If you have any issues with your Zanussi washing machine heating, this guide is for you. This article provides detailed steps on how to deal with these issues…
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How To Replace Zanussi Washing Machine Heating Element — Quick Fix
Follow the steps below to replace your Zanussi washing machine heating element…
How To Replace Zanussi Washing Machine Heating Element — Front Loaders
To replace your front loader Zanussi washing machine heating element, follow the steps below…
Step 1. Ensure that your washing machine is disconnected from the power outlet before starting this procedure in order to prevent electrocution.
Step 2. Go to the back of the cabinet, then use a Philips screwdriver to take out the bolts holding the rear access panel. Carefully pry the panel off the machine and set it aside.
Step 3. Unplug the wire harnesses attached to the heating element at the bottom of the tub (ensure that you take note of where each plug goes).
Step 4. With a 10mm socket wrench, loosen the bolt holding the heating element to the housing. Using a flat-blade screwdriver if needed, pry the heating element out of the housing.
Step 5. Discard the old heating element, then prepare the new one for installation by unpacking it. Push the new heating element into the housing, then apply the nut to secure it.
Step 6. Plug each wire harness into its appropriate terminal on the new heating element. Lift the rear access panel, then snap it onto the cabinet.
Step 7. Secure the rear panel by applying the Philips screws. Plug your washing machine into the electrical outlet. To ensure that your Zanussi washing machine heating works properly, try running a wash cycle.
How To Replace Zanussi Washing Machine Heating Element –Dryers
Follow the steps below to replace the heating element in your Zanussi dryer…
Step 1. Disconnect your machine from the power outlet before starting this repair, in order to avoid electrocution.
Step 2. Go to the back of the cabinet, then take out the nuts holding the top panel using a Philips screwdriver. Pull the panel backward a few inches, then lift it off the cabinet.
Step 3. Take out the screws at the top of the control panel. Carefully pry the panel off the mounting bracket at the front of the machine. Detach the wire plug from the control panel, then set the panel aside.
Step 4. Open the dryer’s door, then take out the nuts on the front panel securing the lint filter housing.
Step 5. With someone assisting you, tip your washing machine backwards carefully and support it. Take out the Philips screws at the bottom of the front panel.
Step 6. Set the machine back onto its feet. Take out the screws at the top of the front panel. Lift the front panel off the machine, then detach the door lock wire connector at the back. Set the panel aside.
Step 7. Unplug the drum light and door lock plugs from the main control board mounted on the drum.
Step 8. Loosen the screws securing the control board’s support bracket to the front bulkhead. Move the bracket out of place and support it.
Step 9. Use your Philips screwdriver to take out the nuts securing the bulkhead to the front of the drum. Lift the bulkhead off the machine carefully, then set it aside.
Step 10. Reach underneath the drum carefully, then push the idler pulley inwards (this release the tension on the drive belt). Unhook the belt from the two pulleys.
Step 11. Carefully lift the drum and drive belt out of the cabinet, then set them aside. With your Philips screwdriver, take out the nuts securing the heating element’s housing to the heat duct.
Step 12. Loosen the nuts holding the housing to the base of the cabinet. Pull the heater housing out of place, then lay it on its side.
Step 13. Use your Philips screwdriver to take out the nuts holding the thermal fuse and high-limit thermostat to the heater housing.
Step 14. Unplug the wires connected to the heating element housing. Take out the nuts holding the heating element to the support bracket. Detach the bracket from the element and set it aside.
Step 15. Discard the old heating element, then prepare the new one for installation by unpacking it.
Step 16. Apply the nuts to secure the heating element housing to the support bracket. Plug each wire connector into its appropriate terminal on the heating element.
Step 17. Tighten the bolts to secure the high-limit thermostat and thermal fuse to the heater housing.
Step 18. Position the heating element housing on the duct, then secure it by applying the Philips screws.
Step 19. Apply the bolts to secure the heater support base to the cabinet. Lift the belt and drum carefully, then guide them into the cabinet.
Step 20. Reach underneath the drum, then hook the belt onto the motor pulley and idler pulley in a zig-zag formation. To ensure that the belt is properly aligned, rotate the drum by hand.
Step 21. Once the belt is in place, lift the front bulkhead and mount it on the drum. Secure the bulkhead by applying the Philips screws.
Step 22. Move the control board support bracket back against the front bulkhead. Secure the bracket by tightening the nuts.
Step 23. Plug the door lock and drum light wire connectors into the control board. Lift the front panel carefully, then reconnect the door switch wire harness.
