[ellen56]

Smelled burning rubber; now won't spin. Water gets pumped out, though. Does this model have a drive belt? How do you open the chassis?
Thanks,
Ellen

[PS Staff - Sheila]

Your washer does have a belt.

To open the washer you will have to remove the front panel.

There are two spring clip between the top and the front panel that you can release using a putty knife.

The washer has a separate pump motor so the washer will drain.

Here is a link to your washer model GLWS1233AS1.

[ellen56]

Thanks so much for you speedy reply
Ellen

[ellen56]

Now today is the day I plan to fix my washer GLWS1233AS1. I can't seem to figure how to get the front panel off. There are screws at the bottom and a pair of tenons on each side, BUT ,I can't see the top clips.

[PS Staff - Sheila]

You will not be able to see the clip you have to feel for them with the putty knife.

They are two to three inches in from the side.