In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
Steve wrote:

I have a tricity bendix caw 811 washing machine.

On xmas eve it developed a fault where it sounded like it was working
correctly, but the drum did not revolve.
It fills and drains, makes all the correct noises, but the drum does
not move.
I can move the drum easily by hand.

What are the possible causes of this?

Just to add something which may be connected.

At the time the fault first appeared, I turned off the water supply to
the house as I was working on some taps in the bathroom. I did not
know the washing machine was in use.



Steve.....

Does it sound as if the drive motor is running when the drum fails to
rotate? If so, the main drive belt has probably broken or fallen off.

[I would hope that running it with the water turned off wouldn't have done
any damage. If the design is only half way decent, it should have water
level sensors which prevent things like heating elements from being turned
on if the water doesn't arrive].

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