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My MAV5000AWW has some problems. I started a load and when I closed the top I could tell immediately there was an issue. It would not spin or I think more properly agitate. I could hear the belt slip on the motor for a second and then smelled that electrical burning smell and immediately opened the lid. I removed the clothes, but it was still full of water. I removed the screw and tried to pull the agitator hoping that maybe something is stuck between it and the tub. I could not get the agitator off. I eventually I found I could push it to the end of rinse cycle and it would spin and empty, but it was noisy. Best I could describe it is like a very small 2 cycle engine which seemed to smooth out a bit, but not go away. I ran a second mini load and this time it agitated. I again pushed it to the end of rinse and it emptied. This time the tub was out of balance maybe 1/2 to 3/4". Do not recall this the first time, but not positive. I ran it a short as possible. I am wondering if I have sucked some small item into the works that I can fish out (done that before), or if it's some more mechanically related (trans going south) or a bearing. Any trouble shooting tips are appreciated.

Will not Spin, looking for manual to place in diagnostic test