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© 2011 Reg. Office: Peterborough PE2 9JB Registered in London: 106725
Indesit Company UK Ltd
5407453 Issue 7
WASHING
MACHINES
Models
Covered
EVO2 Controls
WML540PUK.C
WML540PUK.R
Arcadia Controls
WML540GUK.C
WML540GUK.R
WML540PUK.CA 56649
WML540PUK.RA 56803
Arcadia 2.75 Controls
WML540PUK.RE 56803
(Machines manufactured in
Italy & Poland -
refer to Note on page 4)
Dec. 2011
Comm.
Code
56649
56803
69230
64622

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  • Page 1 Comm. Covered Code EVO2 Controls WML540PUK.C 56649 WML540PUK.R 56803 Arcadia Controls WML540GUK.C 69230 WML540GUK.R 64622 WML540PUK.CA 56649 WML540PUK.RA 56803 Arcadia 2.75 Controls WML540PUK.RE 56803 Service (Machines manufactured in Italy & Poland - Information refer to Note on page 4) Indesit Company UK Ltd...
  • Page 2: Safety & Servicing Notes

    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. 3.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Indesit Company INDEX Safety & Servicing Notes........... . 2 Manufacturing Serial Number / Industrial Code Explanation .
  • Page 4: Index / Introduction Dates

    Industrial Code = 30568030100 First Produced = June 2008 Single Phase - EVO II Factory = Radomsko (30) - Poland Arcadia Controls: WML540GUK.R Industrial Code = 30646220000 First Produced = July 2009 Single Phase - Arcadia Factory = Radomsko (30) - Poland WML540GUK.C...
  • Page 5: Specifications

    Motor ACC / CESET 52mm - Split Field - 4 fixing type Control PCB: EVO2 = WML540PUK.C, WML540PUK.R Arcadia = WML540GUK.C, WML540GUK.R, WML540PUK.CA, WML540PUK.RA Arcadia 2.75 = WML540PUK.RE Water Supply Cold Valve - Coil Resistance 3.8 K Max Pressure = 1 Mpa (10bar) Minimum Pressure = 0.05 Mpa (0.5bar)
  • Page 6: Installation

    Indesit Company INSTALLATION Unpacking 1. Unpack the washing machine and check whether the it has been damaged during transport. If this is the case, do not install it and contact the retailer. 2. Remove the four protective screws (transit bolts) and the rubber washer with the respective spacer, situated on the rear of the appliance (see Figures below).
  • Page 7 Indesit Company Connecting the Water Inlet Hose. Before making the water Connect the other end of connection to the 3/4" the water inlet hose to the thread, allow the water washing machine, freely from the supply tap screwing it onto the cold until it is perfectly clear.
  • Page 8 Indesit Company DRAINAGE CONNECTIONS A. Connect the drain hose, without kinking it, to a Fig.1 draining duct or a wall drain fixed at a height between 65 and 100 cm from the floor. See Fig.1. B. Alternatively, place it over the edge of a basin, sink or tub, fastening the hose supplied to the tap.
  • Page 9: Controls, Options, Programmes & Controls

    Indesit Company CONTROLS LED MODEL Programme Selector Dial Variable Controls Progress Indicator Lights Door Locked Symbol On-Off Option Buttons Start/Pause ON-OFF / SELECTING A PROGRAMME The machine is switched on by pressing the ON-OFF button. All the indicator lights will light up for a few seconds. Turn the programme selector dial to the to the desired programme.
  • Page 10 Indesit Company DOOR LOCKED INDICATOR LIGHT The 'Door Locked' indicator light will come on when you press the START / PAUSE button and will stay lit throughout the programme. When the programme has finished the indicator light will go out and you can then open the door, a double CLUNK noise will be heard from the door lock Solenoid at this point.
  • Page 11 Indesit Company PROGRAMMES WML540PUK.C + WML540PUK.CA + WML540PUK.R + WML540PUK.RA Service Manual UK English 11 of 33...
  • Page 12 Indesit Company PROGRAMMES - WML540GUK.C + WML540GUK.R Service Manual UK English 12 of 33...
  • Page 13 Indesit Company PROGRAMMES - WML540PUK.RE Service Manual UK English 13 of 33...
  • Page 14: Power Module Layout / Wiring Diagram (Evo2 + Arcadia + Arcadia 2.75)

