Hotpoint Ariston TVF651 Service Information

Hotpoint Ariston TVF651 Service Information

Vented electronic 6 kg tumble dryers

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5407404 Issue 1
Dec. 2007
VENTED
ELECTRONIC
6 Kg
TUMBLE
DRYERS
Models Covered
TVF651
ALE600VX
Service
Information
Indesit Company UK Ltd
© 2007 Reg. Office: Peterborough PE2 9JB Registered in London: 106725

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  • Page 1 5407404 Issue 1 Dec. 2007 VENTED ELECTRONIC 6 Kg TUMBLE DRYERS Models Covered TVF651 ALE600VX Service Information Indesit Company UK Ltd © 2007 Reg. Office: Peterborough PE2 9JB Registered in London: 106725...
  • 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 Serial Number / Industrial Code Explanation .
  • Page 4: Specifications

    Indesit Company SPECIFICATIONS General Models as at October 2007 TVF651 ALE600VX Features Electronically controlled tumble dryers comprising of an interface module fitted to the rear of the console panel and a control module mounted on the plinth, connected by a serial link.
  • Page 5: Machine Function

    Indesit Company MACHINE FUNCTION Drying Overview Cold air drawn into the dryer cabinet interior through louvres in the cabinet base, passes through the large hole in the inner back panel adjacent to the fan and driven through the element housing on the inner back panel.
  • Page 6 Indesit Company VENTED AIRFLOW DIAGRAM Hot Airflow Cold Airflow The module also controls the heater, this has an upper and lower element, the lower (static) element is permanently energised (except in cool tumble) and the upper element (dynamic) is cycled on and off by the control module during a programme to maintain the correct temperature within the drum for the programme selected.
  • Page 7: Component Description

    Indesit Company COMPONENT DESCRIPTION CONSOLE PANEL The console panel contains the user display and controls, these consist of a 7 segment LED display, LEDs, programme selection knob, option buttons to select the various drying options, start/reset button and a stand-by button. The interface module mounts to the rear of the console. All except the Start/ Cancel button are linked by software to control there corresponding LED.
  • Page 8 Indesit Company High Heat (B1) Selects the high heat option with both heater elements enabled. If high heat selected pressing this button selects low heat with only the top heater enabled. Post Crease Care (B2) Selects Post Crease Care phase to occur after dryer finishes the cool tumble phase. If this option not selected the drying programme ends after the cool tumble phase.
  • Page 9 Indesit Company PROGRESS LAMPS HEAT LED (L1) L1 Drying Phase The dryer is tumbling and heating. L2 Cool Down The heater is off and the drum tumbles. L3 End The programme is completed and the clothes can be removed. L4 Clean Filter Lamp A reminder to clean the filter is lit at the end of every cycle.
  • Page 10 Indesit Company Control Module The control module is located behind the right hand side panel and there is a service port behind the plinth cover that allows attachment of a Computer to programme the EEPROM or test the control module. Contains the main processor and memory and EEPROM.
  • Page 11 Indesit Company Rear Thermistor Fitted to the heater assembly above the heater. Used by the electronics for controlling the temperature into the rear of the dryer. Front Thermistor Fitted to the front air duct moulding Used by the electronics for controlling the temperature. Safety Cut-Out (One Shot) This device is a disc type thermostat set to operate at 150°C it is used as a safety device, It is positioned above the element.
  • Page 12 Indesit Company • During the post creasecare phase of a drying programme, the programme will finish. Pressing the START/PAUSE button will re-start a new programme at the beginning. • The START/PAUSE button must be pressed to resume the programme. The progress lights will change to show the current status and the START/PAUSE light will stop flashing and turn green.
  • Page 13: Programme Guide

    Indesit Company PROGRAMME GUIDE What it does... How to set it... Note: Programme Options available: Dries your clothes on High 1. Position the PROGRAMME knob on 1. Delayed start Cottons 2. Select any Options, if required. heat setting, ready for Pre Creasecare 3.
  • Page 14 Indesit Company Easy Iron Programme ‘Easy Iron’ is a short 10 minute programme (8 minutes of heat followed by a 2 minute cool tumble period) which fluffs the fibres of clothing that have been left in the same position/location for an extended period of time.
  • Page 15: Dismantling Instructions

    Indesit Company DISMANTLING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY NOTES Ensure that the machine is unplugged before commencing any work. Beware of sharp edges on metal panels and pressed parts. A. Top Cover Remove the 2 screws securing the top cover to the back panel. Slide the top cover back and lift clear of the retainers.
  • Page 16 Indesit Company Control Module Module sits on the base of the Remove the plinth by pulling forward. machine Remove the top cover. Remove the right hand side panel. Disconnect the wiring, noting connections. Remove the screws securing the module to the kickstrip.
  • Page 17 Indesit Company Front Bearings Bearing Pad Remove the front panel as in (D). Mounting Bracket Spring the fixing lug out of the open slot in the bearing mounting bracket and slide the pad along the bracket to free the other lug as illustrated. M.
  • Page 18 Indesit Company P. Motor Remove the right hand side panel as in (E). Remove the heater cover - 8 screws. Remove the 2 fans from the motor hub - 3 hex head screws. Note: The inner and outer fans are DIFFERENT. Ensure fans are reassembled in the correct order.
  • Page 19 Indesit Company S. Rear Bearing Remove the bearing rear cover. Remove the drive pin. Remove the teardrop shaped bearing fixing screw. Slide the teardrop shaped bearing off the drum shaft. NOTE: - As the teardrop shaped beating screw provides the Earth to the drum, the correct screw must be used.
  • Page 20: Fault Codes

    Indesit Company FAULT CODES FAULT Cause Control Action The motor is running when it • Check if module connector J3 has shorted due to moisture. should be off. • Replace module. Open circuit between • Check security of module connector J3; module and motor Common.
  • Page 21 Indesit Company Upper element failure • Check security of module connector J4; • Test between pins 4 and 5 on J4 (approximately 48 ohms); • If open circuit, test upper element and the wiring between J4 and the heater. Upper element is on when it •...
  • Page 22: Wiring Diagram

    CAPAC -ITOR BLACK BROWN ORANGE BLUE BLUE BLUE MOTOR WITH PROTECTOR BLACK = LOCKING RECEPTACLE = INSULATOR DRUM M = MALE TAB ASSY PB = PIGGY BACK DOOR MAINS CONNECTION F = FLAG RECEPTACLE 5407404wd.pdf SWITCH WITH SUPPRESSION TVF651/ALE600VX 16002194001...
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