Whirlpool ADG 7560

[Busybusy]

I'm wondering if anyone can help with a problem I have with the above machine.

It seems to run fine for the first two minutes or so, I can hear the water being called to fill it, the tablet is dispensed, but then it clicks and stops. At first I thought it may be the removable filter blocked, or something in the U bend, but not so lucky.

Any help would be much appreciated

 

[zipper]

Does the start button flash when the machine stops? If so count the flashes between pauses & post the result here.

 

[Busybusy]

Hello thank you so much for your reply.

It was flashing continuously and the light returned to the rinse setting.

It is now flashing 3 times in between pauses.

Many thanks again

 

[zipper]

F3 (3 flashes) indicates a heating problem, which seems strange after only running for 2 mins.
Try resetting the machine by holding down the start button for a few seconds. Then run a diagnostic cycle like this:
Make sure the appliance is empty of water before running diagnostics as it doesn't pump out before starting to fill and you could overfill the appliance. Open the door and set it to the first program (normally rinse). Turn the power off. Press and hold the start button and while holding turn the power on. After a few seconds the start button will flash. Release the start button. Press the start button once and close the dishwasher door. The machine should now run through a diagnostic routine. If memory serves me right it takes about 20 mins. The machine will stop during diagnostics if an error is found and will display the error code as a series of repeated flashes (note this down). If no error is found it will complete the diagnostics and end the program. To exit diagnostics at any time just press and hold the start button till the program is canceled. Post results...

 

[Busybusy]

Hello thanks again for your help and expertise

I have ran the diagnostic test and it is returning three flashes then a short pause followed by another three flashes and so on.

Heating problem?

Thank you again

 

[zipper]

Yes...heating problem. Could be any of the following...
1: Defective heater element (should measure 25ish ohms), 2: break or bad connection in the heater circuit, or 3: defective heater relay on the pcb. Check 1 & 2 first.

 

[Busybusy]

Thank you very much

I'm afraid that sounds like another language to me I'm guessing it makes it clear it's not something I can fix myself, and will have to ring someone out to have a look.

Many many thanks for all your help and time

 

[zipper]

No shame in that...if in doubt call them out. At least now you can tell him what the problem is