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Re: Ariston Margherita 2000 – I also have a problem!

Would you recommend the Beko WM5140S washing machine (£220)?

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Re: Ariston Margherita 2000 – I also have a problem!

Do I win a prize?

:o)

Looks like I’ll be shopping tomorrow. Thanks for your help.
Martin

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Re: Ariston Margherita 2000 – I also have a problem!

Yes, exactly as described.

However, I have two questions:

How much for a new motor?
What error code does eight flashes of the light mean?

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Re: Ariston Margherita 2000 – I also have a problem!

Yes, for a few seconds, then the noise stops. Then you can hear the water warming up.

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Re: Ariston Margherita 2000 – I also have a problem!

It’s during the initial heating cycle.

I’ve inspected the motor and, to my eye, it looks in pretty good condition. You can see for yourselves:

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Have you any recommendations on how to proceed from here?

I really appreciate your help.
Martin

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Re: Ariston Margherita 2000 – I also have a problem!

That sounds probable.

Quick question to help confirm: On this model, should the drum rotate during the heating cycle?

I ask as I noticed the drum seems to move a degreee or so when the heating cycle starts, suggesting the motor tries to turn, but can’t.

Thanks

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More AWD12S woes

I have an Ariston Margherita AWD12S, S/N 212113749. It is about five years old.

It started playing up recently, so I checked the pump and removed a strip of metal that had come from a shirt. Now it behaves as follows when turned on on any programme:

– fills with water (couple of inches visible in drum)
– heater operates until some condensation is visible inside door (2-3 mins)
– No activity or noise for about five mins
– Pump kicks in and drains the machine and then continues pumping once there’s nothing left to pump
– Only way to stop it is to turn it off

During this time, the light stays on and the dial remains in the original position.

I’ll add that previously I’ve had to remove an object from the pump, with seemingly no ill effects.

Also, recently a wedge I have under one of its feet to keep it level became dislodged, resulting in pretty hefty vibrations. I replaced the wedge and it seemed ok for a few washes before the current problems. I don’t know if that’s relevant, but if I was a cicuit board in there, I’d be dizzy at the least!

If it’s any help, I can put a video of it on youtube.

TIA,
Martin.

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