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Hi.
I’ve stripped my Wahser/Dryer and I would like to remove the heating element from the drum to de-scale it.
I have removed the single nut in the middle but I can’t see how to remove it. I don’t want to use force as the heater does work it’s just covered in scale.
Many thanks
Re: How do I remove the heating element for my Indesit 1079W
Leverage and brute force is the only way.
Be warned that the rubber grommet distorts and it is often impossible to refit a used heater.
Power off, of course.
Penguin45.
Re: How do I remove the heating element for my Indesit 1079W
Thanks Penguin.
I decided not to risk it as the element was/is working. I just gently brushed with a wire brush.
The reason for me stripping it was to clean the condenser as it is 12 1/2 years old and the clothes were coming out after 1.5 hours drying, wetter than they were after the spin.
I got the machine all back together and working as it was before. 8)
I defeated the door interlock this evening and I think I’ve found the reason for the wet clothes.
When the condenser is being flushed with water during washing, the drum starts to get water in the bottom of it (therefore wetting the clothes) before the pump cuts in and pumps the water out.
This happens every time the dryer stops turning. It seems the water level is allowed to go too high before the pump kicks in.
[I’m assuming here] The pressure switch (IE water level switch) has one level for half load wash/full load wash and then another level for drying water.
Do you think the pressure switch could be at fault? Can I clean this or does it need replacing?
Many thanks for your help.
Re: How do I remove the heating element for my Indesit 1079W
More likely that the valve has lost its flow restictor. The condensor valve should be trickling in about a pint a minute and the pump should be cycling under the control of the timer, not the water level control system. If the water is blasting in at full tilt, yes, the clothes are going to get soggy.
Valve is p/no C00021864; spares@ukwhitegoods.co.uk will be able to get one for you if required.
Penguin45.
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