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How to replace a heater in a Candy washing machine

Replacing the heater in a Kandy washing machineIf the Kandy washing machine does not heat water, then most likely the heater has broken. This failure is preceded by various errors that appear on the display, as well as poor heating. Often, the user ignores such warnings, and this leads to sad consequences. If you need to replace the heater in the washing machine, you need to solve something in the near future.

Repair of washing equipment is quite a difficult task and not everyone can cope with it. Is it possible to conduct it yourself or is it necessary to call a master depends on how much a person understands such repairs? Let's take a closer look at this type of breakdown.

Let's start with the preparation

In order to replace a broken heater in washing machines of this type, you do not need a large set of professional tools. The quality of the heating device will also not play a special role. The main thing is that the new part is ideally suited to the washing technique and is inexpensive.

First you need to decide which model of the heater is installed in the washing machine. Well, if it was possible to consider the inscriptions and signs and rewrite them. If any numbers and letters are not visible, then it is best to take the broken part with you to the store. In the absence of such an opportunity, the most important thing is to determine the power of the heating element. Typically, Kandy typewriters use heating devices with a capacity of 1850 W, but in some models there are heating elements more powerful.

TEN washing machine Kandy

You can buy a heating device without leaving your home. Now many online stores sell spare parts for washing equipment, and it is very easy to find the necessary part. The average cost of such a product will be within $ 10. For repair you will need such tools:

  • ratchet with a head for 8;
  • a pair of screwdrivers (Phillips and flat);
  • multimeter;
  • grease (any will do).

Why breaks down and where is the part located?

The heater in the Kandy machine, as in many other washing machines, is located below the tank. You can get to it only by removing the back wall of the hull of our washing machine. To do this, the equipment must be disconnected from the communications and turned back to itself. Having removed the cover, you can already see the element you are looking for, but it’s difficult to get to it because of the drive belt, therefore it’s better to remove it for convenience in operation.

remove the back wall of the Kandy washer

It is unrealistic to confuse the heating element with another part, although it is hidden in the washing drum. It is located exactly in the center of the bottom of the drum and a significant number of wires are connected to it. This is the first thing that catches your eye when opening the back wall of the housing of washing equipment.

Heating elements of such washing machines are not uncommon. You can buy them quite easily in almost all stores. Difficulties may arise during the work on its replacement. The main causes of damage to the heating element of the Kandy washing machine are:

  • sudden changes in voltage in the power grid;
  • incorrect operation of the thermistor;
  • malfunctions in the operation of the control module;
  • heavily polluted or hard water;
  • contact with water;
  • user error
  • manufacturing defects.
    Where is the heater

Also, the heater may break due to a more significant failure of the washing equipment, for example, due to incorrect operation of the control module. In this case, a simple replacement of the part will not bring the desired result.

If you suspect that a failure occurred precisely because of the module, it is best to contact a professional craftsman.

Repair instructions

The very first thing you need to make sure that the washing equipment is disconnected from the mains. Next, shut off the inlet valve and, if possible, drain the remaining water. When tilting the machine, it can get on the details, but this can not be allowed.

Residual water is drained through the filter. To do this, open the lower hatch, unscrew the filter and wait until all the water flows out. Do not forget about the water tank, which must be prepared in advance and placed under the lower hatch.

drain the washing machine for safety

Before dismantling the heater from the washing machine, it is necessary to remove the back wall. To do this, unscrew the bolts located around the perimeter of the rear panel. The wall rises a little and is removed.

When access is open, you can proceed with the dismantling and subsequent installation of the heater in the Kandy brand washing machine. The part is placed under the tank, and its seat has a rounded shape. First you need to: disconnect the power wires, verify the breakdown with a multimeter.

A multimeter measures resistance and it is this mode that must be established on it. Then probes are applied to the contacts and the device issues values. Serviceable TEN should give out resistance in the range from 20 to 30 Ohms.

Checking the heater on a Kandy machine

TEN is reliably fixed by means of a clamping plate. In order to remove the heating element, it is necessary to unscrew the central nut almost completely (it is not necessary to remove it). The bolt must be pushed inward and the base gently pry off with a screwdriver.

When dismantling, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the seal. Damage to it is strictly forbidden, otherwise it will leak water.

After dismantling, it is necessary to carefully inspect the seat nest. It must be even and clean, and therefore dirt and debris must be removed. Due to improper installation, the washing machine may break. How to mount a heater?

  1. Screw the nut slightly onto the heater bolt.
  2. Lubricate the heater seal for easy fit.
  3. Carefully place the appliance in the hole.
  4. Securely fasten with clamping nut.
  5. Connect the wires.

At the end of the work, it is necessary to check whether there are leaks and whether the heating element heats the water. To do this, run a test wash with a temperature of at least 50 degrees. If everything is in order, then the machine can be safely used.

   

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