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Whirlpool AWZ 121 drum not spining?

Hi... The drum on my AWZ 121 Tumble Drier will not spin. I had a problem with the heater (none there) and have identified the main Element at the back to be faulty (Circuit always open). The drum was spining before but won't now and i can't find the problem. I presume that the drum will spin with the back off (i can't find a micro switch that would stop this), so i'm beaten....any help would be greatly appreciated

Andy
June 2009

Whirlpool Whirlpool AWZ 121 Household Appliances, Tumble Dryers Whirlpool Spin Problem

OK... I've sorted it. It looks as though i've got a faulty start switch as well. I've by-passed the start switch and the drum works perfectly.

Thanks for your help

Andy
June 2009

yep...belt is on the motor spindle and doesn't start if i give it a helping hand.... the motor is not even hummining. How would i test the capacitor?

thanks.. really appreciate your help

Andy

Andy
June 2009

two things, is the belt on the motor spindle ? does the drum start if you push it ? if it starts with a push then it`s the start capacitor. it`s located next to the motor....silver thing with red an blue wire`s attached may need replacing

deano
June 2009