Microswitch tap problems (1 Viewer)

[smiffy64]

I have a 12 plate Dethleffs T7150. Relatively light use considering it has only 9000 miles on it.
However, the kitchen tap has suddenly stopped working, in that the pump does not switch on with the tap. The shower and the toilet tap works as normal, so I assume that it is the micro switch in the tap that has failed, rather than the pump. I know it is not a pressured system as the tap clicks when you switch on.
So I get to trying to get to the tap, but it looks like I have to remove the oven. Being an ex kitchen fitter, I know how to remove the oven door to get to the four screws that hold in the oven.

But then I try to lift out the oven and I am stopped as the surrounding frame has a metal angle bar section at the bottom. I cannot see any screws or a means to remove this retaining frame. I am a bit reluctant to persevere as I do not know what connections or whatever are at the back of the oven.

The tap does not have a means to exchange the micro switch from above as there is no screw. The kitchen is the 'Gourmet centre' as Dethleffs calls it.

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Manic]

What sort of tap, mine are Reich taps and the hot/cold plastic indicator comes out and has a screw under them and then you will probably find the micro switch wire is broken, which if your lucky you can solder back together.

 

[smiffy64]

I think it is a Reich tap, but not totally certain. The 'hot/cold' logo is just a transfer it seems.
Here is a photo (hopefully) and the oven in situ' Some advice in removing that frame around it would be good.

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[smiffy64]

OK...sussed it! The lever rod part thing unscrews and then the cover comes off. Simple to the point of being embarrassing.

 

[smiffy64]

Yep...a broken wire. A 15 minute job in reality. And to think I was contemplating taking half the kitchen to bits. That's just me over analysing as usual. DOH!

 

[Chufter]

I know this is an old thread but I wondered if you found it an easy job to replace the microswitch. Is it a standard piece available on eBay? I have the same issue and just trying to source parts. Thanks in advance

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[Manic]

This is a good place to look as an alternative to eBay.
These switch’s do suffer from broken wires that can be soldered together, if you’ve got a soldering iron.

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