Do-it-yourself dishwasher repair

In detail: do-it-yourself dishwasher repair from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.

The dishwasher is simple, a number of maintenance actions have been developed that can be performed independently by the owner of the purchase. Filter cleaning, adjustment. We hope the tips below will help you do your DIY dishwasher repairs.

A number of standard operating modes are laid down, each model is equipped with a couple of specific ones. But the tentative algorithm is similar. The dishwasher draws water from the mains supply. The fence goes through a brine overflow softener. The brine compartment is usually located in the floor of the dishwasher, covered with a lid.

The flow enters under its own pressure, bypassing the inlet filter, and is regulated by a float valve or pressure switch. The required amount of water has filled the dishwasher - the inlet is closed and heating starts.

The required temperature is different depending on the technological stage of the cycle. For the last rinse, the value is traditionally higher. Designed to facilitate the drying process of dishes.

The heated water is pumped by the main pump (called the pump unit) into the working chamber. It gets there through sprinklers equipped with sprinklers. A thoughtful choice of the direction of the beating jets creates a reactive force that rotates the impeller. The dishwasher has two spray arms, one upper and one lower. The design is devoid of fundamental differences.

The waste water goes through two stages of cleaning, bypassing filters, then it is used for washing again. In the process described, a little powder is introduced into the chamber through the door of the detergent drawer. The exact amount is set by the program. The dishwasher uses water several times, cleansing the stream with two filters, at the end of the technological stage, sends it to the drain with a special drain pump.

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At the end of the cycle, drying is carried out. There are several types of procedure, mainly:

  • condensation drying;
  • turbo drying.

In the first case, the dishes dry due to the heating obtained by the last rinse, the steam condenses on the cold walls, flows down. The process is catalyzed by special substances contained in the rinse aid, which reduce the surface tension of the water. In dishwashers equipped with a turbo dryer, hot, humid air is forced out by a fan, speeding up the process.

It was mentioned above how washing powder, gel, tablets get into the compartment. The rinse aid is poured into a separate container, in some cases it may not participate at all in the process. The loop looks like this:

  1. preliminary wash;
  2. main sink;
  3. rinsing;
  4. drying.

It remains to mention that for washing, the dishes are laid out in special baskets, they lie motionless during the cycle. Water jets are poured from all directions due to the rotation of the sprinkler impellers. Below are a kind of guide to repairing dishwashers, practical tips for tracking the correct operation of the equipment.

It is recommended to entrust the repair of industrial dishwashers to professionals, what to do if the home model is stubborn, we will consider a little below. We see a number of typical signs manifested in the unsatisfactory appearance of the dishes after washing, which are not considered manifestations of breakdown:

Each owner has seen enough of a kitchen assistant, so they know how the equipment should work. Below are typical situations that signal minor malfunctions, simply calling for a do-it-yourself dishwasher repair.

  • The dishwasher seems to be working, water does not flow inside. It is worth starting with the previous point, having examined the hose, filter. The reason may be more prosaic, unpleasant: the inlet valve has broken. The accessory is relatively easy to change, you have to buy a new one. The part follows the intake filter. You will need to disassemble the case.
  • Defective pressure switch. Disconnect the element from the wire terminals, slightly blow the branch pipe to which the plastic tube fits. A slight clicking sound is heard when the device operates satisfactorily.
  • The machine stopped in the middle of a cycle, the case, in addition to the fuses and the presence of power, concerns a faulty working pump. Check the recirculation water filters first. The dishwasher will behave in a similar manner when slaughtered. The water intake path (see above), the heating element, the thermal relay are faulty.

  • The slow filling of the dishwasher with water is caused, in addition to the bottom of the inlet tract, by the insufficient pressure of the water supply system.
  • The water stopped heating. In addition to the obvious reasons - the breakdown of the thermostat, the heating element - the matter is in the pressure switch. Wrongly detects the water level, gives false commands to the dishwasher.
  • The door stopped closing. Check the balancing spring. In 90% of cases, the cause is found.

