Wexiodisk
Electrical Short or Earth Leakage
Machine frequently trips the electrical breaker or RCD during operation, no specific error code.
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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
Water ingress into electrical components, Failing heater with insulation breakdown, Damaged wiring harness, Faulty pump motor with earth fault
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: This is a serious electrical issue. Only qualified electricians or service technicians should proceed.
- Visual inspection: With power isolated, inspect wiring, heaters, and pumps for burn marks, melted insulation, or moisture.
- Insulation testing: Use a megohmmeter to test insulation resistance of heaters and motors to earth. Replace any component with low insulation resistance.
- Dry components: If moisture is found, dry thoroughly and correct the source of the leak.
- Check cable routing: Ensure cables are not pinched or rubbing against sharp metal edges.
Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker without identifying and correcting the underlying fault.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Tank Heating Element
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