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Fisher Paykel power wouldn't turn on tomkanpa 04-06-2008
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Posted by tomkanpa on April 6, 2008, 1:06 pm
I did a load of wash, and then put in a second load. Pressed the power
button, NOTHING. Tried a few more times, still no power. I looked at
the trouble shooting section of the owner's manual. It stated to
unplug the machine and wait 60 seconds. I did this, pressed the Power
button and everything was fine.
My question is, what happened that prevented the power from coming on
and what did the act of unplugging/plugging do to remedy the problem?
Is this normal or a preview of an upcoming problem?

Posted by EXT on April 6, 2008, 3:46 pm
On-board computer crashed, needed re-booting by powering down and then
powering up.
Probably from a power line spike. This is a common problem and solution for
many electronics.

I had a van a number of years ago where the transmission computer would lock
into 2nd gear. Solution was to turn the engine off, wait a moment, then
start up again and all would be right. Eventually had the circuit board
replaced.

>I did a load of wash, and then put in a second load. Pressed the power
> button, NOTHING. Tried a few more times, still no power. I looked at
> the trouble shooting section of the owner's manual. It stated to
> unplug the machine and wait 60 seconds. I did this, pressed the Power
> button and everything was fine.
> My question is, what happened that prevented the power from coming on
> and what did the act of unplugging/plugging do to remedy the problem?
> Is this normal or a preview of an upcoming problem?



Posted by on April 6, 2008, 4:45 pm

>I did a load of wash, and then put in a second load. Pressed the power
>button, NOTHING. Tried a few more times, still no power. I looked at
>the trouble shooting section of the owner's manual. It stated to
>unplug the machine and wait 60 seconds. I did this, pressed the Power
>button and everything was fine.
>My question is, what happened that prevented the power from coming on
>and what did the act of unplugging/plugging do to remedy the problem?
>Is this normal or a preview of an upcoming problem?

Just about anything with a microprocessor in it can occasionally "lock up". Lots
of potential causes, the most likely being fluctuating power at the wall.

If anything, I would shut off the power to that cicuit, remove the outlet where
the washer is plugged in, and replace it with a new one. Only costs a couple
dollars at most, and outlets, especially in damp areas, can become corroded
inside.

Make sure you have a good solid ground connection (metal to metal) as well. Most
washers have a separate grouind wire that goes from the chassis to the home's
ground grid. That used to mean a cold water pipe, but that is no longer up to
code.



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