hotpoint washer first edition 1000 wm52 when i switch it on to do a wash it trips the electric

derek, February 2008

Something is shorting out in the machine. Switch off machine. Check the wiring looms for wires rubbing on the frame and shorting out. Disconnect various components starting with the heater, then the motor, the valves, pump etc. until the mains doesnt trip out. when that happens you have your faulty component.
WASHING MACHINE SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL.
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dan, February 2008

check heater.disconnect all wires to heater and see if it now trips

ck, February 2008