Ashley October 21, 2012 Maytag Epic z model # MHWZ600TW01. The washing machine stopped during washing cycle, and smelled of something burning. I think it is the pulley, wanted to make sure that is the problem.
1 Answer Hi. Look at where the top of the main pulley against the top half of the outer tub area. Has the pulley worn a groove into the outer tub creating the smell? If so then this means that the outer tub part # 280255 bearing and the inner tub spider part # 8540342 shaft is worn out. Remove the top back screws. Slide the top back, up and off. Being able to smell the control panel, ccu main board part # WPW10525358 or the motor control board part # WPW10163007 has a lot to do with a diagnosis. Look at the EMI filter part# 8540342 where the cord connects just inside the unit to see if the connectors are tight. Thank you. Read More...