Trouble with Bosch WAE24162GB/03

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  • March 21, 2014 at 3:43 pm #80040
    robsbots
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    Hi all

    I’m hopping for some advice. I have the machine mentioned above, and its tripping out the rcd when turned on. I have replaced the heating element, but still seem to have the same problem. The element did look to be in a bad way, but no joy. The pcb seems to have some damage to it near a coil on the board. Smoke blacken slightly. Not sure if this is related. Any pointers on what to check next would be much appreciated. I have a multimeter so can take simple measurements, just not sure what to test.
    Any advice, or anyone that has cured a similar problem. Please let me know. Thanks.

    March 21, 2014 at 3:47 pm #411446
    Andy jones
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    Re: Trouble with Bosch WAE24162GB/03

    If it’s blowing trip it needs testing with a 500v insulation tester. You could visually check mains suppressor but still get it tested properly

    March 21, 2014 at 4:01 pm #411447
    robsbots
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    Re: Trouble with Bosch WAE24162GB/03

    Hi Andy.
    Is insulation testing likley to track down the faulty component or is more for saftey (obviously also an important point). I have visually checked all the accessable cabeling and found no problems.
    Where would I find the suppressor and what would a damaged one look like.

    Thanks

    Rob

    March 21, 2014 at 4:43 pm #411448
    Andy jones
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    Re: Trouble with Bosch WAE24162GB/03

    Insulation tester will find the earth fault that you have

    March 21, 2014 at 5:22 pm #411449
    robsbots
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    Re: Trouble with Bosch WAE24162GB/03

    That’s great news.
    I have booked a guy to pop over from the local white goods supplier to take a look. He has been forewarned and will bring his pat testing gear :).
    I think the element was definatley at fault. I suspect it has taken something on the pcb with it though. 🙁

    I will get the engineer to take a look and hopefully diagnose the fault. Then if it is the pcb I might be able to replace the faulty component and get the machine going again.

    If it’s the pcb that’s gone, and I can’t fix it, it could be time for a replacment machine. Currently the pcb’s from Bosch are about £100. Plus the price of a new element, £40, plus the price of an engineer, this is begining to look expensive.

    Any idea’s on other faults that could cause this ?

    Thanks

    Rob.

    March 24, 2014 at 5:50 pm #411450
    robsbots
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    Re: Trouble with Bosch WAE24162GB/03

    Seems it might be the PCB :(. Had the man round with his posh test equipment and it failed the insulation test.

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