Safety & Servicing Notes - Hotpoint WDL756PUK Service Information

Indesit Company
SAFETY NOTES & GENERAL SERVICING ADVICE
1. This manual is NOT intended as a comprehensive repair/maintenance guide to the appliance.
2. It should ONLY be used by suitably qualified persons having technical competence applicable
product knowledge and suitable tools and test equipment.
3. Servicing of electrical appliances must be undertaken with the appliance disconnected (unplugged)
from the electrical supply.
4. Servicing must be preceded by Earth Continuity, Earth Resistance and Insulation Resistance
checks.
5. Personal safety precautions must be taken to protect against accidents caused by sharp edges on
metal and plastic parts.
6. After servicing the appliance must be rechecked for Electrical Safety. In the case of appliances
which are connected to a water supply (i.e.: Washing Machines, Dishwashers & Food Centres etc.)
checks must be made for leaks from seals gaskets and pipe work and rectification carried out where
necessary.
7. It can be dangerous to attempt 'DIY' repairs / maintenance on complex equipment and the Company
recommends that any problem with the appliance is referred to its own Service Organisation.
8. Whilst the Company has endeavoured to ensure the accuracy of the data within this publication they
cannot hold themselves responsible for any inconvenience or loss occasioned by any error within.
9 These appliances are manufactured with a '3 phase' motor and uses a different type of power
module. This power board is fitted with a large aluminium heat sink which remains live after
the power is disconnected.
Under no circumstances should the board be removed under the time shown below.
Alternative 'quick methods' of discharging the board SHOULD NOT be used or attempted.!
IMPORTANT NOTE
Risk of Electric Shock
The metal heatsink fitted on the Power Module
may hold an electrical charge for a short period
after switching off the machine.
Allow 5 minutes after disconnecting the
machine from the electrical supply before
commencing ANY work.
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