    Indesit Company CONTROLS INFORMATION A single control board located at the back of the machine contains all the circuitry to control the machine and interfaces with the programme selector, option buttons and LEDs located on the console panel. The control board has an access port to the rear of the machine. Programmes are selected by turning the rotary switch to one of the 16 positions.
  • Page 15 Indesit Company POWER MODULE CONNECTIONS - SINGLE PHASE - EVO2 Controls AUTO TEST SOCKET (external) Service Manual UK English 15 of 33...
  • Page 16 WIRING DIAGRAM - SINGLE PHASE - EVO2 Controls Pressure Switch MAINS INPUT FILTER MOTOR ARMATURE WASH VALVES WASH TACHO THERMISTOR FABRIC COLD PUMP Lav. Test RTN_PORTA RTN_IP Key: Solenoid valve Neutral or Terminal board 1 2 3 4 5 Drying solenoid valve Drain pump Hot water solenoid valve Heating element...
  • Page 17 Indesit Company POWER MODULE CONNECTIONS - Single Phase - Arcadia Controls J010 J006 J005 J007 AUTO TEST SOCKET J009 (external) J011 J004 J001 J012 Service Manual UK English 17 of 33...
  • Page 18 WIRING DIAGRAM - Single Phase - Arcadia Controls Pressure Water Valves: Switch Wash Motor Pump Wash Pre- Main Thermal S tator Mains Terminal Thermistor Wash Wash Fuse Block / Suppressor Heater Lav. FULL COMMON OVERFLOW j001 j009 j005 j004 j001 j006 S DA R T N...
  • Page 19 Indesit Company POWER MODULE CONNECTIONS - ARCADIA 2.75 J010 J006 J005 J007 J009 J004 J001 Service Manual UK English 19 of 33...
  • Page 20 Indesit Company WIRING CONNECTIONS (ARCADIA 2.75 Platform) PRESSURE SWITCH DISPLAY J010 J006 PRESSURE Display MODULE SWITCH MODULE MOTOR MAINS FILTER 0.50 X 730 BLUE R.R. 0.50 X 730 J009 BROWN R.TF. BLACK 0.75 X 730 MODULE MOTOR BLUE MODULE BLACK 0.75 X 730 BLACK 0.75 X 730...
  • Page 21: Error Codes & Possible Causes

    Indesit Company ERROR CODES & POSSIBLE CAUSES When an error occurs the following LEDs will indicate a fault, along with flashing option LEDs. CONTROLS - LED MODEL LED 5 LED 4 LED 3 LED 2 LED 1 Option Buttons Possible Causes FAULT LED COMBINATION Motor triac short circuit: Check motor...
  • Page 22: Fault Finding

    Indesit Company FAULT FINDING IMPORTANT NOTE: Disconnect the machine from Electricity Supply before any testing. General Information If the machine has an Earth Fault it can display erroneous fault codes. Repair any Earth Faults on the machine before using the code guide on the previous page. Some faults will not show up as error codes:- The module will not show up a fault if the water to the machine is turned off or if the solenoid valves are open circuit.
  • Page 23 Indesit Company Motor tripped, - Check for water leaks that may affect connector J009 causing motor tacho the contacts to short circuit; generator open - Check to ensure motor is not mechanically jammed or seized; circuit or short - Check efficiency of the contacts on connector J009 on the PCB; circuit - Check the motor side connector;...
  • Page 24 Indesit Company Door lock fails to - Check for water leaks that may affect connectors J004 or J11 close / open, door (three-phase) causing the relative contacts to short; lock PTC triac open - Check Door lock terminal board (any problems due to / closed, mains aggression caused by manufacturing chemical residues that may frequency signal...
  • Page 25 Indesit Company NTC dryer sensor - Check efficiency of contacts on connector J011 (commutator) or open I short circuit J14 (three-phase) on PCB; - Check NTC impedance value on wiring connectors J011 (commutator) or J14 (three-phase) between pin 1 and pin 2. The impedance value at ambient temperature (20°C) must be approximately 20 KOhm;...
  • Page 26: Main Board Programming

    Indesit Company MAIN BOARD PROGRAMMING The electronic board will always be supplied without a programme when supplied as a spare part. NOTE: This board does not have a physically replaceable Eeprom. Programming a Main Board There are a number of ways the board can be programmed - some of which are not applicable to certain markets.
  • Page 27 Indesit Company PROGRAMMING (Using EMIT) The machine can be programmed via the Emit, using a USB lead (Part number C00222800), Hardware key (Part number C00115587) and the Memwriter software. Select Memwriter programme. Black Hardware Key Ensure correct Valid Comport is selected. Ensure correct Hardware key is selected (Black).
  • Page 28: Dismantling Instructions

    Indesit Company DISMANTLING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY NOTES Ensure that the appliance is disconnected from the electrical supply before dismantling. Beware of sharp edges on metal panels, plastic mouldings, and pressed parts. Some fixings (especially those into plastic) must be tightened to the correct specification using a suitable torque wrench.
  • Page 29 Indesit Company Console PCB & Button Assemblies Remove the console panel (D). Remove wiring plug - taking note of position. Remove three securing clips and lift away from the console. Pressure Switch Remove the table top (A). Disconnect the wiring connection block and pressure hose. Carefully unclip bracket from cabinet side and then unclip switch from bracket.
  • Page 30 Indesit Company Door Assembly Top Hinge removal (shown below) - Slide towards lower hinge, twist to the left Open the door through 180° and remove four screws and slide up to release. securing the hinges to the front panel. Ease the Lower Hinge removal - Slide upwards, hinges from the panel.
  • Page 31 Indesit Company Top Balance Weight Remove the table top (A). Remove three balance weight fixings screws. Lift the weight off the drum mountings. Heater / Thermistor Remove the rear access panel (B). Remove the heater wiring and detach the thermistor plug. Slacken off the 10 mm heater fixing nut and withdraw the heater from the drum.
  • Page 32 Indesit Company Inner Drum Lifter 6th hole from the front Insert a small screwdriver onto the 6th lifter hole from the front of the drum. This will depress the drum flap securing the lifter. Slide the lifter to the front of the drum and remove. Before refitting, lift the drum locking tab 3 mm above the drum surface.
  • Page 33 Indesit Company W Power Module Remove the back panel (B). Remove the screw or screws securing the module support to the cabinet. Disconnect the wiring - it may be necessary to remove one of the plugs to extract the module from its location.

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