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  • March 29, 2008 at 9:12 am #35609
    SPRAT
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    Hi

    I have a BOSCH WTA3100 tumble dryer that has lost power. It completed it’s last drying cycle without problem but now refuses to work. The on/off light does not light up. I have changed the fuse but that didn’t resolve it. I have taken the top of the machine off and all the wires look OK and are secure I therefore presume that one of the electrical componets must have failed and needs replacement but which one? I can’t afford a new machine or call out charge and the diagrams on the web site aren’t that helpful with regards the electrical side of things and spare part numbers. If anyone can help point me in the right direction I would be very grateful.

    March 29, 2008 at 10:47 am #247327
    gegsy
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    Re: Bosch tumble dryer WTA3100

    Hi
    Start with the socket the dryer is plugged into, ie- plug another appliance in it to see if you are gettin mains from it.

    Greg

    March 29, 2008 at 10:48 am #247328
    lee8
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    Re: Bosch tumble dryer WTA3100

    Its a bit to complicated to explain on here and frankly dangerous to an un qualified person as you`ll need to test either live or with a meter.

    Basically live will enter through the terminal box, then through the supressor, then to the timer unit and on/off switch.

    If the on/off switch is working chances its the timer or no neutral return.

    If you don`t know how to check the on/off switch, don`t attempt to repair your T/D, bite the bullet and call a tech out.

    March 29, 2008 at 10:55 am #247329
    gegsy
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    Re: Bosch tumble dryer WTA3100

    Whoa there Lee ❗
    We don’t need to be advising live testing in a public forum now do we 😉
    Also if he is going to lift the lid, surely he should unplug the appliance first :plug:

    Greg

    March 29, 2008 at 11:00 am #247330
    lee8
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    Re: Bosch tumble dryer WTA3100

    gegsy wrote:Whoa there Lee ❗
    We don’t need to be advising live testing do we as there really is no need.
    Also if he is going to lift the lid, surely he should unplug the appliance first :plug:

    Greg

    Obviously no unqualified person should work live, which is why I stated “Frankly dangerous to an un qualified person”.

    Without proper knowledge of circuit`s and the m/c basic functions and systems no person outside of the industry is goin to be able to repair a wta 3100 unless its strikingly obvious.

    March 29, 2008 at 11:05 am #247331
    gegsy
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    Re: Bosch tumble dryer WTA3100

    This is a public forum so a fair few would be unqualified TBH.
    Rule of thumb as far as UKW is concerned for future readers, is unplug appliance before taking any lids or panels off and definately NO Live testing.

    Gegsy (UKW Moderator)

    March 29, 2008 at 11:12 am #247332
    lee8
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    Re: Bosch tumble dryer WTA3100

    gegsy wrote:This is a public forum so a fair few would be unqualified TBH.
    Rule of thumb as far as UKW is concerned for future readers, is unplug appliance before taking any lids or panels off and definately NO Live testing.

    Gegsy (UKW Moderator)

    I agree up until the point of taking off the lids and panels.

    Its better to unplug the appliance, ensure nothing silly has happened, like someone switching the mains off, then call a suitable qualified person to call and repair.

    I don`t oftern come across faults that people from outside the industry could repair correctly.

    March 29, 2008 at 1:19 pm #247333
    SPRAT
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    Re: Bosch tumble dryer WTA3100

    Thanks Lee8 that is a great help, I’m confident that armed with this information I should be able to solve the problem.

    Greg just to put the record staright before taking the lid off I did check the obvious and disconnected the appliance from the mains as any sensible person technical or not would. Please try not to be so condescending just because we aren’t qualified domestic appliance engineers doesn’t mean we are completely thick. ❗

    March 29, 2008 at 1:27 pm #247334
    gegsy
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    Re: Bosch tumble dryer WTA3100

    Hi Sprat
    Thank you for your comments :rolls: .
    You may be blessed with basic skills to fault find, the next readers of this post may not.
    It wasn’t meant to sound condescending in any way, just making sure you guys are safe 😉

    Greg

    March 29, 2008 at 7:34 pm #247335
    Penguin45
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    Re: Bosch tumble dryer WTA3100

    All posters are advised to read and understand the FORUM RULES before posting. In this instance, 1/ is applicable; the circuits could be simply and safely checked with a test meter.

    Penguin45,
    Moderator.

    April 1, 2008 at 3:26 pm #247336
    lee8
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    Re: Bosch tumble dryer WTA3100

    Penguin45 wrote:All posters are advised to read and understand the FORUM RULES before posting. In this instance, 1/ is applicable; the circuits could be simply and safely checked with a test meter.

    Penguin45,
    Moderator.

    I agree not to advise live testing but when the rules state “We will not advise any member of the public to live test”

    My question is who is the WE, is that members of the forum or staff members of the forum ?

    I ask because it reads to me that i can advise another member but the admin moderators cannot, so it can be misunderstood as a rule.

    April 1, 2008 at 6:39 pm #247337
    gegsy
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    Re: Bosch tumble dryer WTA3100

    Hi Lee
    The WE applies to ALL trade members and the rules apply as P45 said, to ALL posters.

    Greg

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