Closely inspect the entire wiring loom and circuit boards, looking particularily closely at areas where the wiring touches the machine frame. Your'e looking for any signs of wear or fraying which would allow the bare wire to contact the frame. Check all wires and connectors generally for internal breakages - caused by movement of the wiring loom attached to the drum. Over a long period of time the wire strands inside the insulator break through metal fatigue. Although the outside of the wire appears ok the internal is open circuit. Pull on each individual wire - if theyre ok internally, they shouldnt stretch.
If this doesnt solve the problem, disconnect various components in turn, starting with the heater, before powering up. When you come to the point where the power breaker doesnt trip out you have the faulty component.
Repair and service your own washing machine. Go to www.2ndwave.co.uk/manual.html
dannyboy, March 2009
