Indesit Company SAFETY NOTES & GENERAL SERVICING ADVICE 1. This manual is NOT intended as a comprehensive repair/maintenance guide to the appliance. 2. It should ONLY be used by suitably qualified persons having technical competence applicable product knowledge and suitable tools and test equipment.
Indesit Company GENERAL INFORMATION Programme Start Delay AFTER STARTING A PROGRAMME THERE WILL BE A DELAY BEFORE THE CYCLE STARTS, ALTHOUGH THE DISPLAY WILL BEGIN TO COUNT DOWN. THIS DELAY CAN BE UPTO 5 MINUTES, THIS IS NOT A FAULT WITH THE MACHINE and CANNOT BE CHANGED BY REPLACING PARTS or REPROGRAMMING.
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Indesit Company CONSOLE PANELS (Dashboards) - PLP2 Platform LED Type LCD Display Type Service Manual UK English 4 of 20...
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Indesit Company PLP2 Platform Hydraulics Depending on the model, there are 2 type of PLP2 hydraulics. Fig.1 Fig. 2 "L" column type "C" column type "L" column type: The "L" column system is similar to the classic two basket layout, similar to current Dishwasher layouts, with the top basket lowered by a few centimetres and changes made to the "lift up"...
Indesit Company VIRTUAL SENSORS Description and Operation Basic Description:. The traditional pressure switch has been replaced by a system of "Virtual Sensors" that will detect the presence or absence of water in the tub. In practice, these sensors are the BLAC Wash Pump and the BLAC Drain Pump.
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Indesit Company FILLING SEQUENCE (with Virtual Sensors) Once a program has been started, the first action of the dishwasher will be to drain down until the “D-Sensor” registers empty + 15 seconds. Thereafter, the W-Sensor runs for 40 seconds at 1400 rpm with the bottom delivery outlet open, to confirm that the tub is actually empty (if not, after three unsuccessful attempts error “F15”...
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Soap Dispenser / Oxygen Generator The dispenser fitted to these models works differently to dispensers previously found on Hotpoint / Indesit Dishwashers. Operation of Detergent Dispenser: The dispenser incorporates a solenoid valve at the rear which, when activated, opens the...
Indesit Company ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS INFORMATION Ozone Generator The function of the ozone generator, is to Ozone Generator prevent the formation of bacteria, seen from the rear of the dispenser consequently minimizing unpleasant smells inside the tub and generally improving hygiene conditions internally of the appliance.
Indesit Company AUTO TEST CYCLE Activation of the Auto Test Cycle: Dishwashers with LED displays and Programme Knob With the machine switched off, position the knob anywhere other than on program 5 and close the door. Switch the machine on (On/Off button).
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Indesit Company The Autotest sequence in DEA 700 – PLP2 machines is as follows: Note - there will be a delay before the test starts - possibly up to 2 minutes. Make sure the dispenser flaps are closed. The machine is drained to empty status + 15 seconds (D-Sensor); at the same time, the alternating wash motor is repositioned to operate with the bottom delivery outlet open.
Indesit Company FAULT CODES - Basic If there is a fault (active): The service technician will find the machine immobilized, with the Fault indicator LEDs permanently alight and other LEDs on the Control Panel blinking (usually On/Off, Salt and Rinse Aid).
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Indesit Company FAULT CODES - Detailed FAULT LED’S NAME POSSIBLE CAUSE CHECKS CODE - Water leak; - Float switch or wiring defective; ANTI-FLOODING Bowl oat microswitch electrical - New main board: Eeprom was programmed OVERFLOW circuit OPEN! (must be closed) off-site;...
Indesit Company Thermistor - Resistance Chart Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance in degrees C in K Ohms in degrees C in K Ohms - 40 24751.661 146.215 - 35 17127.169 117.828 - 30 12014.762 95.420 - 25 8524.305 77.718 - 20 6113.811...
Indesit Company GENERAL DISHWASHING INFORMATION NOTE: - Many faults occur over along period of washing incorrectly. Correcting faults may not immediately cure a problem, e.g. several washes may be necessary to give better results. POOR WASH RESULTS A variety of factors influence wash results and some of the more common are listed below.
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Indesit Company B. WHITE COATING ON DISHES AND INSIDE THE MACHINE 1. White coating or scale Detergent not only loosens the remains of food but, together with the calcium salts in the water, forms water-soluble compounds which prevent the appearance of the white calcium coating or scale.
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Indesit Company E. POOR DRYING 1. Correct amount of Rinse Aid The purpose of rinse aid when added to the water of a final rinse is to allow the water to run off the dishes as a complete film so that no water-run marks or calcium are left. To enable this to happen it is essential that the correct amount of rinse aid is dispensed.
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Indesit Company 2. Nickel Silver (German Silver) is an alloy of copper, nickel and zinc, and when subjected to heat in dishwashing solutions the metal acquires a yellow colour. Maintaining this alloy in attractive condition requires frequent polishing and it should not be washed in a dishwasher.
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