Ariston AFA350 X or LS 12 – BIT100

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  • February 25, 2006 at 3:59 pm #15897
    the_max_sti
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    Hi iv been searching for some guides on this dishwasher..

    We have a fault with it and were hopeing you can help..

    It started a few days ago when we stuck it on as usual and went to bed.
    Came Down next morning and all power was off down stairs..
    Anyway now the dishwasher when you turn it on whirs away like its emptying as usual and then beeps and flashes the 2nd light from the left out of 4..

    If check all the drains and there is no water under it, im stumped.. It will empty water just will do nothing else..

    Anyideas..

    Rob Walker

    February 25, 2006 at 4:19 pm #166700
    Penguin45
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    Re: Ariston AFA350 X or LS 12 – BIT100

    If you go with the codes, strictly speaking it means that the inlet valve isn’t working! However, the codes are notoriously unreliable, as are the elctronics themselves, so unless you know how to use a mulimeter correctly and safely, you may well be on a hiding to nothing with this one.

    Pro help may well be your best option – click the link below.

    Power off if you are going to investigate further.

    Regards,
    Penguin45.

    February 25, 2006 at 4:53 pm #166701
    the_max_sti
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    Re: Ariston AFA350 X or LS 12 – BIT100

    Thanks for the reply..
    I can use a multimeter.. are there any info sheets / wireing diagrams that are availabe..

    Its a weird one.. as you can hear it empty like usual then it starts to fill and beeps then empties again.. So unless there is a flow sensor then i guess im with you and will have to get a pro in.

    Rob

    February 25, 2006 at 6:11 pm #166702
    the_max_sti
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    Re: Ariston AFA350 X or LS 12 – BIT100

    Right iv had the side off..

    I cant seem to find any kinda flow switches.. There is a water in valve.. Thats ok.. We know.. Water is comming in.

    I can see there is some kind of switch on the salt holder.. Its got 3 wires but dont know what this does..

    I cant seem to find any thing that lets it know how full the unit is getting..

    Is this a case of get a new main board for it and hope..

    Rob..

    February 25, 2006 at 8:53 pm #166703
    Penguin45
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    Re: Ariston AFA350 X or LS 12 – BIT100

    the_max_sti wrote:Is this a case of get a new main board for it and hope..

    Stop. That’s how expensive mistakes are made…….. We can’t tell you blow by blow how to repair your appliance for variety of reasons, but here are a couple of pointers.

    The single most common failure on these appliances is the heater – it should have a reading of 25-50 ohms. There is no flow meter fitted – the water level is controlled by the displacement of air into a pressure operated switch. It will be attached to a skinny hose.

    Power off, of course.

    Regards,
    Penguin45.

    April 4, 2006 at 4:27 pm #166704
    the_max_sti
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    Re: Ariston AFA350 X or LS 12 – BIT100

    OK.. Getting some where now.. The Heater was bust and iv got a new one from UKWHITEGOODS. 😀 😀 😀 😀

    Now the first time it started a wash.. but ended half way.. …. Oops..

    Now thats why they had clips on the pipe..

    Well after connecting the pipe up again and makeing it secure with clips this time..

    All seams Well..

    Any idea on now how to get the nasty smell out from inside of it as its been broken now for about 3 months.. Eek.. Well its been one thing after another in this house..

    Thanks
    Rob

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