candy tumble dryer overheating

[suedehead1]

hi , Candy dryer CBTD H7A1TE-80/ 3190001120480286.
there is no blockages and a good flow of air but when its running the glass door gets extremely hot to the touch.
the safety thermostat cuts out on every drying attempt,
any ideas welcomed.

[electrofix]

well looking that model up it comes up as a heatpump dryer so should not get anywhere near that hot

Dave

[suedehead1]

ok thanks very much. that is strange

[suedehead1]

I got my pictures mixed up its a Hoover dryer HLE C10DRGR-80 3110239722430159 with a serious overheating problem

[electrofix]

try changing the front stat which controls the heat returning to the element

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Dave

[suedehead1]

will do thanks

[suedehead1]

hi, I replaced both front thermostats it now runs for 30 minutes before it overheats

[hebegebe]

Have you checked that the air inlet on the left hand side of the machine is not obstructed? I have been to a few Hoover/Candy dryers showing symptoms of overheating, and on each occasion the machine had been installed tight against a full height end panel with minimal clearance (If any). I explained the problem to the customer and suggested the machine be moved across to the right of the opening and a strip of wood, inserted between the cupboard panel and the machine, to allow full air circulation to the air inlet grille. Always cured the problem. Poor design I fear and the problem easily overlooked. Graham

[suedehead1]

ok, i will get the customer to trty running it sitting out thanks

[suedehead1]

tried it sitting out unfortunately still the same

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