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Dear All,
I am new here with my first posting.MY A1535 just stopped after its first wash. The red indicator lihhts on the front panel are on but no sound or movement from machine at all on any setting. I have removed and checked both brushes visually. The brushes themselves are approx. 1/2 an inch long and the internal copper braided wire inside appears to be in tact.
I would appreciate any help please.
Is there a customer service number I cold ring for some technical help from Ariston?Many thanks.
Re: Ariston-Margherita A1535
Ariston is just a name these days, owned by the Indesit Company who are not renowned for customer service.
What condition are the ends of both brushes like? They should both be smooth and shiny. If the end surface of one of the brushes is rough and pitted then you should try a new set of brushes first.
Re: Ariston-Margherita A1535
Thanks Iadom for your prompt reply. Both ends opf the brushes are pretty shiny and not pitted.
When a prograame is selected the RH red neon pulses 2 or 3 times follwede by a a rapid 3 pulses. The LH red meon the come s on indicating the door is locked, which it indeed is.on customer service. I asked him about the codes associated with the machib]ne. It appears 3 rapid pulses indicate a thermistor fault. Presumably this is located on the main pcb.Have you come a cross a thermistor fault? 1 or 2 pulses indicate a motor fault. 5 pulses indicate water blockage. That is what I understood him to say.I may be wrong though.I am just wondering if, for example, the brushes are defective, would that stop the machine from taking in water? I think it would start filing up but the drum would not rotate. Do you agree?
It would appear to be pointing to a faulty PCB maybe?What do you think?
Re: Ariston-Margherita A1535
This machine displays error codes in a different way. When a fault is detected the control timer starts to click round continually and the mains light flashes a set number of times to indicate a fault.
The thermistor is nothing to do with the pcb, it is the temperature sensor, located in the heater or slotted into the back of the drum, if that was faulty then it would fill and start to wash before it went into error mode.
And no I do not agree that the machine would fill if the brushes are faulty, on these machines worn brushes will do exactly that, stop the machine from filling however your brushes appear to be making good contact. They could still be the cause of the problem.
Whilst the electronics on this Indesit machine are some of the worst on the current market there are many other things to eliminate first, some them better undertaken by a qualified engineer as opposed to a ‘keenhandyman’. I mean no offence in saying that BTW.
All wiring connections must be checked, all components checked visually and electrically for resistance, continuity and insulation with suitable test equipment.Trying a new set of brushes as they are well down would be a better option than plumping for the pcb which is very expensive and needs to be programmed.
Fault codes for your machine are HERE
Re: Ariston-Margherita A1535
Many many thanks Iadom. Absolutely no offence taken.
I am for my sins a retired TV service engineer. So general fault finding is not unfamiliar to me.Washing machines are the exception though LoL. Many thanks for the error codes. I am beginning to get a better understanding.Just to repeat, when I select a programme number and press the “On button”,one led lights constantly followed shortly by the second led which locks the door, as explained previously.The machine then will just sit there and do absolutely nothing.No flashing led’s etc as I initially explained.
I will get my test meter out and do some continuity/voltage checks. It may well be worth getting a set of brushes as you suggest. I certainly would not go the expense, given the age of the machine,of replacing the pcb.A new machine would be the best option in the final analysis.Thank you for your most helpful comments and time to date in replaying to my posts. It is much appreciated I asure you.
Re: Ariston-Margherita A1535
It can be a nightmare to fault find on these, even though the door locks it could still be the door lock that is faulty.
Your initial symptoms still point to a motor/wiring connection fault, check from motor to pcb for continuity, give the wires in the motor plug a gentle tug, they can sometimes break inside the insulation.
Good luck.
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