My hotpoint tcm570 dryer keeps tripping out everytime i press the start button, any help welcome, i dont know any of the parts so any direction to what and where they are very welcome, thanks in advance
With the machine unplugged:take lid off machine (2 screws at back and then slides back)
take right hand side panel off (machine facing you)
As you are lookin at the motor/capacitor at the bottom there should be a bulky white connector with wires going through a small hole into the back of the machine, this is for the heating element.
disconnect white connector and then try the machine again.
if it runs o.k then turn power off again and take back lumpy panel off (around 6 screws). the heater element sits in this panel. you can probably see if damaged. if they look ok then dry with hairdrer as they may still be wet.
Failing that it is a new element: Around £35-£45
hope this helps a bit :)
jimmy, July 2012
Possibly water in heater, unplug machine, remove heater cover on back of machine, use hair dryer to dry out heater, clean out condenser box and door filter. Cheers
