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Hello, I have a Whirlpool dishwasher model ADP 4501/5, and typically it’s just run out of warranty!
When the Power button is pressed the motor engages for 1 second pumps water (as it can be seen in the dishwasher) and then stops, it may be stuck in mid programme as it looks like it is in a rinse cycle. There are no diagnostic lights flashing on any lights for that matter. Each time the power is pressed it engages for 1 second then stops. I have cleaned all the fillters checked power and water suppliers but all looks in order.
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Kind regards
Wozza
Re: Whirlpool ADP 4501/5 Fault
Press and hold down the start button – it should allow you to clear the existing programme and drain the machine. You should then be able to re-programme and see what happens.
Regards,
Penguin45.Re: Whirlpool ADP 4501/5 Fault
Thanks for your reply. I have already tried that and nothing happens as it seams to cut out after 1 second each time the power button is pressed.
Re: Whirlpool ADP 4501/5 Fault
More or less got to be the computer board then……… Marigolds time for the moment I’m afraid. 🙁
Penguin45.
Re: Whirlpool ADP 4501/5 Fault
Thanks again Penguin for your reply, kinda guessed it would be a board fail. Just hoped it would have been something silly I had done.
Is it worth repairing? or should I just replace it with another?
Are Whirlpools prone to this type of fault as my previous one (Electrolux) lasted forever, or am I just unlucky. Any other advice or recomendations?
Many thanks again for taking the time to respond!
Why do they fail just after the warranty runs out and you need it the most (sigh) 🙁
Manually wash the dishes (forgets how to do that) thank goodness for children!
Re: Whirlpool ADP 4501/5 Fault
The board’s not that bad – £70 odd plus VAT and the P+P. I would quite seriously suggest that you check every component in the machine for continuity in itself and to the control board. I can’t see your machine, so my advice is only an opinion. I should also point out that I got caught out with a similar machine some months back – similar problems, ordered board; when I split the panel to fit it and pulled one particular connector, a wire fell off. Reconnecting it securely solved the problem……….
Pro help, or be certain that the board is the problem. Stay safe, power off at all times when checking.
Hope the kids survive the shock,
Penguin45.
Re: Whirlpool ADP 4501/5 Fault
Many thanks Penguin for your advice, I guess I have nothing to lose in checking components (with the power off 🙂 ) Guess I know now what I am doing in the Christmas break!
Thanks again and Merry Christmas!
Re: Whirlpool ADP 4501/5 Fault
I managed to strip down the dishwasher today fairly easy as long as you have a T screwdriver! Everthing looks in order reseated all the connectors and no sign of burns or breaks in wires.
Obviously spending £70+ on an new pcb worries me as if it wasn’t down to that I would have wasted a lot of money.
I have noticed a company that sells referbished and also test and repairs pcb’s with refunds if it does not cure the problem http://www.qualityelectronicrepairs.co.uk do you have any experience of using these or other companies.
Thanks again
Wozza
Re: Whirlpool ADP 4501/5 Fault
Well after the Christmas break I decided to give the repair place a try and I am glad to say they were very helpful.
I sent the pcb away, they confirmed there was a fault fixed it and sent it back next day!
All in all it cost me £47 including p&p, and that was non trade prices too.
Thanks again Penguin for giving me the confidence that it was probably the pcb to fault. I now have a fully working dishwasher and not had to shell out for a new one.
Wozza
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