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Use caution when repairing electrical appliances ,with the machine always unplugged from the mains supply.

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Hotpoint Indesit 3kg dryer.

image one I always unplug from the mains.The 3kg dryer works in the same way as any other dryer.It vents from the front and the heater and thermostats are at the rear.


Remove the screws from the rear as shown. image two


image three Remove the rear panel to reveal the various components.


Remove the screws from both sides.Some have more screws than others.. image four


image five I pulled off the timer knob and removed the console screw.


Then slide the console to the left and lift it up and the console panel came loose.I removed all the screw across the top and around the front that go into the side panels. image six


image eight Then i lifted the sides and top piece off the chassis. THE EDGES WERE VERY SHARP .