Whether it is the repair of built-in dishwashers, the repair of Kandy dishwashers, the process follows one technological route. It is important to understand: external differences in household appliances do not mean differences in internal ones.

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Indesit dishwashers are assembled in Poland under the control of the head office located in Italy. This technique attracts users with its low price and relatively good quality, of course, they are far from "boshes", but nevertheless it is in demand among consumers. One of the main disadvantages of these dishwashers, sensitivity to power surges, leads to the fact that the machine breaks down. How to repair Indesit dishwashers will be discussed further.

Anything can break down in the Indesit dishwasher, especially if it is used for a very long time or the operating rules are violated. For example, a circulation pump, a temperature sensor, a water level sensor, a filler valve may fail, rocker arms and cleaning filters are clogged with plaque. But most often, according to the masters, the following parts break in Indesit dishwashers:

  • a heating element, as a result of which the quality of washing dishes decreases, since the water does not heat up;
  • dishwasher tank, which leads to water leakage and the appearance of extraneous noise. Replacing a tank is a difficult category of repair; such a service costs about 1,200 rubles plus the cost of a new tank. In general, this is not as expensive as it seems at first glance, because you will have to sort out and disassemble the entire dishwasher body, which is not so easy for an untrained person to do, therefore, for your own peace of mind, it is better to contact a master who will probably fix the dishwasher;
  • the electronic control board is the "brain" of the dishwasher, which is responsible for the work of all its internal "organs".

The heating element can burn out for various reasons: due to scale formation, power surges, wear. This breakdown is of average complexity, its elimination will cost around 1200 rubles, not counting the cost of the heating element itself. However, it is quite possible to replace it yourself, but first you need to purchase an original spare part.

For your information! If the machine stops heating water, then the AL10 error code should appear on dishwashers with a display.

So, the replacement of the heating element is carried out as follows:

  1. disconnect the machine from the power supply and water supply;
  2. put on the back wall, first, having laid something under it;
  3. unscrew the screws holding the bottom cover of the case and remove it, in some models it may be necessary to remove the side panels;
  4. under the cover you can see all the main parts of the machine, as for the ten, it goes with the pump in the Indesit dishwashers;
  5. taking a multimeter in hand, check the heating element;
  6. then we remove the disposable clamps from the heating element and disconnect it;
  7. you also need to remove the hose coming from the pump to a container with water, this is necessary in order to pull out the entire pump with a heating element;
  8. now it is necessary to disconnect the ground wire from the pump;
  9. we take out the pump with the attached heater from the car;
  10. then unscrew the heating element from the engine counterclockwise;

Important! The edges of the heating element are very sharp, so take a rag and cover the heating element, only then unscrew it from the pump body.

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  • now you need to remove the old O-ring from the pump;
  • then you need to lubricate the new sealing gum and the walls of the heating element with grease;
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  • we put on an elastic band and connect the pump and the heating element, you will have to make an effort;
  • now you need to change the old clamps for new ones and install the pump with the heating element in the car, connecting the hose and wires;
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  • before assembling the dishwasher body, you need to run a test wash to check the tightness of the connections.
  • The control module is responsible for the operation of all parts of the dishwasher, receiving signals from various sensors and giving commands. This is a complex device that can cost 3000-6000 rubles for different models of dishwashers and even more. Whether such a repair is advisable is up to you. Replacing a module belongs to the average category of complexity, so it is likely that you can change it yourself.

    • Disconnect the dishwasher from the power supply.
    • Loosen the six screws holding the front facade panel.
    • Then remove the 6 screws that hold the control panel.
    • Gently pull out the control panel and hang it on the door, be careful not to scratch the dishwasher.
    • Disconnect the black wire.
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    • Unscrew the control module from the control panel.
    • Disconnect all wires from the module by releasing the latches.
    • Connect the electrical wires to the new module and reinsert.
    • Collect the car.

    So, the repair of the Indesit brand dishwasher can be done independently, if you have the desire, skills and time. Detailed instructions and videos will help you get the job done. Happy renovation!