hotpoint wdd960 does not fill

[zoot661]

hope rocks1 reads this

The machine refuses to fill and after a couple of minutes gives the error low water pressure.

There is no problem with the water supply.

I have checked the 4 solenoid valves for continuity and they all have approximately the same resistance (about 3kohms).

When the machine is switched on, the voltage across the solenoids reads 0, but when a cycle is started, the voltage across all 4 solenoids measures about 70V. If the cycle is paused, the voltage returns to 0V

Any ideas ?

 

[rocks1]

Looking like a pcb fault send it to emw for checking only cost you a fiver if not faulty.

 

[zoot661]

Thanks rocks - do you have contact details for emw ?

BTW, do you know what the operating voltage for the solenoids is ?

 

[rocks1]

http://www.emwelec.co.uk/. Yes it's about 60 / 70 volts

 

[zoot661]

thanks again - your help is much appreciated

 

[zoot661]

rocks - thanks again - emw gave great service - the module fixed the problem

BTW, I see that several people struggle to get the drum belt back on - I looped it around the motor pulley and the hooked as much of it as i could over the drum pulley then rotated the drum whilst easing it on - like putting on a bike chain - not easy but it worked