Somethings wrong the dishwasher smells

[Lol999]

So for a while the missus has been moaning about, amongtother things, a funny smell when the dishwasher is on.
Covid robbed me of my sense of smell so I ignored her because she's sensiitive to smells and aftershave can give her a migraine.
Anyhow, being insured with Currys I've cslled thre engineer out becauase the salt dispenser has stopped working.
Being a kind soul I dragged the machine out from its space under the worktop to clean it before engineer arrives and found the source of the smell.
See attached pics.
Now the dishwasher works, so the fuse hasn't blown or it has just 'fused' into a continuous connection.
There is no room to rest anything against the plug as it is recessed so the machine hasn't been pushed against it.
Needless to say the machine is unplugged until engineer arrives Thursday.

Is it likely to be a socket problem, although it has only ever been unplugged once and no water ingresses, or is it likely to be a machine problem?

Thanks.

 

[Murdochcat]

Whats the rating of the dishwasher ?

 

[foxhole]

New socket .

 

[Murdochcat]

New socket .

and new plug

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

New socket .

and new plug. It looks as if the fuse in the plug, was making poor contact and overheated.

 

[Lol999]

Whats the rating of the dishwasher ?

Domestic.

 

[Lol999]

and new plug. It looks as if the fuse in the plug, was making poor contact and overheated.

Sounds feasible.
All things considered assuming the flex and plug is rewired will the appliance be safe?
Thanks.

 

[JohnD]

It looks to me like the socket was originally at fault, rather than the plug, but both are now damaged and need to be replaced.

Likely a loose terminal screw.

The tip of the copper wire in the socket will have been damaged by heat and should be cut back to clean bright metal. If there is insufficient length, you may need an experienced electrician to make a good repair.

Good quality sockets tend to have good terminals. Screwfix sell Crabtree which IMO is a good brand.

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