Fisher & Paykel 517735 service manual Continuous Spinning or Slow Spinning, Poor Wash Performance

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•Check the 2 balance rings in the inner bowl contain water. Check weights.

•Check for noisy suspension rods. Phase 1 was noisy during Stir.

•If the inner bowl or agitator is noisy check for obstruction. Check the spline drive is clean. If there is a grating sound check the single stainless steel washer beneath the spline drive.

•If the motor is abnormally noisy. Some early phase 5 rotors were noisy and replacement may rectify this. Chipped or cracked rotor magnets are unlikely to affect the noise.

•If the pump is noisy. Check for obstruction. Change parts as necessary.

The Motor Controller or Display will not be faulty.

6.6Continuous Spinning or Slow Spinning

There have been some reports of ‘continuous spinning’. This statement is a bit misleading as Smartdrive will always ensure that the motor will not spin continuously. However, it could be one of the following:-

The most likely cause of slow or continuous spinning is ‘Out of Balance’. To correct this see section 10.5. Normally the Out of Balance correction is to slow down or stop and retry to spin. Smartdrive will typically retry this 3 times before giving an out of balance user warning. If the out of balance recovery is set to enabled, see section 7.6 (Phase 3-5). Smartdrive will refill the bowl with water to redistribute the load. Smartdrive will only try this once before sounding a user warning.

Intermittent Lid switch. Check resistance and operation of the lid switch.

Spray Spin & suds. Too much detergent can cause final spin to stop and respin 4 times. This is due to suds build up between the bowls. Normally get a suds user warning.

A less likely cause of slow spinning is the ‘hot bowl flag’. Smartdrive activates this flag after a Hot or Warm Hot fill. Smartdrive will only spin to 700RPM. The outer bowl plastic will not withstand a 1000RPM spin if it is hot. This flag may be cleared in Diagnostic mode. Phase 1 can inadvertently set the ‘hot bowl flag’, if the warm or hot fill cycle is interrupted. This will restrict the maximum spin speed to 700 RPM.

The Motor Controller or Display will not be faulty.

6.7Poor Wash Performance

Linting. There are no serviceable parts or filters associated with linting.

Wash Performance. Check the following: -

•Ensure the user selects the correct water level for the wash load.

•Check the size is set correctly, see section 9.0.

•Check the High Water level is within limits as defined in section 6.4. If the water level is outside these limits then replace the motor controller.

•If auto water level is being used and not selecting the correct water level, this may be modified, see section 7.5.

•If fabric softener is used this can build up within the outer bowl. This can result in black flakes present in the wash load. If this is a problem it is recommended that Smartdrive is periodically filled with hot water, plus one to two cups of dishwashing powder and left to soak.

•See section 5.7 for user information on improved wash performance.

If the water levels are correct the Motor Controller or Display will not be faulty.

