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first of all, thanks to Dave at Uk White Goods for sourcing the correct replacement drain pump for my machine, cheers Dave
now the problem…
replaced drain pump, had been getting E20 errors, now all fixed 🙂
but, the machine was run for a couple of weeks whilst it was getting the drain errors. on one occasion we ran the dryer with the manual drain hose open into a bucket. i think the dryer overheated. as now i get no heat at all (no errors either)
is there a heat sensor switch that i need to reset?
Re: AEG l16830 – dryer issue
There is a re-settable cut-out on the side of the heater housing with a red button sticking out. If it’s tripped, you’ll hear a “snick” as it re-sets.
Bear in mind that it only trips if there is a fairly extreme overheat, so I’d be looking at the big condenser housing in the corner. They can fill up with fluff and strangle the airflow.
Power off for anything other than observation.
Penguin45.
Re: AEG l16830 – dryer issue
thanks Penguin45
checked cut out switch, it didn’t respond to being pressed in so looks like it hadn’t tripped.
took a loot at the condensor, the top part had popped right out of the housing! (must have happened whilst moving the machine around when fitting the drain pump) so there was no chance of any air flow at all. before popping it in I took it out and gave it a clean (wasnt too much build up though).
still no dryer heat. doesnt look like an airflow issue. when i touch the metal duct going from heater to drum (when unplugged of course) its stone cold.
am i going about resetting the cut out switch the right way? is there anything else i can check?
your help is much appreciated.
jb
Re: AEG l16830 – dryer issue
just noticed another post with a similar problem, broken wiring to the sensor in the unit connecting condensor to tub was the suggested cause.
took a look, found that both connections had been broken to the terminal.
will fix and retest
Re: AEG l16830 – dryer issue
now im a bit stuck with the terminal, cant seem to get it open 😳
is it designed to open or do i need to get a new terminal?
jb
Re: AEG l16830 – dryer issue
The early version terminal is clipped shut like the old fashioned blue plastic “Scotchlok” we used to fit our car stereos and CB’s with…….. :rolls:
This version is easy. It has 2 tags (normal size) and the thermistor has enough room around the tags to fit 2 new insulated amp tags (crimp on type) 6.3mm size. The later version has a smaller plug with 2 side by side clasps inside the plug. This is permanent. You then have to buy the loom to get that plug……… 😯
In both cases, relieve the tension on these wires by pulling them out of the zip tie and then retag them. The zip tie holds the wiring loom too tight and failure to do so will mean it will happen again.Power off before any work starts. :plug:
Hope that helps,
Steve.
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