Detergent dispenser replaceable by Monkey

[banimeuk]

I’ve got a Smeg DWF 44 slimline dishwasher, and the detergent dispenser doesn’t open any longer. I’ve checked that it’s not obstructed, and it’s not gunked up by anything. Dave (of UKW) has confirmed that I can get a replacement part ( http://tinyurl.com/5zwnru ).

Question is, do any of you guys that think that a new dispenser will solve the problem? If so, can it be fitted by a Monkey (me)? I’ve got screwdrivers, and I’m not afraid to use them…

Thanks for your advice – I really can’t afford a new one, and the missus is going to make me do all the washing up at Christmas if I can’t get it sorted!

[Penguin45]

Re: Detergent dispenser replaceable by Monkey

Door outer panel off, 6 screws to release the dispenser. A resistance test on the solenoid coil will tell you whether or not it’s functional.

Power off first.

Penguin45.

[banimeuk]

Re: Detergent dispenser replaceable by Monkey

Thanks Penguin45!

Any idea where I can find out what resistance I should be looking for? I’m assuming I can point my multimeter at it?

Thanks!

[Penguin45]

Re: Detergent dispenser replaceable by Monkey

Usually a low kOhm reading is there or there about. Dead coil will give no reading.

Penguin45.

[banimeuk]

Re: Detergent dispenser replaceable by Monkey

Thanks Penguin45!! I’m off to get my screwdrivers out…

[banimeuk]

Re: Detergent dispenser replaceable by Monkey

Assuming the Coil is the white thing in the dispenser unit that’s round, white, has two connections to it (brown/live? & pink/red wires?), that presumably when power is delivered to it, moves the metal metal cylinder to activate the detergent door (pause for breath), pointing my multimeter at the two connections on it (200ohm setting) gives no reading (infinite resistance?).

Busted coil then. I’m guessing you can’t get the coil separately?

Thanks again for all your help. I’ll get the new dispenser unit ordered…

[Penguin45]

Re: Detergent dispenser replaceable by Monkey

banimeuk wrote:Assuming the Coil is the white thing in the dispenser unit that’s round, white, has two connections to it (brown/live? & pink/red wires?), that presumably when power is delivered to it, moves the metal metal cylinder to activate the detergent door (pause for breath), pointing my multimeter at the two connections on it (200ohm setting) gives no reading (infinite resistance?)….

Correct. Split the circuit just to be sure.

banimeuk wrote:Busted coil then. I’m guessing you can’t get the coil separately?

Them wer’t days…. No, sorry, complete assembly.

banimeuk wrote:Thanks again for all your help. I’ll get the new dispenser unit ordered…

No problem, good luck,

Penguin45.

[banimeuk]

Re: Detergent dispenser replaceable by Monkey

Looks like they’ve changed the unit slightly since mine – only the coil. fitted fine; slight confusion because the coil connections have been rotated. Is merrilly washing or rinsing dishes as I write this. Did the flap open? we’ll see…

[banimeuk]

Re: Detergent dispenser replaceable by Monkey

Out of interest, about 1600ohm resistance across the (new) coil.

[Penguin45]

Re: Detergent dispenser replaceable by Monkey

= 1.6 kOhms.

😀

:p45:

[banimeuk]

Re: Detergent dispenser replaceable by Monkey

Hooray! Clean dishes!!

Thank you so much – I genuinely couldn’t have done it without you! If you’re ever going to be thirsty in Sheffield, look me up – I’ll definitely stand you some drinks!

Thankyou thankyou thankyou thankyou thankyou thankyou thankyou thankyou!

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