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electrofix wrote:this should be the correct one but check before ordering
https://shop.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/806890696-smeg-washing-machine-heating-element
Dave
Perfect – that’s the one I ordered, and my model number is listed as well.
Many thanks, once again! 🙂
electrofix wrote:are you sure the extenson lead you are using has an earth. it could be a broken wire in the lead or it could be a garden lead with only 2 cores
the fault you have is an earth fault. most likley components are heaters and motor
since its a washer dryer i would start with the dryer elements that on most washer dryers are at the top
find the element connections. start the machine and wait for it to trip. unplug and disconnect bot the wires to the dryer element. make sure they cant touch anything then re apply the power and see if it trips. if no you have found it. If yes then try the same with the washe element
Dave
Hi Dave,
Just to update – I traced the fault to the washing machine heating element – I disconnected it and the machine worked. Then I took it out and it was completely scaled and partially burnt!! Have now ordered a new one.
Thank you so much for your help! Much appreciated!
Thank you very much for your quick reply Dave.
Upon opening the plug of the extension wire, I can see it is earthed – but you’re right, it may be faulty as when I try it with any other extension, it trips.
i will now go through the machine and test any faulty components by disconnecting them one by one and starting the cycle accordingly. Thank you for pointing me in the right direction!
