Started Tripping Circuit When On
Hi there, my Miele WT2670 has started tripping whatever circuit it is on.
This happens on the default temperature for the cottons cycle which I think is 60 degrees. If I turn the temp down to 30 degrees (which I know I should be doing anyway!) then it doesn't seem to happen (I am testing this today).
Would I be correct in thinking this is going to be something to do with the heating element and if so is this an easy thing for a competent DIYer (that's me!) to sort out? I haven't had a look inside the machine yet to see if there's any obvious problem, that's my next step.
Many thanks in advance...
James
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Miele WT2670 trips circuit on heated wash cycles
- The problem
- A Miele WT2670 started tripping the electrical circuit during use. The issue was reported on the default Cottons programme temperature of about 60°C, while a lower 30°C setting appeared less likely to trip.
- Likely cause
- A heating-related insulation fault was suspected by the owner, but the accepted reply did not confirm the heating element as the cause. The discussion states that if the heating element were at fault it would usually trip as soon as it was energised. Exact cause was not confirmed.
- What fixed it
- No DIY repair was confirmed. The accepted advice was that tripping or fusing faults cannot be properly diagnosed without a special insulation test meter, so if there is no obvious visible damage the machine should be checked by an engineer.
- Checks to try
- Observed that tripping happened on the Cottons cycle at about 60°C
- Owner was testing whether it would run at 30°C without tripping
- Advice to look for any obvious issue inside the machine
- Parts or tools mentioned
- special insulation test meter
Safety: Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
1 Answer
If it was the heating element it should trip as soon as it is energised. You can't diagnose a tripping or fusing fault without a special insulation test meter so unless you can see an obvious issue you need an engineer. I have some general help here though - washing machine fusing or tripping the electrics
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