Step 24. Snap the front panel onto the cabinet, then use your Philips screwdriver to tighten the bolts at the top.
Step 25. Open the door of the machine, then apply the two nuts on the front panel to secure the lint filter housing.
Step 26. Get someone to help you tip the machine backwards a bit and support it. With your Philips screwdriver, apply the bolts at the bottom of the front panel.
Step 27. Lower your washing machine back onto the floor. Reconnect the wire harness to the control panel.
Step 28. Snap the panel onto the mounting bracket at the front of the machine. Use your Philips screwdriver to apply the bolts at the top of the control panel.
Step 29. Mount the top cover on the machine, then push it forwards, then tighten the screws at the back. Plug your dryer into the power outlet, then ensure that the appliance works properly by running a cycle.
Zanussi Washing Machine Is Overheating — How To Fix
Is your Zanussi washing machine heating up too much? If so, the following are causes to look for…
1. Zanussi Washing Machine Is Overheating — Damaged Blower Assembly (Dryers)
If your Zanussi dryer is over heating, it is most likely that the blower assembly is damaged. Follow the steps below to replace this part…
Step 1. Disconnect your appliance from the power outlet before starting this repair, in order to prevent leakage and electrocution.
Step 2. Go to the back of the machine, then use a Philips screwdriver to take out bolts holding the top cover. Pull the panel backwards about an inch or so, then lift it off the cabinet.
Step 3. Loosen the screws at the top of the control panel. Pry the panel off the mounting bracket at the front of the machine.
Step 4. Disconnect the wire harness connected to the control panel, then set the panel aside. With someone assisting you, carefully tip your washing machine backwards and support it.
Step 5. Take out the bolts at the bottom of the front panel using your Philips screwdriver. Carefully lift the appliance upright.
Step 6. Open the dryer’s door, then loosen the nuts on the front panel holding the lint filter housing.
Step 7. Take out the Philips screws at the top of the front panel. Lift the front panel off the cabinet carefully. Unplug the door lock wire connector from the front panel, then set the panel.
Step 8. Use your screwdriver to loosen the nuts holding the control board support bracket to the front bulkhead. Lift the support bracket out of place and support it. Detach the drum light and door switch wires from the main control board.
Step 9. Take out the screws holding the front bulkhead to the cabinet. Lift the bulkhead off the machine, then set it aside.
Step 10. Carefully reach under the drum and push the idler pulley inwards to release the tension on the drive belt. Unhook the belt from the pulleys. Lift the belt and motor out of the cabinet and set it aside.
Step 11. Using pliers, secure the motor shaft. Loosen the blower wheel from the motor shaft using a 7/8 inch socket.
Step 12. With a flat-blade screwdriver, pry the front retaining clip off the motor assembly. Use your screwdriver to loosen the nut securing the thermistor to the blower housing.
Step 13. With your Philips screwdriver, take out the bolts holding the blower assembly to the cabinet. Pull the blower assembly out of place, then discard it.
Step 14. Prepare your new dryer blower assembly for installation by unpacking it. Install the new blower in the cabinet, then apply the Philips screws to secure it to the base (ensure that the blower is properly attached to the air duct gasket).
Step 15. Apply the screw to secure the thermistor to the blower wheel. Secure the motor shaft using pliers, then use your 7/8 inch socket wrench to secure the blower wheel.
Step 16. Snap the front retaining clamp onto the motor assembly. Lift the drum and belt carefully, then guide them into the cabinet. Reach under the drum and hook the belt onto the pulleys in a zig-zag formation.
Step 17. Ensure that the belt is properly aligned by rotating the drum. Once the belt is in place, carefully remount the front bulkhead onto the cabinet. Secure the bulkhead by applying the Philips screws.
Step 18. Lift the control board’s support bracket, then place it against the front bulkhead. Secure the bracket by tightening the screws.
Step 19. Reconnect the door lock and drum light wires to the main control board. Lift the front panel, then plug the door switch wire connector in.
Step 20. Carefully mount the front panel on the cabinet, then tighten the screws at the top using a Philips screwdriver.
Step 21. Open your dryer’s door, then tighten the screws to secure the lint filter housing.
Step 22. Tip the washing machine backwards and support it. Tighten the screws at the bottom of the front panel.
Step 23. Set your washing machine back onto its feet. Reconnect the wire harness to the control panel. Snap the panel onto the mounting bracket, then tighten the screws at the top.
Step 24. Place the top cover on the cabinet, then push it forwards. Secure the panel by tightening the Philips screws at the back.
Step 25. Plug your dryer back into the power outlet. To see if your Zanussi washing machine heating issue has been fixed, try running a cycle.
