Repair Manual VKS-H H6-400-02-01 IW 1409 Responsible: Rutz Phone: (0209) 401-733 Fax: (0209) 401-743 Date: 21.04.1998 Safety Notes Disconnect the device from the mains before attempting any repairs. When performing tests which must be done under power, a fault current protection switch must be used.
Repair Manual VKS-H H6-400-02-01 IW 1409 Responsible: Rutz Phone: (0209) 401-733 Fax: (0209) 401-743 Date: 21.04.1998 Operation On/Off button • For turning the appliance on and off (2-pole main switch). Window button (optional) • With Bowden cable for opening the fill window through a PTC locking relay.
Repair Manual VKS-H H6-400-02-01 IW 1409 Responsible: Rutz Phone: (0209) 401-733 Fax: (0209) 401-743 Date: 21.04.1998 Start time and time remaining (optional) • The program time can be delayed up to 19 hours. Time remaining display in minutes. Start •...
Repair Manual VKS-H H6-400-02-01 IW 1409 Responsible: Rutz Phone: (0209) 401-733 Fax: (0209) 401-743 Date: 21.04.1998 Function Description/Technical Notes General The ME2/ME3 control is based on a simple electronic controller. The control consists of: • control and display module, mounted in the panel, •...
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Repair Manual VKS-H H6-400-02-01 IW 1409 Responsible: Rutz Phone: (0209) 401-733 Fax: (0209) 401-743 Date: 21.04.1998 The electronic functions can be divided into the following groups: • Reading and processing incoming signals (speed, temperature, mains voltage, frequency, phase, control elements, etc.).
Repair Manual VKS-H H6-400-02-01 IW 1409 Responsible: Rutz Phone: (0209) 401-733 Fax: (0209) 401-743 Date: 21.04.1998 Motor Control The motor is controlled by means of triac phase-control. A speed signal makes speed control possible. The actual speed value is compared with the setpoint in the electronics.
Repair Manual VKS-H H6-400-02-01 IW 1409 Responsible: Rutz Phone: (0209) 401-733 Fax: (0209) 401-743 Date: 21.04.1998 Washing technique Through use of asymmetrical catches together with fuzzy logic control, delicate or powerful washing can be selected depending on the type of clothing and the program chosen.
Repair Manual VKS-H H6-400-02-01 IW 1409 Responsible: Rutz Phone: (0209) 401-733 Fax: (0209) 401-743 Date: 21.04.1998 Fuzzy logic in the spin cycle Imbalance sensing The measurement is made at 100 rpm. If the imbalance is too great, the cycle is interrupted and restarted up to 11 times.
Repair Manual VKS-H H6-400-02-01 IW 1409 Responsible: Rutz Phone: (0209) 401-733 Fax: (0209) 401-743 Date: 21.04.1998 Maintenance Variant coding: Service modules Sectional view For the service modules used in series production models, the variant coding is done by punching out certain conductor paths.
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Repair Manual VKS-H H6-400-02-01 IW 1409 Responsible: Rutz Phone: (0209) 401-733 Fax: (0209) 401-743 Date: 21.04.1998 Variant coding Jumper set • Open jumper or cut through! Max. speed/deselect steps (rpm) 1400, 1200, 1000, 800, 600, 400 Motor with 7 1300, 1200, 1000, 800, 600, 400...
Repair Manual VKS-H H6-400-02-01 IW 1409 Responsible: Rutz Phone: (0209) 401-733 Fax: (0209) 401-743 Date: 21.04.1998 Variant coding: Control and power module There is only one wire jumper (Jumper 1) on the control and power module which needs to be noted.
Repair Manual VKS-H H6-400-02-01 IW 1409 Responsible: Rutz Phone: (0209) 401-733 Fax: (0209) 401-743 Date: 21.04.1998 Supplement Grease-resistant window seal A grease-resistant window seal is available under spare parts number 29 61 40. For use only when unusually high amounts of grease or oil are present, e.g., children’s ward (salves) in a hospital.
Repair Manual VKS-H H6-400-02-01 IW 1409 Responsible: Rutz Phone: (0209) 401-733 Fax: (0209) 401-743 Date: 21.04.1998 Test program - solenoids, W-regulator, heater "Whites/Colours 40°C" For warm water variant through warm water valve, pulsed Heater raises temperature by approx. 3°C (for heating to 60°C, press...
Repair Manual VKS-H H6-400-02-01 IW 1409 Responsible: Rutz Phone: (0209) 401-733 Fax: (0209) 401-743 Date: 21.04.1998 Test program - keys, speed and program selector "Whites/Colours 60°C" (Window optionally locked) Exit the program by pressing the START button LED over On/Off...
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Repair Manual VKS-H H6-400-02-01 IW 1409 Responsible: Rutz Phone: (0209) 401-733 Fax: (0209) 401-743 Date: 21.04.1998 Set volume (in normal mode): The buzzer sounds at the end of a cycle, at rinse stop or under fault conditions. Its volume can be set.
Repair Manual VKS-H H6-400-02-01 IW 1409 Responsible: Rutz Phone: (0209) 401-733 Fax: (0209) 401-743 Date: 21.04.1998 Test program - variant display "Whites/Colours 60°e" (Window optionally locked) Drain LED flashes, if jumper (J...) is open Water plus Time save Pre-Wash Heavy...
Repair Manual VKS-H H6-400-02-01 IW 1409 Responsible: Rutz Phone: (0209) 401-733 Fax: (0209) 401-743 Date: 21.04.1998 J4 Warm water X without with J5 Time remaining X without with J6 Wash type X Standard Export Test program - Display elements "Whites/Colours 90°C"...
Repair Manual VKS-H H6-400-02-01 IW 1409 Responsible: Rutz Phone: (0209) 401-733 Fax: (0209) 401-743 Date: 21.04.1998 Test program - consumer Only for models with 7-segment display "Whites/Colours " - Controlled by keys: Press key once Consumer ON Press key again...
Repair Manual VKS-H H6-400-02-01 IW 1409 Responsible: Rutz Phone: (0209) 401-733 Fax: (0209) 401-743 Date: 21.04.1998 DEMO-Program "Wool 40°C" Simulation of a Whites/Colours with time select in fast cycle. Where: • no water fill • no motor operation • Turn program switch to the New Selection •...
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