Smeg DW167 not heating error E3

[kwatt]

It’s pretty evident once you strip it down Steve, but for legal reasons we are not allowed to be totally specific, we can only offer general guidlines. The reason is that if you fry yourself you could, in theory, sue us for any damage caused. Not our call, blame the EU.

So we have to assume that you have the knowledge required to identify the components and test them safely.

K.

[Stealth]

Re: Smeg DW167 not heating error E3

I understand boys. No problem……

Thanks for all of your help so far

Steve

[Stealth]

Re: Smeg DW167 not heating error E3

Hi lads, I am back again!

I have the thermostat from the door in my hand. It appears to be a thermister as apposed to a thermostat. I am getting 20 ohms before I heat it up and 2.9 ohms heated. Any one any ideas if these are the correct reading?

Steve

[Stealth]

Re: Smeg DW167 not heating error E3

I have just got a price from Smeg for a controller just in case because I think I am going to need one. Talk about a lot of dosh!

Any suggestions where else to try? I have tried EMW but they don’t do Smeg stuff?

steve

[Dave_Conway]

Re: Smeg DW167 not heating error E3

I’m not sure of the actual resistence to be honest but it would appear to be OK, it’s not shown on the tech sheet either. Thermistors of this sort will normally be open circuit or their value fails to change on temperature rise or fall.

Dave.

[Stealth]

Re: Smeg DW167 not heating error E3

Thanks Dave,

I found a company called QER who say they can repair these boards for around £54.00. I think its got to be worth a go. Any body used these people before?

Steve

[Dave_Conway]

Re: Smeg DW167 not heating error E3

QER are fine Steve and pretty reliable on the whole.

A whole lot cheaper than a new one as well 😀

Dave.

[Stealth]

Re: Smeg DW167 not heating error E3

Thanks Dave, I will let you know if it works

Steve

[Stealth]

Re: Smeg DW167 not heating error E3

I have now got the board back it appears the relay was replaced with an RS components equivalent and possible the PSU on the board was changed.

Put it in and ha presto it works!

The old cow is now very happy and has promised to reward me!

Thanks Lads

See ya

Steve

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