Earth connection to motor - Indesit Innex BWE-71452-W-UK-N
Checking the drain pipe for blockage and noticed this earth isn't connected to its terminal. The machines only a couple of months old and hasn't been worked on. Should this be connected?
Thanks in advance,
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Loose motor earth connection on Indesit Innex BWE-71452-W-UK-N
- The problem
- The owner found that the motor earth wire was not connected to its terminal while checking the drain pipe for a blockage on an Indesit Innex BWE-71452-W-UK-N. The machine was only a couple of months old and had not been worked on.
- Likely cause
- A disconnected motor earth lead was identified. The discussion does not confirm why it became disconnected.
- What fixed it
- The accepted advice was that the earth wire should be connected to the motor terminal and made firmly secure.
- Checks to try
- Visual check found the motor earth wire disconnected from its terminal.
- The owner noted the machine had not previously been worked on.
Safety: The earth connection is a safety feature and should not be left disconnected. Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
4 Answers
Hi. Yes. It should be connected here. Make sure it is firmly connected.
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OK, thanks for the advice pal, just out of interest would the machine work whilst it is disconnected?
Yes. The earth wires only affect electrical safety.
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OK, thanks again 👍
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