Hotpoint wd640

[chriscole]

When i plug hotpoint wd640 into mains the RCD on my consumer unit trips out. I would like some info on how i go about finding the faulty component in tne machine

 

[jj4091]

Do you have a multimeter & the knowledge of how to use it? If it happens as soon as you switch on at the socket visually check in the area where the cable enters the machine, is there any burnt wires or components (capacitor, pcb etc.)?

 

[chriscole]

yes i have a meter and have looked around for any obvious wiring damage but cant see any

 

[rocks1]

check heater on heater box and bottom heater with a meter.

 

[chriscole]

I have now got the machine to power up but if i ask it to start any cycle it trips my rcd out, this seems to be the same time the door latch locks, could this be faulty and how do i check it?

 

[rocks1]

no ,the door lock makes the circuit you have a bad earth fault on the mc only way is to test mc with a meter or unplug various conponents ie heater /top bottom /motor /mains input and try .

 

[chriscole]

I have disconnected the plug from them motor, heating element(tub), element (dryer) and it still trips with the door closed. If the door is open the power remains on but as soon as i close the door it trips again. What do i do next?

 

[rocks1]

mains surpressor found at the back in the corner.

 

[chriscole]

If i take the plug off the black round unit that the mains cable goes into and switch on at plug it does not trip