Siemens FX-C Setup guide

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FX-C
1SAFETY ........................................................ 3 4.5 L-Gasket ............................................................................ 12
4.6 Outer Tub .......................................................................... 12
1.1 Safety instructions.............................................................. 3 4.7 Drum .................................................................................. 12
1.2 Safety at work...................................................................... 4 4.8 Heater ................................................................................ 13
2INSTALLATION............................................ 5 4.9 NTC .................................................................................... 13
4.10 Motor / motor actuation.................................................... 14
2.1 Aligning the appliance........................................................ 5
4.11 Magnet-valves................................................................... 15
2.2 Water supply ....................................................................... 5
4.12 Hot water magnet-valve (optional) .................................. 15
2.3 Water outlet ......................................................................... 6
4.13 Water flow ......................................................................... 16
2.4 Electrical connection.......................................................... 6
4.14 Drain Pump ....................................................................... 16
3OPERATION................................................. 7
4.15 Pressure switch ................................................................ 16
3.1 Operation in general ........................................................... 7 5FUNCTIONS................................................17
3.2 Programme selector ........................................................... 7
5.1 Load detection function ................................................... 17
3.3 Selection Buttons ............................................................... 7
5.2 Foam detection function .................................................. 17
3.4 “Start” button (optional)..................................................... 7
6REPAIR .......................................................18
3.5 “Start/Pause” button (optional) ......................................... 7
3.6 LEDs displays ..................................................................... 8 6.1 Diagnosis / Repair aids .................................................... 18
3.7 “Extra Wash” / “Super Wash” button................................ 8 6.2 Cleaning the drain pump.................................................. 19
3.8 Audible Signal ..................................................................... 8 6.3 Top cover .......................................................................... 20
3.9 Child Safety device (optional)............................................ 9 6.4 Front panel ........................................................................ 21
4COMPONENTS........................................... 10 6.5 Control Panel .................................................................... 23
6.6 Disassembly of the control module ................................ 24
4.1 Top cover........................................................................... 10
6.7 Removing the door lock................................................... 25
4.2 Knob................................................................................... 10
6.8 Assembly the door lock ................................................... 25
4.3 Control Module.................................................................. 11
6.9 Tub Disassembly .............................................................. 26
4.4 Door lock ........................................................................... 11
6.10 Tub assembly.................................................................... 27
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6.11 Shock absorver ................................................................. 28
6.12 Disassembly of the motor ................................................ 29
6.13 Disassembly of the Drain Pump ...................................... 30
7FAULT DIAGNOSTICS............................... 31
7.1 Appliance stability ............................................................ 31
7.2 Washing results ................................................................ 31
7.3 Time skips ......................................................................... 31
7.4 Controller........................................................................... 32
7.5 Small clothes get caught / Clothes breakage ................. 33
8TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................ 34
8.1 Consumption rates ........................................................... 34
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1 SAFETY
1.1 Safety instructions
Danger!
Repairs may be carried out by a qualified electrician only! The user
may be put at risk and injured by improper repairs! To prevent electric
shocks, always comply with the following instructions:
1. If the appliance is faulty, the housing or frame may be live!
2. Electric shock may occur if live components are touched
inside the appliance!
3. Before commencing repairs, disconnect the appliance from
the power supply! If tests have to be performed while the
appliance is live, always use a residual-current-operated
circuit-breaker!
4. The protective conductor resistance must never exceed the
values specified in the standard!
5. The protective conductor is crucial for personal safety and
appliance function. When repairs are complete, perform a test
in accordance with VDE 0701 or the corresponding national
regulations!
6. Also check for leaks.
Warning
Comply with the following instructions:
►When performing a test in accordance with VDE 0701 via the
connector, test programme 2.2 must be started and the heat
must flow as described in the circuit diagrams.
The following pictograms are used in the repair instructions:
Sharp edges:
Wear protective gloves.
Electrostatic sensitive devices!
Please observe handling regulations.
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1.2 Safety at work
Potential hazards!
Keep always your back straight.
1.2.1 Pull the appliance forwards
Wrong posture Right posture
1.2.2 Push the appliance backwards
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2 INSTALLATION
2.1 Aligning the appliance
To ensure fault-free operation, the appliance must be aligned
precisely via the height-adjustable feet.
If the appliance is installed on a base, the appliance must be attached
with the attachment kit, mat. no. 493529 for reasons of safety.
If the appliance is built under, fit the VDE cover panel instead of the
cover plate (mat. no. 472560).
2.2 Water supply
The water connection (3/4 inch) requires a conventional water line
with a water pressure of at least 1 bar (1 at.) (when the tap is turned
on, the water flow rate must be more than 8 l/min.). If the water
pressure is more than 10 bar (10 at.), a pressure reducing valve must
be installed.
2.2.1 Warm water version (optional)
The warm water appliances feature 2 valves. The warm water
connection is red and may be connected to maximum 60 °C.
For connecting appliances with warm water inlet in one tap, it is
necessary to install the adapting-pipe Mt. No. 050871
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2.3 Water outlet
The waste water hose may be extended to 4 m, but only if the hose is
lying flat on the floor and has no more than one connection. There is
avaliable an extension for the water outlet (mat. no. 432060).
2.4 Electrical connection
Connect the appliance to a correctly installed earthed socket only.
Comply with the specifications on the rating plate.
Fuse: 15 A
A 3 m long connection cable (incl. earthed plug) is available from
customer service (mat. no. 481580).
A approx. 100 cm D approx. 90 cm
B approx. 145 cm E max. 100 cm
C approx. 135 cm
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3 OPERATION
3.1 Operation in general
The appliance features a programme selector, three selection buttons,
a Start or Start/Pause button, three LEDs which show the programme
sequence.
3.2 Programme selector
The programme selector with combined main switch has 16 positions.
Special programmes, cottons/ coloureds programmes, easy-care
programmes, delicates programmes, mix programmes and woollens
programmes can be selected.
3.3 Selection Buttons
There are three selection buttons:
►Spin Speed: With the left button under the display you can
select the rotation speed. Even “without spin drying” can be
selected. Then an intermediate spin drying cycle runs, but at
the end of the program the laundry is left in the last rinsing
water.
►Temperature: With the middle button under the display can be
selected the temperature.
►Start time preselection: With the right button under the display
the start time can be delayed up to 24 hours.
3.4 “Start” button (optional)
This button is used to start the programme.
3.5 “Start/Pause” button (optional)
This button is used to start and stop the programme.
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3.6 LEDs displays
The information about the programme sequence is showed throw the
three LED’s. They can show the following steps:
►End of program: Spin LED flashes. The programme has
ended. The washing can be taken out of the washing
machine.
►Spin: Spin LED illuminates. The washing machine performs
the final spin cycle.
►Rinse: Rinse LED illuminates. The washing machine performs
the rinse cycles.
►Wash: Wash LED illuminates. The washing machine washes.
►Ready: Wash LED flashes. The washing machine has
switched on and waits for the start command following
actuation of the “Start” button.
3.7 “Extra Wash” / “Super Wash” button
Press this button to run an additional rinse cycle.
3.8 Audible Signal
The audible signal indicates the button activation/deactivation, the
individual status of the programme (for instance start or end) or errors
in operation.
3.8.1 Signal for the extra function and display buttons.
►Turn the programme selector to „Ein/Aus“
►Press the „Start/Pause“ button and turn the programme
selector to „Koch/Buntwäsche“. Hold the „Start/Pause“ button
down until the signal is heard. The selected adjustment is
memorised.
►Turn the programme selector one more to „Ein/Aus“.
When the extra funtions start, a long signal is heard. When an extra
function is turned off, the audible signal is a short one. This funtion
may be deactivated in the same way as it is started
3.8.2 Signal for the programme status and the „Start/Pause“
button.
►Turn the programme selector to „Ein/Aus“
►Turn the programme selector to „Koch/Buntwäsche“, press the
Spülen Plus button and wait. You will hear how the audible
signal is activated or deactivated. Release the button when
the signal comes on. The alarm of the „Start/Pause“ button
and the programme status is activated.
►Turn the programme selector one more to „Ein/Aus“.
When the programme is started by pressing the „Start/Pause“ button,
a brief audible signal will be heard; when the programme is in pause,
no signal will be heard.
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When the programm has finished, an audible signal will be heard for
10 minutes to warn that it has finished. If any errors or malfunctions
should occur in the function , the alarm will give out an alert signal.
To deactivate this function, make sure beforehand that the signal for
the extra function and display buttons is deactivated.
►Turn the programme selector to Spülen Plus and wait. You will
hear how the audible signal is activated and deactivated.
Release the button when the signal goes out, The alarm of the
„Start/Pause“ button and programme status is deactivated.
