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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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!
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Indesit dishwashers are affordable household appliances. The price of dishwashers of this brand is significantly lower than that of other brands. Therefore, they are in demand among consumers.
Malfunctions may appear in a year or two after purchasing an Indesit dishwasher. The electronics are very sensitive to voltage surges, which leads to burnout of the contacts and control board. Let's analyze the main causes of breakdowns and options for their elimination.
Indesit PMM error codes are collected and described in detail in a separate article.
It is impossible to predict the time of the breakdown, but it is necessary to find out the reason. After years of operation in the dishwasher, any of the units can "pass". How to identify the problem? See recommendations:
Pay attention to breakage symptoms. Is the machine malfunctioning or won't it turn on? All this points to the cause of the malfunction.
Look at the display. Often the self-diagnostic system gives an error in the form of a code. Decoding the code will indicate a breakdown.
What malfunctions are typical for Indesit dishwashers:
Failure of the heating element leads to the fact that the quality of dishwashing decreases. The machine does not heat the water. It is necessary to check the heater, its wiring. The electronic module, the heating element control triacs are also examined.
Abnormal operating noises may indicate wear on the motor bearing. This happens when the oil seal becomes unusable, the grease is washed out and the bearing begins to creak. It is necessary to completely disassemble the pump and replace the bearings. Also, noise occurs when glass enters the pump impeller.
Typical malfunction - the machine does not collect water. The problem lies in the filling system. Everything needs to be checked, cleaned, replaced.
When the dishwasher leaks, the door seal may be the cause. It could be worn out or damaged, then a replacement is needed. Often the Indesit dishwasher tank itself is leaking. Here you will need knowledge on how to disassemble the equipment and replace the tank.
Why does the Indesit dishwasher beep when working? The problem could be in the control module. Diagnostics and replacement of the part will be required.
If the water drain does not work, the drain pump, filter and hose must be checked.
Let's move on to finding faulty parts and repairing them.
You can repair your Indesit dishwasher yourself. To keep everything going well, follow our guidelines.
The heater often suffers from limescale and power surges. Due to low-quality water with a high salt content, plaque settles on the heating element. Over time, the scale layer becomes larger, which leads to overheating and combustion of the heating element. In addition, more energy is spent on heating the water.
Heater Replacement Instructions:
Unplug the dishwasher from the mains. Shut off the water supply.
Lay the car on its side.
Open the bottom cover. In the Indesit dishwasher, the heating element is connected to the pump.
Before removing the heater, check that it is working properly. Disconnect the heating element wiring, attach the multimeter probes to the contacts. If the part is defective, it must be replaced.
Unclench the heater clamps and disconnect it.
Disconnect the clamp and remove the hose from the pump to the container with water.
Disconnect the pump wiring.
Pull the pump and heater out of the case.
Disconnect the heating element by scrolling clockwise.
To install a new element, remove the seal from the pump and replace it. To make the heater easy to put on, lubricate the edges and seal with grease.
The heating element is installed in the reverse order, the removed clamps are replaced with new ones.
If the waste water is not flushed out after washing, check the drain system. How to do it:
Open the door of the machine, remove the trays and racks for dishes.
Pull out the filter at the bottom and the metal mesh (if present). Rinse the parts under running water.
If water accumulates in the place where the filter is installed, remove it with a sponge.
Push and pull the pump cover.
Inspect the impeller for blockages, clean.
To check if the pump is working, climb up to it through the bottom of the machine.
Disconnect the pump wiring and check the contacts with a multimeter. Replace if damaged. To remove the pump from the circulation pump, turn it clockwise.
A leak in the Indesit dishwasher is caused by a worn seal on the door. It is easy to replace it with your own hands:
open the hopper door;
disconnect the seal around the perimeter of the machine;
take a new gasket, insert it in place of the old one, distributing it around the perimeter;
remove excess sealant with a knife.
Carry out test work to check the seal in action.
To replace the lower door seal, proceed as follows:
open the hopper door;
unscrew the screws around the perimeter of the inner panel of the door;
lift the door up, pull the outer door panel down and remove;
open the door again and remove the basket from the hopper;
below you will see part of the seal;
pull out the seal by pulling on the edges with tweezers;
on a new product, you will see a mark on the right side - this means that the right side of the seal should be installed on the right inside;
fill in the seal and assemble the door.
The control module is a complex and expensive part. Each triac on the module is responsible for the operation of certain parts of the dishwasher. It is better to entrust the repair of the module to the master.
