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Re: Zanussi WD1015M cold water solenoid not operating
New valve fitted and she’s working like a new machine again
thanks all
Max
Re: Zanussi WD1015M cold water solenoid not operating
OK I think I’ve got this figured, kind of counter intuitive but here goes.
The hot water feed sprays into the soap tray, cold water doesn’t it just dribbles through, switching the pipes over make no difference so no blockage in the soap tray, the only difference is there’s a flow restrictor/diffuser in the hot water valve stub, the one in the cold water stub is missing – no back pressure and no noise (that’s the bit that confused me, it was too quiet), if I pinch the cold hose the pressure goes up and it sprays through the soap tray.
Looks like I need a new double cold valve because it’s doubtful the restrictor/diffuser is available as a separate item.
BTW, the insides are as clean as a whistle, no limescale here with pure Ennerdale water.
cheers
Max
Re: Zanussi WD1015M cold water solenoid not operating
Ahhh, alittle light has just gone on in my head, are you saying that the drum only ever fills through the soap dispenser and the 2nd solenoid is just for the drying cycle? (I’ve never used the dryer), in this case I’ve either got a blockage or restriction in the fill side (inside the valve or soap tray), or the solenoid is weak and not lifting the valve far enough, the major sympton is that it now takes ages to fill the drum (It’s much quieter as well), I’m off to take another look.
Max
Re: Zanussi WD1015M cold water solenoid not operating
Brilliant chaps, now we’ve got a positive I.D. has anyone got a potential diagnosis?
BTW, to answer Martins Question, the solenoid I’m talking about is the main cold water feed into the drum, it isn’t getting a supply voltage from the programmer/timer switch (I think) which means no cold water wash or rinse cycle as the only cold feed in that’s working is the one through the detergent tray, I’ve proved the solenoid itself hasn’t blown by swapping wires around from either of the other 2 (hot water or detergent tray) and it definitely magnetizes, just no electrickery getting to it when wired normally.
thanks all
