Andrew O Wellington , KS August 28, 2020 Appliance: General Electric Washer WHDSR209DAWW Ge Washer Whdsr209daww: Smoke rising from bottom of machine motor with no go power just hums. How to replace Capacitor. My washing machine began smoking during a washing session. As a result the motor would just hum. My solution was to install a new belt but it was the capacitor that was bad; nuked actually. The machine is working again. An easy repair. Thanks! Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes