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Rolf

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Wall (Flat) HC90DCXB1 (90cm, Stainless Steel)

Purchased the product in 2011. Operated efficiently until recently and then the fan appeared to be labouring on first speed but would pick up on third speed. it has now stopped working on all the fan settings. The lights work. Thoroughly cleaned the fan and checked the circuit board for oil ingress. Used a circuit board cleaner to clean circuit board and all connectors. Not sure if the problem is the condenser or there is a fault in the motor wiring. Can the motor case be split open and internal connections checked for faulty joints?. The control panel on the front works on all settings except fan speed 3. The fan can be spun by hand easily. Any clues or hints. Thanks. Rolf



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Linden
Linden

Can’t help with a direct answer to your exact question But let’s say I’ve found this product to be The worst I’ve ever used, mine can’t draw up steam efficiently fir example when boiling food in water no matter what speed l set it on. l ll lll or boost, condensation pours out of the vents all over my induction cooktop into my food as well I have to keep mopping up the water as I cook This is the worst product I have ever owned.

Rolf
Rolf

I managed to resolve the issue. 1 replaced the condenser/capacitor A$10. 2 Split open the motor after finding that the circuit was not complete. Identified the thermal fuse as being defective. Replaced the thermal fuse after removing the defective one and replacing with a new one A$3.50. 3 Cleaned the whole of the cabinet with methylated spirits to remove any grease. Lubricated the motor bearings. Cleaned the back of the control panel with methylated spirits. Fiddly and time consuming job but it was worth the effort as a new replacement one, current model, would have cost in the order of A$900. Still running like a dream two weeks after the work was complete. Cheers. Rolf

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