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Hi there, I have an APM 8702 combined washer drier which suddenly decided to turn our kitchen into a swimming pool 😥
By looking through previous posts have narrowed it down to the pressure switch, having checked all hoses for blockages I noticed the gray wire [see attached pics] was disconnected.
When machine starts its cycle no water enters the machine until I disconnect this gray wire, leaving it off overflows the washer :taz:Can I assume that the switch itself is faulty, and if it has gone where can I get the part number and a replacement.
Im in Scotland, ML7 5RB, Harthill, near Bathgate.
Thanks in advance 😀
The Rat.Re: APM 8702 Washer/Drier with Pics.
Dodgy switch sounds good to me………
P/no 520004600 – an email to spares@ukwhitegoods.co.uk for prices and ordering.
The Penguin.
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Thanks penguin :salute:
Dont know how the wire became loose, but seems funny that it doesnt work when reconnected.
Gray wires do go together dont they ??
Cheers
The Rat.
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Two greys go together.
Have you tested the switch to see if it does the “clicky” thing?
Penguin45.
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Have taken switch off, blowing and sucking on it makes the correct noises, as in pressure on, pressure off.
Can it be electrically tested off the machine ??
The Rat.
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The three tags in a line are a make and break switch – one tag is common. The tag in the middle is the flood protection over-ride, which needs an “overblow” to make its connection.
Penguin45.
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Have just put it all back together and it seems fine again :tup:
Thanks for your help Penguin :worthy:
The Rat.
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I would replace the pressure switch anyway – they can become “sticky” in operation – they can also carbonise internally, allowing strange electrical pathways………
Penguin45.
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Can anyone tell me what screws adjust what on the pressure switch :conf:
Cheerz 🙂
The Rat.
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No – do not attempt to adjust the pressure switch………
What’s the problem now?
Penguin45.
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No probs m8, just wondered why they were there and what controlled what.
Just for reference 😉The Rat.
p.s. machine running smoothly again after changing the switch, had to wait a bit tho thanks to our “friends at royal mail” 😡
Spent a few weekends in front of the machine manually switching wires, which I dont recommend to anyone :zap:
Re: APM 8702 Washer/Drier with Pics.
They control the “tipping point” for the lever switches inside – the setting is crucial for correct operation, so often there is a blob of paint to seal the unit.
Glad you got there,
Penguin45.
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