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I have recently replaced the belt and spindle on my proline, all went well and the drum was spinning correctly. Unfortunately, before I found the problem, my machine had overheated and tripped the thermostat at the back of the machine. After finding out h

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  • Watch out for the insulation strips that keep the heater element from contacting the metal case. The domestic circuit breakers will pop / plug fuse will blow. These insulators are too small in their design. If the heater elements overheat then these may become brittle and the element may also sag allowing it to come into contact with the metal case. Ensure also that fluff is not allowed to build-up because there is a fire hazard if the element overheats & fluff is present. When installing a new heater element take the opportunity to ensure that you've thoroughly de-fluffed the machine. By Steve - East Midlands - 01 September 2011

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Tumble Dryer Heater Element Assembly - 2300W Stock Number: ES1073664

High quality spare part for select models of Hotpoint, Indesit and Proline tumble dryers

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