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Service Manual UK
Indesit
Company
English
AUTO TEST - CONDENSER DRYERS
SAFETY WARNING !
When performing the Auto Test you will need to remove the top cover of the Dryer while
Electrical power is still applied.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, during this sequence you MUST make certain no
persons have any contact with the LIVE area around the Mains Terminal Block (cable entry
position) or main Power module behind the Console.
Preparation:
1.
Remove the 2 screws securing the top cover to allow its removal when required during the test
sequence.
2.
If necessary fit the Magnetic Test resistor. See page 7 for details.
To Enter Auto Test Mode - Condenser Models
1.
The dryer must be plugged into the electricity supply with the Programme Selector set to the
“OFF” Position.
2.
Turn the Selector Clockwise to
Programme 1
. Wait for the LED’s to turn OFF.
3.
Push the
Delay Option
Button once.
4.
Turn the Selector Clockwise to
Programme 2.
5.
Push the
Delay Option
Button once.
6.
Turn the Selector Anti-Clockwise to
Position 15.
7.
Push the
Start Button
once.
This starts the test, indicated by the drum rotating clockwise for a short period - approximately
7 -8 seconds.
Note:
If after starting the Auto Test and the drum has not Paused within 15 seconds, the auto test
has not been entered successfully, turn the control Knob to OFF, and repeat the above sequence.
TEST SEQUENCE - for a CONDENSER DRYER which has no detectable Faults
1.
The Drum Rotates Clockwise for about 7 or 8 seconds.
Pause.
At this point remove the top cover. Remove the Water Bottle and pour 300 ml of water into the
Water Bottle support. (This will operate the Float Switch at the base of the dryer).
2.
Refit the Water Bottle (if the Water Bottle is not replaced the test will fail at this point).
3.
The dryer will pause until the Float Switch has moved to the full position.
The drain pump will turn on and the drum will rotate Clockwise for about 15 seconds.
The water that was poured into the support (filling the pump) will be pumped into the water bottle.
Pause for 5 seconds.
4.
The Drum Rotates Anti-Clockwise with the Heater On (both elements) until the Rear Thermistor
detects a temperature Rise, - the heater then turns OFF and the drum continues to rotate.
Pause for 5 seconds.
5.
The Drum Rotates Clockwise with the Heater On until the Front Thermistor detects a temperature
change, the Heater turns Off and the drum continues to rotate.
Long Pause.
6.
3 Beeps then the
END
LED Illuminates.
7.
Test Ends.
