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Re: Bosch WFL2260UK/01
Went back today with another board (customer been on hols) but the advice sheet gives no precise information for that model. The differentiation between the models relies on the button options on the front of the machine. This model has ‘reduced ironing’ + ‘rinse plus’ + ‘quick wash’ as the three functions, and the only reference to this combination relates to different name badges(!)
Has anyone had this problem before?
The appliance is still useable…the fault seems to be consistent (refusing to move off the last rinse intermittantly) so i’m reluctant to take the board off for analysis.
Incidentally, the part number of the board supplied is 432218Re: Weird circuit board fault
I’ve had several…I took a closer look at a ‘faulty’ one…visually it appeared mint, and on the meter it was perfect. Until, that is, I gently flexed the connection tags whereupon the circuit through the solenoid became intermittant.
As any engineer will tell you, a magnetic coil which has its pwer interrupted produces a very nasty voltage spike in the opposite direction when its magnetic field collapses (how sparks used to be produced for a car engine to run).
If the coil is open circuit when the appliance is switched on, the pcb’s diagnostics will pick it up, but if it goes open cicuit when its powered then the spike produced can easily damage delicate electronicsRe: Error Code “FP” – Whirlpool Sixth Sense AWM 81
Yes the ball should be there…its a floating type shutoff valve.
Have another look at the drain hose for blockages…if you can disconnect it at the pump end you should be able to blow down it…if its blocked, the blockage might be at the plumbing end, especially if its connected to a sink waste pipe.
Don’t forget to completely unplug before carrying out any work.Re: Between the drums
I’ve never known one do any substantial damage (yet)…the only problem is in the long term, it will eventually rust and break up, then block the pump.
My advice would be to keep trying to get it out through the holes in the drum…if you shine a torch through you will see it and can manoevre it with a thin screwdriver (two screwdrivers would be better). Awkward I know, but soooo satisfying when it comes out 😉Re: Pumping washing machine water from basement?
…or buy a proprietory macerator…designed for toilets but pumping away wash water would be a piece of….er…..cake 😉
Re: Between the drums
3 out of 5 times you can with a torch, a small screwdriver poked through the drum holes, and a large dose of perseverance get it to pop up through one of the drum holes…as soon as the tip pokes through, grab with pliers and pull for glory!
Re: The reason you can’t give technical information out!
No survivors, or dead customers don’t tell tales.
Reminds me of my paragliding days (note avatar….me over Milk Hill!)…the senior reserve parachute packer said he never had anyone come back and complain about his workmanship 😉
Re: APM6825
Hi Jon
The answer to your last question is possibly!…The big draw-back is you will incur an expense finding out whether it is repairable or not…big dilemma considering the value of products these days.Re: Sale of goods and services act meets possibly mad custom
Hi Pat…this is a nonsense…you attempted to provide an exemplary service at a very reasonable price too…your customer is taking the p*ss!
Rest easy…the only possible grounds she would have for pursuing you is on the basis of a verbal contract which you didn’t even break! Even if you had broken a verbal contact it would be up to her to prove it, so if there were no witnesses or other proof she doesn’t have a leg to stand on.
Personally I would contact trading standards as suggested just to confirm they have received a complaint….if they have which I very much doubt, then you can give your account of the facts to them and that will be an end of the matter.
If as is more likely she’s made no complaint then the best thing is just to ignore her altogether, the last thing you need to get into is an argument…wastes your time and emotion on something that would never be resolved to her staisfaction.
Lastly, write down everything that was said…useful for reference…most people don’t like their own words quoted back at them…especially if what they said later turns out to be untrue 😉
Hang in there…we’re all there with you!Re: Bosch Dishwasher not draining
….and if it doesn’t clear it all as Martin suggests then try it again but with the non-return valve removed (I have had one stick partially shut)
It is located adjacent to the impellor of the drain pump, made of black rubber and its top edge will be visible when you have the drain pump cover off…carefully take hold of the top of it with long nose pliers or stout tweezers and pull up and out.
If the machine drains ok then refit it, you’ll have cured the sticking problem by simply removing and refitting it.
Finally…if still no go then a new pump it will be!Re: Bosch Dishwasher not draining
Steve
There will always be some water left in the sump area (the drain pump needs a head of water to function) but the level should be below the food filter.
If its above that level at the end then having checked the pump, look where the drain hose goes….they are often connected directly to the kitchen sink waste pipe. Take a look inside the fitting to check its clear…often there is a cross piece fitted inside the waste fitting which can trap particles and block up. If you find one there grab it with long nose pliers and twist it out…its a carriage for a non return valve which is not required for you dishwasher (it has its own fitted inside)