But if you want to inspect it and find the problem, here's a guide:
remove the front door panel as described above;
unscrew the bolts that hold the control panel;
put the panel on top of the case;
to disconnect the module, disconnect the black wire;
unscrew the screws holding the module on the panel;
disconnect the wiring; before repairing, it is better to take a photo of the location of the connectors.
You can inspect the part. The installation of a new module is carried out in the reverse order.
A long intake of water in the car indicates a blockage in the system. How to troubleshoot:
Turn off the water supply.
Unscrew the inlet hose from the PMM body.
Disconnect the other end of the hose from the communications.
Inspect it and rinse it under running water.
Pull out the strainer. It is installed upstream of the intake valve.
Clear it from the blockage.
The intake valve is also checked.
If there is no blockage, ring the electronic parts with a multimeter. In the event of a breakdown, the valve must be completely replaced.
A clogged dispenser tray is a common cause of poor dishwashing performance. If you do not clean the compartments of detergent and powder, deposits will become stony on the walls. It is difficult to remove it later, so after each wash, wipe the tray with a rag.
Also check the rocker nozzles for blockages:
remove the upper blade by unscrewing the fastener;
pull the bottom towards you;
clean the small holes with a toothpick, rinse under running water.
Now you can start the Indesit dishwasher and check the health of all elements.
Monitor the condition of your equipment, do not neglect the first symptoms of breakdown. It is much easier to fix the problem right away than to carry out a full repair later.
There is a dishwasher in almost every home - this small unit greatly facilitates the work in the kitchen, saving our time and effort on washing and drying dishes. But, like any household appliance, even the highest quality dishwasher begins to malfunction over time. Fortunately, most of the malfunctions that may arise during its operation can be eliminated independently without calling the wizard. In most cases, they are associated with wear of the main units and parts, as well as the consequences of improper operation. In any case, it is very worthwhile to understand the device and the principle of operation of a home dishwasher. This will save you from unnecessary costs for the services of a service center and washing dishes by hand due to a long downtime of a failed unit.
The design of household dishwashers is in many ways similar to the layout of washing machines. The main difference lies in the absence of a rotating drum in the dishwasher and in the presence of a number of specific functions that ensure the process of washing dishes.
The interior of the dishwasher can be viewed by opening its front wall. The list of the main units and components of the unit includes:
Control Panel.
A board with a processor.
Electric motor.
Dispenser.
Dryer air path.
Turbofan.
Upper and lower baskets.
Cutlery basket.
Upper and lower rocker arms.
Discharge pump.
Filter system and softener.
Pallet and drainage.
Heating element.
Counterweight.
Capacitor.
Water supply valve.
Top and bottom (side) nozzles.
Detergent container.
Float regulator.
Ion exchanger.
Salt container.
The basis of the dishwasher is a sealed metal case, covered from the inside with a stainless composition, insensitive to temperature fluctuations and the aggressive effects of detergents and equipped with sound and thermal insulation. The control panel is located on the front of the machine. It consists of a timer (microcontroller), control buttons and an indicator display.
Spray blocks (impeller) consist of a system of pipes and nozzles. Through them, heated water with detergent is supplied to the interior of the machine under pressure, which ensures high quality cleaning and washing of dishes.
The dishwasher float switch is the primary protection against leaks. The drain unit has a design similar to the drain in washing machines.
And one of the main components of the dishwasher is the water pump, which is installed in conjunction with the electric motor. The filtration system is no less important - it serves to catch food debris and other debris.
The dishwasher is hidden from view. You simply put the dirty dishes and cutlery in the baskets, add the detergent, close the front wall and turn on the start button. But knowing what is happening inside the unit when it washes the dishes does not hurt at all - this will allow you to determine the cause of the malfunctions much faster and correctly eliminate them.
The dishwasher works according to the following algorithm:
Starting water drain.
Water filling.
Start washing.
Adding detergents.
Heating water.
Washing dishes.
Draining.
Filling in rinsing water.
Rinsing.
Final drainage of water.
Drying dishes.
Washing programs - sequences of instructions executed by the microprocessor - differ in such parameters as:
the presence or absence of the pre-soaking function;
the degree of water heating (50-75 o C, sometimes higher);
program execution time.
The operation of the dishwasher with the implementation of the functions of the selected washing program is carried out in the following order:
The microprocessor checks that the door is closed and issues a flush command to the drain pump.
After stopping the pump, fresh water is collected, the level of which is monitored by a special sensor.
A circulation pump is turned on, which creates pressure inside the housing, water enters the impeller, which begins to rotate under pressure. In the meantime, the dispenser opens and the detergent enters the interior of the machine.
