Hotpoint Thermostat Kit 1703200

[Phidom]

The leaflet Hotpoint give with the other thermostat kits is misleading as it does not cover the latest one, 1703200, I think used on 6Kg condenser dryers made after 2004. Does anyone know the temperatures of the cycling and one shot cut-outs?

[johnnyj]

Re: Hotpoint Thermostat Kit 1703200

Cycling stat 106’C and One shot 143’C JJ

[Phidom]

Re: Hotpoint Thermostat Kit 1703200

Thanks, JJ. 🙂

[leavemetogetonwithit]

Re: Hotpoint Thermostat Kit 1703200

I have a pattern part from Masterpart which is I believe listed as equivalent to 1703200. But HP66101 consists of two stats of identical appearance. They are each labelled, printed on the front faces, KSD301 250V 10A. One is further labelled 120. The other 140. These are presumably the temperatures.
So what’s going on here? Is it safe to use these parts?
Mike.

[Phidom]

Re: Hotpoint Thermostat Kit 1703200

Oh dear, I’ve ordered some the same for the job in question. Initially I fitted the earlier type, 1701583 but they failed the first time the machine was used. It could be the problems are caused by sagging heater coils, due to the mica support strips being broken. The dryer is right next to the washer and they are both used together. I suspect that when the heater is hot and the washer is on spin the mica strips get damaged by the vibration. I don’t like these new heaters, the whole setup is far too flimsy 🙁

[leavemetogetonwithit]

Re: Hotpoint Thermostat Kit 1703200

I agree they are very flimsy. Also applies to several other makes which use mica supports. Don’t see quite how that would cause stat failure though. Take it you’ve checked the usual, i.e. uF, air flow, door not being opened too soon etc..
Mike.

[Phidom]

Re: Hotpoint Thermostat Kit 1703200

I also ordered HP66100, Masterpart version of 1701583. These are the same as described but the temperatures are 106 and 130. I’m tempted to use the 106 degree one from HP66100 with the 140 degree one from HP66101, although I don’t suppose any of them are “one shot” devices. 😕

[cornwell40]

Re: Hotpoint Thermostat Kit 1703200

Was assured by a bod at Masterpart that one is a one shot.
Still not convinced meself though 😕

TC

[leavemetogetonwithit]

Re: Hotpoint Thermostat Kit 1703200

Just done a check on the 140 with a hot air gun. Five minutes gone and it’s still o/c. So I guess they’re OK. (Got plenty of white spots which I can reset).
Mike.

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