DW686 stopped mid cycle – hasn’t drained – all lights on

[richonlybyname]

I can’t see any signs of water ingress or other component damage aside from the connector to what I assume is the rinse aid level sensor.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1PFrjLe7Mx1okL4OQjGWISYCXXzBTDdaF

As per pic above. It does look more than just gunged – probably burnt. Although this seems to be connected to the timer/display board only, could this then have burnt the other board. Or could the motor dying have burnt the board?

I’m reluctant to replace the board + motor + rinse aid tank if there’s a risk of blowing them up again!

[electrofix]

does not look too good and yes it could have fried both boards and if you want the rinse aid light back you will need a harness and a detergent box

Dave

[richonlybyname]

Hi again,

I think on balance it probably makes sense to get a new machine. It seems a terrible waste to throw away all those working parts, but with the cost of remedy likely costing almost 50{e5d1b7155a01ef1f3b9c9968eaba33524ee81600d00d4be2b4d93ac2e58cec2d} of the price of a brand new machine, it’s the most financially sensible option if not the environmentally friendly one.

Do you have any recommendations for a machine or brand that is reliable and/or simple/cheap to repair?

Thanks, Richard

[electrofix]

well Beko is not too bad really compared to some of the rubbish out there and you get a 2 year guarantee (as long as you register) and yours has lasted since 2013

if you want quality you buy Miele but they cost a bit . you could also look at Smeg as their build quality it better than most

Bosch and Neff are ok but you have to chose the models with the complete stainless inside. the cheaper models use a plastic floor which can cause problems

Dave

[richonlybyname]

Hi Dave

OK – I’ll take a look around. Thanks for your help and advice.

Richard

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