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    Default whirlpool front load washing machine WF665

    what can cause the starting cap to blow ? and what is valve of this cap ?



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    I presume it's a motor start / run cap?

    They go bang. Some even catch fire. Usually caused by breakdown of the dielectric - can also be brought on by excess motor current.

    Value? Usually somewhere between 5 - 30uF. You need to know what it was however as putting the wrong value back in will cause you a lot of grief.

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    thanks for your quick reply, attached a photo for everyone to have a look.

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    Quote Originally Posted by angao View Post
    thanks for your quick reply, attached a photo for everyone to have a look.
    Hmmmm.... looking - must be the new invisible model

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    Quote Originally Posted by Studio1 View Post
    Hmmmm.... looking - must be the new invisible model

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    guys, sorry about that...

    I tried to upload the picture but somehow can't get it done properly...
    the photo just showing the head of capacitor has been blow to open half way open and you can see the inside of cap with wire hanging around... I also heard that some whirlpool washer's capacitor catching fire.

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