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Hi hope you can help. This weeks problem is that this Candy GOFS262-80 does the following: Turn to any programme and press start and it will do either of two things 1, the door locks but the machine does nothing-no pump out, no drum action, no fill, and the start and first option lights flash continually-I know that these two lights are to give the fault codes but even if you counted up to 15 minutes never mind 15 secs the two lights just flash forever. Disconnected the element in case of earth fault-no difference at all/just the same. 2 Took out pcb to have a look and cannot see anything wrong, took wires off, put wires back on -can`t get this bit wrong- reclipped back in to fascia panel, switched machine back on, fills up, drum went round, then started flashing and carried on filling, stopping, filling, stopping, ect and would forever if I let it do so!. The pump measures through via meter, I know the motor works ( its a brush motor ) I know it fills, I know the p/swt clicks, the door locks, to my distorted mind can only be the pcb playing about- any other suggestions please?
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No because I don`t have a mega that`s why I disconnected both wires off the element but was still the same.
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sce wrote:No because I don`t have a mega that`s why I disconnected both wires off the element but was still the same.
Oh come on pal, how the hell can you do the job without one…..blimey?
Disconnecting components only makes the electronics go AWOL so taking the leads off the heater pointless. Get yourself a Megger and do the job properly.
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No but I`ve got a very good meter that I used to test the element on this offending Candy but not a megga which is as you know is a different instrument. Any suggestions for a good make please because I really do need to get one although I loathe the things as when I did have the use of one it used to cause more problems than it solved though I grant you there usefulness if you just want to test individual disconnected components. Used to have one until made redundant, it was theirs and not mine so was given back and have coped well until recently. I agree with you guys that as machines are so very much microprocessor based the slightest thing throws the buggers out and makes them do strange oddball things. As usual I welcome your comments.
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sce wrote:I loathe the things as when I did have the use of one it used to cause more problems than it solved though I grant you there usefulness if you just want to test individual disconnected components.
I commend your honesty but despair your obvious ignorance toward basic safety and testing procedures that is the core of domestic appliance servicing. The insulation tester (commonly referred to as a Megger) is and has to be the primary tool in everyone’s toolkit. Quite simply, without it you are working blind. Electrical components such as heaters and motors cannot be tested without such an instrument. The entire electrical system of an appliance cannot be deemed safe to use without checking its earth potential. It’s a basic necessity and your duty of care to ensure you leave an appliance safe.Get onto Amazon or eBay and buy one. Makes such as Fluke and Robin (I use a Robin 3131 – not in its first flush of youth now but regularly re calibrated) are the best you can buy. Cheaper Chinese makes will get you buy if price is a factor, but buy one.
As to how to use is the look at the link I have pasted below. Using it is easy,their value as a tool, priceless! 😀
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Many thanks for the info will have a look and buy one as I know I must.
Your comments on electrical safety are taken on board too. Thanks.Re: Candy GOFS262-80
Always pays to have a spare one as back up as well. I’d be absolutely lost without one
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Martin and everyone, many thanks for you going to the trouble with regard to the meter link pdf file. Yes very true, very important, and yes I do know about it. megger meter ordered this morning, arrives on Wednesday.
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