Bosch Dishwasher Short Circuiting

[Paul-man]

Had an economy cycle going last night and at some point during the drying cycle (I think, as the plates were clean and fairly dry) it tripped the MCB, which in turn set our burglar alarm off.

This happened once before, but the machine has worked fine since.

Now the machine won't switch on, I replaced the fuse, plugged it back in and BANG, blew the MCB again, (the switch on the machine was in the off position) this time triggering the RCD as well and blew the worktop level fused spur fuse. Some plumes of smoke appeared also from the back of the machine!

Is there likely to be anything I can do to repair this, or is it likely to be terminal?

 

[zipper]

Follow the (unplugged) cable to the mains suppressor just inside the case. They have a habit of popping. Post the machine E-number laser engraved on the door lip if you need more specific info.

 

[Paul-man]

Thanks Zipper, read one of your previous replies about this and have just removed the capacitor. It's currently on a "rinse" run working fine.

Now to cancel the order I placed for a new dishwasher- sure they are going to be pleased with me!