Zanussi DES 969 AL4 fault

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  • March 9, 2010 at 5:42 pm #53104
    SouthWalesPete
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    Hi
    My dishwasher shows an AL4 fault after about a month of moderate use.
    I have been tilting it to drain the water causing the problem, after which it work OK again.
    How many times can this be done without any serious problems?
    With an 8 year old dishwasher, is replacement a better option than repair if reliability could be a problem as it gets older?

    Thanks

    March 9, 2010 at 8:00 pm #314434
    TheSpinDoctor
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    Re: Zanussi DES 969 AL4 fault

    Hi.

    Are you sure it isn’t DES959?

    Anyway, AL4 means that you have a leak. How many times can you tip it up to get the thing to work? How long is a piece of string.

    At 8 years old, I would suggest that there are fewer days ahead than behind to put it diplomatically. Unless it is something simple like a leaking/split pipe which would need checking for, it may be easier & cheaper in the long run to replace as usually it is the circ pump that leaks & they can be pricey.

    March 10, 2010 at 9:46 am #314435
    SouthWalesPete
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    Re: Zanussi DES 969 AL4 fault

    Thanks for the reply SpinDoctor.

    You are correct, it is a DES 959 (typo!).
    I had looked at the price of replacement parts, and if it is an expensive item as you suggest, then it is indeed better to put the money towards a new dishwasher.
    Many thanks for your comments, I will continue to drain until the problem becomes too frequent, and then replace.

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