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BUZZER
Eco models fitted with the Easy Care timer have a buzzer fitted which, if selected by the buzzer
switch, sounds to indicate to the user the end of a programme. The buzzer is mounted on the door
interlock relay PCB that is mounted on the rear of the console.
DRUM
The drum comprises of a zinc-coated front and rear body and two removable plastic lifters. The rear
of the drum is perforated to allow the passage of air. Fixed to the rear pressing is a support shaft,
which runs in a bearing located in the rear panel of the dryer.
A drive pin and collar on the drum shaft prevents forward thrust during use. The large front flanged
aperture rotates on bearing pads.
HEATER ELEMENT
The element comprises of front and rear pressings spaced apart with Mica type insulating material.
Through the insulating pieces are 4 runs of coiled resistance wire supported from end to end by
insulating material. High temperature insulated wires are crimped to the ends of the resistance strips
to complete the circuit.
SAFETY CUT-OUT (BLUE SPOT)
This device is a disc type thermostat set to operate at 150°C it is used as a safety device. It is
positioned above the element, to the right of the cycling thermostat on the element housing. If this
device fails it cannot be reset.
IF THIS DEVICE OPERATES, IT SHOULD BE REPLACED TOGETHER WITH THE CYCLING
THERMOSTAT (see next paragraph).
CYCLING THERMOSTAT
The cycling thermostat is mounted adjacent to the safety cut-out, is designed to open at 120°C.
It limits the temperature of the heat entering the drum.
ECO THERMOSTATS
These are of self-resetting closed disc construction, mounted in the front air duct. They control the
timer motor on timer 1. When the load is dry, the selected thermostat operates and powers the timer
motor; this allows the timer to advance to cool run. The Full load thermostat (E) is designed to open
at 55°C and the half load (e) is designed to open at 60°C.
MOTOR
A two pole P.S.C running at 2800 rpm with the impeller fitted to the rear end of the shaft and the drive
belt running directly in grooves in the front end of the shaft. It is protected from overload by a
self-resetting internal cut-out which interrupts the electrical supply to the windings.
It is used together with a capacitor that is mounted on the base of the dryer.
DRUM REAR SEAL
This unit comprises of a ring of foam with a webbing bearing face. Lubrication is applied to the drum
where the webbing surface runs, to reduce noise and wear. The seal reduces air losses at the rear
of the drum. The joints in the foam are sealed with glue and the joints in the webbing are stitched to
further reduce air leakage.
