"JimGC" wrote in message
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"BigWallop" wrote:

Most tumble drier have induction motors which don't have carbon brushes
in
them, but work on permanent magnets. You might find that the burning
smell
is coming from the heating element on the back of the front casing. If
there is a build up of fluff and things on the element holders, which are
normally china or ceramic rings fixed to the casing somehow and are
easily
broken if handled roughly, then it will smoulder while the machine is
being
used.

I'll have a look and see if I can get at and clean the
element area you mention. Any hints for doing this? Thanks.


Remove the screws that hold the casings and things on. Remember where they
all go. These machines are mass produced, so come apart with spanners and
screw drivers very easily. Switch off all power, and water if any, before
doing anything to it.