Currys Essentials CIDW60W16/A

[Sphingiguy]

In a Currys essentials dishwasher model number CIDW60W16/A can anyone tell me what fault state is indicated by the “Normal”, “Eco” and “Rapid” LEDs (white) simultaneously flashing? This error code is not listed in the manual. The machine is non responsive. When first powered on there is no response at all but after two presses of the on/off button, you can get the flashing lights as described above.

The usual culprits (overflood sensor, inlet valve, pressure switch etc) all appear to be functioning correctly.

Thanks

[electrofix]

possible thermistor

https://www.partmaster.co.uk/images/mediator/1513/cdw60w16{e5d1b7155a01ef1f3b9c9968eaba33524ee81600d00d4be2b4d93ac2e58cec2d}20service{e5d1b7155a01ef1f3b9c9968eaba33524ee81600d00d4be2b4d93ac2e58cec2d}20manual.pdf

Dave

[Sphingiguy]

Thanks Dave, NTC appears to be testing within range at 17.8kohms at around 8 degrees Centigrade (its cold in my workshop today!). Any other ideas? I should also mention that I have tried a replacement PCB, which made no difference and I have also replaced the control panel PCBs as the on/off microswitch appeared to be duff.

[andyjawa]

Yes. Well the test sequence and fault code sussing out is a mess on these things but at least you now have a workshop manual with most other makes other than Chinese makes your stuffed for any info at all let alone a manual. I reckon it is E3 or E7 the heater that has snuffed it OR the thermistor itself or heater / thermister wire/s broken in the door loom at the bottom which is not unknown (in other words I`ve had that happen) but that is a good guess based on what you have already tested /replaced. Your thermistor isn`t reading high enough ohms being nearly 18 k at 8 degrees would`ve expected it to be about 24 k`ish at 8 degrees because it says at 15 degrees the thermister should read 17.48k.
As you`ll see the heater can only be removed from the motor by dismantling the motor`s housing so you really want to avoid that unless you have no choice so have a good test of that part with your meter and to earth too. If you have to dismantle make sure you put some small amount of washing up liquid on the O ring seal and the inside of the plastic housing on rebuild otherwise the O seal stretches badly = a disasterous leak which you certainly do not want.
Looks like the repair has snowballed into a world of financial hurt at this point….been there myself many a time with dishwashers over 40 years…horrible damn things. Hope you suss it out without anymore expense.

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