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Re: Liebherr ICBN 3066 Issues…
Thanks Tony
Well that’s the last time I shell out so much for a fridge freezer LOL! There was me thinking Liebherr were the muts nuts!
The code is suffixed -09. There are also labels on some internal parts dated 2009 – so I would assume that is the DOM.
I’m appalled that is is effectively unrepairable after 8 years given the cost of purchase. I’ll be sending my thoughts to Liebherr in the morning!
Re: Liebherr ICBN 3066 Issues…
The service number is 9988768.
Can the freezer be used independently do you know? I guess I could try to recoup something back by selling parts perhaps. Huge outlay for a fridge freezer I would have expected to last longer 🙁
Re: Liebherr ICBN 3066 Issues…
UPDATE:
OK so I thought I would empty the appliance and inspect. I removed the cover to the freezer evaporator – all looks fine here. No ice build-up and the drain channel was clear.
I then set about dismantling the fridge compartment. Now then – when attempting to remove the middle glass shelf it was clearly stuck. When I dislodged it there was an instant hissing sound and it appeared the rear wall expanded to relieve some pressure build up! The hissing lasted a few seconds after which I set about removing the rear wall cover / fan assembly. On removal there was no sign of ice just condensed droplets of water across the rear compartment surface. But the rear compartment wall does appear to be bowed out into the compartment. I can push it back and found where the hissing sound was emanating from a tiny crack in the top left corner of the back wall.
Is this normal?!
Re: AEG AG91850-4i Evaporator Thermal Cutout Location
So – I decided to replace the cutouts as well – they were on sale at one dealer for £16. I have cleaned & re-assembeld everything and it’s been powered up for a couple of days now without any drama. The evaporator has remained ice-free thus far…
I read somewhere that there was a test mode for this range of freezers. I can’t recall what it enabled you to test or how it was accessed. Any ideas anyone – and if it would be of any use?
Thanks!
Re: AEG AG91850-4i Evaporator Thermal Cutout Location
OK I managed to fit the new defrost heater today and re-assembled everything. I tested the two thermal cutouts and they were both reading a short – is this correct? I wondered if one was a klixon which should be open circuit at room temperature and closes below 0°C?
Also again I just wondered if they are both OK clipped to the same tube?
Thanks again 🙂
Re: AEG AG91850-4i Evaporator Thermal Cutout Location
Actually I just noticed something else as well… The two cutouts are clamped to the same tube – not sure if it’s the input or the output of the evaporator but it’s the top tube. Is this correct or should one be clamped to the input & one to the output?
Thanks again 🙂
Re: AEG AG91850-4i Evaporator Thermal Cutout Location
Ahh that’s great – Thanks!!!
Would you happen to know if these can be checked for correct operation (continuity / resistance?) or do they have to be taken to a certain temperature?
Thanks again!
Re: AEG 918504i Freezer Frosting up & High Temperature
OK – I tested the fan and it’s fine. It wasn’t running as smoothly as I would have expected – so I dismantled it – cleaned up the armature shafts & bearing surfaces which were dry & slightly contaminated – added a couple of drops of motor oil to each bearing & re-assembled. Lovely & smooth running now with a long wind-down 🙂
I checked the defrost heater resistance – nada – nothing – O/C 😯
So I guess that’s what the problem is. The evaporator was one great big chunk of ice when I initially inspected it. I’m guessing the ice eventually impinged the fan impeller which would explain the scraping noise which could be heard when initially opening the door.
So I need to order a new defrost heater. Anyone any suggestions for a good place to buy one from?
Re: AEG 918504i Freezer Frosting up & High Temperature
Update: My parents noted a rattling / scraping noise on opening the door. Leads me to think it could be the fan – perhaps the impeller has worked loose? Anyway it’s empty now and de-frosting so I’ll dig into it tomorrow and update the forum.
Re: Hole in AEG F88060VI0P Dishwasher Tub – 18 months old!!!
Well I have to say it’s a pretty poor show… I’ve had a few dishwashers over the years. This one has a funnel for pouring the salt in, and it’s always gone in where it should. My last dishwasher (diplomat) was forever having salt spilled inside due to lack of said funnel. That went on for over 5 years without any such issues. I’ll bet there are countless consumers who similarly spill salt inside the tub, again without this issue ensuing after just 18 months. A cursory search of Google doesn’t bring up a swath of like minded complaints. Poor show AEG!
Re: Hole in AEG F88060VI0P Dishwasher Tub – 18 months old!!!
Well I should have pointed out the hole is under the mesh filter. There’s no damage to the filter at all. On closer inspection I can see what looks like another pin prick hole forming. I suspect this is very poor quality / some defect in the stainless steel.
I phoned AEG this morning – and they said they could offer me repair and protect at £180 for the machine to be repaired. I fail to see how they can repair this short of replacing the whole tub. Then I have the concern that after the year of repair & protect has expired – how long will this tub last? So a £650 + £180 outlay for something that could last 3 years going by my experiences.
Re: Hoover VHD 814 Door Security LED on – won’t start
OK – It was suggested on another forum that I check the carbons. One of the most common failures on machines – but I thought as it worked fine when it did kick in that they couldn’t be the culprit.
Anyway I removed the motor and upon removing one of the brushes – the carbon was part seized in its holder thanks to the dust throwback.
I loosen it and blew out the carbon dust with some compressed air – et voila – a working machine 😀
I will replace them anyway as they seem a little on the short side – which probably made the seizing more likely as there is less push from the spring.
A really simple repair and cheap repair once found.
One more machine saved from scrapping – for now…!
Re: Hoover VHD 814 Door Security LED on – won’t start
OK – I measured the DC resistance of the thermistor out of circuit and it was 39K?. Is that in the realms of acceptability at ambient temperature?
Re: Hoover VHD 814 Door Security LED on – won’t start
Oh I wasn’t going to hold on to the heater cables – or remove / replace them whilst it was connected to power 😮
I read in another forum an engineer suggesting to unplug the heater cables and then power up in order to determine an earth leakage issue.
Anyway it changed nothing. If I unplug the inlet valve solenoids – no change. Pumps – no change. Then – I unplugged the connector for the thermistor located just above the heating element – and on power up just two of the LEDs flash instantaneously ❓
Could it be this? It seems to have gotten worse after a recent boil service wash.
There is a definite delay on power up before it displays the static door security LED. Would I be correct in saying the machine carries out checks on power up – and if all isn’t well it won’t allow a program to initiate – and the thermistor could be one of those measured parameters?
