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Hello,
After getting some super help on a washing machine today, can anyone help me here.
6 flashes, can anyone tell me what this may mean?
Thank you
BP
Re: whirlpool adp 4501/5 – 6 flashes
You again…… 😀
No fill detected in the time allowed……….
1/ Water turned off.
2/ Fill hose kinked/trapped.
3/ Inlet valve failure.
4/ Flow meter not sending (low water pressure).
5/ Flow meter failed.
6/ Water level switch not working properly.Bit more complicated, I’m afraid.
Penguin45.
Re: whirlpool adp 4501/5 – 6 flashes
hi – yes me again….
now plugged in (haven’t used for 6 months due to fault so had unplugged it!) but same as original problem – 4 flashes and the water has not drained away
hope this is a bit more helpful…
Re: whirlpool adp 4501/5 – 6 flashes
hi there,
it was 6 flashing lights but that was beacuse it wasn’t plumbed in – so we plumbed in back in and now its 4 flashing lights, but it is full of water, and doesn’t appear to have drained any water away.
Sorry to have explained it badly 😳
Shall I still check the black grill mentioned in your previous reply?
Sorry to be a pain
BP
Re: whirlpool adp 4501/5 – 6 flashes
OK……. 4 flashes specifically means no drain detected in the time allowed. This will happen if the machine doesn’t actually drain. If the machine has only just been re-commissioned, is the drain hose attached to a spigot under the sink, or does it drain into a stand pipe? If it’s connected under the sink, check that the spigot is actually open – there can be a blanking plug fitted to stop the sink leaking if the spigot is not in use. You should hear the drain pump whirring away in any case.
If you can’t hear the drain pump, it may be blocked. Cut the power, bail out as much water as you can, then remove the front lower cover plate. The drain pump is at the front and it’s a twist-fit. Remove and clean out any foreign objects.
Penguin45.
Re: whirlpool adp 4501/5 – 6 flashes
Hello again,
THANK you so far….
We have located the pump the attached electronic Heat sink was very warm, when removing the unit it was clean BUT a large flat stone – was in between the propeller blades – it measures approx 15mm by 20mm by 3mm thick! How did that get in there??
So we have removed it and are trying it again – will let you know (keep your fingers crossed!!)
Thanks
Re: whirlpool adp 4501/5 – 6 flashes
penguin,
YOU ARE A STAR 😀
Its all working, the appliance has sat in my kitchen unused for over 9 months now,(we didn’t know about this site and couldn’t afford an engineer visit!) and with your advice we fixed it in under 10 minutes!!
I hope the washing machine heating element will be as straightforward!
If ever you are in Norfolk – please let us by you a drink or 3!
BP
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