[westy1]

Re: Caple DI414 – still got problems

Thanks for the reply Clive. I’ve managed to get the paddle wheel spinning and checked for continuity at the main PCB connector, it all seems to be fine which is bad news for me!

[westy1]

Re: Caple DI414 – still got problems

This is a thread I hoped I would never have to resurrect! Unfortunately after nearly 4 years since the last problem, the dreaded 6 flashes is back!

Recent history: machine (Caple DI414) stopped mid cycle with 4 audible beeps about a week ago (I believe this is a drain problem). Restarted machine and it carried on through cycle, and did a few more complete cycles.

Then a couple of days later, started cycle, drained, filled for about 100s and…….nothing (apart from the 6 flashes). Stripped machine down. Drain tray was full of water so drained all that away. From memory the 6 flashes indicate a water flow problem, where flow is monitored by the pressure switch in the sump (behind black grill) and the impellor/reed switch on water matrix. Cleaned pressure switch (which was disgusting), and have confirmed that it registers a change in state when water enters the sump. Checked and cleaned all contacts on reed switch PCB, squeezed connectors and verified that the cable from reed switch PCB to main PCB is good. Even replaced the reed switch! I have also verified that the reed switch is registering (although I can’t be sure its sending the right number of pulses to the main PCB). I have also cleaned all the main PCB contacts and connectors.

Problem is the machine still doesn’t work and I’ve run out of ideas. I hate to be beaten by it but its definitely winning. Is there anything I am missing here, or should I just bin it! Only thing I can think left to try is a new flow matrix although having replaced the reed switch I’m skeptical of it making any difference (plus I can’t work out how to release the collar inside the machine).

Thanks,

Mark

[westy1]

Re: Caple DI414 – problems again

From the lack of responses I guess there is no obvious fix for this problem! In which case it looks like I’m going to have to buy a new machine – could anyone recommend quality brands at a reasonable price – I was thinking of Bosch or Siemens?

Thanks,

Mark

[westy1]

Re: Caple DI414 – still got problems

Hi

An update on this long running problem! Having checked the flow meter and pressure switch thoroughly, I took Penguins advice and cleaned all contacts on the PCB even though I couldn’t see any oxidisation – and I’m happy to report that the machine is now working fine. Thanks to all who helped, special mention to Penguin for identifying the real identity of the machine, providing the fix and helping me understand how it works.

Cheers,

Mark

[westy1]

Re: Caple DI414 – fills but then nothing UPDATED

More info again – following the test measurements I described in the post above, I decided to test the circulation pump with an external power source as the measurements seemed to indicate it was ok. As suspected, it worked fine with external power, but when refitted in the machine, showed the same syptoms as before (machine fills with water, stops filling then nothing happens). I have checked the pump supply voltage via the connector and it shows no voltage at any point in the sequence, also have buzzed out the cable back to the PCB to check for breaks and there were none found.

Can anyone tell me the sequence of operation after the fill has stopped? Is the heater element powered on before the circulation pump or during circulation only? Or is something stopping the fill?

Thanks,

Mark

[westy1]

Re: Caple DI414 – fills but then nothing

Bit more info on the fault I described above – I have now removed the circulation motor in the expectation of having to replace it as advised. I expcted it to be the Askoll type as described elsewhere on the site, but the casing appears to match the recommended replacement, i.e. motor connectors are not at the bottom of the unit where they can be submerged if the tray floods (as mine did). The pump spins freely and the impeller is not jammed in any way. I have measured the resistance across the motor terminals and got 47 Ohms, and I have checked that the there is open circuit between each of the terminals and the pump casing.

Before I order a replacement pump, is this what would be expected from a faulty pump? Thanks to all for the help received so far.

Cheers,

Mark

[westy1]

Re: Caple DI414 – fills but then nothing

I should have mentioned that I’ve already left it to dry for three days and it has made no difference which is a bit of a blow!

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