Indesit dishwasher repair
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 “Boches”, but they are still in demand among consumers. One of the main disadvantages of these dishwashers, sensitivity to power surges, leads to the machine breaking down. We will talk further about how to repair Indesit dishwashers.
Frequent breakdowns
Anything can break with an Indesit dishwasher, especially if it lasts for a very long time or the operating rules are violated. For example, the circulation pump, temperature sensor, water level sensor, fill valve, Rocker arms and cleaning filters become clogged with plaque. But most often, according to the craftsmen, the following parts break in Indesit dishwashers:
- heating element, as a result of which the quality of dishwashing decreases, since the water does not heat up;
- dishwasher tank, which leads to water leakage and extraneous noise. Replacing a tank is a complex category of repair; such a service costs approximately $12 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 go through and disassemble the entire body of the dishwasher, which is not so easy for an untrained person to do, so for your own peace of mind, it is better to contact a specialist who will probably repair the dishwasher;
- The electronic control board is the “brain” of the dishwasher, responsible for the operation of all its internal “organs”.
Replacing the heating element
The heating element can burn out for various reasons: due to scale formation, power surges, wear. This breakdown is of medium complexity, its elimination will cost around $12, 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 the water, then error code AL10 should appear on dishwashers with a display.
So, replacing the heating element is carried out as follows:
- disconnect the machine from power and water supply;
- put it on the back wall, having first laid something under it;
- 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;
- under the cover you can see all the main parts of the machine, As for the heating element, in Indesit dishwashers it comes with a pump;
- take the multimeter in your hands and check the heating element;
- Next, remove the disposable clamps from the heating element and disconnect it;
- you also need to remove the hose going from the pump to the container with water, this is necessary in order to pull out the entire pump with heating element;
- Now you need to disconnect the grounding wire from the pump;
- remove the pump with the attached heater from the car;
- 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.
- Now you need to remove the old sealing ring from the pump;
- Next you need to lubricate the new sealing rubber and the walls of the heating element with grease;
- put on an elastic band and connect the pump and heating element, you will have to make an effort;
- now you need to replace the old clamps with new ones and install the pump with heating element in the car, connecting the hose and wires;
- Before assembling the dishwasher body, you need to run a test wash to check the tightness of the connections.
What to do if the control board is faulty?
The control module is responsible for the operation of all parts of the dishwasher, receiving signals from various sensors and issuing commands. This is a complex device that can cost $30-60 or even more for different dishwasher models. Whether such a repair is advisable is up to you to decide. Replacing the module is of medium complexity, so it is likely that you can change it yourself.
- Unplug the dishwasher.
- Loosen the six screws holding the front bezel in place.
- Then remove the 6 screws that hold the control panel in place.
- Carefully remove the control panel and hang it on the door, being careful not to scratch the dishwasher.
- Disconnect the black wire.
- 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 insert into place.
- Assemble the washing machine.
So, you can repair an Indesit brand dishwasher yourself, 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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An error popped up and the 3h and 6h indicators flashed. The problem was the air valve on the bottom right side. I adjusted it and everything was restored.