Hi, hoping someone can help...
This has turned into a bit of a saga so I'll recap what I've found so far.
Machine stopped working quite a while ago and, I have to admit, it sat there for ages unused till I figured out how to get the fracking thing out without dismantling my fitted kitchen! Anyhoo, that notwithstanding, once I successfully got it out of it's cage I did all the usual external checks first (no obvious problems) before opening it up. Checked all connections, etc, and in the process discovered that the PCB board (which controls the motor, I think) was burnt in a couple of places. Sent it off to get repaired and when I got it back they reported that the damage appeared to have been caused by an external problem. Possibilities I should check were the pump, motor, doorlock and timer.
Wasn't sure how to check the doorlock (but seemed to be working correctly) or motor (I believe is brushless induction type) but the timer appeared to check out ok with a multimeter. However, discovered the pump was goosed so I replaced it, put it all back together and, presto, ran through a cycle ok. Did several cycles including a boil (with bicarbonate of soda too - man, there was a lot of foam!) to clean it out and then over the next few days used it maybe 6 or 8 times and they all were fine.
But then I noticed the clothes weren't as dry as they should be. Further investigation revealed it was getting to the rinse ok (filling, draining, agitating, etc) but when it should be spinning fully it just ambles along at slow spin (washing) speed. Whatever cycle I use, it won't spin at either of the spin speeds (500 and 1200rpm). All the while, when it supposed to be spinning, it is pumping although I am sure it is empty. Checked the external filter and found it completely choked up with crap (this HAD to have happened AFTER I got it going again because it was definitely clear when I first go it going after replacing the pump. Could this have been sitting in the bottom of the drum maybe?)
So I thought it might be the pressure switch fooling the machine into thinking there was still water in it and therefore not letting it spin. I checked the switch by undoing the bottom end of the hose and blowing into it; I could hear one 'click' (should there be more than one?) and with ameter across the terminals it passed a connectivity test when activated by being blown into. Also removed the other end when bottom end reconnected and blew into it and it seemed clear of any obstruction (no resistance at all when I blew gently).
Did another boil wash in case there was more crap sitting in there but it still wouldn't spin.
Not sure what to check now. Could the pump be bocked with the same crap from the filter? Could the pressure switch be faulty? Is it the board again?
Any ideas?
Regards
Doug
This has turned into a bit of a saga so I'll recap what I've found so far.
Machine stopped working quite a while ago and, I have to admit, it sat there for ages unused till I figured out how to get the fracking thing out without dismantling my fitted kitchen! Anyhoo, that notwithstanding, once I successfully got it out of it's cage I did all the usual external checks first (no obvious problems) before opening it up. Checked all connections, etc, and in the process discovered that the PCB board (which controls the motor, I think) was burnt in a couple of places. Sent it off to get repaired and when I got it back they reported that the damage appeared to have been caused by an external problem. Possibilities I should check were the pump, motor, doorlock and timer.
Wasn't sure how to check the doorlock (but seemed to be working correctly) or motor (I believe is brushless induction type) but the timer appeared to check out ok with a multimeter. However, discovered the pump was goosed so I replaced it, put it all back together and, presto, ran through a cycle ok. Did several cycles including a boil (with bicarbonate of soda too - man, there was a lot of foam!) to clean it out and then over the next few days used it maybe 6 or 8 times and they all were fine.
But then I noticed the clothes weren't as dry as they should be. Further investigation revealed it was getting to the rinse ok (filling, draining, agitating, etc) but when it should be spinning fully it just ambles along at slow spin (washing) speed. Whatever cycle I use, it won't spin at either of the spin speeds (500 and 1200rpm). All the while, when it supposed to be spinning, it is pumping although I am sure it is empty. Checked the external filter and found it completely choked up with crap (this HAD to have happened AFTER I got it going again because it was definitely clear when I first go it going after replacing the pump. Could this have been sitting in the bottom of the drum maybe?)
So I thought it might be the pressure switch fooling the machine into thinking there was still water in it and therefore not letting it spin. I checked the switch by undoing the bottom end of the hose and blowing into it; I could hear one 'click' (should there be more than one?) and with ameter across the terminals it passed a connectivity test when activated by being blown into. Also removed the other end when bottom end reconnected and blew into it and it seemed clear of any obstruction (no resistance at all when I blew gently).
Did another boil wash in case there was more crap sitting in there but it still wouldn't spin.
Not sure what to check now. Could the pump be bocked with the same crap from the filter? Could the pressure switch be faulty? Is it the board again?
Any ideas?
Regards
Doug
What a plonker; I've been trying to fix my dishwasher at the same time (both Diplomat integrated machines) and I've got the numbers mixed up in my head. Sorry about that. I have posted a question about it too so, if you know anything about dishwashers... 
