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Re: Fan element Siemens cooker HB28055 GB01
There does seem to be a fan but it looks like it’s a conventional oven with just top and bottom elements. 😕
Re: Hotpoint FEW 12, change of belt
And take your wristwatch off before delving in the back, I’ve destroyed a couple of watches like that 😆 (UKW software strikes again 😕 )
Re: Indesit WDG1295 W – has been smoking
Most likely culprit is the motor but there is also a circuit board mounted low down at the back. With the plug out, take the lid and back panel off and first check for chaffed wires. Unscrew the circuit board and take it out of it’s box to inspect for damage. If that looks OK, tip machine up at an angle so you can see the back half of the motor. Take a look at the copper strips of the commutator whilst slowly turning the motor by pulling on the belt. You will probably find a couple of strips that look burnt. If you do find such damage you almost certainly need a new motor.
Re: Thorny Issue No2
I don’t suppose all that many purchasers are looking for these extra features, in fact there are plenty who want something basic and easy to operate. I remember way back in 1967 when my parents moved to their first place with no gas and we had to get an electric cooker. They wanted one without a clock / timer but there were no such cookers available at the time. Some people buy something with lots of buttons and gizmos in the misguided impression that if it’s “top of the range” it will be better quality.
Re: bosch HBN 430550B oven+grill not heating
With cooker switch off you could get the oven out and take off the back panel. Have a look at the wiring connections to check for any burnt out wires.
Re: connections mediator
There still seems to be less models covered by the new Mediator system than they had before, for other models it just lists “all parts”.
Re: Silliest Mistake?
Ah yes, I didn’t look that far back. In my case, I blame heredity. One Sunday about 25 years ago I went to help my mother serve up the Sunday roast, my usual job was mashing the spuds. She went to get the chicken out of the oven but it was not there. After a bit of searching we found the chicken, cleaned and stuffed, in its casserole tin, in the cupboard! She used to regularly put the empty, washed milk bottle in the fridge and the current, part used one outside the door. 😆
Re: Indesit WAX120 sticks on same cycle
My advice for others reading this thread is to only remove a heater if you know it is faulty or damaged. For resistance checks leave it in situ and if you suspect earth leakage due to damage of the outer sheath, pour some water into the drum and check resistance between a terminal and the outer casing. Both resistance checks are done with the wires disconnected from the heater. Washing machine heaters are not easy to re-fit and the consequences of doing it wrong can be easily imagined.
Re: Bosch WFT2800GB/12 Washer Dryer
Did you check it’s rotating both ways on wash? Sometimes you get a fault with the direction switching and the spin direction isn’t working.
Re: Indesit WAX120 sticks on same cycle
Best to try the solder repair before troubling others for more help 😉
Re: hotpoint wt540 -changing element but now banging against
Did the new heater element come with the tin bracket attached? If it didn’t you will need to transfer the one off the old element by straightening / bending the tags. The end of the tin bracket locates in a slot formed in the tub moulding.
Re: Indesit WAX120 sticks on same cycle
The NTC is attached to the heater. You could pull it out of the heater, dangle it in a pan of cold water on the cooker so just the tip is immersed and measure the resistance as you heat the water. It will start off at a few thousand ohms and the resistance should vary with temperature.
Re: Whirlpool AWG320/2 – Stopping mid-cycle
Could be a faulty thermostat or heater element if it is stopping before it gets to the rinses. It could be a faulty solenoid on the water valves if it is stopping during the rinses. I think that model has a temperature dial for wash temperature. Try doing a wash with that set to minimum and see if it goes right through without stopping.
Re: Whats the most annoying thing customers do?
I would have offered to remove the glass, send it back and order a different one. I would also mention that the other one is only available on special order and will take 4 to 6 weeks. If they then agree to this (well you never know!!) I would take the glass off, return with the same one 6 weeks later and put it back on 😈
