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For the first time I have noticed the foam at the bottom, at the end of washing cycle. During repeat wash I kept opening the door and checking inside. What I have noticed is that upper and middle spray arms were not spinning. The water was dripping and at the end of the wash cycle both arms were in the same position that I have put them in. The bottom metal arm seems to spin, but I would not know if the speed is fine. Any clue will be much appreciated!
Both the top arm and middle arm with all seals and gaskets were replaced about two years ago!
Re: SMEG DWF 44 SS.1 problem
Kiza
tbh looks like the circulation motor is Stuck – Check by listening to a Humming sound after its has filled with water
or there is blockage somewhere on the outlet side of wash pump.
if its not humming then its probably the motor an or the capacitor thats failing.
Hope this helps
Wvm
Re: SMEG DWF 44 SS.1 problem
I have run empty dishwasher a few times, opening doors while washing. What I have noticed is that water level is always very low. Smeg is connected to a hot water supply so it does not have to heat any water. The water level is always below heating element, when I open the door. Either that is normal, when the door is open or it does not fill with enough water. The water does come from top and middle arms, so the pump should be fine. I have exploded diagram with parts list for the model. Could it be a problem with pressure switch or blocked feed pipe to it? Thanks!
Re: SMEG DWF 44 SS.1 problem
Hi
What is your incoming hot water temperature, the manual states that 60 deg C is the max and that wash will less effective than a cold fill.
Washman
Re: SMEG DWF 44 SS.1 problem
It is just below 60 degrees, but regardless of the water temperature the heater should be below the water level and not above. Right?
Re: SMEG DWF 44 SS.1 problem
Hi
Water on most modern dishwashers normaly just touches heater.
Washman
Re: SMEG DWF 44 SS.1 problem
kiza wrote: What I have noticed is that upper and middle spray arms were not spinning. The water was dripping and at the end of the wash cycle both arms were in the same position that I have put them in
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 8:03 am
kiza wrote: IThe water does come from top and middle arms, so the pump should be fine. I have exploded diagram with parts list for the model. Could it be a problem with pressure switch or blocked feed pipe to it? Thanks!
confused tbh
Wvm
Re: SMEG DWF 44 SS.1 problem
“What I have noticed is that upper and middle spray arms were not spinning. The water was dripping and at the end of the wash cycle both arms were in the same position that I have put them in
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 8:03 amkiza wrote:
IThe water does come from top and middle arms, so the pump should be fine. I have exploded diagram with parts list for the model. Could it be a problem with pressure switch or blocked feed pipe to it? Thanks!
confused tbhWvm”
The water is seeping from both top and middle arm when I open the door quickly, but the positions of both arms is exactly the same every time. It means they do not spin at all. Maybe the pressure is not as high as it should be?
Re: SMEG DWF 44 SS.1 problem
Correct. There is a known issue with the impellor in the circulation pump shearing off the shaft of the pump motor. It all whirs away, but not a lot of water gets moved. Big strip down job to check. The impellor and housing is available as a spare part – 690070533 is the part number.
Penguin45.
Re: SMEG DWF 44 SS.1 problem
Penguin45 wrote:Correct. There is a known issue with the impellor in the circulation pump shearing off the shaft of the pump motor. It all whirs away, but not a lot of water gets moved. Big strip down job to check. The impellor and housing is available as a spare part – 690070533 is the part number.
Penguin45.
Thanks m8. I was not sure if the problem was lack of water (water level below the heater-but that seems to be the norm) or the pump problem. But if everyone thinks the impellor was at fault, I will have to have a look underneath. Thanks for all replays!
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