zanussi wjs1265w washer/dryer stuck in spin mode?
zanussi wjs1265w washer/dryer stuck in spin mode?
how can i fix my zanussi 1265 washer/dryer?
my machine is stuck in spin cycle i.e. as you switch the machine on and select a wash cycle and press start it starts to fill then it pauses for a minute or so and starts to spin and drain all the water the spin only lasts for 2secs. i.e. the machine doesnt get a chance to build up spin speed.than again the pump kicks in and tries to drain water though no water is left in the machine,it then again spins for 2secs. and keeps on repeating the whole process again and again.
I tried to run the dryer without selecting any wash cycle but it does the same in drying mode aswell.
I opened the top and found a plastic cap type (fitting)pipe had come off from a flat plastic container which i think is the dryer mechanism plumbing.It runs from centre of drum and expands to a rectangular box type thing which then narows down again and connects to the water inlet tray it was discharging foam and water and i could seethe spill under the machine/i dried the machine for 5days after replacing the cap type pipe and tried to run the machine but it would do the same i.e. it spins for2secs and drains water.I took the back cover off and found rust and soap deposits on left side of the machine as viewed from behind.A pump directly under neath the plastic plumbing which i think is the condensor pump for dryer was partlly rusted the water and foam did not get to the electronic control pannel i found it to be completely dry and free of any foam or water marks.
3months ago i had replaced the main drum bearings and it worked fine for 3months.Any help in this matter will be highly appreciated thanks in advance to every one and any one who can help me.

abid, October 2008

Check the tacho coil for breakages in the connections. The tacho coil is a small generator coil on the end of the motor which provides a voltage proportional to the speed of the motor. This voltage is fed back to the speed control module to enable the machine to check the rotation, direction and speed of the motor. If the machine goes into spin as soon as you turn it on, the tacho coil on the motor is faulty or come off, sometimes the screw holding it on has just come undone and it has fallen off or the outer casing has come adrift.
Other possible causes of spin problems: Faulty pressure switch - machine "thinks" the drum is still full of water so wont enter the spin cycle. An easy way to check is to remove the hose connected to the pressure switch and listen for a click, this will happen the instant the hose is removed so be aware, if you hear a click it means the switch has reset so the pressure chamber is blocked, which will require you to remove it an clean it out. If there is no click either you missed it or the switch contacts are welded together. To test the switch you may have to remove it because you will need to blow into it and listen for one or more clicks as the different levels set. Be aware that some of the older machines have multi level switches, whilst the newer ones only have a single level. Spin problems may also be caused if the machine reckons the load is out of balance, rearrange the load. If problem persists could possibly be a fault in the out of balance detector switch or the suspension and damping system.
Repair and service your own washing machine. Go to www.2ndwave.co.uk/manual.html

dannyboy, October 2008

have you checked motor tacho and have you tried replacing motor control pcb yet

ck, October 2008