Diplomat ADP8322 tripping RCD

[Claire71]

My dishwasher stopped working during a wash program, making a constant beeping. It was full of water. I tried to get it to restart on a rinsing program, hoping it would drain. It didn’t – instead I realised that water was then actually coming out of the bottom, and eventually the RCD switch tripped. I have emptied it of water and disconnected the draining hose, which was full of congealed gunk, and which I hoped had been the cause of the problem. However, I turned it back on and it worked for a minute, then tripped the RCD switch again. There was only a bit of water in the bottom this time. Now I cannot even try to start it without it tripping the RCD. Any ideas? I’ve read through lots of the other posts but can’t find a topic exactly the same as this issue. Thanks in anticipation of your help.

[Penguin45]

Re: Diplomat ADP8322 tripping RCD

Claire,
The first thing the appliance does is drain, for about a minute. It will then start to fill – this can take about a minute, then it should circulate. Think about what actually happened – did the motor actually start, or did it trip before? If the motor didn’t start, the machine may not be sensing the water level and flood the base as a consequence. If it did start, it’s probably the pump itself – known problem on these machines.

Either way, it’s probably engineer time – click the link below for a UKW engineer in your area.

Power off if you are going to take a peek…..

Regards,
Penguin45.

[Claire71]

Re: Diplomat ADP8322 tripping RCD

I don’t think the motor started. Some water went into the machine before it ‘tripped’, but I don’t think it got to any actual moving around of the water. Is it worth getting it out and drying out the base as suggested in some other posts? Could the blocked up drain pipe have caused damage to the pump? It’s almost two years old – do you think it’s worth repairing one of these seemingly bad dishwashers? I think it’s around the £100 mark for a new pump isn’t it? Thanks again.

[kandl-appliancerepair]

Re: Diplomat ADP8322 tripping RCD

Claire71 wrote:I don’t think the motor started. Some water went into the machine before it ‘tripped’, but I don’t think it got to any actual moving around of the water. Is it worth getting it out and drying out the base as suggested in some other posts? Could the blocked up drain pipe have caused damage to the pump? It’s almost two years old – do you think it’s worth repairing one of these seemingly bad dishwashers? I think it’s around the £100 mark for a new pump isn’t it? Thanks again.

I’ve had a machine before where the drain hose has ben blocked, the water indicater was clogged and it started to fill and the water flooded out of the door before.

Its not very likely that a blockage caused damagae to the pump. the wash pump is around £92.

A new machine will cost you inbetween £350 – £450, so its probably worth having it repaired.

[DentedPorsche]

Re: Diplomat ADP8322 tripping RCD

Lot of ifs in this one.
If the base is flooded and if it has an askoll pump fitted then the connector for the pump may be sitting in water.
Check for a flooded base, drain it, let it dry out and try again.
Check for leaks if it does start working.

DP

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