Started as a sporadic fault: stopped cycle after first pump in/out, then in/out light came on. Have checked the drain pump impellor as the manual suggests, but the machine has now stopped altogether. Nothing seems to be wrong/blocked with inlet or outlet pipes. Help?!
Machine is possibly not filling with correct amount of water if this light comes on early in the cycle
Plan B as per your Guest post 10th Feb 2008 works perfectly. Thanks sooooo much, I didn't really want to do the dishes manually!!!
It is
possible that the machine does not start off the cycle because there are errors
due to feedback from the inputs. For the program to start up the main program
controller must initiate the INLET/MOTOR/DRAIN
pump/ valve to open up and allow each function to be driven starting from
the flow of water into the drum as also the drain valve to open to exit the
water at the point of the program cycle. If this does not happen then the
voltage at the valve/motor/pump must be checked or the fault relates to no
voltage from the controller. This means
the controller is a suspect.
If the
water flows then the flow should be good, if not the inlet valve is bad or
there is dirt in the filter. Also check the flow at the inlet of the water
line. Once the water comes into the system the WATER LEVEL SENSOR - normally a
pressure switch- must activate at the preset/chosen level to give the signal to
the program controller to switch on the motor. What is most important for the
motor to start functioning is that the door switch must be ON when the door is
shut or this will be an error for starting the motor for rinse and wash.
Check this
link to replace the inlet valve:
Finally
after the wash the drain valve will be activated, the water is allowed to come
in to rinse and then finally the dry spin with the drain valve/pump activated
so as to drain off all the water from the clothes during the spin.
Make sure
that a fault in any of the cycle will relate to the specified action, so check
the command from the program module and then the executing device be it the
valve or motor or pump.
Please check the link below:
http://www.repairclinic.com/Washing-Machine-Troubleshooting?red=Washing-Machine-Repair-Help
It is possible that the machine does not start off the cycle because there are errors due to feedback from the inputs. For the program to start up the main program controller must initiate the INLET/MOTOR/DRAIN pump/ valve to open up and allow each function to be driven starting from the flow of water into the drum as also the drain valve to open to exit the water at the point of the program cycle. If this does not happen then the voltage at the valve/motor/pump must be checked or the fault relates to no voltage from the controller. This means the controller is a suspect but in this case the inlet and outlet must be checked.
If the water flows then the flow should be good, if not the inlet valve is bad or there is dirt in the filter. Also check the flow at the inlet of the water line. Once the water comes into the system the WATER LEVEL SENSOR - normally a pressure switch- must activate at the preset/chosen level to give the signal to the program controller to switch on the motor. What is most important for the motor to start functioning is that the door switch must be ON when the door is shut or this will be an error for starting the motor for rinse and wash.
Check this link to replace the inlet valve:
Finally after the wash the drain valve will be activated, the water is allowed to come in to rinse and then finally the dry spin with the drain valve/pump activated so as to drain off all the water from the clothes during the spin.
Make sure that a fault in any of the cycle will relate to the specified action, so check the command from the program module and then the executing device be it the valve or motor or pump.
Please check the link below:
http://www.repairclinic.com/Washing-Machine-Troubleshooting?red=Washing-Machine-Repair-Help
Thank you for using fixya.
It is possible that the machine does not start off the cycle because there are errors due to feedback from the inputs. For the program to start up the main program controller must initiate the INLET/MOTOR/DRAIN pump/ valve to open up and allow each function to be driven starting from the flow of water into the drum as also the drain valve to open to exit the water at the point of the program cycle. If this does not happen then the voltage at the valve/motor/pump must be checked or the fault relates to no voltage from the controller. This means the controller is a suspect.
Now if the water flows then the flow should be good, if not the inlet valve is bad or there is dirt in the filter. Also check the flow at the inlet of the water line. Once the water comes into the system the WATER LEVEL SENSOR - normally a pressure switch- must activate at the preset/chosen level to give the signal to the program controller to switch on the motor. What is most important for the motor to start functioning is that the door switch must be ON when the door is shut or this will be an error for starting the motor for rinse and wash.
Check this link to replace the inlet valve:
If the motor does not start even when the water level is reached and inlet valve cut off, then check the output to the motor, if absent the controller is faulty if not check on the motor, motor capacitor, belt.
Make sure that a fault in any of the cycle will relate to the specified action, so check the command from the program module and then the executing device be it the valve or motor or pump.
Please check the link below:
http://www.repairclinic.com/Washing-Machine-Troubleshooting?red=Washing-Machine-Repair-Help
Thank you for using fixya.
It is possible that the machine does not start off the cycle because there are errors or back feedback from the inputs. For the program to start up the main program controller must initiate the INLET valve to open up and allow water to flow into. If this does not happen then the voltage at the inlet valve must be checked or the fault relates to no voltage from the controller. This means the controller is a suspect.
If the water flows then the flow should be good, if not the inlet valve is bad or there is dirt in the filter. Also check the flow at the inlet of the water line. What is most important for the motor to start functioning is that the door switch must be ON when the door is shut or this will be an error for starting the motor .
Finally after the wash the drain valve will be activated, the water is allowed to come in to rinse and then finally the drain valve/pump activated so as to drain off all the water .
Make sure that a fault in any of the cycle will relate to the specified action, so check the command from the program module and then the executing device be it the valve or motor or pump.
Please check the link below:
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I have experienced a similar fault. When initiating a wash cycle the machine will not start and the red inlet/outlet light comes on. I usually follow a set procedure as follows (But you can skip this lot and go straight to 'plan B' described at the end if you like.....).
1. Firstly I switch off the electrical supply at the outlet then remove the filter and check the water level in the sump - usually the water level is too high and I use cups and a sponge to transfer water to a bucket until there is virtually no water left in the sump.
2. While down there I flick over the metal retaining spring clip (it hinges over into the sump) then lift out the impeller cover and inspect each paddle and remove debris if there is any blockage.
3. Refit the impeller housing by entering the outlet pipe first and pressing down firmly - clip the metal retaining spring over the top until secure.
4. Clean and refit all the filters.
5. I then inspect the outlet hose by releasing the connection to the outlet pipe - occassionally this can be slightly restricted or clogged but is often free running.
6. I isolate the water inlet and unscrew the brass inlet connection (mine has a bulky unit that has a plastic cover and I suspect contains a device to detect inlet water flow). Upon inspection there is a small screen/filter and on some occasions this has appeared to be clogged up with hard water limescale deposits but is easily cleaned with a toothbrush.
7. Reconnect brass inlet connection and open water isolation valve.
8. Electrical power is reconnected and I try to initiate a wash cycle.
9. If the red light for Inlet /outlet still comes on and the unit still won't work I then carry out plan B ...
Plan B is really simple. Switch off the electrical supply, go and have a cup of tea. Return to the dishwasher and set the temp dial to 'STOP'. Reconnect the electrical supply, switch the unit to the ON position then press the start button and select a wash cycle. The inlet outlet light has gone out and the unit starts its wash cycle. Hey presto... Now why didn't I try plan B in the first place?
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