Asko DW20.1 Service Manual page 13

Heating element
The heating element is of the through-flow type
and is situated between the sump and the suction
sleeve of the circulation pump. It consists of a
pipe with a heating coil. On one side of the
heating element coil is an overheating safety
device with a breaking temperature of 97°C and
with automatic resetting. On the other side is a
fusible cut-out rated at 206°C.
Drain pump
The drain pump consists of a synchronous motor
with an output of ca. 30 W and a pump part. The
direction of rotation is random, which makes it
partially self-cleaning.
Fan
The fan evacuates the moist air from the
machine during the programme's drying phase.
The fan system consists of a fan motor which
drives a double-sided impeller. Dry air is sucked
in from the opening on one side of the impeller.
Humid air flows in on the other side of the
impeller, when a wax motor opens a valve. This
takes place with a certain delay. Dry and moist
air are mixed in a channel leading to the under
part of the opening, where it is discharged.
Detergent and surfactant dispenser
The detergent and surfactant dispenser is
equipped with a draw magnet which, on first
actuation, dispenses detergent and, on second
actuation, dispenses surfactant. The system is
reset when the dishwasher door is opened.
Inside the dispenser is an adjustable volume
chamber for setting the desired quantity of
surfactant.
The surfactant level can be checked in an optical
sight gauge located on the upper side of the
dispenser.
Certain models have a sensor for sensing the
surfactant level, a so-called reed switch, mounted
on the dispenser. This is indicated on the panel.
Main switch
The main switch is a 2-pole unit and switches off
phase and neutral. The filter, overflow cut-out,
drain pump and inlet valve are not disconnected,
however, when the main switch shuts off the
power supply.
Radio interference suppressor
The radio interference suppressor ensures that
the machine does not interfere with its
environment and protects the machine from
external incoming interference.
Door switch
A microswitch senses when the door has been
opened. There is a pause in the programme, and
the power supply to certain components (motor,
valves, etc.) is shut off. The programme
continues from the point at which it was
interrupted when the door is closed.
Overflow cut-out
The overflow cut-out consists of a float which
actuates a microswitch. This closes the inlet
valve electrically and starts the drain pump. The
cut-out function operates regardless of whether
the main switch is on or off.
Lighting
The lighting consists of a 5 W/12 V halogen
lamp, which is powered from the control unit via
a microswitch. It lights the lamp when the door
has been opened to an angle of more than 5
degrees. The lamp is dimmed when it is lit in
order to reduce the starting current and to extend
the service life of the lamp. There are protective
components on the control unit which limit the
power supply to the lamp in the event of a short-
circuit, or if a replacement lamp of excessively
high power is fitted. The lamp can be replaced
from inside the washing compartment.
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