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Gaggenau Washer has a burning smell

If your Gaggenau washer has a burning smell, stop using it, unplug the machine, and inspect the drive system and electrical components before running another cycle. A Gaggenau washing machine burning smell is most often caused by a faulty rotor and stator kit. Wet stator coils or shorted, damaged wires can overheat and produce a washer burning smell, and a smoking or visibly burnt stator needs replacement. Next, inspect the main control board for burn marks caused by a power surge or failed component. The motor control board can also short out or develop burnt components when the motor fails or a surge occurs. The control board is another possible source of a washer smells like burning problem and should be replaced if it shows heat damage. A worn water pump belt may slip on the motor pulley, while a frayed drive belt can slip, create friction, and smell like burning rubber. Check that the water pump, motor pulley, and idler pulley turn freely, since a seized component can burn a belt. Enter your Gaggenau washer model number to find the exact replacement part for your specific washing machine.

01 - Gaggenau Washing Machine Rotor and Stator Kit

The stator is part of a direct drive motor that electrically drives the outer rotor. If the stator coils become wet or the coated wires on the coils short out, they can produce a burning smell. You can test the stator coils with a meter. If the stator is smoking, or smells burnt, it will need to be replaced.
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02 - Gaggenau Washing Machine Main Control Board

The main control board provides power to the various components of the washer. If the control board receives a power surge, or a component fails, the control board can short-out causing a burning smell. Inspect the control board for burn marks. A burnt main control board will need to be replaced.
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03 - Gaggenau Washing Machine Motor Control Board

The motor control board sends power to the motor. If the motor shorts out or a power surge occurs components on the board can blow out causing a burning smell. Inspect the motor control board for burn marks and replace if necessary.
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04 - Gaggenau Washing Machine Control Board

The control board provides power to the components of the washer. If the control board receives a power surge or a component fails, the control board can short out causing a burning smell. Inspect the control board for burn marks. If the control board is burnt, it will need to be replaced.
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05 - Gaggenau Washing Machine Water Pump Belt

The water pump belt can get worn and slip on the pulleys causing a burning smell. Check the motor pulley for wear and make sure the water pump turns freely.
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06 - Gaggenau Washing Machine Drive Belt

If the drive belt is worn or frayed it can slip on the pulley causing friction and a burning smell. Also check the components the belt is turning to make sure they turn freely. A stuck water pump or idler pulley can create enough friction to cause the belt to burn.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if my Gaggenau washer has a burning smell or is smoking during the spin cycle?
Could a worn drive belt or water pump belt cause my washer to smell like burning?
How do I test the rotor and stator if my Gaggenau washing machine is making a burning smell?
Can a control board cause a burning smell in my Gaggenau washer?
How do I find the correct replacement part for my Gaggenau washer?

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