Diplomat APM 8552 Faulty timer ?

[dadoeyes]

Hi , first post here .

I have A Diplomat APM 8552 washing machine , I think the timer is faulty when i set it to programme “5” it takes about 1 hour 40 minutes to get to”B” and well over 2 hours to finish the cycle.
I have a spare timer which is on another machine that i keep for spares any clues on how to remove it would great

Thanks In Advance

Davie

[Penguin45]

Re: Diplomat APM 8552 Faulty timer ?

The timer is never faulty, it’s always the PCB. The timer locks the door and then acts as a programme indicator – all the work is done by the computer. The timer will only move when the computer tells it to.

The only other thing which would slow the programme time down is heat or lack thereof – it’ll spend a lot of time waiting for the water to warm up before giving up and carrying on.

Oh – or syphoning, that’ll do it – constant water loss, so never reaches temperature. You’d hear the water valves operating repeatedly though.

Penguin45.

[dadoeyes]

Re: Diplomat APM 8552 Faulty timer ?

Hi
Thanks for the quick reply.
Where can the PCB be located on the APM 8552 ?
Is it an easy part to replace ?

THanks again

Davie

[dadoeyes]

Re: Diplomat APM 8552 Faulty timer ?

Hi
I replaced the PCB from my spare machine but the problem is the same.
i didnt mention earlier that on other cycles the machine just stops about half way through the cycle,

Thanks

Davie

[Washman]

Re: Diplomat APM 8552 Faulty timer ?

Hi

Check the heater before doing anything else,as this will stop program advancing if water not getting hot.

Washman

[dadoeyes]

Re: Diplomat APM 8552 Faulty timer ?

Hey

Thanks for the info about the heater
where is the heater located on the machine ?

Thanks Davie

[Penguin45]

Re: Diplomat APM 8552 Faulty timer ?

Bottom of the rear panel on the drum. You’re looking for 25ohms(ish) on your test meter.

Stay safe, power off first.

Penguin45.

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