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Contents Phase 1 to 5 Smart Drive Electronic Washing MachinePhase 5 IW Phase 3 GWPhase 4 GW Phase 5 IwecoWhat PHASE, Size & Model is Your SMARTDRIVE? MW, GWTable of Contents Recycle HOW to Service Smartdrive If Smartdrive has no Power see SectionIntroduction Smartdrive Servicing Quick Reference Guide Specifications ALL Terminals and Internal Parts should be Treated AS LiveRemoving Transit Restraint InstallationInstallation Inlet HosesAccessories and Spare Parts Installation Environment Water Supply TemperaturesSafety Levelling SmartdriveSmartdrive Components Electronics Systems Phase Wiring Diagram Specifications MotorMotor Controller Module Water Level Measurement Pressure SensorDisplay Module Water Valves Installation Rotor Position SensorPump Motor Specifications PumpDiagram showing the Floating Bowl Inner and Outer BowlsDetection Of Inner Bowl Float Off Point Bowl Check Lid Switch and Out of Balance Switch Lid SwitchWater Temperature Sensing Favourite cycle GW only All Phases Customising Wash Cycles GW only Phase 3 to 5 onlySmartdrive Information Delay Start GW only Phase 2 to 5 only Auto Water Level GW only Phase 3 to 5 onlyWater Saver GW only Phase 3 to 5 only Fabric Softener Dispenser All Phases Amount of Water Used in the Water Saver RinseWash Performance Information All Phases CreasingSmartdrive Problems If Smartdrive Appears To Have No PowerIf Smartdrive Powers Off mid cycle Flooding LeakingNoisy Continuous Spinning or Slow Spinning Poor Wash PerformanceEarth Leakage SiphoningRadio Frequency Interference RFI It Appears Smartdrive is doing nothingOption Adjustment Mode Wash Water Temperature All PhasesRinse Options All Phases Method of Setting the Wash TemperatureEnd of Cycle Warning Beeps GW Only All Phases PhaseAuto Water Fill Level Adjustment GW only Phase Out Of Balance Recovery Adjustment GW and MW only PhaseDiagnostic Mode What WAS the Last FAULT?Test LID, OUT of BALANCE, & Size Switches To Test Pump & Water ValvesLOW Water Level LED OFF = Restart OFF RestartRecycle Medium Water Level LED on = RE-CYCLE onPage Size Setting Mode Phase 4 and 5 only User Warnings Insufficient Hot Water Hot Water LED flashingInsufficient Cold Water Cold Water LED flashing No Water Both Hot and Cold Water LEDs flashing Overloaded Product High Water LED flashingPhase 4 Phase 1 toRestart and Recycle Wash Progress LEDs flashing Demonstration Mode All LEDs flashing in patterns GWC09 GWM09 GWL09 Fault CodesGWC08 GWM08 GWL08 THC08 THM08 THL08 IWM09 IWL09Phase 1 Communications Fault Smartdrive Phases 1 to 5 Fault DescriptionsPhase 1 to 5 Motor Controller Fault Primary Source Motor ControllerPrimary Source Display Module Action Phase 1 to 5 Display Module FaultPhase 1 to 5 Size Error Primary Source Display ModuleAction Phase Phase 4 toPhase 1 to 5 Thermistor Error Phase 2 toPhase 1 Pump Fault Phase 1 to 5 Pressure Sensor FaultPhase 1 to 5 Flood Protection Error Primary Source Pressure Tube28 30 xx Phase 1 Display / Motor Controller out of Sequence Phase 1 Pump Connection FaultPhase 5 IW LCD Initialisation Error Primary Source Pump ActionPhase 1 Pump Circuit Error Phase 1 Brake Resistor FaultPhase 1 MC Reset Error Primary Source Pump System Phase 1 to 5 Water Leak FaultPhase 1 to 5 Pump Block Error Secondary Source Mechanical ActionPrimary Source Mechanical Phase 1 to 5 Tap or Pressure Sensor Tube FaultPhase 1 to 5 Bowl Dis-Engaged Fault Primary Source SudsPhase 1 to 5 OOB Switch Fault Phase 1 to 5 Temperature Sensor FaultPhase 1 Rotor Fault Primary Source Primary Source Mechanical ActionPrimary Source Pump System Action Phase 2 to 5 Water in Bowl During SpinPhase 5 Display Fault Secondary Source Motor ControllerPrimary Source Wiring Phase 2 to 3 Bowl Dis-engaged FaultPhase 2 to 5 Hot and Cold Valve Fault Phase 2 to 5 Cold Valve FaultPhase 5 ECO Recirculation Fault See fault code Phase 2 to 5 Hot Valve FaultPhase 5 ECO Recirculation Fault Secondary Source Diverter ValvePhase 2 to 5 Rotor Position Sensor Fault Phase 2 to 5 Motor / Motor Control Step FailSecondary Source Motor Phase 4 to 5 Bowl Check Fault Phase 4 to 5 Motor Controller FaultPhase 4 Motor Controller Fault Primary Source- PumpPhase 2 to 3 Display / Motor Controller Comms. Error Phase 5 Machine Setup ErrorPhase 1 to 5 Single Rotor Position Sensor Error Primary Source Wiring ActionPhase 1 to 4 Repetitive Current Trip Phase 1 to 5 Repetitive Rotor Position Sensor ErrorPhase 1 to 4 Single Current Trip Phase 4 Single Current Trip & Rotor Position Sensor ErrorPhase 1 to 5 Motor Stall Phase 1 to 5 Bowl Engaged During Agitate Phase 4 to 5 Brake Function Time-out Fault Mechanical Service Section Complete DisassemblyPhase 5 Topdeck Showing Wiring Connections Phase 2 Topdeck Showing Wiring Connections NB DON’T Remove the Earth Connection from the WrapperPage Page Assembly Guidelines Motor Assembly & Disassembly AssemblyPump Blockage Shaft & Bearing Removal Shaft & Bearing Assembly Page Appendix a Binary Decoding Chart 8 Bits Wash Progress LEDsSize Setting Fault Finding / Fault CodesImportant Note WM013 Pump Hood KIT January 2000 Phases 2 to Wiring ConnectionsPump Hood Kit Part Number 479188P WM51 Diagnostic Flow Chart Sept 1992- Phase 1 only WM65 BIB Deflector April 1994- Phase 1 only WM70 Premature OUT of Balance February 1995 Phase 2 onlyKit Lever Out of Balance & Bracket Phase 2 Part Number WM80 Condensation KIT May 1996 Phase 2 & 3 only WM81 Pump Shield 5KG Smartdrive September 1996 Phases 1 toAppendix C Smarttool Appendix D Tools for Servicing Smartdrive Models Size Width Wash Load Capacity Specifications for IWIW Quick Reference Guide Compact Medium LargeIntroduction to IW Wash 1 Detergent Activating Wash Front loader type washWater Temperature Sensing Option Adjustment Mode for IW PumpOther Options Diagnostic Mode for IW Status DisplayFault Status Size Setting Mode for IW Recycle
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