I have a problem with my Zanussi FJD1466 washer in that when it's switched
on it is continually attempting to pump water out. This continues from what
I can see indefinitely. Sometimes it takes fresh water from the supply,
other times it doesn't. I was advised by a local washing machine engineer
that this can be caused by a siphon effect, however I have done all I can
see necessary to clear this (raising drain hose, disconnecting supply and
switch on etc. etc).

The other thing the machine does is when the power is first switched on the
door lock makes a loud buzz for just a moment. The door locks and the
pumping starts.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Brett

"Brett Jackson" wrote in message
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I have a problem with my Zanussi FJD1466 washer in that when it's switched
on it is continually attempting to pump water out. This continues from
what
I can see indefinitely. Sometimes it takes fresh water from the supply,
other times it doesn't. I was advised by a local washing machine engineer
that this can be caused by a siphon effect, however I have done all I can
see necessary to clear this (raising drain hose, disconnecting supply and
switch on etc. etc).

The other thing the machine does is when the power is first switched on
the
door lock makes a loud buzz for just a moment. The door locks and the
pumping starts.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Brett
It sounds to me like it is the pressure switch
You will find a small bore tube coming from the bottom of drum to a Round
Plastic switch about 55mm in dia. Pull the tube off make sure it is clear.
Blow up the Pressure Switch you should hear 2 clicks. Reconect and switch on
and see if OK!
BigGuyUK

Thanks for the advice. After a bit of a search I found this, although it's
at the top of the machine. Blew in to it and got 2 clicks. The pipe is
definately clear but unfortunately the machine's still not working.


Cheers


"BigGuyUK" wrote in message
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"Brett Jackson" wrote in message
...
I have a problem with my Zanussi FJD1466 washer in that when it's
switched
on it is continually attempting to pump water out. This continues from
what
I can see indefinitely. Sometimes it takes fresh water from the supply,
other times it doesn't. I was advised by a local washing machine
engineer
that this can be caused by a siphon effect, however I have done all I
can
see necessary to clear this (raising drain hose, disconnecting supply
and
switch on etc. etc).

The other thing the machine does is when the power is first switched on
the
door lock makes a loud buzz for just a moment. The door locks and the
pumping starts.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Brett
It sounds to me like it is the pressure switch
You will find a small bore tube coming from the bottom of drum to a Round
Plastic switch about 55mm in dia. Pull the tube off make sure it is clear.
Blow up the Pressure Switch you should hear 2 clicks. Reconect and switch
on
and see if OK!
BigGuyUK