I have a amana ALW880QAW, I recently replaced the belt because the clothes were still too wet after sppinning at the end of wash. that problem was taken care of but now the motor is getting hot, smelling during the wash cycles. Sometimes I've found it stopped & humming and when I move the belt it begins washing. I've also noticed in the wash cycle , a metallic, clicking sound, sort of like a metal ball rolling around. any advice would be greatly appreciated.

SOURCE: Amana Top Load Washer model# LW3502W

Sounds like the water seal is damaged and the leaking water has damaged the top bearing which is just below the water seal. You will need to have the hub & seal kit replaced.

SOURCE: Amana washing machine makes loud noice when trying to spin

sounds like you are dealing with the same problem as me .
take off the front panel (after unplugging power) take a flash lite and look at the large pulley at the back just below the pulley is the helix check to see if they are worn .

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SOURCE: Amana ALW880QAW doesn't spin and agitation is slow

winephan,
I could be the pump slowly ceazing causing the belt to slip which would give a burning smell.
Motors in those units, are well build...have a service guy in but DON"t say anything about the motor.. because they will say it because you mentioned it
I sounds like you pump

SOURCE: Amana washer tub rotates counterclockwise during wash cycle.

The washer has a transmission.why are you openning the top it's a safety.the transmission may need to be replaced,You may be better off getting a new or new used washer,the transmissin is very expensive

SOURCE: Amana washing machine (ALW880QAW). Does not work

probably the lid switch is faulty,remove screws behind control panel,then pull control panel toward you and lift up and lay back,now remove 2 screws in the lower front panel by the floor and remove the cover,then 2 more screws to remove upper front panel above the lower one,then 2 more screws in front hold the top on then raise top up like a car hood and the lid switch will be under the top cover