Grundig
Electrical Leakage or Short Circuit
Washer intermittently trips the household circuit breaker or RCD during operation.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Heater element leaking to earth, Motor insulation breakdown, Damaged mains filter, Water leak onto electrical components
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker. Unplug the washer and investigate before further use.
Step-by-step checks:
- Inspect for leaks: Check inside the machine for signs of water near electrical parts. Fix any leaks first.
- Test heater to earth: With the washer unplugged, disconnect heater wires and measure resistance between each terminal and earth. Any low resistance (below megaohms) indicates leakage; replace the heater.
- Test motor insulation: Similarly, test motor terminals to earth. Replace motor if insulation is compromised.
- Check mains filter: Replace if cracked or burnt.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Heating Element
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