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DISMANTLING INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY NOTES
1. Ensure that the machine is unplugged before commencing any work.
2. Beware of sharp edges on metal panels and pressed parts.

A

Top Cover

1.

Remove the 2 screws securing the top cover to the back panel.

2.

Slide the top cover back and lift clear of the console.

B

Console Panel

1.

Remove the top cover as in (A).

2.

Remove the 2 screws securing timer mounting plate to the console and unclip from the console.

3.

Disconnect the wiring to the option switches, noting the connections.

4.

Unclip the start relay from the console.

5.

Remove the 2 screws securing the console to the side panels (top of console).

6.

Remove the screw on the right hand side securing the front panel to the side panel.

7.

Lift the locking tabs securing the console to the front panel and lift the console clear of the front 
panel.

8.

Remove the timer knobs from the console by depressing the locking tabs.

9.

Replace in reverse order.

C

Programme Timer

1.

Remove the top cover as in (A).

2.

Remove the 2 screws securing the timer mounting plate to the console and unclip from the 
console.

3.

Remove the screws securing the timer to the timer mounting plate.

4.

Note the connections and disconnect the wiring to the timer.

5.

When refitting the timer mounting plate to the console it may be easier to remove the timer knobs 
from the console to aid reassembly.

D

Door Interlock Relay

1.

Remove the right hand side panel as in (F).

2.

Disconnect the wiring from the relay, noting the 
connections.

3.

Replace in reverse order.

E

Option Switches

1.

Remove the switch caps by gripping with pliers and pulling the cap off the switch shaft (care 
should be taken to avoid damage to the cap when removing).

2.

Note the connections and disconnect the wiring from the switch.

3.

Depress the locking tabs to remove the switch from the console.

Summary of Contents for AS600VEX

Page 1: ... Peterborough PE2 9JB Registered in London 106725 Service 6 kg Vented Electro Mechanical Tumble Dryers Models Comm Covered Code Hotpoint Ariston TVM631EUHA 48890 Ariston AS600VXFR 49613 AS600VKW 51893 AS600VEX 51891 AS600VXAG 51896 5407394 Issue 1 May 2008 ...

Page 2: ...ust be made for leaks from seals gaskets and pipe work and rectification carried out where necessary 7 It can be dangerous to attempt DIY repairs maintenance on complex equipment and the Company recommends that any problem with the appliance is referred to its own Service Organisation 8 Whilst the Company has endeavoured to ensure the accuracy of the data within this publication they cannot hold t...

Page 3: ...cal Specifications 4 Machine Function 5 6 Console 7 Programmes 8 Component Description 9 12 Dismantling Instructions 13 17 Timer Sequence Charts 18 19 Wiring Diagram Models TVM631EUHA AS600VEX AS600VXFR Invensys Timer 20 ELBI Timer 21 Wiring Diagram AS600VXAG AS600VKW Invensys Timer 22 ELBI Timer 23 ...

Page 4: ...ying Load Dry Weight Maximum 6 kg Drum Volume 100 litres Door Operation Lever operated door catch Heater High Heat 2200W 230V Low Heat 1100W 230V Heater Controls Heat Selection Push Button out for High Heat Control Thermostats Cycling Thermostat 120 C One Shot 150 C Eco Thermostats Full Load 55 C White Spot Half Load 60 C Purple Spot All thermostats are rated at 10 amps 230 Volts Timer Range up to...

Page 5: ...then travels through the front to rear air duct leaving the dryer at the rear outlet If required a vent hose may be attached to the outlet to take exhaust air away from the dryer A cut out on the element housing cuts the electricity Live supply to the element if the air temperature in the housing becomes too high due to a restriction in the air flow e g a blocked filter The cut out automatically r...

Page 6: ...thermostat signals that the clothes are dry Sequence of Automatic Drying System First 20 minutes full heat controlled by the timer This is to pre heat the clothes and drum before the exhaust thermostats take control The timer moves to its next cam position The timer motor is now disconnected and the dryer tumbles and heats When the clothes are dry the exhaust thermostat opens This provides a Live ...

Page 7: ...g a delayed start programme The Drying Guide allows the customer to consult a user friendly table of fabric types and load capacities and shows a guide of the programmes available The DELAY knob sets a delay on the dryers start time it can be rotated clockwise until you reach the number of hours you want to delay the start time If you have gone too far turn the knob anti clockwise The TIMER PROGRA...

Page 8: ...this programme will not dry your clothes For Acrylic fibres or small loads select Timed Drying This programme can also be used for large loads if you require a slightly drier result 1 Select HIGH HEAT by pressing the HEAT button 2 Position the PROGRAMMES knob on 3 Press the START button the ACTIVE light will turn on Automatic Drying large loads Dries completely your clothes are ready to be worn Fo...

Page 9: ...this timer is held on the heated part of the cycle by cutting the circuit to its motor The dryer motor continues to be reversed by timer 2 When the load is dry a thermostat in the front duct of the dryer operates which powers the motor of timer 1 and this allows the timer to advance to cool run The two Eco programmes allow for different load sizes for which different thermostats are selected by th...

Page 10: ...on Door Lock Operation Models AS600VKW AS600AXAG Door Open Dryer Off Trying to turn the machine on with the door open the solenoid is unable to operate the bistable cam to close the contacts because it is locked by the latch Door Closed Dryer Off Closing the door the latch now rotated by the door hook allows the movement of the bistable cam but the dryer is still OFF until the solenoid is energise...

