When we turn the dryer on, the motor can be heard trying to work but the drum will not turn. With the side cover off, if the drum is pushed manually either way, it will turn by the aid of the motor. If the drum is stopped and turned back on, the motor is then trying to work again so a gentle push on the drum either way will start it up. Is this a motor problem or something to do with what tells the motor to turn ?????
It is as if it can`t decide which polarity to use.

Conrad Skett, December 2007

Just fixed my 2 year old Hotpoint Aquarius CTD00 thanks to some of the answers I found on here.

Everything appeared to be working apart from the heating element.
I removed a panel at the back, roughly oval in shape covering from the lower left corner to the centre, which had about 10 screws.
I then removed the internal bracket which holds the heating element and thermostats.
One of the thermostats has a small hole in the top, into which I inserted a pin and heard a click.
Reassembled it and it now appears to work fine.

Gav, March 2010

Where do i buy the 8uf capacitor and how is it fitted?

Thanks

Steve McFall, January 2008

Where do i buy the 8uf capacitor and how is it fitted?

Thanks

Steve McFall, January 2008

my dryer ctd00 is not heating up. the drum appears to be moving and the cycle is taking cause but on finishing and emptying the machine the clothes are still damp.

wheeltrim@aol.com, January 2008

Many thanks, a new 8uf capacitor has solved the problem and the dryer is working perfect again.

Conrad Skett, December 2007

I have the same problem! It is the capacitor. Buy a 7uf or 8uf capacitor and replace it and it should solve your problem!

Neil, December 2007