Hotpoint Washer Dryer 1100 (WD51) not drying

[alan10101]

Washer dryer is working OK apart from the tumble drying cycle, machine rotates but does not heat. I think it may have something to do with filters or water resevoirs but do not have the instruction manual, anyone help?

 

[breezer]

yes call hotpoint.
your condensor is probably all full of fluff, causing it to overheat, taking over heat stat out

 

[nigeld]

if not condenser blocked,check dryer fan is turning-wire often breaks on fan,this then causes toc (overheat stat) on heater box to go open circuit.

 

[alan10101]

Thanks for your responses, I assume that the condensor is inside the machine? Do these overheat sensors reset themselves or do they need replaced?

 

[nigeld]

The condenser is a large plastic chamber that is fixed to back of outer tub,the top of condenser is fixed to metal heater box with 2 screws/nut bolts.....The dryer stat has 2 spade terminals and is held to top of heater box with a metal spring clip.It should have a number on it to advise on temperature for cutout eg. 185C.

 

[nigeld]

Sorry forgot to say stat does not reset itself-will need replacing if gone open circuit.