3.9 Child Safety device (optional)
3.9.1 Turning on the child safety
Press the „Start/Pause“ button. The programme starts. Press the
„Start/Pause“ button and hold it down (approximately 4 seconds) until
the symbol „ ”appears, after which „Paus“appears for a few
moments.
3.9.2 Turning off the child safety
Press the „Start/Pause“ button and hold it down (approximately 4
seconds) until the „ ” goes out.
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4 COMPONENTS
4.1 Top cover
Attention! DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE WITHOUT
TOP COVER
The top cover is necessary for the right function of the
appliance, cause of it has mechanic functions.
In case of remove the original top cover cause of a little niche, is
avaliable a VDE top cover (mat. no. 472560)
4.2 Knob
The knob and the axis are only one part.
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4.3 Control Module
El módulo electrónico consta de dos módulos, uno de display, y otro,
de potencia.
The function of the display module are:
►Display the spin speed, the temperature, the rest time and the
start time preselection
►Include the option buttons and the start/pause button.
The function of the control and power module are:
►drive all the elements, with one relais the heating element and
with triacs the other elements (motor, valves and drain-pump).
►evaluate the incoming signals of the NTC, tachogenerator and
pressure switch and
►control of the programe.
The main characteristic is that the variant coding is made through the
programe selector and the buttons.
That means that all the modules are able to be coded.
The frecuency window of the module is: 45...76 Hz
Electrostatic sensitive devices!
Please observe handling regulations.
4.4 Door lock
The door lock is electromechanic, and it consist in a PTC, which is
heated when it receives tension and the inside wax is expanded and
blocks the door.
At the end of the wash, it is necessary to wait for a time before
opening the door
There are three cases in which the door keeps blocked:
►It receives signal of movement fo the drum from the
tachogenerator.
►If there is water level N1.
►If the temperature is higher than 60º
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4.5 L-Gasket
The profil of the gasket hat L- shape.
4.5.1 Grease-resistant L-Gasket
The grease resistant gasket Mat no 444201 may be installed only if
there is an unusually high grease load.
If we use the J-gasket, the grease resistant gasket is Mat no 360000.
4.6 Outer Tub
The tub consists of two talcum shells until 1200 rpm and two glass
fibre reinforced plastic shells for 1400 rpm.
These shells are screwed and clipped.
4.7 Drum
The spare part for the drum includes the support of the drum. The
drum for the appliances of 1400 rpm is reinforced with a metal band.
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4.8 Heater
The heater has two integrated fuses (boil-dry protection). The fuses
cannot be changed.
When the front panel has been removed, the heater is changed from
the front.
►Nominal power 1900 W
►Nominal voltage 230 VAC
►Power tolerance +5 % ....... –10 %
►Resistance approx. 25 Ω
A Heating elements
B Integrated fuses
C NTC (resistance with negative temperature coefficient)
4.9 NTC
The NTC operating range is between –5 °C and 103 °C. If the NTC
value is outside the operating range (e.g. interruption or short-circuit),
the programme continues cold without an error display. The test
programme displays “NTC short circuit” or “NTC interruption”. The
NTC is inserted into the heating flange and is sealed with the heater
seal. The NTC can be removed after desconnecting the heater.
Temperature in °C Resistance in kΩ
10 8,5 - 10,6
20 5,4 - 6,5
30 3,5 - 4,3
40 2,3 - 2,9
50 1,5 - 1,9
60 1,1 - 1,3
66 0,9 - 1,1
86 0,45 - 0,55
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4.10 Motor / motor actuation
Function:
The motor is controlled (open-loop and closed-loop) by phase control.
The actual speed value of the tachogenerator signal is compared with
the required value of the electronics module. The direction of rotation
is changed by two deenergised reversing relays. An integrated
protector in the motor winding disconnects the motor in the event of
an overload. The control does not disconnect the motor with
a tachogenerator fault but continues trying to restart the motor.
