.
Step 3. Turn the water supply faucets off to prevent leakage. Disconnect the HOT and COLD water inlet hoses (some water may spill, so ensure that you keep a rag nearby).
Step 4. Use your Philips screwdriver to take out the nuts holding the vibration block to the top of the machine (your model of washer may not have this). Lift the block off the cabinet and set it aside.
Step 5. Disconnect the wire harness and grounding wire from the power cord at the back of the cabinet. Using a pair of needle-nosed pliers, release the power cord’s wire retainer from the support rail mounted on the rear panel.
Step 6. Use your screwdriver to take out the nuts securing the support rail to the rear panel. Lift the rail off the machine and set it aside.
Step 7. Take out the screw holding the retainer to the drain hose. Slide the retainer off and set it aside.
Step 8. Loosen the nuts holding the rear panel to the machine. Lift the panel off and support it against the cabinet (the drain hose will still be connected to the panel.
Step 9. Unplug the wire harness from the drive motor at the bottom of the machine. Carefully unhook the belt from the motor pulley and drive pulley.
Step 10. With a 5/16 inch nut-driver, take out the screws holding the drive motor to the bottom of the tub. Lift the drive motor off the tub carefully and pull it out of the cabinet.
Step 11. Get a digital multimeter, then turn the dial to the ohms setting. Push the probes of the meter into the two red connector terminals on the motor. For a working connection, the motor should give a reading of roughly 80 ohms.
Step 12. Insert meter’s probes into the remaining terminals and look for a reading between 1 and 8 ohms. If the readings where significantly higher or lower than the numbers mentioned, the motor is damaged and needs to be replaced.
Step 13. If the motor’s readings came out all right, remount it at the bottom of the tub, then secure it by tightening the 5/16 inch bolts.
Step 14. Plug the wire harness into the terminal on the motor. Loop the drive belt around the motor pulley and drive pulley (ensure that the grooved side of the belt is facing inwards).
Step 15. Carefully remount the rear panel on the cabinet, then apply the nuts using your Philips screwdriver. Slide the retainer onto the drain hose, then tighten the screw.
Step 16. Mount the upper support rail on the rear panel. Apply the Philips screws to secure the panel. Snap the power cord’s wire retainer into the slot at the back of the cabinet.
Step 17. Plug the power cord’s wire harness and grounding wire back in. Place the vibration dampening block on the machine, then tighten the screws.
Step 18. Place the top cover on the machine, then push it forwards. Secure the panel by tightening the Philips screws at the back.
Step 19. Attach the HOT and COLD water hoses to the corresponding ports. Plug your appliance into the outlet, then turn the water faucets on. Ensure that your AEG washing machine spin cycle works properly by turning the appliance on.
Dryers
The steps below show you how to test the drive motor in your AEG dryer…
Step 1. Unplug your appliance from the power outlet before starting this procedure in order to avoid electrical damage.
Step 2. Go to the back of the cabinet, then use a Philips screwdriver to loosen the bolts securing the top access panel. Slide the panel backwards a few inches, then lift it off the machine.
Step 3. Loosen the Philips screws at the top side of the control panel. Using a flat-blade screwdriver if needed, pry the panel off the front of the cabinet.
Step 4. Unplug the user interface wire connector from the control panel, then set the panel aside. Open the machine’s door, then loosen the bolts below the opening securing the lint filter’s housing.
Step 5. With someone assisting you, tip the machine backwards carefully and place a support underneath. Loosen the Philips screws at the bottom of the front panel.
Step 6. Lower your washing machine onto the floor. Take out the nuts at the top of the panel. Carefully lift the entire front panel off the machine. Unplug the door switch wire harness at the back of the panel.
Step 7. Unplug the drum light and door switch wire harnesses from the main control board mounted on the drum. Loosen the screws securing the control panel’s mounting bracket to the front bulkhead. Lift the bracket off the bulkhead and support it.
Step 8. Loosen the screws holding the front bulkhead to the cabinet and drum. Lift the bulkhead off carefully and set it aside.
Step 9. Reach under the drum, then push the idler pulley a bit to release the tension on the belt. Slide the belt off the pulleys.
Step 10. Carefully lift the drive belt and drum out of the cabinet, then set them aside. Unplug the wire connector from the drive motor.
Step 11. Use pliers to secure the motor’s shaft. Loosen the blower wheel using a 7/8 inch socket wrench.
Step 12. With a flat-blade screwdriver, pry off the rear and front retaining clips securing the drive motor. Pull the motor out of the cabinet.
Step 13. Get a digital multimeter, then turn the dial to the ohms setting. Push the probes of the meter into the two red terminals on the motor. A working motor should give a reading of roughly 80 ohms.
Step 14. Insert the probes into the remaining terminals, then look a reading between 1 and 8 ohms. If the readings are much lower or higher than the numbers mentioned above, the motor is damaged and needs to be replaced.
Step 15. If the motor’s readings came out all right, reinstall it in the cabinet, then snap the retaining clips on. Reconnect the wire harness to the motor.
Step 16. Secure the motor shaft with your pliers, then use your socket wrench to tighten the blower wheel.
Step 17. Lift the drum and belt, then carefully guide them into the cabinet. Reach underneath the drum, then hook the belt onto the motor pulley and idler pulley in a zig-zag formation.
Step 18. Ensure that the drive belt is properly aligned by rotating the drum. Once the belt is in place, lift the front bulkhead and mount it on the drum. Secure the bulkhead by tightening the Philips screws.
Step 19. Place the control board’s support bracket against the front bulkhead, then apply the Philips screws to secure it.
Step 20. Plug the drum light and door lock wire connectors into the control board. Carefully lift the front panel, then plug the door switch connector in.
Step 21. Remount the front panel on the bulkhead, then tighten the screws at the top using your Philips screwdriver.
Step 22. Open the door of the machine, then apply the screws to secure the lint filter housing. Tip the machine backwards carefully, then apply the nuts at the bottom.
Step 23. Set your machine back onto its feet. Plug the user interface wire connector into the control panel. Snap the panel onto the mounting bracket, then tighten the screws at the top.
Step 24. Place the top panel on the machine, then apply the Philips screws at the back. Plug the dryer into the power outlet, then try turning it on to ensure that the AEG washing machine spin cycle works properly.
AEG Washing Machine Spin Cycle Stuck — Solution
If your AEG washing machine spin cycle is stuck, it indicates that the drive motor is overloaded. This issue is caused by overfilling the drum with clothes. To fix this problem, turn the appliance off and reduce the quantity of clothes.
