Candy GO DF 800

[magoo]

Hi
My Candy washing machine just won’t start. All the lights are on and the timer is going down but nothing is happening.
I’ve drained it and checked the filter at the front but they’re clear.
Any suggestions greatfully accepted.
Thanks for looking.
JM

[kaibart]

Re: Candy GO DF 800

Ok start at the beginning when you close the door does the door lock?

[magoo]

Re: Candy GO DF 800

Yes it locks.

[electrofix]

Re: Candy GO DF 800

first thing to check would be the motor carbon brushes

Dave

[magoo]

Re: Candy GO DF 800

Thanks Dave. Any idea how big a job it isn’t?

[electrofix]

Re: Candy GO DF 800

really simple

plug out
pull machine out
remove back
remove belt , motor plug, earth wire and 2 10mm bolts holding motor
motor slides off pegs and can be got out

brushes are in black holders at rear of motor

you could try a quick test
plug out, pull machine out and tilt it up 45 degrees to get underneath. (some machines have a plastic cover underneath which you move out of the way) You will see the brush holders at the back of the motor. tap each one firmly with the plastic handle of a screwdriver. put machine back down and try it
if it runs you have just proved its the brushes. If it does not it still could be so you have to take the motor out to check

Dave

[magoo]

Re: Candy GO DF 800

Thanks Dave. Off to give it a go.

JM

[magoo]

Re: Candy GO DF 800

Hi there
Job done. Carbon brushes replaced and machine going like new.
Thanks to everyone who replied.
Dave you hit the nail on the head first time.

Thanks again

JM

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