A common fault with late model Simpson Dishwashers

Recently I have come across a common fault with Simpson & Electrolux Dishwashers. A leak has been occurring in them. The last model Simpson dishwasher I worked on with this fault was a 52B 850WJ*05. These model as with all the late model Electrolux dishwashers have an in line heating element. From this element is a hose which runs from the heater up the side of the dishwasher and across the back to the top spray arm. On the bottom end of this hose or pipe in a short piece of rubber hose which is molded onto the rest of the hose which is molded plastic. The rubber part of the hose appears to perish and split after 3 -5 years.

How to replace this hose

The worst of this job is the outside wrap of the dishwasher has to be removed. This is where a battery operated drill comes in handy removing the thirty odd screws which hold the front trims and the wrap onto the frame. It is best to remove the eight screws along the bottom edge under the dishwasher first before removing the rest of the screws. To do this the dishwasher needs to be laid down on one side. Be careful removing the wrap because the metal edges are quite sharp.

Once the wrap is off it is easy to see to remove the faulty pipe. Remove the top rack from inside the dishwasher and unscrew the adaptor on the back wall. Loosen the hose clamp on the heater end and then remove the hose. Fit the new hose and reassemble the dishwasher and then you should be ready for action again.  The part is called: Tube heater to upper spray arm.

Of course before attempting any jobs like this the proper safety precautions should be followed. If in any doubt about doing a job like this, call your local dishwasher repairer. For dishwasher repairs in the Mackay area of Queensland call me, Rod Swan. Andergrove Appliance Service.

Simpson & Electrolux Washing Machine Lid Switch Fault

Simpson Washing Machine

Electrolux Home Products put out a Technical Bulletin No. WMB68 which describes a fault that some models of Electrolux and Simpson washing machines had a fault. The fault caused either a failure of the lid switch locking the machine and the customer could not remove their washing or customers reported a tingle when they touched the machine. This fault was caused by moisture entering the lid lock assembly allowing a electrical leakage. I have come across a few of these machines and even if they are out of the warranty period, I have been able to arrange an Electrolux Service agent to call and repair the fault as a warranty issue.

The repair involves removing the existing lid switch assembly and fitting a new kit. The kit includes a daughter electronic board(fitted on the main board), a lid lock assembly, lid striker, a sticker(that says the kit has been fitted) and an instruction kit.

The Models Affected

Depending on the model up to certain Serial numbers, Again the service agent can clarify this.

• Electrolux, Medium: EWT606SA,
• Electrolux, Large: EWT806SA, EWT8069SA*00,EWT959SA, EWT959SA*00, EWT806SB
• Simpson, Medium: SWT552SA, SWT605SA
• Simson, Large: 22S750M, 22S750M*00, 22S950M, SWT802SA, SWT802SA*00, SWT902SA, SWT902SA*00, SWT955SA, SWT955SA*00

If you have one of these models and there is either tingling from the machine or a fault with the lid switch, call your local Electrolux Service Agent.