Indesit D41, A01, single light flash, draining advice needed

[jonokimber]

Ive done a lot of searching and come to the conclusion my Indesit D41 has an A01 error. My left hand light is flashing after I try to start a cycle.

Research shows I can maybe remedy the situation (but not the disease) by draining the washer and trying again.

Can someone explain in what direction i need to tilt the thing (with refence to whether you are standing in front or behind the dishwasher when tilting)?

Also, where does the water come from when it exits the unit? From the open door, or simply from where it has leaked back in to the main wahs area, please elaborate.

Also, is it more than likely a terminal problem? Am i wating my time trying to get round an obvious fault, is it worth fixing or will it just leak somewhere else now the rot has obviously set in?

What really gets my goat is that my washing machine bearing is dodgy, the dishwasher is kncakered, my dyson cuts out after 5 mins and all of these devices are less than 4 years old. I’m a mechanical engineer, have followed the servicing and care guidelines and still, they all break down on me. Shocking standards in my opinion. I dont care whether or not they are the ‘premium’ brands. Put another way, skodas (considered by some as a less desirable brand) dont break down more than other cars, they just dont perform as well as some, do you see my analogy? Either way, now my rant is over, some advice woud be welcome! I’m going to try not to break into next years wedding fund if i have to, so it might be spanner time!

Regards and thanks in advance….

Jon Kimber

[Penguin45]

Re: Indesit D41, A01, single light flash, draining advice ne

Oh dear, where to start Jon?

Cut the power and slowly lean the machine backwards with towels on the floor – water will flow. Reasons? Water level control works on a hair trigger, circulation pumps leak regularly, seals around heater leak, bottom door seal leaks – shall I go on?

With regard to the washer, a rummage through the washing machine forum will reveal large numbers of Indesit “W” and Ariston “A” machines with shot bearings. The water seal isn’t up to the job – any restriction at all in the way that the machine drains will exacerbate the problem. Blocked/choked filter, failing pump, coupling it to a sink is certain to lead to disaster.

The Dyson will almost certainly need the top housing replacing (the bit with all the little cones in) – it chokes up and restricts the airflow, hence the motor overheats and cuts out.

In a way you’re lucky – you’ve only got three appliances – I tend to try and repair 12 a day – today (it was exceptional) I wrote off no less than 3 Indesit dishwashers for blown circulation pumps – all caused by flooded bases.

The best long term move is to replace them with something of rather better quality – Bosch springs to mind. Regrettably these days you do quite literally get what you pay for.

Regards,
Penguin45.

[jonokimber]

Re: Indesit D41, A01, single light flash, draining advice ne

😀 Dishwasher…

Unplugged it, turned the water supply off in case i snagged the pipe, pulled it out, tilted it back onto towels, up to about 60 degrees backwards in total. Water did indeed flow from the lowest fold of metal framework, pretty much in each corner. I waited for it to stop, probably got a half to about 1 pint, hard to tell as it was in the towel. I waited about 1 minute before righting it again.

Then i put it back, dilly dallied wth the towel, cleaned the floor etc. After that I tried the main cycle again, and hey presto all seemed well until it beeped continously and didnt seem to be doing much. Doh! Brain ache, forgot to turn the water back on! Did that, and its now washing a full cycle with no probs so far.

I guess i’ll just have to see how bad the problem is, i.e how long it takes to trip out again. Thanks for all the advice anyway.

😥 Dyson…

I have already received a new ‘cyclone’ unit from Dyson based upon my previous phone calls with them, back when it was in its 2 year warranty. I also have the ability to take the thing right apart and blow it out with compressed air at my office (factory workshop).

So, I have managed to take the whole unit to pieces, apart from the motor housing as my torx bit wouldn’t fit down the recessed screw hole. I blew out as much as possible at home (using my nail gun compressor attachment) and then reassembled.

Result was, it sucked like mad, in fact, it sucked like new, but again, only for 10 mins before cutting out. 🙁 So, it seems i have cleaned it well enough to be sucking fine, but it is still overheating. This could mean permanent damage to the motor, or the thermocouple is knacked? Any ideas anyone? Is it worth me spending 40 odd quid on a new motor (is this def the problem?) or shall i bite the bullet and get a new one?

Cheers again, in advance for any replies…

Jon Kimber

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