It is possible to identify some of the causes of overheating of the cable:
- The wrong cross section of the wiring is not able to withstand the load, so the washing machine cord gets warm.
- The house is not properly installed wiring, which causes overheating.
- Connections are of poor quality.
- The cable used is of low quality.
If you see that you have a heating cord of the washing machine or other appliances, it is advisable to immediately eliminate the malfunction. To do this, determine whether the heating is taking place in a particular part of the conductor or whether it is being heated completely. Often the plug of the washing machine warms up when the power is supplied from the mains. Heating occurs because of poor contact between the socket terminals and the power cord. Therefore, the terminals get hot, while also heating the plug of the electrical appliance itself.
Another reason for such a breakdown is the low-current socket, for example, 10 amps. Because there are such appliances with increased power: stoves, boilers, heaters, some types of kettles. They function normally when plugged into a 16 amp socket. These characteristics also apply to the switchboard itself in the house. Not considering these nuances, the heating can lead to the melting of the socket, and it in turn will provoke a short circuit.
Malfunctions also occur when there is poor contact between the plug of an electrical appliance or at the other end of the wire where it connects directly to the socket of the appliance. If the plug heats up, you need to disassemble it and make sure the connections are correct and secure. If a fault is detected, remove them. the wire of the washing machine is heating, look at its attachment to the washing machine.
It also happens that everything seems to be in order, but the wire is still warm. In that case, most likely the reason is that the manufacturers themselves have saved on it by reducing its cross-section. Thus, the whole wire will be heated. If the power of the electrical appliance is 4.5 kW, you will need a wire with a cross section of at least 2.5. In this case, you will need to change the washing machine cord for a suitable.
Replace the plug on the washing machine
If there is a need to change the plug on the wire of the washing machine automatic, then you do not need to rush to the service. Can cope with the dismantling and subsequent installation can almost anyone, most importantly, strictly follow the instructions given. The order of the steps are different for euro tiles and standard plugs, so we suggest you familiarize yourself with each algorithm, right up to the control cord check.
Replacing the Power Cord Plug
Frequent use or voltage fluctuations can damage the power cord plug. It can cause a short circuit and ruin your washing machine: the control board melts, and the machine is completely out of order. And then your machine will need a really expensive repair.
If you notice that the plug is melted, or if there is an unpleasant smell of melted plastic when using the machine, contact a professional immediately! I will come quickly, replace the plug for a reasonable price, conduct preventive work and advise how to avoid such troubles in the future.
Warning! Often, if the plug is melted, you need to change the socket, too, since it is most likely not working.
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Instructions for replacing the power plug
If you have melted electric plug or one of the pins broke, the replacement technology is as follows:
- We cut the euro-plug to be replaced and remove the outer sheath of the cord (about 5 cm from the end).
- Strip all 3 wires for 15-20 mm. On how to properly remove the insulation, we told in the corresponding article.
This is how you can change the plug on the wire yourself. As you can see, the instruction is quite simple, especially in the photo examples each step of the replacement was considered in detail.
Before figuring out how to assemble a plug socket, you need to familiarize yourself with their varieties. By their design, electrical plugs do not differ much from each other. Their main difference may be in the design and construction. The most common varieties, which are often assembled in the home, are the following models:
The collapsible models are the most popular, due to this high functionality and the ability to replace the electrical plug if necessary. In non-disassembled models the body is cast, so it can not be disassembled. When repairing, wires need to be cut at the base.
and more Russian homes are installing European-style plugs. To ensure reliable connection and continuous current supply, a plug of the appropriate standard is required.
However, plugs differ not only in design features. At the present time on the domestic market two kinds of plugs with C-type cords according to GOST. On the non-disassembled body of each product must be marked, which lists all the technical specifications. allowable values of voltage supply network, the value of the allowable current.
- C5. similar to the European pattern CEE 7-16, have a round pin diameter of 4 mm, which is reduced to the free ends, the insulation length of 10 mm from the housing. The plug is designed for a load current of no more than 6 A, and is not equipped with a grounding contact.
- C6. also an analogue of the European pattern CEE 7-17, equipped with a round pin diameter of 4.8 mm, there are modifications with grounding and without grounding contact, plug is designed for a current of no more than 10A.
