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Re: Hygena dishwasher probs
Thanks again to Eastlmark (re my problems with our Hygena APL 8214 dishwasher). As suggested, I checked the door wiring loom, but found no discontinuity, so I must now call it a day and buy a new machine. At least, with the help of this forum (especially Penguin45 & EastlMark) I gave my dying machine a fighting chance! JohnGPick
Re: Hygena dishwasher probs
Thanks yet again to HTH/Penguin45 (re Hygena APL8214 probs). As advised, I took out the thermostat and tested it. It was embossed with 72 NC and 80 NC. I assume that this means both circuits remain closed till the temperature in question is reached (ie 72 & 80 Centigrade). Sure enough, under test the stat circuits opened at around 70 and 80 respectively. So it’s back to the drawing board! To recap, the present wash cycle seems too short and though the heating element works the machine never seems to pause to allow the water to heat up, though the element does click in when the circulating motor is on. Should I now suspect the timer control, or some other sensor? This has to be my last appeal for help before having to buy a new machine (ouch!) And of course my (slightly?) defective machine will probably end up on a landfill site. Thanks for reading this. JohnGPick
PS At least, thanks to Penguin45’s good advice, I didn’t waste £22+ on a thermostat!Re: Hygena dishwasher probs
Many thanks Penguin 45 (re thermostat on my Hygena APL 8214 dishwasher). Having the part number is brilliant. However, the cost is a bit steep at £22+. Can I pick the brains out there just one more time before going ahead and buying? First of all, am I right in thinking of this thermostat (31X5632) as a kind of thermal double pole switch which in the normal default setting is open or “off”? (mine is permanently closed or “on”). Secondly, is it fairly straightforward to fix? Will a firm push downwards release the thermostat? I’m worried about damaging the retaining grommet. Also, does a special sealing compound have to be used to reassemble, or can I improvise? I really would value advice on removal and reassembly – one mistake and I will have wasted my money! Thanks, JohnGPick
Re: Hygena dishwasher probs
Thanks to Eastlmark (re my problems with our Hygena APL 8214 dishwasher). I cleaned out the pipe from the sump (full of deposits!) and the dishwasher now performs better but it’s still not perfect.
The total standard wash cycle is around 35 minutes (surely too short?)
I conneccted up a multimeter, and during this time the heating element comes on 3 times, for 3, 4 1/2 and 9 1/2 minutes respectively, but only when the pump is circulating water. Shouldn’t there be a period when the heating element comes on and nothing else happens till at the right temperature the thermostat switches and the programme carries on? If I am right, which component could have failed that would explain this missing part of the cycle? Would love to draw on some of the marvellous expertise out there!JohnGPick
