I have a matsui dishwasher model MF2W/A, the normal wash programme washes in cold water previously used to be hot water and the timer sticksit now has to be moved manual, any ideas whats wrong with it and is it worth repairing?

kath, June 2009

If your Matsui MF2W/A timer stops earlier in its cycle, turn off the water and unplug the machine.

Pull it out and put it on its back. Remove the base panel. Remove the anti-flooding interlock. Unplug the two cables feeding the heater element and check its resistance. Should be 30 ohm or thereabouts. If not the heater's defective and you should replace it.

Pull the cables off each of the two thermostats and check resistance. It should be in the order of .5 ohm or less. If the reading is high then replace.

Remember there are two thermostats fixed to the dishwasher pan. One at the right back lower, and one at the left back lower. For the left hand one you may find it easier to access by removing the lefthand dishwasher panel.

And that’s about it. Job done.

Nimrod, November 2012

I know this isn't an answer to the problem but we have the same model and the same problem. Timer sticks and only washes now with cold water. It looks like a design fault. I am going to contact Matsui to see if they have similar complaints. If I get anywhere I will hopefully post a solution.
George.

George Duncan, September 2009

We have just had the same dishwasher installed (minus the instructions) and our timer sticks. I went out today and came back 2 and a half hrs later and the timer hadn't moved. I don't know which programme to put on for a normal wash.......doubt it's worth repairing, ours was a freebie, but think they're only cheap dishwashers.

Sarah, September 2009