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BEKO WASHING MACHINE WM5120W WONT START!!!

Beko WM5120W wont start!!? Hi please can someone help me? My Beko WM5120W suddenly stopped working mid cycle and blew the fuse..I replaced the fuse and also drained the drum by taking out the filter..there was an obstruction in the propellor in the drainage pump so I cleared that but it still wont work..when I turn it on the ready and wash light come on and it starts to fill with water for 30secs then the ready light goes out and the machine just hums...tried reset etc and still no joy...if I put it on drain or spin the ready light wont come on but the spin/end light does but the machine does nothing at all..Im desperate and as Im unemployed due to illness I cant afford a repair man to come out...Im usually good with stuff like this myself but this has got me totally frustrated..HELP!

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First off let me say u may have a motor with bad windings. if it is belt drive try removing the belt and see it after plugging in and starting , will it now run? thus weak windings. you may have a bad control board but first check these


WASHER WILL NOT START:


Power If your washing machine won't start, begin by looking at the power source. First of all, is the washing machine plugged in? If it is, has it tripped a circuit breaker or blown a fuse? Check and reset the breaker (or replace the fuse) if necessary.

Lid Switch The main control for the washing machine is the switch inside the lid. If this has stopped working for some reason, your washing machine won't start. It's not especially difficult to troubleshoot this on a washing machine. You might have to open the top to access the switch. With the power on, depress the switch and listen for a click. If you don't hear one, the switch MAY BE BAD and will need to be replaced. Confirm defectiveness with a multi meter checking for continuity OHMS. An open circuit reflects a bad switch..
If the switch works but the washing machine still won't start, check to see if your washing machine has a special fuse for the lid switch. It will usually be inside the control panel. If it's blown, you'll need to replace it before the washing machine will start.

Door Interlock The problem could be with the door interlock. If the lights come on but the machine won't start, this might well be the cause. This could either be down to the wiring that runs to the door interlock, or the door catch not activating the interlock itself.

Timer Knob Some models of washing machine use a mechanical timer knob and won't run until the water in the machine has filled to the selected level. If the knob doesn't line up properly with the graphics on the control panel, you can try to troubleshoot the washing machine problem by advancing the timer a little. When you've done this, pull it out a little way and see if the washing machine will start properly.

Push start switch may need to be tested with a multi meter for continuity OHMS should show a closed circuit when pushed in or turned on.
The start switch on some top load washers is often part of the timer and is activated by pulling out on the timer knob. Although not normally available as a separate part, the switch can be tested for continuity with a multi-meter. You will need to remove power from the appliance and then locate the correct timer contacts as noted on the wiring diagram. On some electronic controlled models, the start switch is a momentary contact type switch located on the control console. You can test this switch for continuity with a multi-meter when the push button is held in


Overheating If you've run several loads, one after another, without any problem but suddenly find your washing machine refuses to start, overheating could be the cause. The simple way to discover whether this is the problem is to give the machine ample time to cool down, say for a couple of hours, and then try it again. If it works fine, overheating has been the problem and you may have a motor with bad windings.
By the way my advice is free cuz God is good!


All washing machines use a motor that is responsible for spinning and agitating during the cleaning cycle. Many top load brands use a reversing motor which means the motor spins in one direction for agitating and another for spinning and draining. If the motor does not start, but makes a humming or buzzing noise then it may be defective. To verify if the motor is at fault, remove the drive and /or pump belts and then try to start the motor again. On direct drive models, you will have to disengage the pump and the direct drive coupling to the transmission. If the motor starts, then the problem is with the transmission or the pump and can be further diagnosed by reconnecting each one individually. If the motor does not start or continues to hum or buzz, then it will need to be replaced

Lastly CONTROL BOARD

If the control board does not provide the proper voltage to the drive motor, fill valve, drain motor or door lock then the washer may not start. The main control board on most washers is complicated and difficult to diagnose without proper test equipment and procedures. You can visually inspect the control for signs of electrical arcing or burned or damaged components on the board. You should use caution when replacing a control board as sometimes the burned components are caused by external component failures.



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try unplugging and let it reset itself

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remove rear cover of washer, locate and remove belt.
Unfasten motor ,disconnet motor lead, and remove motor.
Brushes are located at opp end to motor pulley.
Replace if less than 5mm long.
Plz rate my solution.
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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 17, 2009

SOURCE: washing machine after water load the drum

must check water level device,if You do not know what is this or where is on machine then call a service.Maybe is hose is precipitate from device.

Anonymous

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either you have a blocked hose to the pump or the pump itself is either jammed or the impellor has come off the shaft. either way i think you will need to replace the pump. i presume you managed to get the water out? if so i would say the pump is favourite.

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Please follow my Tip below, for detailed directions on how to access, drain & clean your Drain Pump Filter (Please Note: Your Filter compartment is located at the Bottom Right):

DRAIN PUMP FILTER

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