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2.5
Door Switch
Attributed faults
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Machine will not start
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Door will not open
The door switch has a bimetallic strip inside that heats up when an electric current is
passed through it. It only takes a matter of seconds to get hot and bend, as it bends it
touches another terminal which completes the circuit, also activating a locking
mechanism that prevents the door from being opened. However it takes considerably
longer to cool down, that is why there is about a 2 minute pause after the wash before
you can open the door.
If the bimetallic strip no longer functions the switch becomes inactive.
If there is an internal short the switch becomes inactive.
If there is still water detected in the machine the control module keeps the switch
energised as long as there is power to the machine.(
If the machine is switched of
at the mains the door lock will open regardless
)
If it remains locked, there is a release lever to the front of the switch that will free
it, however you will need to get access to it from the top of the
machine, or by removing the front panel
