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Dishwasher faults
« on: 01 August 2011, 15:39:30 »

Blows out the RCD (which covers all 3 ring mains :().

Seems to be when well into a cycle, either still when washing, or into drying cycle.

A cold 'prewash' cycle (whatever that is -its a kitchen appliance, me no understandie) works fine.


Is this the normal symptom for a failing heater element?
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Re: Dishwasher faults
« Reply #1 on: 01 August 2011, 15:40:01 »

Clearly, the element heats up, as it does get hot in the machine before the trip blows
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Re: Dishwasher faults
« Reply #2 on: 01 August 2011, 15:41:10 »

is she getting enough tea?  ;D ;D  :-X :-X :-X :-X

*runs & hides  :D  ;D
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Re: Dishwasher faults
« Reply #3 on: 01 August 2011, 15:42:25 »

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Is this the normal symptom for a failing heater element?

Certainly has to be high on the list. :y

Pull the connectors off the element and check leakage with a megger or failing that a normal ohmmeter.

Check the wiring between the door and main unit as it bends round the door hinge too. All the flexing often causes the wires to chafe.
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Re: Dishwasher faults
« Reply #4 on: 01 August 2011, 15:46:39 »

Might I suggest fairy liquid and marigolds as demonstrated by a certain other Admin! [smiley=bath.gif]

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Re: Dishwasher faults
« Reply #5 on: 01 August 2011, 15:47:11 »

Just got to work out how to get the sides off.  6 screws, still no further forward ;D

Where is the element, in the sump?
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Re: Dishwasher faults
« Reply #6 on: 01 August 2011, 15:48:00 »

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Ooooh, isn't he sexy in his rubber gloves.

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Re: Dishwasher faults
« Reply #7 on: 01 August 2011, 15:50:10 »

I should add, when its hot and blown the trip, it trips out IMMEDIATELY I turn it back on at the wall.

Once cooled, it appears to be OK again on cold wash, and get 1:30 into a 2:30 wash...
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Re: Dishwasher faults
« Reply #8 on: 01 August 2011, 15:50:21 »

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Just got to work out how to get the sides off.  6 screws, still no further forward ;D

Where is the element, in the sump?
Yep. Should be able to just tip it onto its' front / back / side to get to the element wiring.

A visual check of the element might tell you all you need to know.
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Re: Dishwasher faults
« Reply #9 on: 01 August 2011, 15:50:51 »

mine does the same! i gave up and just use my delicate handies
will get around to throwing it out and replacing it one day.
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Re: Dishwasher faults
« Reply #10 on: 01 August 2011, 15:59:27 »

Anyone got a FDW70 service manual?
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Re: Dishwasher faults
« Reply #11 on: 01 August 2011, 16:03:16 »

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Anyone got a FDW70 service manual?

Is this any good TB ?      http://www.manualsmania.com/model.php?model=623a54de44da9349fc29131fa64caa0f9492ce
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Re: Dishwasher faults
« Reply #12 on: 01 August 2011, 16:15:51 »

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Washing up is a woman's job. Always has been.....always will be. :)
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Re: Dishwasher faults
« Reply #13 on: 01 August 2011, 16:20:05 »

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Anyone got a FDW70 service manual?

Is this any good TB ?      http://www.manualsmania.com/model.php?model=623a54de44da9349fc29131fa64caa0f9492ce
Thats a user guide, freely available from Indeshit directly.  Its the service/repair manual I'm after, as I reckon there is a pesky hidden screw ;D
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Re: Dishwasher faults
« Reply #14 on: 01 August 2011, 16:23:31 »

Other thing you can go is disconnect the heater and see if the cycle completes. (and then plumb it into the hot water, give Mrs. TB a tea cloth and relax and have a beer in the satisfaction of a successful "repair" and a reduced leccy bill.) :y
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