[Stanbu]

Thanks again Dave, sorry for the delay in replying I have now removed and checked the main control board and it appears to be O.K. no noticeable burnt components or tracks. The door lock operates after power is switched on without having to press the start button.

[Stanbu]

Thanks Dave, I decided to suck it and see, fitted new door lock mechanism, door now locks. However nothing else has changed, i.e. in diagnostic/test mode it still gives error code E 17 (over foaming) and on releasing start/pause/cancel button all symbols on display are indicated (steady) then any further presses of the start/pause/cancel button have no effect whatsoever.
When power is switched on without holding in the start/pause/cancel button the display only recognises one programme (indicates spin speed/temp and time for cycle) however the start symbol flashes. pressing of any button has absolutely no effect, except the child lock can be activated/de-activated.
On checking the motor brushes and comm seems O.K. the water solenoid valves each have a resistance of approx 3.5 K ohms (is this typical?)
The replacement door lock mechanism had a resistance of approx 950 ohms.
Just for clarity the burnt out door lock mechanism was not just discoloured through heat, the heating block had disintegrated and the metal part of the contact arm had melted.
Any suggestions has to what to check next would be greatly appreciated.

[Stanbu]

Thanks for your reply Dave, the wires to the unit are O.K. it is just the unit that is burnt inside, no external indications. I checked the resistance between the three terminals and got no reading or very high M ohm readings so I opened up the unit and it was burnt inside. I just wondered if this would cure the problems I am having with the washing machine, or am I just wasting more money/time and effort, and just pronounce it dead and buy a new washer.

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