A motor fault is displayed only at the end of the programme. In these
appliances is not necessary an aditional relais for reaching 1400 min-
1. The following speeds apply to the washing machine with empty
drum:
►Wool: 27 min-1 +/- 5 %
►Wet: 35 min-1 +/- 3 %
►Rinse: 56 min-1 +/- 3 %
►Wash: 56 min-1 +/- 3 %
►Spin : (see table) +/- 2,5 %
Teoric speed Max. Speed
1400 1360
1300 1300
1200 1140
1100 1100
1000/900 960
800/700 750
600 600
500 500
►Measurement speed (unbalanced load):100 min-1 +/- 1 %
If an unbalanced load is detected, the speed is reduced in the final
spin cycle as follows:
Start-up attempsAppliance
min-1 1-5 6-8 9-15 > 15
1400 nmax min-1 1100 min-1 900 min-1 0 min-1
1200 nmax min-1 1000 min-1 800 min-1 0 min-1
1000 nmax min-1 1000 min-1 800 min-1 0 min-1
800 nmax min-1 800 min-1 800 min-1 0 min-1
600 nmax min-1 600 min-1 600 min-1 0 min-1
Before each spin speed acceleration, the imbalance is scanned for
20 seconds at 100min-1 (A). The imbalance is scanned up to 15x (up
to 2x for wool).
If there is a large imbalance, the spin cycle is terminated at approx.
100 min-1.
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4.11 Magnet-valves
All the appliances have a group with two magnet-valves. Main wash
valve and pre-wash valve.
Technical Data:
Voltage: 220-240 V
Frecuency: 50-60 Hz
Power: 6 W
Maximal flow: 11 l/min
4.12 Hot water magnet-valve (optional)
The appliances with hot water inlet include an additional magnet-valve
for the hot water inlet.
Technical Data:
Voltage: 220-240 V
Frecueny: 50-60 Hz
Power: 6 W
Maximal flow: 10+/- 1 l/min
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4.13 Water flow
Two-way detergent dispenser
The internal supply hoses of the prewash and main wash valves are
connected to the two-way detergent dispenser. If both valves are
actuated, the water jets hit each other and the water runs into the
middle fabric softener dispenser.
Continuous drain pipe
In these appliance the returned water tank has been omitted, and it
has been included in the drain pipe.
4.14 Drain Pump
4.14.1 Function:
The detergent-solution pump features a thermal protection device.
4.14.2 Technical specifications:
►Nominal voltage 230–240 V
►Frequency 50 Hz
►Resistance 170 +/- 7% Ω
►Delivery head 1.0 m
►Delivery rate 18 l/min
4.15 Pressure switch
The pressure switch has 2 levels:
Level I: Heating level. Aprox 26-36 mm from the bottom of the drum.
Level II: Safety level. Aprox. 470-530 mm from the floor.
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5 FUNCTIONS
5.1 Load detection function
When the programme has started, the water supply times of the
solenoid valves are added. 2 load levels are detected:
►Water supply times < 60-70 seg = partial load (it depends on
the programm)
►Water supply times > 65 seg = full load (it depends on the
programm)
N: Nivel
●Points of load detection function
Water supply times (t1+t2+t3+t4...)
5.2 Foam detection function
If during the rinse is reached the level I of the pressure switch, the
module understand that there is foam in the drum cause of over
dosage of detergent. In this case, the spin will be stopped, will be
drained, and there will be an extra rinse.
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6 REPAIR
6.1 Diagnosis / Repair aids
6.1.1 General
Before repairing or testing the appliance, always start the customer-
service test programme.
6.1.2 Test prod
Test probe mat. no.: 340730 (remove the components from the
module before measuring the resistance)
6.1.3 Protective gloves:
Material no.: size 9 = 340728
size 10 = 340729
6.1.4 Screwdriver
Screwdriver of 85 mm to disassembly the screw of the front panel.
mat. no 460621.
6.1.5 Unbalanced load detection
The termination of the spin cycle by the unbalanced load scan can be
reset with the aid of a water-filled thermal bottle. The thermal bottle
with contents must weight at least 800 g.
6.1.6 Plastic side cutters
Plastic side cutters mat. no.: 340701 for repairs to the outer tub.
6.1.7 Drill bit
Drill bit (13.2 mm) mat. no.: 340700 for repairs to the friction dampers.
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6.2 Cleaning the drain pump
For cleaning the drain pump, the appliance has a cover in the front
panel. This cover is clipped.
After removing this cover, we can access to the filter of the pump.
Caution!
When the cover of the filter is opened, the water can fall
down on the floor.
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6.3 Top cover
6.3.1 Disassembly of the top cover
►Unscrew the two rear screws (A)
►Slide back the top cover and remove.
The fixation pivots are included in the top cover.
6.3.2 Assembly of the top cover VDE
►Remove othe original top cover.
►Install the plastic supports supplied with the kit in the fixation
points of the original top cover.
►Put the new VDE top cover and screw.
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