Ikea/Whirlpool dishwasher 60cm wide and integrated

[winker]

cycle starts with water flowing into machine and drain pump running.Drain pump stops and continues filling,wash pump comes on and continues filling beyond normal fill level drain pump cuts in and start button flashes together with audible beeping.What controls fill level?

I repaired machine with new infill hose assembly as solenoid valve was o/c,dont know whether over fill fault was there beforehand or has been caused by solenoid going. 🙁 🙁

[Penguin45]

Re: Ikea/Whirlpool dishwasher 60cm wide and integrated

Water level is controlled either by air pressuer into a diaphragm switch or by a flow meter, depending on the model number……..

Regards,
Penguin45.

[winker]

Re: Ikea/Whirlpool dishwasher 60cm wide and integrated

saw a magnetic reed switch at bottom of infill manifold with what appeared to be a plastic impellor inside the manifold.found a microswitch fitted to water operated diaphram on the side of sump approx 2″ dia.are these the items you describe 😕

[Penguin45]

Re: Ikea/Whirlpool dishwasher 60cm wide and integrated

Please – tell us the numbers on the label on the edge of the door……. Also, the pattern of flashing lamps (1-2-3 pause repeat, for instance).

Penguin45.

[winker]

Re: Ikea/Whirlpool dishwasher 60cm wide and integrated

service tag no. 8542 416 15710

[winker]

Re: Ikea/Whirlpool dishwasher 60cm wide and integrated

have not noted light flash sequence as yet

[winker]

Re: Ikea/Whirlpool dishwasher 60cm wide and integrated

when machine defaults because of overfill start flashes nine times

[Dave_Conway]

Re: Ikea/Whirlpool dishwasher 60cm wide and integrated

It’s probably the flow meter in that case, if you have a read of this thread:

http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/modules.p … ic&t=12186

That’s basically the same dishwasher 🙂

Power off please if continuing yourself :zap: or check the repairs@ link below if you need pro help.

Dave.

[winker]

Re: Ikea/Whirlpool dishwasher 60cm wide and integrated

have watched turbine wheel flying round in manifold,is that a magnet in the centre?also checked continuity through reed switch with magnet

[winker]

Re: Ikea/Whirlpool dishwasher 60cm wide and integrated

refitted flow meter and metered reed switch whilst filling at slow water flow,switch is pulsing ok.started cycle again with water supply off and this time got six flashes which is probably time out?When your ready ,,thanks

[Dave_Conway]

Re: Ikea/Whirlpool dishwasher 60cm wide and integrated

6 flashes refers to no fill which could be valve, flow meter, PCB etc….

Dave.

[winker]

Re: Ikea/Whirlpool dishwasher 60cm wide and integrated

flow meter and valves are ok.Is the fill level controlled purely by pulses from flow meter to control unit or does another device get used.the machine fills to an initial level when the wash pump comes on it continues to fill,doesn’t stop filling and then defaults with nine flashes.I should point out that at cycle start the drain pump comes on together with water.Its like the fill valve has a permanent live supply ❓

[DentedPorsche]

Re: Ikea/Whirlpool dishwasher 60cm wide and integrated

The flowmeter works in conjuction with a pressure switch.
If the flowmeter doesn’t send the correct number of pulses or the pressure switch doesn’t detect the correct amount of water in a given time the machine aborts the program.
9 flashes indicates a faulty inlet valve or pcb. (Remember that the error codes are only a guide to the likely cause of the fault).
Normally a flowmeter or pressure switch problem wouldn’t allow the machine to start washing before aborting.

DP

[winker]

Re: Ikea/Whirlpool dishwasher 60cm wide and integrated

Thankyou and all your team for your support on this one,at a time when a lot of manufacturers have abandoned Trade support its nice to know there is a lifeline when you need it.

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