AEG lavamat turbo 16830, not drying clothes

[Cujik]

Hello, I’m having trouble with this machine,, the wash cycles all appear to work normal but the dryer is very poor and of late keeps throwing up an E10 error code, after much research and investigations on other old forums the general fault is said to be a lack of water due to a faulty valve,

Other forums have also mentioned the need to check the condenser tank inside the machine as it tends to get blocked and restrict flow,

I have removed the condenser compartment which as described was fairly well full of lint and muck, I have replaced this and with covers removed tested the machine again, all appears to be working and I get a steady flow of water from the valve to the condenser at timed intervals,

My problem is sometimes the machine gives the e10 fault which ends the programme and sometimes it completes the cycle but the clothes are hot and still damp, lots of steam is also leaving the machine after the doors open and I don’t remember it like this before, the machine has a sensor in the pipe work between the condenser and the tub, when a cycle starts it’s says how long until the load will be dry but the actually time is always much shorter!!

It’s all very confusing,, can anyone shed any light on my problems, thanks.

[Seamy]

Re: AEG lavamat turbo 16830, not drying clothes

They are notorious for having element problems that throw up erroneous faults. Best to check dryer heating elements with a Megger to check if they are low to earth, this may be the problem.
Other thing to look out for is the solenoid valve coil supplying the condenser for drying cylce, this sometimes goes open circuit. Is the fan turning o.k also?

[Cujik]

Re: AEG lavamat turbo 16830, not drying clothes

Hi, thanks for the fast reply, yes the solenoid valve is passing a steady flow at intervals throughout the cycle, the fan is running well and the duct after the fan is getting hot, I have not checked the heater element but do have an insulation tester so can give it a try, the clothes are getting very hot when the e10 stays away but they are still damp…

[Dansta]

Re: AEG lavamat turbo 16830, not drying clothes

Sounds like air flow is being restricted, possible fan housing/ blower wheel clogged up?

[Cujik]

Re: AEG lavamat turbo 16830, not drying clothes

Hi folks,

So after my first replies I have followed up by testing both the elements which are both better than 500 Mohms, to earth, the fan and ducts are operating very well” I bypassed the door to check this” the heating elements are both working. I’ve also tested the solenoid valve for the drying cycle and it’s fine? Why am I still getting intermittent e10 faults and damp hot clothes? Hope someone can help.. 🙂

[lee8]

Re: AEG lavamat turbo 16830, not drying clothes

Check the water is exiting the feed tube into the condenser. Your getting hot, damp cloths because the steam is not condensing back to water and being drained away. The symptoms relate to that fault only, so your missing something.

[Cujik]

Re: AEG lavamat turbo 16830, not drying clothes

Hi lee8,

Yes, the water is passing through the valve across the back of the machine and down into the condenser tank. The valve doesn’t permanently feed water but I think that’s correct.

[Cujik]

Re: AEG lavamat turbo 16830, not drying clothes

So I’ve got the machine all together again and I’m doing a load of drying, everything seems to be working and when I started the programme it said 115 mins to go but the time is now saying 30 mins and it’s only been 20 mins since I started it!! Water is leaving the machine into the drain also, so the steam must be condensing I assume..

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