The heating element is heating the water.
The water is drained off using a drain pump.
A new portion of rinse water is added.
After rinsing, the used water is emptied out and the drying function is activated.
Upon completion of the drying of the dishes, a sensor is triggered, the signal of which forces the microprocessor to open the lock of the front wall.
Using kitchen equipment every day, you will inevitably learn to distinguish between how it works - properly or with some kind of malfunction. And not all of the latter are associated with obvious malfunctions in the technology itself.
If your dishwasher does its job poorly, it is quite possible that you are simply breaking the operating mode.
White streaks and streaks on dishes Streaks appear when the user has loaded too much rinse aid or salt. Dirty drips indicate the opposite - in this case, it is worth increasing the dosage of the detergent.
Poor drainage of used water Food residues on the bottom of the dishwasher and on the dishes themselves are a sign of clogged filters. Manufacturers recommend cleaning them almost after every wash, after draining the remaining water from the system.
Poor cleaning of dishes from food debris. Any, even the best dishwasher is unlikely to cope with thoroughly burnt or not washed dishes for a long time - in this case, you should do a little work with your hands before loading into the machine.
Excess foam If there is too much foam, then the rinse aid is far overloaded. Just adjust the machine's dispenser or add a little more powder, an excellent defoamer.
The reasons for the unsatisfactory cleanliness of the dishes after washing can also be:
improper placement of dishes in the interior of the dishwasher - water does not get on all surfaces;
the impeller does not spin - the sprayer is blocked by excessive loading or improper installation of the dishes;
no detergent is being supplied - it is simply over, or its supply is blocked by dishes or food residues;
no water is supplied from the impeller - you need to check the nozzles of the sprayer and, if necessary, clean them with a stream of water, after removing them from the machine;
wrong choice of washing mode.
If you are sure that you have strictly adhered to the operating mode and even after checking and performing all the necessary service procedures, the machine still works very badly or refuses to wash the dishes altogether, this most likely means that there are technical malfunctions.
Diagnostics and elimination of malfunctions due to which the operation of the machine is impossible:
The machine does not turn on or has an electric shock in more than a third of cases, this means a break in the electrical circuit - the current simply does not reach the engine and, most likely, due to a blown fuse.It is also worth checking the integrity of the plug and power cord;
a frequent reason for the absence of signs of the life of a dishwasher is a loosely closed door;
lack of water in the working chamber: you need to check the serviceability of the tap, the permeability of the inlet filter and the integrity of the supply hose;
if there is voltage on the outer metal parts of the machine, check the health of the heating element and the presence of water softening salt in the dispenser.
Defective programmer If the dishwasher board burns out, it will be possible to repair it only in the workshop - this will require special knowledge, tools and practical skills.
In most cases, the programmer must be replaced, but this can seriously hit your pocket. Therefore, it is worth asking about the successful experience of repairing household dishwasher boards from familiar craftsmen.
If you nevertheless managed to start the unit, however, it is obvious that it is not working correctly or does not perform its functions, the closest attention should be paid to the following points:
Knocks and other extraneous sounds during the operation of equipment Check the integrity of the gun bearings. The bearings of the main or drain pump unit may also knock. The first works periodically, pumping water into the system, the second - at the end of each cycle.
Water does not flow into the cooking chamber If the filter and water supply hose have nothing to do with it, most likely the culprit is a broken inlet valve that needs to be replaced.
Pressure switch does not work It is necessary to remove the terminals from this part and clean the branch pipe to which the plastic pressure tube fits - a working switch, when triggered, emits a soft click.
Machine stops in the middle of a cycle The reason for this is most often a faulty pump. But first, you should check the recirculation filters, the water intake path, the water heater or the thermostat.
The dishes are washed with cold water Most likely, your car does not have a thermal sensor, so its programmer did not notice that the heating element or the heating automatics were out of order. In this case, you will have to replace the broken electronics, which is recommended to be done at the service center.
Dishwasher removal and disassembly must be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Well-known brands provide more detailed data on the manufactured equipment, incl. in Russian. In other cases, you have to look for a sensible algorithm of actions on the Internet, or trust your technical instinct - after all, the dishwasher device is not super-complicated and anyone can figure it out using ingenuity and the tool necessary for work.
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Strict adherence to the operating mode reduces the likelihood of damage to the dishwasher at least fourfold. Therefore, immediately after installation, thoroughly study the operating programs of the unit and explain to household members how to use it correctly.
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