Picked up a new plug today and while they store didn't have my first choice (Hubbell), beggers can't be .....
Changed plugs and when taking off the Miele plug could clearly see where almost halr or more of the wires inside the "white" wire had broken apart where cord enters the plug. Thank goodness replacing plugs isn't total rocket science:
Black - Brass
White - Silver
Green - Green
Washer powered up fine, but you know the feeling, one never feels safe in one's skin after a few "pouf" incidents, and blown fuses/tripped breakers.
Since the washing machine was totally drained of wash water yesterday after the aborted cycle, wanted to run two rinses to flush out the drums and pump of detergent and such, also to keep the "eco-ball" and or the pump from drying out. Not feeling up to running a full load, may wait until speaking with Miele on Monday. Certianly won't be using the heater function until sort out if it was only the plug which was causing problems.
Another concern, noticed the prongs on another plug for different appliance that uses the same outlet are slightly damaged. Two prongs are slighly melted at the tips, so that plug will have to be replaced as well. Since it is a Hubbell, will either have to go down town to a "real" electrical supply store, or order online. Local Homeless Depot doesn't have the greatest selection of plugs (most are those horrible Mexican or worse Chinese things), and one feels if one is going to do the job it should be done right.
Thanks for all the help and moral support guys. What a bunch of pals!
L.
