This Machine has not been used for several years due to RCD tripping. I have decided to determine the cause.
I inspected (ohms check), cleaned & reinstalled the heater bank. After that it ran for @ 90 seconds then stopped. Thereafter It would trip the RCD when powered ON. I removed & reinstalled the heater bank and did some continuity checks between the wring connectors & the chassis (those seemed OK). Started it again on Normal Dry+ selection and it ran then stopped (still powered on) I assumed that was because the drum had no moisture in it. I then selected cool air and it tripped the RCD. I am not 100% sure if I am doing the short circuit versus earth leakage checks properly. The machine has been handled carefully carefully so I am starting to consider this is a control panel circuit issue.
Any advice appreciated , especially (appliance) earth leakage & short circuit checks
Regards,
Chook
I inspected (ohms check), cleaned & reinstalled the heater bank. After that it ran for @ 90 seconds then stopped. Thereafter It would trip the RCD when powered ON. I removed & reinstalled the heater bank and did some continuity checks between the wring connectors & the chassis (those seemed OK). Started it again on Normal Dry+ selection and it ran then stopped (still powered on) I assumed that was because the drum had no moisture in it. I then selected cool air and it tripped the RCD. I am not 100% sure if I am doing the short circuit versus earth leakage checks properly. The machine has been handled carefully carefully so I am starting to consider this is a control panel circuit issue.
Any advice appreciated , especially (appliance) earth leakage & short circuit checks
Regards,
Chook