Service manual WM70.C Introduction You are holding the service manual for WM70.C washing machines. It should be easy to service a washing machine. It is important that you, as a service technician, are provided the necessary conditions to work in an efficient and satisfactory manner. Our hope is that this service manual will prove a useful tool in your daily work.
Service manual WM70.C General product information In conjunction with the introduction of the WM70.C (August 2010), our washing machines have been altered in a number of areas. Here we present the changes to the wash drum and wash agitators. • Larger wash drum:...
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Service manual WM70.C General product information (cont.) • Automatic detergent compartment cleaning - Cleaned after every ten wash cycles between the main wash and the first rinse. • Ready for automatic dosing...
Service manual WM70.C Troubleshooting strategy At Asko, we believe in always remaining focused on the customer, and as an ASKO service technician, you are one of the most important ambassadors of our brand. As such, it is important that the customer finds the service callout a pleasant experience. Troubleshooting is an important part of the service callout, and as such we have drawn up a troubleshooting strategy that describes, in broad terms and step by step, what you need to do to find and diagnose faults.
Service manual WM70.C Panel WM70.C Programmes: A total of twenty-two programmes, three of which can be customised via the service menu. A maximum of ten programmes can be activated/available to the end user at the same time. Settings: Four (Language, Child-safe start, Automatic door opening, Temperature)
Service manual WM70.C Programme tables The tables present a few examples of the energy, water and time consumption of a few different programmes. Consumption can vary depending on water pressure, water hardness, water supply temperature, room temperature, the type and amount of laundry, and variations in the power supply.
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Service manual WM70.C Programme tables (cont.) Machine attached to hot and cold water, 6 kg Programme Degree of Spin (rpm) Time Energy Water Rinses filling (kg) (min) consumption consumption (kWh) (hot/cold) 1. Normal wash 60°C * 6 kg cotton Max.
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Service manual WM70.C Programme tables (cont.) Machine connected to cold water, 8 kg Programme Degree of Spin (rpm) Time Energy Water Rinses filling (kg) (min) consumption consumption (kWh) 1. Normal wash 60°C * 8 kg cotton Max. 1.20 Programme for labelling (also...
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Service manual WM70.C Programme tables (cont.) Machine attached to hot and cold water, 8 kg Programme Degree of Spin (rpm) Time Energy Water Rinses filling (kg) (min) consumption consumption (kWh) (hot/cold) 1. Normal wash 60°C * 8 kg cotton Max.
Service manual WM70.C Programme descriptions Programme designation Description 1. Normal wash 60°C Programme for normally to heavily soiled laundry, whites and colours. Follow the washing instructions for each garment. 60°C is a good temperature for garments worn next to the skin.
Service manual WM70.C Settings Opening the settings menu Is the machine on? First turn off the power at the main power På/Av Start switch (S1). Stop Press and hold the Key button (S5) while simultaneously pressing the main power switch (S1).
Service manual WM70.C Service menu Opening the service menu If the machine is on: First turn off the power at the main power På/Av Start Stop switch (S1). Press and hold the Start/Stop button (S4) while simultaneously pressing the main power switch (S1).
Service manual WM70.C Service menu content 1 Service 11 Info SP: XXXX Date the software was programmed (Year_Week) CM: XXXX Date of manufacture of the control unit (Year_ Week) Software version Software version Number of cycles/programmes run NC 1: Number of cycles for Programme 1...
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Service manual WM70.C Service menu content (cont.) 24 Show Temp Off Only applies to the disinfection programmes (Pr17-Pr19) temp Temp On 25 Change Pr1-Pr19 This can be changed in steps of 1°C between -10°C to +10°C. You cannot set a total temp temperature that exceeds +92°C.
Service manual WM70.C Notes for custom programmes Make a note of the settings you make when creating custom programmes (Pr20, 21, 22). Save this note close to the machine Notes Pr 20 34 Pre 341 Number of wash 342 Water level...
Service manual WM70.C Making a custom programme You can make three custom programmes. This is done in the service menu. In order for the new programme to be made available, one of the existing programmes must be deactivated, that is, set to “Off”, and the new programme set to “On”.
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Service manual WM70.C Activate the new programme If the machine is on: First turn off the power at the main power switch (S1). På/Av Start Press and hold the Start/Stop button (S4) while Stop simultaneously pressing the main power switch (S1).
Service manual WM70.C Fault indicators Error message Cause Action Over flow fault Too much water in the machine. Service action: Check the machine's level system, inlet valve and drainage pump. Check for any leaks. The drainage pump is running but the machine is empty.
Service manual WM70.C Technical data Height: 850 mm Width: 595 mm Depth: 585 mm Weight: 73 kg Cylinder volume: 60 l Max. load capacity 8 kg/6 kg Spin speed: 800-1600 Connection: 1-phase 16 A, 3-phase 10 A Heater output: 2000 W/3000 W Water pressure/inlet valve: 0.1–1 MPa, 1–10 kp/cm2, 10–100 N/cm2 8 l/min...
Service manual WM70.C Panel and control card replacement 1. Attach the anti-static wristband to a part of the machine that is earthed! NB: An anti-static wristband must be used, otherwise you risk destroying the control card. 2. Undo the three screws holding the top cover in place.
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Service manual WM70.C Panel and control card replacement (cont.) 6. Carefully pull the programme selector from the panel. 5. Use a screwdriver to free the control card from the panel. NB: The control card must be placed in an ESD-safe bag.
Service manual WM70.C Wash agitator removal When replacing or cleaning the wash agitators, or when removing items that have fallen through the wash drum, first you need to remove the agitators. Follow the instructions below. 1. Insert a screwdriver or the like into the hole on the agitator as illustrated and carefully pry to the left.
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