Any washing machine experts out there?

[Ivan]

All the ones I've seen use 240v AC, but it might be a good idea to double check before connecting 240v to it! If Voltage modulators are used, I guess it would be a good idea to disconnect it before testing.

[Richard Owen]

It's a little more complex than just applying 240V to the motor. There are six terminals. 240V is applied through two. There's a high voltage pulse put through two pairs of others. I assume that's the start-up current to turn the motor in either direction.

Anyway, I've given up trying to find the problem and bought a new machine.

Thanks for everyone's ideas.