Fisher Paykel Smartdrive 5.5 kg fails to spin?

The Bowl spins freely when lifted and re-engages to the drive cog. The spin cycle only works if I help it. I managed to get the spin cycle activated each time when helping it to jerk backwards and forwards about 90 degrees in each direction. I have not tried a full cycle yet. I have renewed the bearings and lipseal which may extra resistance. I had noticed that some water in the bowl's float. Have you any further help for me?

Jim
October 2008

When full with water the inner bowl floats up & this disengages the drive cog for the inner bowl. After the water drains out the control module makes the bowl jerk to make sure the bowl drive cog has re-engaged before spinning. With the bowl empty, grip the inner bowl on either side & pull up. Bowl should slide upwards easily & by turning you will feel it is free. Let it go & check that it slides right back down & you should feel it engage. E-mail me if you still have a problem.

lincolnappliance@vodafone.co.nz
October 2008