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WD 1085?

My WD 1085 washer dryer normally utterly reliable has developed a fault. Washer fills then within a couple of minutes the fusebox goes. Yet when I turn it to spin, and pop back the fuse box it spins perfectly. Is this a plumber or an electrical fault. Any help please before I call assistance.
I know it is very old but has never given trouble before.
Mary. Ireland, May 2012
heating element for sure

CK, May 2012
it sounds as if the heater element if faulty with a down to earth leakage

keymatic, May 2012
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