Siemens 6120 error code 1

[taj]

Enr wm61200gb12
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Hi All,

The above machine has now decided (after 10 years) to develop a fault. On every wash cycle, at the point where it is about to do the final spin cycle it stops with a flashing number 1 displayed. It does not progress to the spin stage. In order to complete the program, I press the start button until it gets back to the spin program and the machine then starts the spin cycle and the program finishes.

After reading the manual, the problem is supposed to be with the inlets and I have checked the inlet filters and they are clean. So, can anyone help me with troubleshooting this repair and hopefully fixing it?

How do you open one of these babies up?

I have all the basic tools of a diyer as well as a multimeter….just need some guidance on what to aim for.

Thanks,

Taj.

[gegsy]

Re: Siemens 6120 error code 1

Hi
With appliance unplugged, I would measure the resistences of the cold fill valves with your multimeter.
You will be looking for around 2 – 3kOhms on each of the cold double valves in turn (disconnected) 😀

Greg

[taj]

Re: Siemens 6120 error code 1

Hi Greg,
Thanks for responding, I have the hot and cold fills connected so both valves should have the same values? How do I get into the machine? Two screws in the back of the machineat the top, that hold the top on, and then just pop the top off exposing inards? Do these valves fail on a regular basis in your experience? Anything else i should do while i have it open?

cheers

[gegsy]

Re: Siemens 6120 error code 1

IIRC, 2 screws left and right at side of lid front and then it will lift up and off lipping in it at rear.
Valves fail and considering your appliance is 12 years old its not done bad 😉

Greg

[taj]

Re: Siemens 6120 error code 1

Hi Greg,
I will check the resistance across each valve tonight. Final question for the time being, Where do I get them from if they are faulty?
thanks

[gegsy]

Re: Siemens 6120 error code 1

taj wrote:Where do I get them from if they are faulty?
thanks

Look no further than spares@ukwhitegoods.co.uk 😀

Double Cold Fill Valve p/no – 265772 around the £50 + the usual
Hot Fill Valve – p/no 154645 around £20 + the usual
Greg

[taj]

Re: Siemens 6120 error code 1

Ok…So we are getting somewhere. Turns out that one valve on the twin inlet assembly is not working. So I need to replace it. Can I use a generic part such as those listed on this website, or do I have to get the Siemens one….£50 is a lot of dosh for a 12 year old machine…Also, there is a bosch twin inlet listed on this site which is priced at £19.99…..Could I fit this one?

The generic parts seem to be 90 degree or 180 degree so could these do the job?

thanks.

[Penguin45]

Re: Siemens 6120 error code 1

The BS71102 is a pattern alternative and is a direct replacement.

Penguin45.

[taj]

Re: Siemens 6120 error code 1

Thanks Penguin45! Its on order…..will keep you all posted once i have received it and fitted it.

fingers crossed..

[taj]

Re: Siemens 6120 error code 1

😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀

It’s fixed…..turned out to be one of the inlet valves on the cold water feed….

I got the part from uk Whitegoods….great service ….works like a champ and no fault codes…

And all because of this forums’ help….thanks greg and penguin45

[gegsy]

Re: Siemens 6120 error code 1

Excellent news 😀
Glad we have helped.

Greg

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