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9th Jun 2019, 8:32 am | #1 |
Hexode
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Kenwood TT880 Toaster
I have had this toaster for many years and it has given good service but recently it has started doing stupid things like putting both LEDs on for reheat and defrost. I can sometimes get it to behave properly but when its having a mood, there is little I can do.
Inside there is a PCB that has 2 DIL chips and 3 transistors a couple of electrolytics and a couple of green polyester caps, 3 push switches and 2 LEDs. Has anyone had experience of fixing this toaster? Alf |
9th Jun 2019, 8:57 am | #2 |
Dekatron
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Re: Kenwood TT880 Toaster
Hi Alf,
I know nothing about this toaster, being a non-electronic Dualit bloke, but there's plenty of information and a complete PCB for less than a tenner on here: https://www.4kenwood.co.uk/toaster/t...del_ref=572806 Electrolytics are always suspect!
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9th Jun 2019, 9:06 am | #3 |
Hexode
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Re: Kenwood TT880 Toaster
Hi Mike,
Thanks for the tip. As you say electrolytics are always suspect especially when they have been in there for 20 years. I had a similar experience years ago with a Grundig sky box that lost many channels. I found a company selling a kit of replacement electrolytics that were 105 degree rated and a bit higher voltage than the originals that in many cases had bulging ends! I'll try replacing the electrolytics as a cheap solution as I've probably already got them in stock! Failing that a new PCB isnt too expensive. Cheers, Alf |
9th Jun 2019, 9:11 am | #4 |
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Re: Kenwood TT880 Toaster
At that price, unless you've got a couple of electrolytics to try anyway first, it's a bit of a no-brainer!
Are the DIL chips anything identifiable? Any other "unusual" bits on there? Edit: Crossed in post!
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