Page 11: ...nt housing If this device fails it cannot be reset IF THIS DEVICE OPERATES IT SHOULD BE REPLACED TOGETHER WITH THE CYCLING THERMOSTAT see next paragraph CYCLING THERMOSTAT The cycling thermostat is mounted adjacent to the safety cut out is designed to open at 120 C It limits the temperature of the heat entering the drum ECO THERMOSTATS These are of self resetting closed disc construction mounted i...

Page 12: ... of earthing The earthing on the drum is achieved by the teardrop shaped bearing fixing screw the correct screw must always be used BELT A 9 rib belt has been used in production The length stamped on the belt is 1860 mm This is the fitted length Prior to fitting the length is approximately 1805 mm ...

Page 13: ...ole clear of the front panel 8 Remove the timer knobs from the console by depressing the locking tabs 9 Replace in reverse order C Programme Timer 1 Remove the top cover as in A 2 Remove the 2 screws securing the timer mounting plate to the console and unclip from the console 3 Remove the screws securing the timer to the timer mounting plate 4 Note the connections and disconnect the wiring to the ...

Page 14: ...securing the left hand side panel to the front panel I Energy Save 1 Remove the right hand side panel as in F above or the front panel as in G 2 Disconnect the thermostat wiring and remove the 2 screws fixing the thermostat to the air duct J Door Switch 1 Remove the top cover as in A 2 Remove the right hand side panel as in F 3 Disconnect the wiring to the switch 4 Using the button removal tool Pa...

Page 15: ...g the bracket to free the other lug as illustrated O Drive Belt Removal if not broken 1 Remove the right hand side panel as in F 2 Place the Special Tool Part Number 5600178 onto the motor shaft as far as possible cut out section to base of dryer 3 Rotate the tool and remove the belt from the shaft 4 Remove the front panel as in G and slide the belt off the drum Drive Belt Fitting 1 Slide the new ...

Page 16: ... the right hand side panel as in F 2 Remove the heater cover 8 screws 3 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 4 Note the wiring connections and disconnect the motor at the in line connector and the capacitor 5 Disengage the drive belt from the motor shaft as in O2 6 Remove the 3 hex head s...

Page 17: ...f the heater assembly has failed under the 12 month guarantee period the complete heater assembly should be replaced and the faulty unit sent back via the normal Q R procedure If replacing the thermostats both the cycling and one shot thermostat MUST be replaced should either fail NOTE When refitting the heater cover ensure the heater wiring Is not trapped between the inner and outer rear panels U...

Page 18: ...0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 2 5 min 2 5 min 2 5 min 2 5 min 2 5 min 2 5 min 2 5 min 2 5 min 2 5 min 2 5 min 2 5 min 2 5 min 2 5 min 2 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 mi...

Page 19: ...itch no 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 1 to 2 secs 148 seconds 2 1 to 2 seconds motor cw a a1 motor acw a a0 300 seconds ...

Page 20: ...ITE MOTOR BLACK RED M ITOR CAPAC PB PB M M BROWN BLUE ONE SHOT CUT OUT 5 3 4 8 ZBN PB A1 A3 A4 B4 B3 B1 C2 C3 C1 A11 A9 A10 RED B11 UPPER STAT POSITION IS NEXT TO FRONT TO BACK TUBE TIMER DELAY TM a a0 a1 THERMOSTAT EARTHING PLATE START SWITCH START SWITCH BROWN BLACK BUZZER PINK WHITE BLUE 1BLUE RED BROWN NEON GREY BLUE BLUE WHITE BLACK WHITE REAR VIEW OF CONNECTOR FOR HEATER 4 4 4 1 2 3 2 1 3 1 ...

Page 21: ...LUE RED ORANGE BLACK WHITE MOTOR BLACK RED M ITOR CAPAC PB PB M M BROWN BLUE ONE SHOT CUT OUT 5 3 4 8 ZBN PB B3 B4 A4 C5 C3 C4 A2 F A1 B1 UPPER STAT POSITION IS NEXT TO FRONT TO BACK TUBE TIMER DELAY TM a a0 a1 THERMOSTAT EARTHING PLATE BROWN BLACK BUZZER PINK WHITE BLUE RED BROWN NEON GREY BLUE BLUE WHITE BLACK WHITE BLUE BLACK BLACK WHITE PINK WHITE GREY BLUE WHITE BROWN A B C GREY ELBI TIMER 50...

Page 22: ...RED ORANGE BLACK WHITE MOTOR BLUE BLACK RED A0 A1 M ITOR CAPAC PB PB M M BROWN BLUE ONE SHOT CUT OUT 5 3 4 8 PEAPSA ZBN PB A1 A3 A4 B4 B3 B1 C2 C3 C1 A11 A9 A10 RED B11 B1 UPPER STAT POSITION IS NEXT TO FRONT TO BACK TUBE TIMER DELAY TM a a0 a1 THERMOSTAT EARTHING PLATE SOLENOID PTC 3 4 5 START SWITCH START SWITCH BROWN BLACK BUZZER PINK WHITE BLUE BLUE BLUE GREY BLACK RED BROWN NEON BLUE GREY BLU...

Page 23: ... BLUE WHITE 16002214000 M M GREY BLUE TIMER REVERS G TM BROWN 16001967501 BLUE E N L WITH SUPPRESSION MAINS CONNECTION 16001804401 A BLUE RED ORANGE BLACK WHITE MOTOR BLUE BLACK 16001784801 RED 16001804300 A0 A1 M ITOR CAPAC PB PB M M BROWN BLUE ONE SHOT CUT OUT 5 3 4 8 PEAPSA ZBN PB 16002216201 B3 B2 A4 B3 A5 C5 C3 C1 C4 A2 A1 B1 UPPER STAT POSITION IS NEXT TO FRONT TO BACK TUBE TIMER DELAY TM a ...

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