SMEG DWI16 12C Blocked see image

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  • December 21, 2009 at 11:48 pm #51121
    TVRJOHN
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    Hi Folks

    Have been struggling to sort dishwasher
    Was lights 4+5 on permanently, posted previously

    Sent PCB to QER no fault found, but some components replaced
    They said try, and try door lock or float switch

    Managed to reset machine when PCB refitted, and select rinse program
    but would not finish and base was left full of water.
    Emptied and retried, same again.

    When taking unit out, the outlet connection to drain was partially blocked, cleaned and restarted, same, base remains flooded

    Stripped side panels, and WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF IMAGE LOOKS LIKE ANOTHER BLOCKAGE ?


    http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/lh/photo/ … directlink

    Right hand side, sand coloured contents, IS THIS NORMAL, part of
    salt unit i think

    Help please

    December 22, 2009 at 1:05 am #306982
    Penguin45
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    Re: SMEG DWI16 12C Blocked see image

    Nope, water softener re-generation unit. Do not mess with under any circumstances……….

    Are you basically saying that the machine cycles but doen’t drain? If the sink coupling was choked, there may be a blockage in the rest of the drain hose; the drain pump itself maybe blocked or failed.

    Penguin45.

    December 22, 2009 at 12:38 pm #306983
    TVRJOHN
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    Re: SMEG DWI16 12C Blocked see image

    Thanks for your reply

    Will check tonight

    Can you describe where the float switch is, QER mentioned that may be worth looking at also

    December 22, 2009 at 9:47 pm #306984
    TVRJOHN
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    Re: SMEG DWI16 12C Blocked see image

    Took drain hose off totally, and its clear
    Also removed drain pump and tested runs ok not very fast, suppose thats normal ?

    Any more suggestions ?

    December 22, 2009 at 10:54 pm #306985
    TVRJOHN
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    Re: SMEG DWI16 12C Blocked see image

    Update
    Drain pump and hose refitted

    When switched on, light 4 on and 5 is flashing E8 Error alternate valve issue
    E6 error previuosly now removed following manual draining of machine base


    Question, is the alternating valve the solenoid with small bore rubber hose going to and from it ?
    Can it be tested ?

    Thinking of scrapping it now

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