Hotpoint Wm62 Dial Trips Electrics
I have got a hotpoint wm62 aquarius 1000 and when i change programme by using the turn dial the RCD in my mains fuse box trips i had a electrician out and they checked all my sockets and the fuse box and said it seemed to be coming from my machine when he turned the programnme dial, i cant afford a massive repair bill is there any way i can check if there is any lose wires or anything.
thanks emma
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Hotpoint WM62 trips RCD when programme dial is turned
- The problem
- A Hotpoint WM62 Aquarius 1000 washing machine trips the household RCD when the programme selector dial is turned. An electrician checked the sockets and consumer unit and reported the fault appeared to come from the machine during dial operation.
- Likely cause
- An earth leakage fault within the washing machine was indicated. The accepted reply says the machine needs checking with an insulation test meter to identify which component is leaking to earth. The exact failed part was not confirmed.
- What fixed it
- Have the washing machine tested with an insulation test meter so the earth leakage can be traced to the faulty part. The discussion does not confirm a specific repair or replacement part. Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
- Checks to try
- Electrician checked the sockets
- Electrician checked the fuse box
- RCD tripped when the programme dial was turned
- Accepted advice was to test the machine with an insulation test meter
- Parts or tools mentioned
- Insulation test meter
Safety: Do not attempt live electrical testing. Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
1 Answer
You need it checked with an insulation test meter carried by all proper repairmen. It puts 500 volts (dc) through the machine and allows them to track down which part is leaking to earth.
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