[Russ h]

Re: Servis Fridge – Acceptable temp fluctuations

Thank you for the reply.

Would you say its accept then, its quite an old fridge I think

[Russ h]

Re: Servis Fridge – Acceptable temp fluctuations

Bump

[Russ h]

Re: Beko DE 3542 FS – Low Jet Pressure

OK, are you ready for the fault……I can hear the laughs already!!

I had the unit raise on a bench so I could check pumps ect during operation. What I had completely forgot to do is raise the waste pipe. above the internal water level, so as it was filling up, the water was simply escaping straight out the outlet pipe!!!

Hence the pump never having enough water to pump!!

So with the new cap fitted, and the waste pipe at correct height…..it now works a treat 🙂

[Russ h]

Re: Beko DE 3542 FS – Low Jet Pressure

anyone got any ideas??

[Russ h]

Re: Beko DE 3542 FS – Low Jet Pressure

Any ideas on this??

[Russ h]

Re: Beko DE 3542 FS – Low Jet Pressure

Hi All,

Ok, got my 4 uF cap through today. switched it over and turn the dishwasher on (I have it raises off the floor, but upright, so I can observe from under during operation).

Unfortunately, the jets were still low powered. So I had a little look around, and what I did noticed was the noise, it almost sounded like the pump was pulling in air as well as water.

So I tried a test where by I locked the door while open (so it would operate while the door was open), put the hose pipe in and added water while it was on. As I added more and more water, the jets burst in to life.

So I started the cycle again, took the bottom tray out and took the risk of getting drenched while it started up. What I noticed was the drain pot (bottom middle) was filling up with water as the cycle started. it got to about 3/4 full and then started its wash cycle, as soon as the pump turned on, the jets quickly died as all the water was used up and the water level in the pot dropped such that the pump was pulling in have water and half air.

Hopefully Ive explained such that you can understand, from here Im not sure what to check for??

Cheers

Russ

[Russ h]

Re: Beko DE 3542 FS – Low Jet Pressure

Got a new Cap, but Ive been sent the wrong one. Ive been sent a 12.5 uF

Not to worry as they are going to replace with the correct one. But I was just wondering would the 12.5 uF be ok to fit to test if it corrects the problem, or will it not work / cause damage?

[Russ h]

Re: Beko DE 3542 FS – Low Jet Pressure

Thanks K

Fingers cross this will work 🙂

[Russ h]

Re: Beko DE 3542 FS – Low Jet Pressure

Hi,

Well is seems indeed like the capacitor is dead. Getting an infinity resistance reading both polarities.

Its a 4uF cap, Im see one off flea bay for £3.99, or there is a 250v version at Maplins.
Would I be right in assuming the 250v would be too low a voltage beens as the current one is 400v rated

[Russ h]

Re: Beko DE 3542 FS – Low Jet Pressure

Thanks for your Help K, much appreciated

[Russ h]

Re: Beko DE 3542 FS – Low Jet Pressure

Thanks Kwatt,

I will give it a test and let you know.

I assume Im just measuring the resistance across the Cap as it charges up, and if it remains high resistance its dead?

[Russ h]

Re: Beko DE 3542 FS – Low Jet Pressure

Thats Great, thanks Kwatt,

Is there a method to test the motor / cap?

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