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Re: Washing machines! Arghh!
« Reply #15 on: 20 July 2011, 20:19:06 »
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Should I short out the ones on the left or right.
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Is it safe to do this with the machine powered on?
There are old electricians, and there are bold electricians.....however there are no old & bold electricians  ;)

(In other words, unless you are feeling incredibly stupid then short the wires with the power off and then switch it on when your pinkies are well out of the way)
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« Reply #16 on: 20 July 2011, 20:22:08 »
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(In other words, unless you are feeling incredibly stupid then short the wires with the power off and then switch it on when your pinkies are well out of the way)

Indeed - based on the electrical rating and wires I reckon that's switching 220V AC.. that'd make your hair stand on end if it went wrong! (I speak from experience..  ;D)

[edit] And who'd have thought a thread about washing machines could contain so many pictures of pure unadulterated sex.. I mean.. wait.. what?
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Re: Washing machines! Arghh!
« Reply #17 on: 20 July 2011, 20:30:21 »
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Should I short out the ones on the left or right.
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Is it safe to do this with the machine powered on?
There are old electricians, and there are bold electricians.....however there are no old & bold electricians  ;)

(In other words, unless you are feeling incredibly stupid then short the wires with the power off and then switch it on when your pinkies are well out of the way)

So do you mean the left, middle or right wires?

I've been electrocuted before! ;D ;D ;D
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« Reply #18 on: 20 July 2011, 20:33:08 »
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(In other words, unless you are feeling incredibly stupid then short the wires with the power off and then switch it on when your pinkies are well out of the way)

Indeed - based on the electrical rating and wires I reckon that's switching 220V AC.. that'd make your hair stand on end if it went wrong! (I speak from experience..  ;D)

[edit] And who'd have thought a thread about washing machines could contain so many pictures of pure unadulterated sex.. I mean.. wait.. what?

More boobs means more posts! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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« Reply #19 on: 20 July 2011, 20:37:15 »
I just know that I'm going to blow myself up today! :o :o ;D ;D ;D
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« Reply #20 on: 20 July 2011, 21:18:10 »
My friend Gill reckons it's the four outer wires.  I'm trying to decide if it's red to red and brown to brown.

This is like Die Hard 2!
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« Reply #21 on: 21 July 2011, 09:30:38 »
join the two outer wires leaving the middle, something else to try is your machine has a double pole on/off switch it may be that one side has gone down quite common on this model, the on lamp will light but it is only a neon so don't get confused as a neon can still light with a low feedback it isn't the same as a normal bulb,
TURN THE MACHINE OF FROM THE PLUG BEFORE CONNECTING THE DOOR LOCK WIRES.!!!!!! Have to say these door locks are very reliable unlike other makes so it may not be that.
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« Reply #22 on: 21 July 2011, 11:24:20 »
Well I gave it a try but nothing happened. The door lock light came on but that was it.

Fortunately though I have bought a washer off ebay for £20 so that should do me for now.  No more weird outfits!! ;D

Thanks a lot for all your help! :y
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« Reply #23 on: 21 July 2011, 13:36:55 »
What's wrong with a washboard and scrubbing brush? Women have it too easy these days. The reason they are so obese is because they don't do any housework or proper washing and step-scrubbing these days.
They should also walk to the supermarket and return with at least three heavy shopping bags, before turning the contents of these bags into a wholesome meal for hard-working husband. :y
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« Reply #24 on: 21 July 2011, 15:19:19 »
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What's wrong with a washboard and scrubbing brush? Women have it too easy these days. The reason they are so obese is because they don't do any housework or proper washing and step-scrubbing these days.
They should also walk to the supermarket and return with at least three heavy shopping bags, before turning the contents of these bags into a wholesome meal for hard-working husband. :y

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« Reply #25 on: 21 July 2011, 17:40:43 »
I don't believe it.  Got my 'new' washing machine, switched it on and there was a really loud bang accompanied by a bright blue flash!! :o :o :o :'(

When I took the old machine out I noticed that the water pipe was kinked so no water could get in.  All it needed was a new door interlock! ::)
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Re: Washing machines! Arghh!
« Reply #26 on: 21 July 2011, 18:15:44 »
ouch what sort did you get from ebay kate,??
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« Reply #27 on: 21 July 2011, 18:18:49 »
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ouch what sort did you get from ebay kate,??

It's a Zanussi Jetsystem 1200.  I think moisture might have got into the circuit board, hence the blue flash and bang.

Will it be useless now?
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« Reply #28 on: 21 July 2011, 18:47:13 »
I've got the Zanussi to switch on now but the programs don't seem quite right.

Is there anything I can do?
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Re: Washing machines! Arghh!
« Reply #29 on: 21 July 2011, 18:56:29 »
Scrubbing boards are safe I'm told.
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