Gorenje washing machine does not turn on

Situations when the Gorenje washing machine does not turn on are exceptional cases, but no one is immune from them. At the same time, the external functioning of the household appliance is not limited in any way: electricity and water supply are connected, the tank hatch is tightly closed, but the control panel does not light up, and the equipment itself does not react in any way to attempts to put it into operation. What to do in such a situation - call a specialist or try to diagnose it yourself? It's better to start with the latter.

Let's determine the range of possible problems

It is not difficult to guess that failure to receive a response from the instrument panel is due to a lack of current in the washing machine. After all, if the indicator lights do not light up and the machine does not make characteristic sounds, then the source of the problem, first of all, should be sought among its electrical and electronic components. However, it is still necessary to check the presence of light in the room - if the chandeliers and other household appliances are working properly, you can begin to inspect the washing machine.

Diagnostics should begin by checking:

the serviceability of the outlet and the presence of current in it;
presence of damage on the power cord;
plug serviceability.

The next stage is to look for less noticeable reasons:

The network noise suppression filter has been knocked out;
the “Start” button on the electronic panel is jammed or burned out;
The control board of the household appliance has failed.

All these phenomena indicate a lack of electricity supply to the washing machine. In such a situation, you need to act step by step, inspecting all the key components of the Gorenye washing machine until the reason why it stopped working is identified.The first is an assessment of the condition of electrical communications, then an inspection of the internal components of a household appliance, and finally, a diagnosis of the condition of the control panel.

Power supply communications

Based on practice, the most common reason why Gorenje washing equipment fails to work is the lack of electricity outside the unit, that is, in the electrical network itself. The first thing you should check is the condition of the machines located on the panel. When inspecting the meter, you need to pay attention to the position of all toggle switches and/or the integrity of the plugs: perhaps a power surge or overload from many switched on devices knocked out one of the fuses. Then all that is needed for repairs is to replace the plug or turn on the machine, additionally adjusting the load on the electrical networks. grounding in the apartment in the panel

The second step is to evaluate the outlet. If traces of melting are visible, smoke is coming out, there is a burning smell, etc., a short circuit has occurred, which can cause a fire. It is prohibited to repair such a breakdown yourself. All you need to do is turn off the electricity supply to the room using the switchboard and call the appropriate specialist.

In the absence of such phenomena, you can plug in any other device into the outlet: if it functions without failures, we look for a fault directly in the washing machine.

Plug, power cord and FPS

Breakdowns inside household appliances are most often caused by malfunctions of the power cord, its plug or network noise suppression filter (SNF). Since in the Gorenye washing machine these three elements represent one common part, therefore their inspection is carried out as a whole.

The verification algorithm is as follows:

turn off the electricity and water supply, including drainage;
push the washing machine into the center of the room to gain access to the back wall;
remove the fastenings of the top cover and remove the element;
set the location of the capacitor (lower left corner);
loosen the fastening holding the cord;
pull out the FSP along with the wire and plug.

Now you need to inspect each element. There should be no melting marks or dark spots on the fork that indicate a possible fire. To diagnose the wire, you will need a multimeter: it will indicate a possible current leak. If this situation is confirmed, the cord needs to be replaced. Local repairs in the form of treating the wire with electrical tape are strictly prohibited, as this can lead to a repeated break, followed by a short circuit and, most dangerously, a fire.

If you don’t have a multimeter, you will need to contact a specialist or purchase the device yourself. Before you start using it, you should read the operating instructions and test for the correctness of the readings: if the resistance mode is correctly set, “0” lights up on the screen at the moment the probes are closed.

The diagnosis ends with checking the functionality of the filter, which also requires a multimeter. If the display shows “0” or “1” when ringing, the part is damaged and requires repair or replacement.

Start/Pause key

If no damage was identified during the previous inspection, you need to proceed to inspecting the control panel. Thus, the Gorenye washing machine may not turn on if its start button is jammed: this leads to the loss of power to the entire household appliance. In modern models, such a malfunction is rare, since the manufacturer took into account the shortcoming, but in washing machines of past years, such a phenomenon was not uncommon. Gorenje typewriter button

The verification algorithm includes:

removing the powder tray;
removing fasteners around the perimeter of the control panel;
separation of the panel from the body.

There is no need to disconnect all the wires; just tilt the panel to be able to visually inspect the condition of the board for signs of burnout.

Now, using a multimeter, you need to check the serviceability of the “Start” button by switching it to operating mode. If this diagnostic shows that there is no damage, you should “ring” absolutely all the keys. Couldn't find the problem yourself? This means you need to seek help from a specialist.