In article , "Heather
Kara" says...
Hi, I've got a five year old Zanussi that has just started making
noise during the spin cycle - it's a clackety noise, like a roulette
wheel when hand spinning. When it does a spin cycle, I get a burning
smell so something is obviously not right. I thought I might have
something stuck between inner drum and case, but not sure how to check
this. Also considered that a part might have come loose that needs
checking.

First thing I'd check would be the motor armature and brushes.