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Just to update it was the inverter motor. Replaced and all okay. Common fault with these machines apparently, F08 fault code.
Yeah I think that’s exactly what it is.
I’ve had the heater out and I’m sure that’s all okay. There’s a light on the motor inverter board that flashes for a few seconds after a click, then it goes off for 30 seconds and repeats. It’s at the agitation/spin phase of each cycle so must be motor related. £250 for a new motor and the machine’s only worth £300. Only 6 months out of warranty as well.
Grrr…
Worth a try but still no joy, doing the same.
I’ve just noticed a faint flashing coming from the bottom of the machine in time with the clicking, by the motor. It’s an inverter model, not sure if that makes any difference, but I’ll look there next. It does seem as though the motor should be spinning at this point in the cycle.
On a rinse+spin cycle the pumps runs for a few seconds then the drum fills about a third of the way (valve open for 10 seconds, off for 30 seconds, on for 10 etc until it reaches that level), then stops filling but I can hear the relay(?) clicking in the same pattern (every 10 and 30 seconds). After 10 minutes the F08 fault appears.
Cheers
Thanks Dave.
Just with a multimeter yes, I don’t have an insulation tester. Looks okay. I’ve disconnected the heater and tried again on a spin cycle but same result. The drain pump is running even though the drum is clearly empty, it doesn’t seem do this on a rinse+spin cycle though. Could be the level switch? Are they supposed to be open or closed circuit when the pipe is removed?
kwatt wrote:You won’t get the info on it. Most Chinese producers, it’s a complete compressor with electrics or nothing, they don’t do parts.
But, in that kinda unit you’d expect a ¼hp compressor at most, overkill IMO, for a reasonable sized under counter unit and, if it’s too large (within reason) you’d normally be okay. Too small is more of an issue. But, I’d expect a small rating on those as they aren’t exactly taxed given they’re not doing a huge amount of work for the most part nso it’s more likely a ⅙ or ⅕ at best. Bear in mind some of these might be bespoke for the application and built to a price.
In short it’s liable to be a very low rated one as it’s not expected to do a lot so, doesn’t need to be expecially strong.
K.
Okay, thanks kwatt, appreciated
