Asko W6461 snapped spider

[hotpointwma64]

I purchased an asko washing machine w6461 with a blocked pump and paid on paypal stupidly as i never thought a machine with a stainless steel drum spider would have a problem with it!
not alot of movement but theres a bit and it bangs when spinning, but i cant find a spider ANYWHERE.
no spares websites sell asko spiders- and thats the ones that actually sell parts for them at all.
Please help me find one if you can
thank you in advance

 

[hotpointwma64]

photos will be shared when i get round to uploading them

 

[dascot]

Where did you buy it from, and have you tried asking for your money back if you weren't told there was a problem?

You could try asking the UKWhiteGoods guys, as Asko make the ISE machiens for them.

 

[hotpointwma64]

Hi, i bought it from ebay and did actually check the machine over before i took it away, silly me thought it was just the drum going back and forth a bit like zanussis do so it was my own error of judgement.
Thanks i will ask them

George

 

[hotpoint9534]

I found a parts diagram for a similar model, but unfortunately no separate drum spider is listed. It looks as though you have to buy a whole new inner drum. Would definitely ask at UKWhitegoods though just in case they know any better.

Tom

 

[chestermikeuk]

Asko

How do you know its the spider? have you taken it apart?

I would be very surprised if it was - did you transport it on its side or stood up? more likely you have twisted one of the four legs during transit, I would take the lid off (first unplugged) and see if the drum looks centred and in-line and press it down to see if the shocks are okay....

 

[gizmo]

"Not a lot movement but there's a bit and it bangs on spinning..."

I'd be mighty surprised at an Asko having a failed spider.

If the main drum bearing had really badly failed (balls or rollers come out) then the inner drum would bang around on spin.

Also like Mike I'd suspect a suspension strut - failed, or come apart in transit.

Another more weird possibility is a broken strap that holds the drum to the base - if you look at Mike's photo you can see that on top of the four struts there is a flat-ish steel plate, and the stainless steel outer drum sits on that. The drum connects to the base plate with two flat steel straps right over the top of the drum. If one strap is failed the drum will bounce on the steel plate.

Another option is a failed motor mount - Askos have rubber cushion mounts to absorb motor vibration, they can fail. It all depends if what you are seeing is really a loose drum, or just vibration from a loose component (motor, or cast iron stabliliser weight) banging the drum around.

My knowledge of Askos is based on an older model (I have a 12004) but they are more or less the same construction, with more sophisticated controls and circuits on the later models.

 

[davetranter]

Snapped spider

If the spider really HAS failed, It should be a 10 minute job for a good MIG welder to repair it. Stainless will weld well, not so for aluminium.....

All best

Dave T

 

[hotpointwma64]

Hi no its definately the spider, the bearings are fine and so are the shock absorbers- it is movement between the drum and tub. I was shocked too and im guessing thats why theres no listing because its so rare. Ill take the drum apart and see for definite and i do know a welder so thank you for all your helpful advice.

 

[dascot]

If you bought it from ebay and via paypal, you should be able to claim some money back, although I'm not sure whether the onus would be on you or the seller to say whether the issue was there when purchased/collected.

Have you worked on an Asko machine before? If not, may be worth getting a 2nd opinion .

 

[hotpointwma64]

I arent too bothered about claiming money back because at the end of the day i did check it but didnt notice.
Ive worked on alot of machines but never anything like asko, its a very interesting machine and it seems quite simple really i am nearly ready to get the drum out to have a look when i next have some time.

Thanks for your advice and i will inform you all of what happens, and it gives me piece of mind that i can just get the spider welded.

george

 

[hotpointwma64]

I have taken the drum out and it seems where the spider grabs the wedge on the edge of the drum it has come loose, does anyone have any suggestions as to how to make it grip properly again? Im not strong enough to do it with my adjustable grips

 

[launderess]

If you cannot find a separate spider for your Asko washer there is a chance the whole thing is part of one single tub assembly. That is you'll have to purchase the lot and not just the spider.

 

[gizmo]

How about a photo?

A picture speaks a thousand words.

It might inspire some useful suggestions.

 

[newwave1]

I'd go through maytag uk as I have an Asko made Maytag and parts are available!

Darren

 

[fido]

Is the spider riveted onto the drum? If so it might be possible to drill out the rivets and replace them with stainless steel nuts and bolts.

 

[hotpointwma64]

Heres a pic all clean and finished. Removed the panel as wasnt my cup of tea. Washes and spins flawlessly, every programme except woool and handwash goes to 95c!!

 

[gizmo]

so how did you fix it?

Any photos of the repair?

thanks

 

[hotpointwma64]

Here is the machine finished and washing.

http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn5zsY9fdwE