Error E10 in Midea washing machine

One of the main advantages of modern washing machines is the smart self-diagnosis function, due to which the device promptly informs the user if something is wrong. Error E10 in the Midea washing machine is familiar to many housewives, because it signals that for some reason the machine cannot draw water. This could be due to anything, from damage to the water supply and a blockage in the inlet valve, to failure of the pressure switch. In this article we will deal with this error by examining all possible options.

Let's start with simple faults

If fault code E10 appears on the display, this does not mean that the “home assistant” needs complex repairs. First of all, you should exclude the banal inattention of the owner of the equipment and check whether there is any water in the house at all, whether there is sufficient pressure and whether the water supply tap to the SM is not closed. Check the machine's hatch door, which must be slammed shut for the hatch locking device to work and for the system to begin drawing liquid into the drum. If everything listed is in order, then you need to start checking household appliances, which will require partial disassembly of the device. It is always worth starting with the simplest, gradually moving on to hard-to-reach components of the device.

Be sure to disconnect your Midea washing machine from all communications before starting diagnostics and repairs.

First, you should check the inlet hose, problems with which are indicated by an uncharacteristic buzzing sound when trying to draw water. All you need to do with your own hands is to loosen the clamp, disconnect the hose from the machine and carefully inspect it for damage.If everything is in order, then rinse it under a powerful stream of hot water from the tap and test the performance of the SM. If the cause of the malfunction was not in the filling hose, then you should inspect the filter element, which looks like a small mesh that often becomes clogged with plaque and dirt, preventing water from entering the device. What should I do to check it?

• Disconnect the inlet hose from the appliance.
• Find the mesh placed near the valve.
• Secure the protruding part of the filter with pliers.
• Pull the mesh slightly towards you to remove it.
• If the contamination is light, rinse it with hot water, otherwise it should be left to soak in a citric acid solution for several hours.
• Place the part in its place.

Additionally, it is worth studying the coarse filter, which is installed in the water pipe behind the tap. This nozzle is necessary for the primary filtration of water, so most of the dirt and various impurities remain on it. You can wash this filter only after you use one wrench to fix the joint, and use a second wrench to unscrew the nut holding the flywheel. Don't forget to place a large container under the liquid so that the powerful jet of water doesn't ruin your neighbors' floors and ceilings. There is no need to rinse the mesh, because the flow of water will remove all contaminants, so all that needs to be done after these manipulations is to return the water pipe to its original appearance.

Pay attention to the inlet valve

Trouble code E10 very often indicates problems with the intake valve. This element of the Midea brand washing machine cannot be repaired, so if damaged, it must be replaced with a new one.It’s very easy to do this with your own hands, even without calling a specialist – you just need to strictly follow our instructions.

• Make sure that the machine is not connected to water supply or electricity.
• Remove the top panel of the CM, which usually involves removing the retaining bolts from the rear panel and then sliding the cover back, lifting it slightly.
• Disconnect the drain hose from the unit and drain the remaining waste fluid from it.
• Locate the intake valve and disconnect all wires from it.

Be sure to take a photo of the wiring before dismantling the part so that during reassembly you have an example of the correct connection at hand.

• Disconnect all connected pipes and drain the water from them.
• Loosen the bolt securing the inlet valve.
• Remove the valve.
• Install a new valve in its place and secure it with a bolt.
• Connect all wires and pipes.
• Replace the washer cover.
• Return the filling hose.
• Connect the SM to the power supply and water supply.
• Do a test wash to check functionality.

Try to buy only original Midea parts to ensure that your household appliances serve you for a long time. The easiest way is to take the old part with you to the store and use it as an example, but you can simply copy down the serial number of the machine.

Let's move on to the pressure switch

What to do if you have checked all the described points, but the cause of the malfunction has not been identified? Most likely, the problem is hidden in the pressure switch, which is also easy to check at home, without calling a service center specialist. All you need to do is read our instructions carefully and carefully follow each step.

• Disconnect the Midea washing machine from all communications.
• Remove the top panel of the case by removing the fasteners.
• Find the pressure switch.
• Prepare a tube the size of which will be similar to the diameter of the fitting.
• Disconnect the pressure hose, install the prepared tube into it and blow lightly into it.
• If the fluid level switch is OK, you will hear one or three quiet clicks.
• Finally, inspect the element to see if it is damaged or if the hose is clogged, which needs to be cleaned with a powerful stream of water if it is clogged.

If there is no visible damage to the pressure switch, then for further checking you will need an ordinary multimeter set to resistance measurement mode. Connect the probes of the device to the contacts of the level relay and evaluate the resulting value. If the indicator changes after measurement, then the contacts of the pressure switch are in order, but if the resistance remains the same, then the part needs to be changed.

You can do this yourself without calling the repair service. First you need to buy a similar element, for which you can take with you a non-working liquid level relay, or write down the exact name of the model of your SM. Once you have the unit in your hands, all that remains is to install it according to the instructions:

• remove all hoses and wires from the old pressure switch, not forgetting to take a photo of the correctly connected part;
• remove the screws that secure the relay to the machine body;
• remove the sensor itself.

Thus, the procedure will take no more than five minutes of your time, but will save your family budget. Install the new part in the reverse order, remembering to securely fasten all the elements and close the top panel of the Midea washing machine tightly. After all the manipulations have been done, all that remains is to run a test operating cycle to make sure that water is again drawn into the drum.

   

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