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  • March 6, 2005 at 10:14 am #8299
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    Just mended the washing machine, now the dishwasher’s packed up ! It is a Zanussi DE6854. After turning on & selecting a cycle it pumps out as normal but then stops before filling, with the ‘drying’ & ‘power’ lights flashing. The water supply is ok. Any suggestions please ? Thanks.

    March 6, 2005 at 12:13 pm #127893
    Penguin45
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    Hi Alexis,
    I take “lucky” isn’t your middle name then? The fault you are describing is not draining out in the specified time. This may be caused by the machine not draining, it may also THINK it hasn’t emptied, despite the water having gone. This will be a blockage in the water level control sysytem, or the associated tubes under the machine.

    Pull the plug before going in………

    Regards,
    Penguin45.

    March 6, 2005 at 9:59 pm #127894
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    Re: Zanussi DE6854 lights flashing

    Thanks, here goes…

    March 13, 2005 at 6:01 pm #127895
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    Re: Zanussi DE6854 lights flashing

    Thanks again Penguin, now working ok despite only finding a very small amount of crud in the pipes.
    One question I have, what is all the brown stuff that looks like silica gel in the the tank on the side ?
    Regards
    Alexis

    March 13, 2005 at 7:18 pm #127896
    Penguin45
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    Re: Zanussi DE6854 lights flashing

    It’s the water softener regeneration unit.

    Glad problem solved,

    Regards,
    Penguin45.

    March 13, 2005 at 9:08 pm #127897
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    Re: Zanussi DE6854 lights flashing

    I spoke too soon !
    It worked ok for a couple of days but has now packed up again, this time I have both the drying & washing indicator lights flashing.
    Am I flogging a dead horse ?

    PS I like the Dave Allen quote – may he RIP.

    March 13, 2005 at 11:10 pm #127898
    Dave_Conway
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    Re: Zanussi DE6854 lights flashing

    There’s quite a few versions of this model, to help further, please check around the door for the PNC beginning 911????? and could you let us know how the lights are displayed on the control panel, either 6 in a row, left to right or 2 banks of 3.

    Dave.

    March 14, 2005 at 1:17 pm #127899
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    Re: Zanussi DE6854 lights flashing

    Dave, the lights are laid out with the program selection buttons in one row left to right and the cycle status lights vertically next to them. Will post the PNC later.
    Thanks.

    March 14, 2005 at 7:46 pm #127900
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    Re: Zanussi DE6854 lights flashing

    Labelled as follows:
    PNC 911888074
    Type 911N81-8F

    March 14, 2005 at 8:58 pm #127901
    johnboy
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    If the wash and drying phase lights are flashing on this model then the following has or may have occured
    a) Leakage from the various connections
    b) Floating sensor blocked mechanically
    c) Float microswitch faulty

    March 15, 2005 at 7:16 pm #127902
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    Re: Zanussi DE6854 lights flashing

    Thanks, can you give me some guidance where to find the sensor & switch ?
    Regards
    Alexis

    March 16, 2005 at 11:00 pm #127903
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    Re: Zanussi DE6854 lights flashing

    Have now found the fault, it is the water softener regen unit leaking.
    It is marked as follows:
    Bitron Tipo 428
    152.462.40 152.462.41
    152.462.42 152.462.43.
    Any idea where I can get one ?
    Thanks.

    March 16, 2005 at 11:33 pm #127904
    Dave_Conway
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    Re: Zanussi DE6854 lights flashing

    Do you mean the large chamber on the left hand side of the appliance ?

    Sorry, the numbers stamped on it won’t mean a thing I’m afraid, they’re generally just moulding numbers etc.

    If it is, that’s the IWMS unit which comes as a kit with the inlet valve and various outher bits, quite a common compliant with these dishwashers.

    It’s £65 inc VAT and delivery, if we’re on the same lines, please email me at spares@ukwhitegoods.co.uk and I’ll arrange for you.

    Dave.

    March 17, 2005 at 11:03 am #127905
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    Re: Zanussi DE6854 lights flashing

    Dave, it’s a piece that is fitted on the left when looking from the front, just under the outer cover. It is the full height of the machine and has lots of internal passages, including a connection to the drying vent. Let me know if that’s the part you mean please ?
    Thanks

    March 17, 2005 at 11:25 am #127906
    Dave_Conway
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    Re: Zanussi DE6854 lights flashing

    Yep, that’s the one 🙂

    Dave.

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