Asko W6OO-SERIES Service Manual page 11

The drum turns slowly during washing The drum turns slowly during washing
The drum turns slowly during washing The drum turns slowly during washing The drum turns slowly during washing
r o t a t i o n . r o t a t i o n . r o t a t i o n . r o t a t i o n . r o t a t i o n .
1. Check that the drive belt is tight and that the
adjustment screw for motor suspension is
screwed tight.
The washer does not empty The washer does not empty. . . . . The washer does not empty
The washer does not empty The washer does not empty
1. Be sure the drain hose is not blocked or kinked.
2. Check the drain pump and pin trap.
3. Check the level switch. (See page 13.)
4. Check the programmer (W600/W620) or the
motor control board (W640/W660). (See the
schematic diagrams for measuring points.)
Metallic sounds are heard from the rear Metallic sounds are heard from the rear
Metallic sounds are heard from the rear Metallic sounds are heard from the rear Metallic sounds are heard from the rear
of the machine. of the machine. of the machine.
of the machine. of the machine.
1. This could be the brushes in the main motor.
Remove the rear cover plate and investigate the
cause.
The programmer does not work (W600 The programmer does not work (W600 The programmer does not work (W600 The programmer does not work (W600 The programmer does not work (W600
and W620). and W620).
and W620). and W620). and W620).
1. Make sure the power to the machine is on.
2. Check the fuses.
3. Check that the programmer motor runs.
The machine does not fill with water The machine does not fill with water The machine does not fill with water. . . . .
The machine does not fill with water The machine does not fill with water
1. Make sure the power to the machine is on.
2. Check that the water valve is open.
3. Be sure the Delay Start has not been engaged.
4. Check for error messages (W640/W660).
5. Measure the voltage at the inlet valve and the
outputs from the program control board. (See
page 14.)
6. The maximum fill time is five minutes. If the
unit hasn't filled in five minutes, W600/W620
will advance to "C" on the Program Control
knob. W640/W660 will display an error
message.
7. Check the level switch and its hose. (See page 13.)
8. Check the level sensor. (See page 13.)
The machine continues to fill up with The machine continues to fill up with The machine continues to fill up with The machine continues to fill up with The machine continues to fill up with
water and the program stands still. water and the program stands still.
water and the program stands still. water and the program stands still. water and the program stands still.
1. Switch off the power to the machine. If the
washer still continues to fill, the valve is stuck.
In this case, turn the water off immediately.
Remove and clean the valve. Be sure to flush
the water feed line. Also, clean the filter
thoroughly. Before reassembling, inspect the
washers in the fill hose.
2. Check the level switch and its hose. Be sure the
small hose to and from the "Y" pipe is not
blocked or cracked.
3. Check the level sensor (See page 13.)
The machine does not pump water out. The machine does not pump water out.
The machine does not pump water out. The machine does not pump water out. The machine does not pump water out.
1. Make sure the power to the machine is on.
2. Be sure the drain hose is not blocked or kinked.
3. Check the voltage and continuity (see page 13
for these values).
4. Make sure the pump rotor in the drain pump
moves freely. (See page 55 for instructions on
emptying water from the drain pump.)
The machine vibrates more than usual The machine vibrates more than usual The machine vibrates more than usual The machine vibrates more than usual The machine vibrates more than usual
d u r i n g s p i n d r y i n g . d u r i n g s p i n d r y i n g .
d u r i n g s p i n d r y i n g . d u r i n g s p i n d r y i n g . d u r i n g s p i n d r y i n g .
1. Make sure the shipping supports have been
removed. (See page 3.)
2. Make sure the machine is level and the locking
nuts on the feet are secure.
3. Make sure the flooring beneath the unit is solid.
If it isn't, place a 3/4" to 1" thick piece of plywood
under the washer to strengthen the floor.
4. Check the shock absorbers for signs of corrosion.
Foam in the last rinse, water remains in Foam in the last rinse, water remains in Foam in the last rinse, water remains in
Foam in the last rinse, water remains in Foam in the last rinse, water remains in
t h e m a c h i n e . t h e m a c h i n e . t h e m a c h i n e .
t h e m a c h i n e . t h e m a c h i n e .
1. Check the type of detergent used and the
amount. (See the ASKO Use and Care Guide.)
2. Check that the drain hose is not blocked or
kinked.
3. Check to see if the drain pump is blocked.
W W W W W a t e r l e a k s a t e r l e a k s a t e r l e a k s
a t e r l e a k s a t e r l e a k s
1. Too much foam can cause a small puddle on
the front left side of the machine.
2. Check the hoses and door seal for signs of wear.
3. Make sure nothing is caught in the door, such as
apron strings, shoe laces, etc.
T T T T T oo much foam oo much foam oo much foam oo much foam oo much foam
1. Use only low-sudsing detergent.
2. Try using less detergent. Use only one to three
tablespoons (as stated in the ASKO Use and Care
Guide.)
Unit stops in the middle of a program Unit stops in the middle of a program Unit stops in the middle of a program Unit stops in the middle of a program Unit stops in the middle of a program
It is normal for the machine to "pause" during a
program, especially between cycles and during the
Wool wash program.
FAULT TRACING
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