20 Most Recent Zanussi 18 in. DCS12W Free-standing Dishwasher - Page 6 Questions & Answers

The pressure switch controls the water level. Without water, contact is closed. In addition to checking the electrical correctness the pressure switch and check the tightness of the hydraulic circuit of pressure switch. Dado

In which phase is stuck your dishwasher ? Is it pre-wash phase, washing phase, rinse or drying phase ? Dado

I'll try to explain how drying works generally in the dishwasher. Dishes absorbs heat and cools more slowly than a very thin wall of stainless steel. The consequence is that water evaporates and in accordance with the Mollier diagram begins to condense on the walls of the stainless steel whose temperature is lower due to faster cooling of the dishes. Now drying can be divided into two categories. Active and passive. Passive way of drying the natural circulation of moist air and condensation in the condenser, which is usually located on the left or right side of the dishwasher. Active way of drying works on the principle of forced circulation humid air with fun helping quickly condenses and thus speeds up the drying of dishes. In passive mode the drying process can speed up the partial opening of the door. Dado

Probably faulty thermostat. Ring agent and enquire on cost of replacement. Judge by cost whether it is worth it to you.

Thermostat should be at base of dishwasher next to heating element and looks like this part.http://www.espares.co.uk/product/es567728/dishwasher-temperature-sensor?PartTypeId=1532&ModelId=576996