Bosch dishwasher repeatedly blows fuses & sparks near power cord
Laurence
5600041012/04/154/05:52).
The other day, part way through the cycle there was a bang and the
machine lost power. The fuse had blown and when I changed it and
optimistically plugged it in again there was another bang and again
the machine had no power. As I had the back exposed this time I did
notice the light from an electrical spark coming somewhere around the
back. I also noticed black sooty marks around a small panel where the
power cord enters the machine (like the spark had happened just behind
the panel).
If I could remove the panel I would like to see if it is a simple
electrical fault that I could fix. The panel looks removable but I
can't seem to do it. It looks like it is clipped into the back of the
machine. It slides left to right a little as if clipped into a track
inside.
Can you suggest how to get the panel open and what the fault could be?
Bob Eager
> I have a Bosch Exxcel diswasher (code on back of machine is
> 5600041012/04/154/05:52).
Need the model number. Usually on the top edge of the front door,
engraved on the stainless steel. The ENR/FD number.
http://www.bshcustomerservice.com/bshenr.html#
> If I could remove the panel I would like to see if it is a simple
> electrical fault that I could fix. The panel looks removable but I can't
> seem to do it. It looks like it is clipped into the back of the machine.
> It slides left to right a little as if clipped into a track inside.
>
> Can you suggest how to get the panel open and what the fault could be?
On my Bosch, there was a similar panel covering the hose connection (I
needed to replace the hose). It needed to be released from behind, with a
silly small hole for access. In the end I (accidentally) broke the clip.
I drilled a hole in the tow visible parts of the clip and bolted it back
together! (have a new clip now, for next time)
There are exploded diagrams of Bosch machines. Get that number and look
it up...that may give you a clue. Start at:
http://shop.bshappliancecare.com/
and follow the spare parts link.
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Harry Bloomfield
> Can you suggest how to get the panel open and what the fault could be?
Might well be - a mains filter.
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