Hotpoint 9324W tumble drier heating element broken

[marssnickers]

My Hotpoint 9324W tumble drier heating element is broken, I can see where.

Clearly it needs fixing, but I'm having a lot of bother trying to work out where the front panel screws and press stud fasteners are to remove the panel to get at the element.

I've had a web search, but I've not been able to find anything.

If there is an easy way, I'd be very grateful of the help.

(Or is it best to let a local repair person fix it ?).

Thanks

 

[breezer]

you cant fix elements you have to change the whole element.
does it look like a giant spring?

(sorry its so long since i changed one i cant remeber how you get at it

I think, you look at the top back of the lid there should be 2 screws holding lid on, undo these, lid slides towards back (may need a hard push)

once lid off you can see front panel, pull knob off screws behind it undo theses, other end of front panel is hled by studs, gently hit with philips screwdriver to knock front panel off , then you cabn see 3 screws holding panel on, you can figure the rest your self.

be bentle they are easy to break, bear in mind its around 14 years since i last did this

 

[marssnickers]

you cant fix elements you have to change the whole element.
does it look like a giant spring?

(sorry its so long since i changed one i cant remeber how you get at it

I think, you look at the top back of the lid there should be 2 screws holding lid on, undo these, lid slides towards back (may need a hard push)

once lid off you can see front panel, pull knob off screws behind it undo theses, other end of front panel is hled by studs, gently hit with philips screwdriver to knock front panel off , then you cabn see 3 screws holding panel on, you can figure the rest your self.

be bentle they are easy to break, bear in mind its around 14 years since i last did this

Sorry, by fix I did mean replace

Thanks for the tip about the studs, I can see a few - I was a little unsure how to go about prising the front panel off.

If I can manage it, I'll take a few pictures and post back.

 

[marssnickers]

For info - I have completed the repair by replacing the heating element.

It wasn't too tricky, just a bit fiddly.

I did take a few pictures along the way, and am happy to post them if people wish. They are only relevant for wiring - so that I didn't mess up

 

[breezer]

post them

 

[marssnickers]

post them

Sorry for the delay. I've put up some pictures.

Taking the lid off is trivial as is removing 3 lower screws from the bottom of the front area.

I suggest lying the machine on its back when removing the heating element, this will allow the drum to be better positioned a the front of the machine acts as part of the drum "spindle".

Any questions, please ask.

Hotpoint 9324W

• marssnickers
• 9 Aug 2008
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Screws under timer dial

Hotpoint 9324W

• marssnickers
• 9 Aug 2008
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Stub behind front panel. Use a blunt screwdriver and small hammer to knock out the stub fitting

Hotpoint 9324W

• marssnickers
• 9 Aug 2008
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Stub behind front panel

Hotpoint 9324W

• marssnickers
• 9 Aug 2008
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Back of machine showing earth and power cable inlet.

Hotpoint 9324W

• marssnickers
• 9 Aug 2008
• 1

With machine in its back, the front can be lifted carefully to reveal the heating element

Hotpoint 9324W

• marssnickers
• 9 Aug 2008
• 1

Ceramic connector

Hotpoint 9324W

• marssnickers
• 9 Aug 2008
• 1

Some of the cable connections to the heating element

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