It does go some where into the water tank. I get zero damp from the machine.
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It does go some where into the water tank. I get zero damp from the machine.
Nothing mentioned yet, they're round on Tuesday to do the modification. Apparently it's some sort of scoop for the fluff!.....
This is a picture after I'd taken the top layer of fluff out of the (7yr old) drier!.....
fascinating - if Hotpoint/whirlpool showed pictures like that people would be complaining more.
Coincidentally - another radio4 article today 12:20ish - issue is that fluff container too close to heating element; following the repair one customer had had the thing catch fire later that day, plus they found whirlpool hotline gave incorrect info about models concerned.
Coincidentally - another radio4 article today 12:20ish - issue is that fluff container too close to heating element; following the repair one customer had had the thing catch fire later that day, plus they found whirlpool hotline gave incorrect info about models concerned.
Yep, or down the drain if it's plumbed.
I know, I am doing the modifications.
The point still stands, if people cleaned the filters are per the instructions the problem is almost non existent.
I have seen none that have shown any signs of catching fire.
Nature of fix would suggest lint build up occurs in an inaccessible place
and also suggests checking replacement machine on the list, and maybe that it carries a green(- fixed) sticker - we did not yet do this
I don't know if there is a lint full optical detector/interlock - they spend money on having a pump to push condense up to waist level container instead.
... also criticism that no independent body has analysed the problem (although less important, don't think VW had to open their doors either - self regulatory)
and also suggests checking replacement machine on the list, and maybe that it carries a green(- fixed) sticker - we did not yet do this
I don't know if there is a lint full optical detector/interlock - they spend money on having a pump to push condense up to waist level container instead.
... also criticism that no independent body has analysed the problem (although less important, don't think VW had to open their doors either - self regulatory)
My Hotpoint Futura TVFG65B had the fix done on it about 4 months ago and now the thing has stopped heating up, so assume either the heating element has gone or one of the thermostats. Anyone know if they would have fiddled with the thermostats as part of the infamous "fix"? Like do they swap the safety cut out one for one which trips at a lower temperature or something?
The fix the chap did for me this morning was a redesigned back panel and essentially a rivet/screw in the drum to shift the fluff about if it gathers. Didn't do anything with the electrics. Maybe take the side panel off and check your connections as a starting point?
Nature of fix would suggest lint build up occurs in an inaccessible place
and also suggests checking replacement machine on the list, and maybe that it carries a green(- fixed) sticker - we did not yet do this
I don't know if there is a lint full optical detector/interlock - they spend money on having a pump to push condense up to waist level container instead.
... also criticism that no independent body has analysed the problem (although less important, don't think VW had to open their doors either - self regulatory)
If the filter was kept clean the lint wouldn't build up and then end up in the wrong place.
No, depending on the model you disconnect certain components but as yours was heating after he left it isn't a result of the modification.
You change the back panel, bearing and push a rivet through the drum, that is it on a condenser dryer, on a vented one, you do the same with the addition of a brace across the back.
If the filter was kept clean the lint wouldn't build up and then end up in the wrong place.
I work in IT, have done for 20+ yrs. If people used computers as they were supposed to I'd be ******* amazed, but I wouldn't expect them to go up in flames!
I think its more like smoking while filling your car with petrol, everything in the manual tells you not to and if you do its your own fault if things go wrong.