Nostalgia Electrics PCM805 Motor Replacement

Written By: Joshua Harriger

Comments: 2

Nostalgia Electrics PCM805 Motor Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

20 - 30 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the motor in the cotton candy maker if it has gone bad.

Tools

Step 1

Unplug the device before following this guide.
First, place the device on its side, making sure the switch is not facing down.
Remove the eight 12mm Phillips #02 screws from the base.

Step 2

Gently separate the panel from the device.
Be sure not to tug at the wires that are still connected.

Step 3

Locate the tie strap holding the wires and cut with a pair of scissors.
Use care not to snip the wires.

Step 4

Make note of the wiring arrangement of each bundle before this step.
Using wire cutters, cut each wire as close to the wire connector as possible.
Cut the wires in both bundles.
To reassemble the cotton candy maker after cutting the wires, follow our rewiring guide.

Step 5

Remove the four 12mm Phillips #02 screws to free the motor housing.

Step 6

Line up the prongs on the motor shaft with the holes in the heating element and pull the motor out.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

Joshua Harriger

Member since: 13/01/15

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2 comments

Hello.

I purchased this item in a red variation from VAT19. It does not work but the light comes on. I live in the UK and we have a higher Voltage(240V) running in our domestic supply.

Something may have blown.

Can you advise what is it likely to be?

If there is a part that we can replace, can you advise which one and where I can purchase it from please?

Moh - 06/07/19

Hi, I need the cotton machine from the nostalgia cotton sugar machine and I don't know where to get it. can you help me? My email is terebcn18@hotmail.com

Teresa gb - 19/12/19