Zanussi Washer/Dryer ZWD1680W – no lights/power

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  • September 18, 2013 at 9:18 pm #77212
    nigeldclegg
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    Hi,

    I have the type:P6359678 Prod No.914601638/00

    All was fine and today when I turn the dial nothing lights up as if the fuse has blown.

    I’ve googled about and tried holding down Start/Pause with the button next to it, turned the dial one position clockwise, and the panel lights up (no E?? code) and appears to be starting a cycle, with water entering the drum. After about 6 seconds all stops as if the plug has been pulled. I have to leave it switched off for at least 20 minutes to try again otherwise I get nothing at all.

    Any ideas?

    Nigel

    September 18, 2013 at 9:20 pm #401400
    Martin
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    Re: Zanussi Washer/Dryer ZWD1680W – no lights/power

    Earth leak on the dryer heating element I should think.

    September 19, 2013 at 10:04 am #401401
    nigeldclegg
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    Re: Zanussi Washer/Dryer ZWD1680W – no lights/power

    Hi Martin, thanks for the speedy reply. Is that an easy fix for me? Do I just take the top off and give the wires a wiggle? 🙂

    September 19, 2013 at 11:23 am #401402
    nigeldclegg
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    Re: Zanussi Washer/Dryer ZWD1680W – no lights/power

    Hi, I’ve taken the lid off and there’s a silver foil bit running front to back in the middle with several wires plugged in at the back. I’ve pulled all the wires off and now when I select a program it starts as normal but goes off after a couple of seconds into taking in water.

    September 19, 2013 at 11:37 am #401403
    Martin
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    Re: Zanussi Washer/Dryer ZWD1680W – no lights/power

    That rules out the dryer heater then so refit the wires. Next try the motor, the brushes could be worn down.

    September 19, 2013 at 5:47 pm #401404
    nigeldclegg
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    Re: Zanussi Washer/Dryer ZWD1680W – no lights/power

    I’ve lent the washer backwards and looked at the motor from underneath with a bright light. I’m guessing the brushes are what look like two dark metal bits on either side of a rotary section inside. I can see that they are pressing against the centre bit as intended. I’ve attached some pictures as I may be missing something in my description.

    September 19, 2013 at 5:52 pm #401405
    Martin
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    Re: Zanussi Washer/Dryer ZWD1680W – no lights/power

    OK the motor brushes appear OK. Set the machine on a spin cycle ONLY…..tell us what happens then?

    September 19, 2013 at 6:03 pm #401406
    nigeldclegg
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    Re: Zanussi Washer/Dryer ZWD1680W – no lights/power

    Hi Martin,

    I’ve connected all the wires back up. Turned the dial to spin and pressed start. Everything looked like it was going to work and then, click…. the power goes dead.

    September 19, 2013 at 6:30 pm #401407
    Martin
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    Re: Zanussi Washer/Dryer ZWD1680W – no lights/power

    Do keep up Nigel, try a spin only cycle. 😀

    September 19, 2013 at 6:57 pm #401408
    nigeldclegg
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    Re: Zanussi Washer/Dryer ZWD1680W – no lights/power

    Ha ha, I thought I did. Here’s a video link of the result http://youtu.be/zCWTX2Vmd1o

    September 19, 2013 at 7:05 pm #401409
    Martin
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    Re: Zanussi Washer/Dryer ZWD1680W – no lights/power

    On the video I hear the door interlock click. Can you check that the door actually locks at the point you press the start button. AND…the moment the display goes dead can you then immediately open the door?

    September 19, 2013 at 7:08 pm #401410
    nigeldclegg
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    Re: Zanussi Washer/Dryer ZWD1680W – no lights/power

    The door locks and stays locked.

    September 19, 2013 at 7:18 pm #401411
    Martin
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    Re: Zanussi Washer/Dryer ZWD1680W – no lights/power

    Then you’d best check the ribbon cable between the display board and the main PCB. Possible bad connection there?

    September 19, 2013 at 7:23 pm #401412
    nigeldclegg
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    Re: Zanussi Washer/Dryer ZWD1680W – no lights/power

    Thanks Martin,

    I’ll get back on it in the morning. I really appreciate your help. Thank you.

    September 21, 2013 at 3:22 pm #401413
    nigeldclegg
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    Re: Zanussi Washer/Dryer ZWD1680W – no lights/power

    Hi Martin,

    Is there a power relay switch somewhere? When I turn the dial, say to spin or any setting, without pressing start, everything lights up OK as it should then after about 6 seconds the power is dead and there’s no power at all for a good 10 minutes.

    Thanks,

    Nigel

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