Smeg DWF612SS leaking from matrix/sump

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  • February 13, 2010 at 3:32 pm #52472
    bigbunny
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    First poster so please be gentle with me!

    I had a split on the waste hose but when I replaced this I found I still had a leak underneath. After much grovelling underneath I have removed most of screws from the side panel and pulled out a little and can see the water enters the fill matrix and straight away drops down into the sump/salt chamber, leaking where there appears to be no gasket at the joint. Should there be a seal there that has failed?

    Any help would be appreciated. Wifey wants me to dump it and buy a new one but I am against waste and I don’t want to throw the machine if I can fix this cost effectively.

    thanks

    Mark

    February 14, 2010 at 12:32 am #311930
    Penguin45
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    Re: Smeg DWF612SS leaking from matrix/sump

    From memory…

    There are a couple of “O” rings where the matrix joins at the bottom – these do weep occasionally. A strip and clean will often do the trick – the “O” rings are available as a spare part – I’ll post a part number for you when I manage to find my tech disc. :rolls:

    Penguin45.

    February 14, 2010 at 11:22 am #311931
    bigbunny
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    Re: Smeg DWF612SS leaking from matrix/sump

    Thanks Penguin, if these are Smeg parts do you know if they will take 10 days to get here like the hose did as I am pressured to get the d/w working by next weekend; or can I get them quicker through the UKW shop?

    Just taken another look and I can’t see how to separate matrix from sump – does matrix lift or sump lower (or both? if so which would be easier)

    Mark

    February 15, 2010 at 12:45 am #311932
    Penguin45
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    Re: Smeg DWF612SS leaking from matrix/sump

    Grrr – can’t find a part number. spares@ukwhitegoods.co.uk will usually source through a wholesaler if they hold the parts – much quicker. I can only suggest that you drop them an email – their technical info is far more complete than mine.

    Penguin45.

    February 15, 2010 at 9:50 am #311933
    RocketMan
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    Re: Smeg DWF612SS leaking from matrix/sump

    Does SMG754131307 sound familiar

    February 15, 2010 at 10:05 pm #311934
    bigbunny
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    Re: Smeg DWF612SS leaking from matrix/sump

    Thanks guys, I tried separating matrix/sump without much luck and am giving in and calling in the local UKW tradesman tomorrow. He only lives down the road.

    Thanks again

    Mark

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