Whirlpool ADP962

[brisnat81]

Hi Guys

I've attached a pic from the old Whirlpool Products to show what it looks like. I'll take better pics later.

It was give away as it wasnt working at all when I got it. With the help of the technical manual, its little computer told me the Anti Flood float switch was showing a flooded situation. I took the drip pan off and had a look and all it was, was the connector was off the float switch.

It fired up no worries after that, but the plastic wash pump is leaking. I'ved orded a new Motor/pump unit and it should be here this week.

This model is about 8 years old, and is back from when Whirlpool DW were very uncommon in Australia. Its German made and from all accounts its a highly acclaimed machine in Europe.

I'm pleased with myself as for $200 i've got a $1200 AUD dishwasher.

Do any of the American Dishwashers have anti flood devices? The Whirlpool has the inlet solenoid where the hose connects to the tap. So unless the valve is opened electronically, there is nothing to burst. Whirlpool call it their 'Aquasure' System.

Under the dishwasher there is a big metal tray, (Like a baking tray) that has a float in it. If the float is raised by water, thus alerting the computer to the fact that there could be a leak (Or a wire off) the wash pump stops and the machine drains for a 5 min interval.

The other thing I learnt from the technical manual, is that pressure switches have been done away with. It electrically measures the water inflow and counts the number of litre's until it is full. In case of a pot turning over and catching the 4.5L it takes to fill the machine, it has another sensor which measures the rate of flow of water comming out of the pump, and the number of revolutions that the spray arm is doing. It'll add more water and if that doesnt increase the flow rate, the machine again stops.

The computer can display about 15 error situations to test the sensors in the machine. This makes it very easy to work on.

I've waffled enough now

Nathan

 

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Pic Two

Cycle selector and Start Button

 

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Pic 3

Cycle Lights, Half Load selector and Delay start.

From left

Rinse Aid Refill Indicator
Pre wash Indicator
Wash/Rinse Indicator
Drying Indicator
Half Load Indicator and button
Delay Start 3/6/9 Hrs and button

 

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Top Racks

On the left there is the Utility Shelf,

The tines below that stand up to provide support for plates or angle to put two rows of coffee cups on

On the right hand side the tines standing up fold down to provide two rows of cups or support for full size dinner plates on a half load.

The top rack is height adjustable.

 

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Bottom Rack

All of the tines on the bottom rack are removable and can be reorganised in whichever fashing you choose.

If running a small load you can fold the utility rack down in the top rack and place the cutlery baskets there instead.

 

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I'll place more pics of the condensor and the undersides of the dishwasher later. The link to the archived part of the site is below.

The dishwasher has a Flow through heating element which is directly connected to the wash pump but no drying element. There is a vent in the roof which steam passes into the condensor and then runs back into the sump as water where it is pumped away.

http://www.whirlpool.com.au/Productgroup/Dishwashers/ADP962_3_WHM/962_white.htm

 

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Condensor and Drain

Steam enters the condensor at the front right and water drains through the Green Tube into the Dishwasher Sump on the Left.

The skinny pipe in the middle is for the third spray arm

 

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Underneath (Almost Complete)

This is a view of the underside of the Dishwasher. The drip pan is gone and the computer is hanging off one of the hinge drains. (Green Hoses Top and Bottom)

In the middle is the Sump and Drain Pump

On the Bottom Left is the Wash Pump and Heater

The Grey circle in the centre top is where a water softener goes in Europe, and the White polystyrene float in the middle is the flood sensor.

 

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Heater and Inlet Valve

In the foreground is the flow through heater (The only heater in the machine)

Behind it is the Inlet solenoid which screws onto the Tap

 

[drmitch]

Great find Nathan, Very nice. The computer`s error checking really came in handy! Have you ried it yet?

 

[brisnat81]

How does it go??

Hey,

I've run it through the Rapid 50deg cycle, but havent washed anything yet.

The machine is pretty much silent even with the insulated inspection cover off at the front and there is no water noise.

It starts with what the manual calls a Flush.
The wash pump starts running, it adds 1L of water, and the wash pump runs for about 7 seconds. It drains and then repeats the process 3 times.

It then adds 4.5L of water for the pre rinse, the wash pump runs for 14 minutes and then it drains. On the Intensive cycle there is a pause to heat the water to 40 degC. It takes about 4 minutes to bring the temp up to 40deg.

It adds 4.5L of water for the Main Wash, Opens detergent Dispenser. Heats the water anywhere from 50 -70 deg C.

2 Cold Rinses and 1 65deg c rinse later its done.

Cycles times range from about 50 mins to 95mins.

The new pump should arrive this week, and then I'll get it in and see how it goes.