[traveliron]

Thanks for your reply Dave and sorry I took so long to reply.
I decided that the pressure switch looked an easier task so I went for that first. I had to look at an exploded parts diagram to find what it looked like and its exact location. I could see that the two pressure switches were mounted on the same plastic board and that was easy to remove. I was able to have a good look.
What I noticed is that the one that sits nearest to the front of the machine (called Water Level Pressure Switch in my parts diagram) had a clear hose attached that had some water in it. I might have been wrong but I thought this was a pneumatic switch and that liquid shouldn’t really be in there. The water level was about one inch up the visible part of the hose. I detached the hose and drained the water out of that and the pressure switch. It was only a small dribble. (I tried to upload a picture but this site seems to limit the size too much to be useful). I put it together again and turned it on once more.
It now works perfectly.
This almost certainly came about by me, in my amateurish fashion, turning the machine upside down to get at the heater
I really must thank you Dave, and not just pointing me in the right direction, but for being so quick to respond when I first put this problem up. You are an expert, and you’ve really helped me out. I’m an airline pilot that has just been made redundant, and at my age there is no prospect of getting my job back. Although I’m better off than most, this has really helped me and my family. The last thing we needed at this time was to spend a small fortune on a new dishwasher.
So, cheers mate! I really am very grateful.
Chris

[traveliron]

Well I can confirm there’s no leak. Another thing I did was take the bottom tray off to see if there might be something obvious. But there’s nothing there. I thought there might be some sort of sensor close to the inside base of the tray, but I couldn’t see anything there remotely resembling a sensor. All the pipes checked out OK with no twists or kinks. So, to answer your question Dave, I took the base off and it was dry as a bone.
Chris

[traveliron]

Hi Dave
Yes, I did take the base off to access the pump (and earlier the heater), but I’m sure there wasn’t any water there after I tried it. I’ll connect the plumbing up again tonight and have another go to double check there’s no leak. I’ll get back soon.
Chris

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