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Originally Posted by Mick Fisher
Bare in mind that I have been retired for 15 years and things have probably changed out of all recognition but then again maybe not?
Zanussi machines used to have a second pump to recirculate the wash water through the heater box and then up to an outlet at the top of the drum where the water then dropped onto the wash load. IIRC they used to call this system "JetWash" or something similar.
The hose connection at the top of the drum used to leak slightly after a while and allow water to run down the side of the outer container onto the drive motor. As it was only a tiny leak it could take awhile before the motor got wet enough to develop an earth insulation fault of a big enough magnitude to blow the fuse. Typically the end of the wash cycle or during 1st rinse would not be regarded as unusual.
You will be able to see a leak trace on the drum, if so, seal the leak with a new hose or glue it on with a contact adhesive/silicone whatever. Try a wash cycle and see if you have nailed it.
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Thank you for the advise. Do we have to take the back of the washing machine to check. If so is it something an "Amateur" can do. Could it be heater element that is at fault as the fuse in the plug seems to blow always roughly the same time towards the end of the wash cycle.