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I’ve been trying to fix my Creda washer/dryer (1000 Supaspeed, aka Model 17343E, serial number 93103192 which I think means it’s 1993 vintage). It isn’t functioning at all, and the ‘power on’ neon is dark. I’ve tested the socket and fuse in the plug, which are ok, so I presume power is getting in to the machine. It died during a drying cycle (interrupted it to put in something else, closed the door, no more signs of life since then).
From my online research, the next likely culprit seems to be the door interlock switch, but that seems to be ok (microswitch works fine, and bypassing the switch doesn’t have any effect).
I can’t see any internal fuses (don’t know if there are any), can’t see any loose connections, and none of the easily-visible components looks burnt etc. Any ideas for the next course of action?
David,
If you have checked the obvious, all that is really left in the on/off circuit is the timer unit itself. Check the connectors at the front row of the timer – these are the live and neutral on/off switches. Any burning signs and it’s time for a new one.Pull the plug first!
Penguin45.
Re: Non-functioning Creda washer/dryer
davidmcn wrote: It died during a drying cycle (interrupted it to put in something else, closed the door, no more signs of life since then
On the top of the Dryer Heater Box are 2 Thermal Devices. The one at the front is a regular Thermostat and the one at the rear is a 185degree ‘Thermal Fuse’. If you have stopped the dryer long enough for this device to fuse due to excess heat, then that is the likely source of your problem 😉
Martin
The safety fuse operating will only kill heat from the dryer – it will not cause the machine to stop functioning altogether!
Penguin45.
Re: Non-functioning Creda washer/dryer
I have come across some models of the hotpoint version that do indeed have a in line fuse coming from the timer into a fuse case. Unplug from mains if you are going to have a look in the top but the fuse case (if it has one) will be to the left hand side of the timer in with the wiring loom. It is hard to spot if you do not know what you are looking for. It should be black. Hope this helps
Sparkyp
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