Note: Please keep in mind that some of the steps above will be a bit different depending on the model of your appliance.
2. Zanussi Washing Machine Is Overheating — Faulty Motor
If your Zanussi washing machine is overheating, the next cause to look for is a faulty drive motor. Before concluding that the motor is overheating, try reducing the quantity of clothes in the drum (an overloaded drum will push the motor to overheat).
If your washing machine still overheats after reducing the quantity of clothes, it’s most likely that the motor is failing. Follow the steps below to inspect this part…
Front Loaders
To inspect the motor assembly in your Zanussi front loader washing machine, follow the steps below…
Step 1. In order to avoid electrocution and leakage, it is advised that you disconnect your appliance from the power outlet and turn the water taps off before starting this repair.
Step 2. Go to the back of the machine, then use a pair of pliers to disconnect the COLD and HOT water hoses from the inlet ports (make sure to keep a towel nearby in case water spills).
Step 3. Take out the bolts holding the top panel to the cabinet using a Philips screwdriver. Slide the panel backwards a few inches, then lift it off the cabinet.
Step 4. With your screwdriver, loosen the nuts securing the vibration block to the top of the machine. Carefully lift the block off and set it aside.
Step 5. Take out the screw holding the retainer to the drain hose at the back of the cabinet. Pull the retainer off and set it aside.
Step 6. Disconnect the power cord’s wire harness and grounding wire at the back of the cabinet. With needle-nosed pliers, release power cord wire retainer from the little slot at the back of the cabinet.
Step 7. Using your screwdriver, loosen the bolts holding the support rail to the top of the rear panel. Lift the support rail off and set it aside.
Step 8. Take out the bolts holding the rear access panel to the cabinet. Lift the panel off the machine carefully, then support it on the cabinet.
Step 9. Hold your hand over the drive motor (be careful not to touch it). If the motor is generating an abnormal amount of heat, it is faulty and needs to be replaced.
Step 10. Before trying to replace the motor, leave the machine for about an hour (this gives the motor time to cool down).
Step 11. Once the drive motor has cooled down, unhook the drive belt from the pulleys. Unplug the wire connector from the motor assembly.
Step 12. Using a 5/16 inch nut-driver, take out the blots securing the motor to the bottom of the tub. Lift the motor off and set it aside.
Step 13. Unpack your new washing machine drive motor, then remount it at the bottom of the tub. Secure the motor by tightening the bolts with your socket wrench.
Step 14. Plug the wire harness into the new motor assembly. Hook the drive belt onto the motor pulley and drive pulley (ensure that the grooved side of the belt is turned inwards).
Step 15. Once the belt is in place, remount the rear access panel onto the cabinet, then apply the nuts using your Philips screwdriver.
Step 16. Push the retainer back onto the drain hose, then tighten the nut with your screwdriver. Mount the upper support rail on the rear panel, then tighten the screws.
Step 17. Push the power cord’s wire retainer back into the opening on the upper support rail. Reconnect the power cord’s grounding wire and wire connector.
Step 18. Place the vibration block on the machine, then use your Philips screwdriver to apply the nuts.
Step 19. Reconnect the HOT and COLD water hoses to the corresponding ports (ensure that the hoses are properly attached so water doesn’t spill).
Step 20. Remount the top panel on the cabinet, then push it forwards. Secure the panel by tightening the Philips screws at the back.
Step 21. Turn the water taps on, then plug the power cord into the outlet. To ensure that your Zanussi washing machine heating issue has been fixed, try running a wash cycle.
Top Loaders
If your top loader Zanussi washing machine is overheating, follow the steps below to inspect the drive motor…
Step 1. It is advised that you disconnect your appliance from the power outlet before starting this procedure in order to prevent electrical damage.
Step 2. Use a Philips screwdriver to loosen the bolts at the bottom of the front panel. Pull the front panel downwards a bit, then lift it off the machine.
Step 3. With your screwdriver, loosen the bolts holding the motor control board to the cabinet. Pull the board out of the cabinet and disconnect the wires plugged in (ensure that you note where each wire goes).
Step 4. Loosen the nuts securing the motor shield to the side of the tub. Pull the shield out of place.
Step 5. Hold your hand over the drive motor (ensure that you do not touch it). If you feel an abnormal amount of heat coming from the motor, this indicates that it is failing.
Step 6. Before replacing the motor, leave the machine for about 30 minutes (this will give the motor time to cool off).
Step 7. Once the motor is cool, unplug the wire connector. Reach underneath the mounting base carefully and unhook the belt from the drive pulley and motor pulley. Set the belt aside.
