recently the washing machine stopped working. We found the plug and SOCKET HAd burned out.

i replaced the plug and now every time i switch on the machine it trips out the electric

any advice?

Ant, August 2008

Might be a dumb suggestion but are you sure that you have wired up the new plug correctly?

Lincoln Appliance NZ, September 2008

you said you replaced the plug BUT YOU SAID THAT BOTH THE PLUG AND SOCKET HAD BURNED OUT could the socket outlet be faulty, try TESTING the machine using another socket outlet and extension lead to see if electrics trip, machine maybe installed on its own circuit (RADIAL)in a newish house. if ok POWER OFF and replace the socket outlet that served the washer.

wirecutterman, August 2008