[jontymox]

Agreed, Dave!

Hope all well with you,

jonty

[jontymox]

Thanks Murv

[jontymox]

Good morning stratfordgirl,

Yes, looked into trade account, but don’t use Electrolux enough to meet their criteria.

So, will continue to use them when required… just hope their service improves.

jonty

[jontymox]

Correct!

Re-set…. all ok.

Thanks again,

jonty

[jontymox]

This afternoon I replaced the faulty drain solenoid valve, and the constant drawing water problem is now cured!

However, struggling to obtain a replacement auxiliary dispenser (8084606014) from Electrolux, who cannot provide an eta!

Thanks again gents,

jonty

[jontymox]

p.s. have now had time to have a better look at all the info, which is very interesting, and I’m much clearer now!

Thanks again Jem & Dave

[jontymox]

Thanks again Dave,

Will return and update.

Hope all well with you.

jonty

[jontymox]

Good afternoon,

Have now established that water is being drawn through the electric (solenoid) drain valve unit adjacent to the rear of the dispenser, even without power, and that the water pressure is fine. (can only be stopped by switching off ball valve)

A small bore water tube is connected to an adaptor which is screwed to the rear of the triple water valve, and the above drain valve.

Another small bore tube is connected between the drain valve, and the “auxiliary detergent dispenser” fitted to the rear of the main dispenser unit, and a third small bore tube is connected between the drain valve, all the way to the drain valve assembly in the base of the machine.

So, I wonder if I should be ordering a replacement electric drain valve solenoid unit, (as I have no idea if/how to test it!) or looking at the drain valve assembly in the base, as I’m not familiar with the operation of sluice drain systems?

jonty

[jontymox]

Yes, thanks Dave,

Just working my round it, as been really busy today.

Oh, it appears the fault is known to Electrolux…. as per your kindly supplied info’ & bulletin below.

In new washing machines, during the first month in operation it may be found that: with the appliance turned
off (OFF) and the tap open, water enters the tub; this problem is due to foreign bodies that have become
trapped between the solenoid valve membrane and body, or to the fact that the water pressure is below the
minimum values of 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar), causing it to malfunction.

Agreed, filling when no power must be a mechanical fault, so I replaced the triple fill valve yesterday, and although I’m pretty sure the water pressure is fine will try and confirm.

Will also check for any grit etc in valve filter, and did notice a small leak from the “auxiliary detergent dispenser” unit at the rear of the main dispenser unit.

I don’t know the function of the above, but there are what appears to be vacuum pipe/s connected to it?

jonty

[jontymox]

Thanks Jem & Dave,

Re-visited today, and remain flummoxed that water is drawn through cold water triple valve, even with machine unplugged! (only way to stop flow is by turning ball valve off)

Tried disconnecting wiring plugs to components such as valves, pressure switch and main board.

Removed board, and no sign of burning etc.

Will return tomorrow, and try and perform Diagnostic Mode as per info’ kindly provided.

Thanks again,

jonty

[jontymox]

Thanks for your help, Jem,

I need to have a look at the info’ that you’ve kindly supplied, and try and work out the fault/s, as I’m not familiar with such appliances.

jonty

[jontymox]

Returned earlier today and did more testing and monitoring.

It looks very much like a board problem, as when tested, the dishwasher worked perfectly on two separate cycles.

However, the third time a new programme was selected, it failed to draw water due to no signal from the module to aqua stop/fill valve.

The wiring is fine, so must be the expensive board, which is disappointing as the appliance is just nicely out of guarantee.

jonty

[jontymox]

Well, Graham,

Perhaps it’s another one of life’s great mysteries?

However, I’m sure “it” should fill rather more quickly on a new cycle, and will be wiser next week…

Regards,

jonty

[jontymox]

Thanks Dave,

Will do as suggested; agreed fill valve may be faulty, and only opening late in cycle…

I trust you are well, and will update you next week.

jonty

[jontymox]

Thanks Murv,

That makes sense; I’ll provide a quote for the customer.

Regards,

jonty

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