Step 8. Use a 5/16 inch nut-driver to loosen the screws securing the motor to the mounting base. Carefully pull the motor off the cabinet and set it aside.
Step 9. Unpack your new washing machine drive motor, then place it on the mounting base. Secure the motor by tightening the nuts.
Step 10. Plug the wire harness into the new motor assembly. Reach underneath the mounting base, then hook the belt onto the motor pulley and drive pulley (ensure that the grooved side of the drive belt is facing inwards).
Step 11. To ensure that the drive belt is properly aligned, rotate the drive pulley by hand. Move the motor shield back against the tub, then apply the Philips screws to secure it.
Step 12. Lift the front panel, then carefully snap it onto the cabinet. Tighten the screws at the lower section of the front panel.
Step 13. Reconnect your appliance to the electrical outlet. To ensure that your Zanussi washing machine heating issue has been fixed, try running a wash cycle.
Note: Keep in mind that some of the steps in the section above may be a bit different depending on your washing machine’s model.
Dryers
If your Zanussi dryer is overheating, the steps below show you how to check the drive motor…
Step 1. In order to avoid electrocution, make sure your appliance is unplugged from the power outlet before starting this procedure.
Step 2. Go to the back of the appliance, then loosen the nuts holding the top cover using a Philips screwdriver. Pull the panel backwards a few inches, then lift it off the cabinet.
Step 3. Remove the nuts at the top of the control panel. Using a flat-blade screwdriver if needed, pry the control panel off the mounting bracket at the front of the cabinet.
Step 4. Unplug the wire harness from the control panel, then set the panel aside. Open the door of your machine, then take out the nuts on the front panel securing the lint filter housing.
Step 5. With someone assisting you, carefully tip your appliance backwards and support it. Take out the screws at the bottom of the front panel.
Step 6. Lower your machine back onto the floor. Remove the nuts at the top of the front panel. Carefully lift the panel off the cabinet, then unplug the door switch wire harness.
Step 7. Set the front panel aside. Unplug the door lock wire and drum light wire connector from the main control board at the top of the drum.
Step 8. Use your screwdriver to take out the bolts holding the control board mounting bracket to the front bulkhead. Carefully move the control board out of place and support it.
Step 9. Loosen the nuts securing the front bulkhead to the machine. Lift the bulkhead off carefully, then set it aside.
Step 10. Reach under the drum, then push the idler pulley to release the tension on the drive belt. Unhook the belt from the pulleys.
Step 11. Lift the drum and belt out of the cabinet, then set them aside. Place your hand over the drive motor (ensure that you do not touch it). If the motor is producing an abnormal amount of heat, it is damaged and needs to be replaced.
Step 12. Unplug the wire connector from the drive motor. Hold the motor shaft in place using pliers, then loosen the blower wheel using a 7/8 inch socket wrench.
Step 13. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, pry the rear and front retaining clips off the drive motor. Carefully pull the motor out of place and set it aside.
Step 14. Once you’ve acquired your new drive motor, install it in the cabinet and snap the two retaining clips on.
Step 15. Plug the wire harness into the new drive motor. Hold the motor shaft with pliers, then use your 7/8 inch socket wrench to tighten the nuts.
Step 16. Lift the belt and drum, then carefully guide them into the cabinet. Reach underneath the drum into the cabinet, then loop the belt onto the two pulleys in a zig-zag formation.
Step 17. Turn the drum by hand to ensure that the belt is properly aligned. With the belt in place, remount the bulkhead onto the drum, then tighten the nuts using your Philips screwdriver.
Step 18. Place the control board’s bracket against the bulkhead, then tighten the screws to secure it.
Step 19. Plug the door lock and drum light wire connectors back into the control board. Lift the front panel, then reconnect the door switch wire harness.
Step 20. Snap the front panel onto the cabinet, then use your Philips screwdriver to apply the bolts at the top.
Step 21. Open the door of the machine, then tighten the nuts on the front panel to properly secure the lint filter housing.
Step 22. Carefully tip the appliance backwards a bit and support it. Apply the bolts at the bottom of the front panel.
Step 23. Lower your machine back onto the floor. Plug the user interface wire connector into the control panel.
Step 24. Snap the panel onto the mounting bracket on the machine, then use your Philips screwdriver to apply the bolts at the top.
Step 25. Mount the top cover on the machine, then push it forwards. Secure the top panel by applying the screws at the back.
Step 26. Plug your appliance back into the electrical outlet. Turn your machine on and try running a cycle to ensure that your Zanussi washing machine heating problem has been fixed.