[MAYTAGtwins]

I would like to fix myself, but can't open top part/lid, can't figure out, to check if only the belt fell off or what....THANKS A MILLION, JRRz


P.S. not the front loading lid, but the top seems to have some hinge type
swing up cover/lid...how do I open it

[neustkg]

Take a putty knife and from either end, place it in the crack between the lid and the front panel. Slide it towards the middle until you feel something. Take the putty knife and push against the obstruction while gently pulling up on the lid. Do the same from about the same distance on the other side (there are two catches). This should allow you to easily open the lid.

[PS Volunteer - Appguy]

When you order the belt fom partselect, ask them if the belt comes with install directions.

[eric shubert]

front door and panel has to be removed then there will be a 5/16" screw on the top of each corner the hold a clip that holds down the top. if the belt is broken then the rest of the front has to come off. hope you are pretty good in putting thing back the way they came off

[MAYTAGtwins]

Ok guys, I still have'nt been able to get a sure good answer solution on how to open top panel and/or lid, in order to see if belt is off or broken

[eric shubert]

there should be four screws on the sides when you open up the door two holding the door hinges and two on the other side, remove the screws and the door. then grab the front panel near the top and pull. then you should see two 5/16" screws at the top with clips that are holding the top down . if the belt is broken then the whole front has to come off and if have trouble with taken thing apart and putting back together then maybe you should get help.

[MAYTAGtwins]

now we're talking, this a good post by Eric Shubert, I haven't done dismantal but
will try this evening and perhaps get some results and if so belt broken, well..order same and replace...thanks..will keep Eric posted on his advice - JRRz