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Re: Happy memories eh Jim? 😀
maltheviking wrote:Them bu*gers used to go off with a hell of a bang, soiled undies if I remember 😆
Especially on the very first 1850 models, some bright spark in design thought it would be a good idea to use the current generated by the inertia in the motor when spinning to effect ‘dynamic braking’ 😯 . This was achieved by reversing the current back round the motor using the heating element as a massive resistor. The door micro switch assembly consisted of three micro switches that had to make and break in a set sequence to achieve safe reversal of the current. If I remember correctly the rule we used to use regarding the micro switches was, switch No:1, ‘ 1st to make, last to break’. When it worked it was quite impressive, you could set the machine to full spin, then turn the control quickly to OFF and press the door release button. The motor would screech to a halt in a second with a wonderful howling noise. 8)
The only problem was that the micro switches used to go out of sync very easily, this resulted in a large dose of juice the wrong way through the PMC which went off like a pistol shot. 😆It didn’t take long for them to introduce the single micro and pecker switch that is still working perfectly to this day on many 25 year old plus machines on my patch.
Re: Indesit W143s – Dial clicks round, light flashes 10 time
The socket takes a small test device called a hardware key. A USB cable can be plugged into the back of this key. This is not only used for testing and diagnosis but can be used to reprogram blank or faulty eeproms. Unfortunately the software to do this is only available to Indesit engineers.
Some eeproms can be unplugged, others are soldered on and you would need a new eeprom as well as the module.
Re: HOTPOINT WD 69
Good call, seen that many times, dozy of me not to remember 😳 . Swop the variable temp knob over to test. If that is faulty you will need full model number including the letter after WD61 to ID the part.
Re: Ariston Wash/drier AWD12uk Error Code
Yes, those are the ones., although I think I said that in my last post 😉 🙂 just hope its not 8 flashes. 😥
Re: Ariston Wash/drier AWD12uk Error Code
You need to count the number of flashes from the mains neon, those are the codes for that machine.
Re: HOTPOINT WD 69
Will try and sort you some info later, have to visit a poorly relative and then make the tea first.
Jim.
Re: Creda 1000 Supaspeed EcoWash blew consumer unit fuse
When you say the consumer box fuse, do you mean the circuit breaker that you reset by flicking a switch, if so it is almost always the case that they will trip before a 13 amp fuse.
Re: Anguis in herba
Well I have hopefully steered the OP into the tender loving arms of Martin. 😆
I have sent DDSDDS a PM
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Hi DDSDDS.It is great to see another enthusiastic member of the forum. Your input is very much appreciated. However the moderating team feel that you need to be a little more circumspect when posting in the public forums. It is OK to guide with subtle hints and general advice but you must remember that we have absolutely no idea who is at the other end of the post. It could for instance be a 14 year old lad who thinks he is doing his mum a favour. It would not look very professional if we later heard on the news that he had burnt the house down or even worse after getting advice from this site.
One post recently regarding a Creda Superspeed is an example, the member of the public stated early on in his post that he knew nothing at all about washing machines. That should be all you need to pull back and point him in the direction of a qualified engineer.
Safety first has to be our watchword, you will like the rest of us no doubt get a punter who will be upset or rude if you don’t enter into chapter and verse for them but that is the cross we bear.
Please feel free to contact any of the Admin team at any time if you feel the need to discuss this further and please keep up your input, as I have already said it is very welcome.
Regards.
Jim.
……………………………………………….Does that seem a reasonable response.?
Re: Creda 1000 Supaspeed EcoWash blew consumer unit fuse
Always a good idea to replace the doorlock on these even if it is not the eventual cause of fault. I wouldn’t bother ‘opening up’ the machine before a visit. An experienced engineer, will be inside and at the innards in a couple of minutes at the most.
The control unit is around £65 + vat but certain types of damage can be repaired, best to let ‘a man who knows’ have a look. 😀
Jim.
PS. Thatcham is on Martins patch, he posted earlier in this thread. You will find no better service in your area, check out his web site. 8)
Re: Creda 1000 Supaspeed EcoWash blew consumer unit fuse
specialbeat, I think the time is fast approaching when you need to bite the bullet and get some pro help. The original door lock could still be faulty, you may find yourself changing other parts that are not required or damage things further. As I mentioned in my first post there are several things that can cause the circuit breakers to fail and subsequently damage the control unit PCB. These all need testing and eliminating, before you start changing any other parts.
Quote from one of your earlier posts. ‘unfortunately I don’t have any knowledge of washing machines at all’
If you are in a hole, stop digging, 😉
NB. We strongly advise you not to attempt any ‘live’ testing.
Jim.
Re: Anguis in herba
http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/modules.p … 8661#98661
This is a thread in which DDSDDS, has become involved, a little to involved IMHO.Do you think it is now time to have a quiet word?
Jim.
Re: Hotpoint FDW60 flashing lights question
3+4 flashing is not good news, suggests a control system fault. 😥
Not a DIY fix to be honest. Click the link in my sig to see if we have someone who can help. Remember your machines is covered by the manufacturers ( Indesit ) five year parts guarantee, you would only have to pay them a labour charge, just under £90 ATM. :rolls:
