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Re: Siemens Washing Machine WXL 120GB/01 Stopped : No Lights

Martin wrote:

JM_2 wrote:
Then apparently suddenly there was a noise : cracking sound.. Not sure what

A few possibilities here, the motor and blown the PCB? The PCB has self-destructed? The door interlock has failed and taken the PCB with it? A mouse has got in a chewed through a cable? 😕

Thanks Martin.

That doesn’t sound too good.

JM2

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Re: White-Westinghouse Fridge Freezer RTD16VJ not cooling.

Hi,

I have now managed to pull out the relay. Shaken it and it rattles. Does that mean it is faulty. Somewhere I saw that this is a sign of a fault. Is that correct ?

How much are they ?

The numbers on it are 182225 06
and another number 90 26 8 17 GMB MOD 501 Made in USA.

Thanks for all the assistance.

JM2 🙂

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White-Westinghouse Fridge Freezer RTD16VJ not cooling.

Hi Kwatt,

Thanks for clarifying that.

I’ve had a look at them.

The coil bit – the relay – looks clean and fine.

And the klixon is all plastic. No sign of any burns. The wires seem ok too.

Thanks

JM2

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White-Westinghouse Fridge Freezer RTD16VJ not cooling.

Hi,

Checked again.

It clicks and then buzzes for five seconds every 50 seconds or so.

Also checked the freezer section. Fan is going. and the back panel is fairly cold to touch.

Thanks

JM2

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White-Westinghouse Fridge Freezer RTD16VJ not cooling.

Hi ,

Thank you all for the kind help.

I am in South London.

I have now moved the fridge.

Unclipped the black plastic cap from the small box ( Part No. SE 209-12 PN 2816 0035129 ) next to the compressor.

There are two bits in there. One with a wire coil ( No. 182225/06 )

And a around one inch in diameter plastic cylinder – and 3/4 inch thick ( No. MSP63 AMW – 165 188913 D8c09 KLIXON ) Is this the relay ?

How much are they and where can I get hold of one please.

The compressor is quite warm. Does that mean anything ?

Thanks

JM2

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Re: White-Westinghouse Fridge Freezer RTD16VJ not cooling.

Bryan,

Thanks.

How much are the relays for this machine.

Also how much are the compressors.

I am bit far from your area.

I could have a go at changing the relay , if that is easily available.

Thanks

JM2

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Re: White-Westinghouse Fridge Freezer Replacement Width 71 c

Hi Bryan,

I have really been pleased with my White-Westinghouse.

Not sure how much it will be to repair ? Any ideas ?

Also, whether the parts are available ?

Thanks

JM_2

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Re: White-Westinghouse Fridge Freezer Replacement Width 71 c

Hi Don,

Thanks for the quick reply.

Smegs looks the right size. It’s bit pricey I think.

I have a Smeg hob and the ignition lighter went within a short time.

The Siemens looks pretty good. Not sure if the capacity is similar to my old one. I don’t mind if the freezer compartment is lower.

I have had a go at working out internal cu. ft. ltr on my White-Westinghouse

Freezer is 4.05 cu ft = 115 ltr

Fridge is 11.57 cu ft = 327 ltr

Total is 15.62 cu ft + 442 ltr

Hope I have got that right.

May be cheaper to go for a 60cm wide as long as the capacity works out similar to the old. Suppose it would work out very tall , if they are around. Would need a ladder lol

Thanks

JM_2

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White-Westinghouse Fridge Freezer RTD16VJ not cooling.

Hi kwatt,

Thanks for that.

Keep hearing about the ozone layer. Didn’t know the reference to R12 😕

Just wondered how much are the relays and are they easy to fit.

Thanks

JM_2

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White-Westinghouse Fridge Freezer RTD16VJ not cooling.

Kwatt,

Thanks for the quick reply.

Just seen it again .

It clicked and then buzzed for 5 seconds and went off.

What’s an R12 ?

If I switch it off for a day and switch it back on. Will that help at all.

Thanks

JM_2

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Plastic Paddles in Drums ! Not Stainless Steel.

Hi Kwat,

Thanks for the useful info. Very helpful.

Take care

JM

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Bosch Siemens BHS Washing Machine Motors: Which is best

Martin,

Thanks for your reply and your kind help.

I also agree. Something else can go wrong in ten years.

Take care

JM

[JM_2]

Plastic Paddles in Drums ! Not Stainless Steel.

Hi,

I was looking at Washing Machines today in the shops. And seen that the Siemens Washing Machines and others now have plastic paddles inside the drums, which may cause problems keeping clean.

One of the assistant was saying that one of the machines ( Didn’t mention make ) was returned as the plastic paddle broke off.

Why do they have plastic paddles on expensive machines ?

Cheaper Bosch and Siemens don’t have the plastic paddles. Unfortunately they don’t have features such as delayed timer which I like to use sometimes.

JM

JM2

[JM_2]

Bosch Siemens BHS Washing Machine Motors: Which is best

Martin,

Thanks for the reply.

Some models still use brush motors.

So is it worth paying more for brushless motors.

I understand Siemens machines with brushless motors have ten year guarantee on the motors. And five years on the entire machine.

Whereas, I cannot see the ten year guarantee or even five year guarantee with the Bosch models with brushless motors.
They all seem to be two year guarantees on the entire machine.

Also the price of brushless motors and brush motors seem to be roughly the same as spare parts. Pity they just don’t use brushless motors on all models.

Thanks

JM

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Re: Siemens Washing Machine WXL 120GB/01 How to remove top

Hi,

Managed to get the top lid off.

Needed to undo two back screws and two top screws at the sides of the machine on the fascia.

Then the lid has to be lifted up from the back and then pulled at an angle. Nearly right angle.

I had tried it before. It would not budge.

Thanks

JM

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