Thread Number: 37593
Swedish Electrolux EWC-1350 help needed... |
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Post# 558998 , Reply# 1   11/24/2011 at 19:22 (4,398 days old) by thomasortega ![]() |
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I just asked a colleague to find me the service manuals for it... I'll keep you posted. |
Post# 559000 , Reply# 2   11/24/2011 at 19:24 (4,398 days old) by bellalaundry (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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Thanks alot! I forgot...didn't you work for Electrolux at one time? Don't you just hate when people sell you things that are not easily tested, but don't work? Guy |
Post# 559322 , Reply# 10   11/26/2011 at 09:13 (4,397 days old) by bellalaundry (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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the warning. I found a 2000 watt inverter on Ebay. But I intend on using it with my laundry room faucet, and setting the temperature at the tap (always warm or hot). Then I would set the machine to a 30c wash. The machine is labeled as 1600 watts not including the heater. Guy |
Post# 559345 , Reply# 11   11/26/2011 at 10:00 (4,397 days old) by brummybear (Birmingham uk)   |   | |
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Hello there,
it is quite possible to step up the voltage from 110v 60hz to 220v 50hz. I do not know about the price but thort this link might be usefull. CLICK HERE TO GO TO brummybear's LINK |
Post# 559346 , Reply# 12   11/26/2011 at 10:01 (4,397 days old) by brummybear (Birmingham uk)   |   | |
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Post# 559364 , Reply# 15   11/26/2011 at 11:12 (4,397 days old) by bellalaundry (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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that 12v power supply looks HUGE! I calculated that at 220v supply and 1600watts for the machine, that comes out to 5.7 amps. So...wouldn't the attached link 12v power supply be okay? Guy CLICK HERE TO GO TO bellalaundry's LINK |
Post# 559373 , Reply# 18   11/26/2011 at 11:44 (4,397 days old) by cfz2882 (Belle Fourche,SD)   |   | |
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what kind of motor does this washer use?if it's anything other than an induction motor directly run from the mains,line HZ shouldn't matter-just need to figure a way to fool the control electronics into thinking it's running 50hz... |
Post# 559384 , Reply# 19   11/26/2011 at 13:04 (4,396 days old) by brummybear (Birmingham uk)   |   | |
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Post# 559421 , Reply# 21   11/26/2011 at 16:17 (4,396 days old) by bellalaundry (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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over my head. Guy |
Post# 559422 , Reply# 22   11/26/2011 at 16:21 (4,396 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia)   |   | |
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Post# 559525 , Reply# 23   11/26/2011 at 22:09 (4,396 days old) by supremewhirlpol ()   |   | |
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Guy/bellalaundry: What's your next move? Maybe us members here can maybe simplify things for you? |
Post# 559529 , Reply# 24   11/26/2011 at 22:20 (4,396 days old) by Launderess ![]() |
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Went through this with my Pfaff ironer early on (requires 3.05 kW/50hz @ 220v/50hz).
Unit runs on 60hz well enough and was designed to be sold/used all over the world so *whatever* 220v power source (American 2 wire vs European 1 wire system and so forth)will power the unit. There is even a method of adjusting the speed of the roller to compensate for changes that would occur when using the unit in either 50hz or 60hz situations. As for voltage both our Miele repairman, Miele's technicans and our electrican explained the rules. For things such as washing machines and other appliances with large motors, heating requiremnts etc one needs a converter at least *twice* to *three* times the maximum load. Otherwise one will simply burn out the unit which should ever exceed using 1/3 to 1/2 of it's rating. In the USA the largest units sold for domestic use top out at around 10,000 watts or more and *must* be hardwired into an outlet. The problem with washers,dryers and other items with heaters that draw high amounts of power is that they can do so for sustained periods. Think about a washer heating cold tap water to 140F or even 195F. That is going to require some time. If the unit is plugged into the proper rated electrical socket this isn't a problem. However running such a thing off a converter and or inverter means that unit must work very hard for a very long time. This could create conditions leading to an electrical fire. If nothing else using a unit that is under powered for the job will simply cause it to burn out before it's time. If you really want a headache, pipe: CLICK HERE TO GO TO Launderess's LINK This post was last edited 11/27/2011 at 01:35 |
Post# 559590 , Reply# 27   11/27/2011 at 01:41 (4,396 days old) by Launderess ![]() |
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They are all pretty much the USA market has when it comes to step-up/step-down converters. There are some better versions on the market, these are sold to those who know and or for such bodies as the federal government including the military, embassy staff and such. Such units though tend to be *very* expensive and again if one is going at or >5kW should if not must be hardwired.
Motors and *surge currents*, yes that came up with Miele and others. Even using an appliance such as my ironer that has a motor can cause problems. Constant stopping and starting one was told would stress an improperly sized converter. |
Post# 559639 , Reply# 28   11/27/2011 at 08:37 (4,396 days old) by bellalaundry (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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quicker I can get rid of this, the faster I can move onto another project! My partner is quietly unhappy and I know there is a lesson in this for me! I am lucky though, I still have a top load H-Axis AEG Lavamat that is totally mechanical and I can play with from time to time! Guy |
Post# 559658 , Reply# 30   11/27/2011 at 09:45 (4,396 days old) by foraloysius ![]() |
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Post# 560438 , Reply# 33   11/30/2011 at 16:24 (4,392 days old) by bellalaundry (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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the machine to the dump on the weekend. Lesson learned...no electronics for foreign machines! The AEG Lavmat that I have and use sometimes is a Lavamat 240...the one that shakes around a lot on it's final spin. There are a couple of videos on Youtube that show the dancing around! Guy |
Post# 560441 , Reply# 34   11/30/2011 at 16:38 (4,392 days old) by foraloysius ![]() |
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Post# 560447 , Reply# 35   11/30/2011 at 17:41 (4,392 days old) by bellalaundry (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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I'm curious...are you able to find replacement control knobs? One of mine is missing! Guy |
Post# 560543 , Reply# 36   12/1/2011 at 03:24 (4,392 days old) by foraloysius ![]() |
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I never needed one. Actually I never have come across one either. Which one is missing? And what color is your control panel, white or brown?
Eddy1210 here knows a repairman in Vancouver who repairs German appliances (mainly Miele and AEG), he might be able to help you. Eddy can give you his address. |