Recent content by DavidUK1

Very glad I came across this thread. We had had issues with the detergent dispenser not opening. For information it is operated by a wax motor not a solenoid as I thought. (Wax expands when warmed and moves an actuator which disengages the catch on the dispenser. There are 2 wires from it and...

Hi, I am having problems with a Zanussi ZKI 245 under the counter washer drier. It is not drying reliably. I have had the back and top off and cleaned all the air ducts which did not appear to be blocked. I checked the thermostats on the air duct which appeared to be closed circuit when...

Zanussi ZKI245 Washer Drier Stopping early on drying cycle. I have checked the dryer ducts, fan, filter etc. and whilst there was some fluff build up which I removed nothing was blocked. Both elements seemed OK R was I think about 86 Ohms, Drier is heating. Any suggestions please? There are...

Thank you for the help. Machine 6 years old, as we are doing much work on the kitchen and dining room we have decided to replace which we may well have done anyway in a couple of months. Could just have done without it failing now.

Anyone able to offer any suggestions? I don't want to replace machine at present as in the middle of a kitchen refirb.

If you want a more accurate measure you can buy a unit which plugs into a socket and into which you plug the appliance. Measures Voltage, Ampage, Watts, Volt Amps and most importantly for you KWh hours. It would tell how many Kilowatt hours have been consumed over say a 24hr period from...

Good day, my first post on this group I think. My Zanussi W1242W is not spinning properly, it goes into the distribute clothes cycle and tries to spin (usually), the drum sometimes vibrates quite a lot side to side. I have checked spring suspension and dampers (air) which appear to be OK. I...