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40. Heating
Description
The three machine elements are located at the
bottom of the outer drum and are accessible from
the front of the machine. They are switched on by a
heating contactor (K2) which is controlled by the
timer, level sensor and thermostat.
Fault tracing

Warm up time is unusually long

• Use a multimeter to check whether any of the
elements is burnt out. To access the elements,
remove the front panel of the machine.
• Lime deposits can reduce the output of the
elements. Remove the deposits when
necessary. Use the deliming agent in
accordance with supplier instructions.

Replacing the element

• Shut-off the main switch and make sure that
there is no electrical supply to the machine.
• No the positions of the connections and
disconnect those connections to the element.
• On element, unscrew the nut on the middle
screw and turn the screw a quarter turn
counterclockwise. The dolly on the inner side of
the element is turned at the same time allowing
the element to be disconnected.
• Place the new element in position, turn the
screw a quarter turn clockwise and tighten the
nut. Restore connections to the element.
• Fill the machine and check that there is no
leakage at the element.
123
354
355
356
246
135
351
352
353
L1 L2 L3
K21
357
123
354
355
356
246
135
351
352
353
L1 L2 L3
K21
1
1411
1412
1425
Fig.
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Fig.
2
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Element Thermostat sensor