Motor Too Hot - Electrolux W365H Service Manual

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MOTOR TOO HOT

The motor controller indicates the thermal
protector of the motor has triggered.
If the power is on, be very careful when
working on the the machine.
First verify that:
• the machine is not overloaded
• the ventilation openings of the machine are
blocked
• the external temperature is very high
• the motor is not abnormally warm.
Switch off the machine for at least 30 seconds to
ensure the motor controller has been completely
reset. Then try to start the machine again. If the
error returns, troubleshoot as follows:
1. Switch off the machine and verify that the drum and
motor operate smoothly.
Drum/motor OK
2. Wait for at least 10 minutes to allow the motor to cool
down. Then switch on the machine again. Enter the
service programme and run the motor at low washing
revolutions. Verify whether the error indication
immediately returns.
No error indication
3. Switch off the machine. Undo the contactor
Fig.
at X3 on the motor. Use an ohmmeter to
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measure the resistance in the between the
contactor and the motor between X3:7 - 9.
Contact
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12. Troubleshooting
Heavy operation of the drum/motor
Defective bearings in drum
or motor, or there is an
object between the outer
and inner drum. Inspect and
remedy.
Immediate error indication
Interruption
Thermal protector of
motor interrupted.
Replace the motor.
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Measure the resistance between pins 7 and 9
7
Contactor X3, female towards motor
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