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4/16/2011
SparePartsPro, Appliance Technician
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it's probably tripping on the heater element.
You'll need to determine if it is tripping on the wash heater or dryer heater.
Use a multimeter to check each heater for continuity.
Let me know how you got on.
regards Tony
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it's probably tripping on the heater element.
You'll need to determine if it is tripping on the wash heater or dryer heater.
Use a multimeter to check each heater for continuity.
Let me know how you got on.
regards Tony
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