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Hi, I have 2 candy washing machine Aquaviva 800 / Abise 650 with the same problem, when you put a normal load in they do not turn, but it does spin at the end. if you take out most of the things it does go normaly. it seams that the motor is to week to turn it. it makes that noise when the motor is on but does not move. than when you put it for a spin..gradualy it does get the speed and it goes..what do you think is the problem..
thanksRe: Problem with washing machine, any advice
If they both have the old type induction motor then chances are the CAPACITOR needs replacing.
Re: Problem with washing machine, any advice
If I think your machines are the ones with an induction motor i.e. no carbon brushes fitted to the motor. The capacitor is usually rear of machine looking Left hand side at the bottom of the left hand chassis frame, often with a plastic or cellophane cover. Your looking for an off white cylinder component 4 or 5 inches high with wires coming out of the top and it is bolted to the bottom of the chassis by a 13mm nut…..Do not confuse this with a suppessor which can look similar if fitted to the machine which from memory there isn`t one but I could be wrong-a long time since I`ve seen one of your machines. The capacitor will have a number on it like 10uf or 16 uf or 18 uf as an example you need to buy and try the same rating not just any old thing. The capactitor will hold a charge once being switched on to test even if after the power is then switched off so be careful when changing the part over. Power off and unplugged please to the machine of course before you attempt it!! Price of capacitor should be around £10.00- £15.00 to buy at most.
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