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In Russia, a large number of devices with cords, which are equipped with collapsible plugs type C1-B with a round pin of diameter 4 mm, designed for a load current up to 6 A, grounding contact is absent.
Attaching the plug to the wire
If the electric plug is melted or its pin is broken, you must perform the following operations to make it work again:
- Carefully cut the plug off and bare the outer cord, about 5 cm is enough.
- Peel off the wires for about 15 mm, there should be three of them.
- Twist the cores and cut off the remainder so that at least 10 mm remains.
- To make the contact tighter, you should bend the copper ends, you can do this with simple pliers.
- The most important thing is to connect the pins correctly. Most often in household appliances, such as a vacuum cleaner or washing machine, three pins are used. blue indicates zero, if the color is yellow-green. ground, and the remaining is a phase.
- Connect the ground wire to the central contact, and the remaining two. to the pins, and the polarity does not matter.
- Clamp the cable with a plastic jumper and carefully fix it in the socket.
- The final step is the assembly of the housing, for this we screw one screw.
To replace an ordinary electric plug without grounding, you need to act differently:
- It is necessary to cut the broken model and disassemble the body of the working product.
- Free the cord from the sheath and gently stripe the ends of the wires, 20 mm is enough.
- The design of an ordinary product has a number of differences, so you need to bend the stripped ends into rings.
- Connect the conductors to the pins, the polarity does not matter, if the cord has three wires. then the yellow-green one must be cut off.
- Clamp the plate and completely reassemble the enclosure.
The most important thing to do when replacing is to connect the wires correctly. It is enough just to know their marking by color to avoid confusion.
Connecting the plug to the wire
To replace a regular electric plug without grounding, you need to act differently:
- You need to cut the broken model and disassemble the body of the working product.
- Free the cord from the sheath and carefully stripped the ends of wires, 20 mm is enough.
- The design of the usual product has a number of differences, so you need to bend the stripped ends into rings.
- Connect the conductors to the pins, the polarity does not matter, if the cord has three wires. then the yellow-green one must be cut off.
- Clamp the plate and reassemble the case completely.
The most important thing when replacing is to connect the wires correctly. It is enough to know their markings by color to avoid confusion.
Can the cord be swapped?
Quite often the fault of the power cord plug is explained by a short circuit that occurred, and the root cause of the problem lies elsewhere. For example, it could be a power cord which has a breakdown. Such a problem arises as a result of squeezing by bulky objects, there are also external damages received from a nail or a sharp angle. In this regard, you should not rush to disassemble the plug until you have carefully inspected the cord for cracks, bends or traces of burning.
The easiest way to check the functionality of the machine’s power cord is to use a multimeter. Prepared tester is switched to “buzzer” mode, then you can test the cord. As soon as the device detects an electrical leak, it will give a shrill signal.
When a circuit is to be tested that exceeds two meters in length, it is advisable to prepare a second wire and introduce it into a single circuit. If there is no spare conductor, there is a second option. at one end of the cord connect the “zero” and “phase” wires. The probe of a measuring instrument is brought to the nearest contacts. It should be noted that this way of checking has certain advantages:
- one method to check the likelihood of leakage on both cores connected in a common circuit in series;
- There is no need to look for a proportional conductor and build up the circuit.
If you do not have a multimeter, the integrity of the conductor is checked with a universal device made with your own hands. To do this you will need a light bulb for 3.5 V, a battery with slightly higher power, a connector and a pair of connecting wires. Elements are connected in a certain sequence:
Fans of Soviet plugs
Modern washing machines are equipped with euro plugs. If it is fused, and there is only a Soviet-style plug at home, you can, at your own risk, put and such element. In principle, the procedure is not much different from the previous algorithm:
- Cut off the faulty plug;
- Remove a couple of centimeters of outer insulation from the cord;
- Strip each wire with a knife, trim the length with scissors;
- Use pliers to make a ring at the tip of each wire;
- Connect the neutral and phase wires to the pins on the new plug. Soviet-style plugs do not have a grounding, so the third, yellow-green cable of the cord can be cut.
Next, you need to check whether the wires are securely connected. If so, it remains to assemble the body part by screwing in the center screw. After replacing the plug, it is advisable to observe the operation of the washing machine for a while.
If you notice the smell of burning, you must immediately de-energize the outlet and find out the reason why even a new plug begins to melt.
