hoover 1200 washing machine cutting out?

my hoover 1200 special edition washing machine, which is approx 4 years old keeps cutting out whe on fast spin cycle and there is a horrible weird smell, why is this and how do i fix it?
debbie harley, apple mac, September 2004


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Debbie, it could be the brushes of the motor or it could be the motor. Without actually smelling the smell I cannot comment. Call out a local engineer if you have no electrical experience, it shouldn't cost to much if it is the brushes.

Mike, September 2004
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