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Re: Whirlpool AWO/D4505 stopped working after building works

Okay. I checked the heater and it appears to be fine (connected up, circuit is closed).

I can’t detect any voltage in the cable leading to the valve – it appears to be dead. This would imply a problem with the main control panel, which I guess is a specialist job to fix.

I’m ready to give up and buy a new machine now.

[njbi]

Re: Whirlpool AWO/D4505 stopped working after building works

I’ve done some further research this evening. I made a mistake in my previous post: I had not properly tested all the cycles. I’ve been able to reset the machine and filled it with water: the Drain program works fine. I’ve isolated the problem to the water inlet: the hose and filter are fine but there’s no water coming through the valve.

I’ve performed a continuity test on the solenoid: my testing machine does not have an ohm-meter, but, but it indicates clearly that the circuit is intact. This makes me think the problem is either in the valve itself, or something in the main electric circuitry.

NB It’s the red ‘Maintenaince’ light that’s illuminated, suggesting an electrical fault. The ‘Water tap closed’ light is not illuminated.

So I have three questions:
1) Is there a test that would distinguish between a physical problem in the valve and the main circuitry?
2) Is it worth shelling out £27 for a new valve and solenoid, given that I’m only half-convinced?
3) is there anything else I should check?

Best wishes, Nick

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