Zanussi ZWT71201WA persistent problem with dryer

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  • September 25, 2020 at 9:14 am #98400
    pogie
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    Hi everyone. I’ve had this washing machine for 5 years and had it repaired twice in that time, and it’s now playing up again. We don’t use the dryer (it’s crap!) so apparently this means every six months or so the dryer corrodes and the machine stops working. It’s started playing up again so I’m assuming it’s the dryer issue again. I’ve read that disconnecting the dryer can work, and I’d like to try that. I can’t find any videos or step by step online, is this something a layman could try? If so can anyone point me to a step by step or if you can explain how to do it that would be great!

    September 25, 2020 at 12:32 pm #472238
    electrofix
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    the dryer element is in the top of the machine Item 10 on diagram
    there are 3 or 4 cables feeding it
    these need to be disconnected and insulated and secured where they cant rub through

    also take a pic and store it in case you need to put it back

    Dave

    September 25, 2020 at 1:12 pm #472239
    pogie
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    Thank you Dave. I’ve tried to attach a picture but it won’t let me. I think it’s a bit beyond me without being shown exactly what cables to unplug 🙁

    September 25, 2020 at 1:30 pm #472240
    electrofix
    Moderator

    to attach pic

    host the pic on another site like google pics
    then post a public link

    all the wires where the number 10 is on the element end need to be removed

    Dave

    September 25, 2020 at 2:55 pm #472241
    electrofix
    Moderator

    2 I would say is correct
    the other plug seems to have 2 wires going to it

    trace all the wires back to the element

    Dave

    you can see the setup here

    https://shop.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/1326228002-dryer-heating-element

    September 25, 2020 at 6:05 pm #472242
    electrofix
    Moderator

    yes that fine. just ties up any leads to make sure things dont catch and your sorted

    Dave

    September 25, 2020 at 7:49 pm #472243
    pogie
    Participant

    Just finished a wash and it’s perfect again. Thank you so much for taking the time to help me out Dave, it was very kind of you.

    September 25, 2020 at 7:57 pm #472244
    electrofix
    Moderator

    no probs m8

    glad you sorted it

    Dave

    September 26, 2020 at 5:56 am #472245
    Gokhk
    Participant

    sorry to jump on this thread but dave any chance i can do this with my AEG or will it throw up error codes ? , i want to be able to stop people using the dryer settings by mistake as it gets dangerously hot ?

    September 26, 2020 at 8:48 am #472246
    electrofix
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    since AEG and Zanussi are essentially the same it should work no problems

    you say its getting hot but it does have safety stats which will stop it overheating. they do get hotter than most people think

    Dave

    September 28, 2020 at 5:22 pm #472247
    Gokhk
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    Cheers Dave gonna give this a whirl and see what happens , cause im talking scalding hot for dryer , as i said i gave up as i didnt want to risk a valve at 30 machine on a whim. Think ill just use for washing which is fine by me.

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