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an alam is sounding and a light flashing to say the wash has finshed but it hasent even started its 18 months old zanussi 914791292
steve, March 2008
Theres a faulty component in the machine .
Some machines test the motor rotation on power up and if this is abnormal they simply abort the program. Check out the carbon brushes in the motor. Theyre graphite blocks which transfer mains power to the copper segments of the motor - located at the other end of the motor from the drive pulley. Theyre probably worn down. They're quite cheap parts and easy to replace - the holders are plastic or bakelite and are generally held in with screws or plastic clips. Also, look at the copper segments they run on to check for burning or pitting. If the segments are burnt or damaged you need a replacement motor or a replacement armature (motor part) if you can source one. Occasionally may be a fault in the motor drive circuit board - in which case replacement of board only real option.
Also could be a faulty heater or water level pressure switch.
Check out my site for info: www.2ndwave.co.uk/manual.html

washerman, March 2008
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