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Hello all DIYer’s, My Miele washing machine keeps cutting out electrically and tripping the RCD at the end of its cycle. It washes OK, rinses and drains water OK, but cuts out when it starts to to do its final spin (about 15-20 mins left). Just as it begins to gain speed for the final spin dry it will cut out. It does this with a full or half load. It does this at lo (400rpm) as well as top (1200). I tried it just on spin programme without a load and it seemed to work OK More recently, it was making a light fizzing noise when not operating (the machine was actually switched off). I gave the body a bit of a tap where I could hear the “fizz” and it again cut it and tripped the RCD. The most recent cycle I put it on, it washed OK again and tripped at the final spin phase. Any ideas what this could be? Appreciate thoughts and instructions…
Hi, What is the model number of the washer? An RCD tripping means that there is a low resistance connection between the active supply and the earth in the washer circuit. It’s good news that you have a RCD. It is tripping so that you won’t be electrocuted or possibly killed. If you don’t know how to safely use a DMM, call a washing machine repair service which has experience with Miele machines to check it out. Until then, leave it unplugged and don’t use it at all, it’s dangerous! If you have a DMM (digital multimeter) and know how to use it, I suggest that you disconnect the washer from the power supply and use the DMM’s Ohmmeter function to test between the active pin of the power cord plug and the body of the machine. PIck a bright, shiny clean piece of metal to connect the meter’s test probe to. There may be a reading but it should be in the Meg Ohms not less. If you hear a “fizzing” noise it sounds like water is coming into contact with the power somehow. You may have to open the machine and check for any evidence of electrical problems, e.g. splash burn marks on the body of the machine (inside of course), wiring that has faded insulation because it got hot, control board components overheated etc.
