Top 20 Zanussi 24 in. DE6850 Free-standing Dishwasher Questions & Answers

Thermostat should be in the base of the dishwasher next to the heater element and looks like this part. http://www.espares.co.uk/product/es567728/dishwasher-temperature-sensor?PartTypeId=1532&ModelId=576996

replace the heating rod that surrounds the pump base drain

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A bad heating element causes many problems in dishwashers...

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remove RHS panel and you will see it bottom right. looks like a round cylinder with wires going into it.

if not heating worth looking at main board as wel for a broken solder joint on heater relay. bit of solder will sort this

Hi,
Check your heating element..
A bad heating element causes many problems in dishwashers...

Dishwasher Problems The Heating Element not Working

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Thanks for using FixYa. You’ll need to check the following things--

1. Fuse (blown or tripped).
2. Check the wire fasteners at dishwasher junction box.
3. Electronic control board.
4. Motor (inoperative, check resistances).
5. Door switch (open contacts).
6. Door latch not making contact with door switch.
7. Touch pad circuit defective.
8. No indicator lamps illuminate when START or OPTIONS is depressed.

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Rylee

Hello,
You seem to have a blockage,have you checked the filters lately.Also check the drain hose and the pipe that the drain hose goes into,if they are clear then the blockage is down in the bottom of the dishwasher in the pipes or the drain pump.

Hope this helps.

Hi,
Check your heating element..

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Unplug the appliance first.

If it's a freestanding appliance, pull it out and tip it rearward about 45 degrees.
Drain the water out the rear corners and then the anti flood will reset itself.

If it's integrated, take off the inspection panel below the door and use a sponge to remove the water from the base.

Once empty, switch back on and try the machine again.

Hi,

it is the float switch in the base of the unit, which registers a water leak. you are probably using too much detergent and it is overflowing into the base.

there is an intermittant break in the circuit leading to the heater element or at the element. have it checked by a pro..

Dissconnect from mains,check the control unit by removing the front panel, six screws ease off the panal,you will see unit control unit directly behind cycle selection buttons identify each connection and remove unit it's just held with friction fit clips once out pull out the 2 clips on either side and it will open like a book you will se 2 circuit boards ease out the one with the relay, transistor etc mounted flip it over and you will see where it has flashed solder connection reassemble, start dishwasher.

copy and paste link below for photo of card with blown relay connection
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Start checking the element. (assuming you have a tester).If reading is good,(approx. 20-40 ohms).then check for a reset switch. Normall a red push to resed button or if there is continuity.. From there it can only be the board which outputs the heater voltage.

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Make sure you unplug before you start. I had the same problem with a DE6850. The heater was ok. Metered at 25.ohms. Apparently, the relay on the control board mounted in the front door behind the switches is a common fault. Remove the screws around the top part of the door and you will be able to get at the control module. Resolder the connection. Zanussi reliability has been lost. Noel P

Hi,
I followed some of the good instructions already on Fixya. I had checked the heater and it was o.k. I then took the front door of the washer apart to get at the control box. Sure enough, I also had the common design fault. One leg of the rely had scorch marks and was now disconnected from the circuit board. I will solder tonight and test. I include a photo of the burned board. TNoel P

Replaced Circuit board. Circuit board was burnt out. New one costs around £80 - £100.

is your water heater set on 120 degres

hi have you tried thermostat i repaired on last week same fault

I've just had similar - seems to be a problem in the controller module - they're reasonably inexpensive online.
Undo the top-part of the door, about 5 screws across the top and side - the top section pops out, and the control module is now on the inside - if you free off the connectors (not too simple, but doable) you'll probably find some scorch marks on the PCB ... hopefully the wiring isn't damaged, and you can just replace the PCB ...
If you also have wiring damage, well, trace back and replace as required
(probably too late for the OP, but worth recording in any case)