Washing machines have different types of breakdowns. Some are hidden, it is quite difficult to suspect them, and a full diagnostic of the equipment will be required. Others show themselves right away. Error F04 just belongs to the group of “obvious” problems - in this case, a puddle forms under the Siemens washing machine. It is clear that fault code F04 indicates a leak. Let's figure out where the water may be leaking from and what to do to eliminate the error.
Why does technology leak?
A Siemens washing machine, like machines of other brands, is not insured against accidental leakage. The cause of an “accident” is often careless operation of equipment or violation of the rules for using equipment. In most cases, leakage occurs due to:
careless use of the machine;
the use of low-quality detergents not intended for automatic washing machines;
damage or wear of unit parts;
installation of components of inadequate quality;
defects made at the factory.
If we talk about damage to the components of a Siemens washing machine, then most often they are subject to wear and tear:
drain system pipes;
hatch door cuff;
water pump;
inlet hose;
drain sleeve;
powder receptacle.
Sometimes the machine displays error F04 due to problems with the tank. The seal may be leaking or there may be a hole in the plastic container. By the way, the reservoir can easily be pierced by a bra bone that has fallen into one of the many holes in the drum wall. It is when the listed elements are damaged that the tightness of the system may be compromised and a leak may form.Let's figure out how to check each of the parts with your own hands.
What do we do in the first minutes?
If you notice a puddle under your Siemens washing machine, it is important to act carefully. Water, in combination with a running electrical appliance, is very dangerous. Basic safety rules must be followed.
First of all, turn off the power to the machine, but approach the washing machine very carefully so as not to step in the water.
If it is impossible to get to the outlet without touching the water, you need to “cut off” the electricity in the room or in the entire home through the panel. Otherwise, if you step into a puddle near a working device, you may receive a strong electric shock. The further algorithm of actions will be as follows:
turn off the water supply tap;
collect water around the washer;
Place a container under the garbage filter of the machine and drain the remaining water from the system by unscrewing the plug;
move the machine away from the wall or out of the furniture (if the machine is built-in);
start diagnostics.
To inspect the Siemens washing machine, you will have to partially disassemble the body. It is important to remember at what stage of the cycle the water began to leak. This will help you quickly identify the cause of the problem and correct the situation. Also look at the water. If it is clean, it means that the leak appeared during the filling or rinsing stage of the machine. Dirty, soapy liquid will “tell” that the accident happened in the middle of the wash.
Is the inlet hose intact?
To reset error F04, you will have to understand why the washer is leaking and correct the situation. It is strictly prohibited to operate a machine that issues this code. First of all, it is recommended to inspect the inlet hose. Very often it is this that causes a “mini-flood”. Perhaps the tube is poorly fixed at the joints, pinched, or squeezed.Sometimes the rubber wears out and small cracks form on the surface.
You can check whether the inlet hose is intact by simply inspecting it. If there is no visible damage, disconnect the tube from the body and water supply, wipe it dry and lean it against the faucet in the bathroom. Let the water run - if there are no drops or splashes on the surface, then the problem is definitely not in this part.
If a leak is detected, the inlet hose will have to be replaced. Simply sealing the leak with electrical tape or treating it with a sealant will not work - the tube is under pressure while the machine is operating, and such “spot” repairs will lead to a similar “accident” in the near future. You can check the tightness of the joints by starting the machine. If water is poured into the system, but the connection point of the inlet hose to the machine is dry, then the problem is different. When a leak is detected, you need to change the sealing gasket and tighten it well.
Connections between valve and dispenser
If the water under the washer is clean, the powder receiver pipes may be damaged. To test the “hypothesis”, you need to open a container for household chemicals and evaluate how well the granules are washed out of the tray.
Powder that has not been washed away from the cuvette indicates that the dispenser pipe is damaged and leaking.
To correct the situation, you should:
de-energize the automatic machine;
move equipment away from the wall or furniture;
Unscrew a couple of bolts securing the top panel;
remove the “lid” to the side;
find the hoses connected to the dispenser;
replace the pipes when they have visible defects;
tighten the clamps;
assemble the body of a Siemens washing machine.
If the problem is in the dispenser pipes, then the breakdown will “appear” at the very beginning of the cycle, at the stage of water intake into the system.Usually the leak in this case is small, so if a puddle on the floor forms quickly, you will have to look further for the cause.
Drain pipe, pump, hose
The hose connecting the tank and the pump leaks extremely rarely, but the possibility of this cannot be completely ruled out. There is always water in the drain pipe, so if the puddle does not stop “replenishing” even after turning off the machine, this may be the problem.
You can replace the drain pipe with your own hands, without turning to specialists for help.
To do this, you need to drain the remaining water from the system through a garbage filter and place the washer on its right side. A new hose can be purchased from a specialist store or ordered from Siemens component suppliers. Next, all that remains is to loosen the clamps, remove the damaged pipe and replace it with a working one. If the problem is with the pump, the repair is performed in the same position, with the washer lying on its side. It is necessary to disconnect the pump from the volute and the pipe and clean out all the dirt. If the part is damaged, you need to replace it with a new one.
When the pump is intact, it is worth inspecting the snail. Its surface should be dry, without any cracks. If water seeps through the walls, the plastic may have burst due to a manufacturing defect. The repair will consist of replacing the damaged part. It also doesn’t hurt to check the drain hose of your Siemens washing machine. Perhaps something pressed on the drain hose and it burst under pressure. It is impossible to repair the drain hose - attempts to seal the holes will not be successful. Only replacing the corrugation will help.
Tank leaked
When the puddle is very large and “soapy”, the tank is likely to leak. This is a rather unpleasant situation, because repairs in this case will cost a lot of money.The plastic container may be damaged by a foreign object falling inside the machine. To confirm your guess, you will have to arm yourself with a flashlight and inspect the walls of the tank. Drops of water found on the surface will indicate damage to the plastic tank.
You can seal the crack in the tank with moisture-resistant glue, but this will only save you for a while. Only installing a new container will solve the problem. To remove the tank from the body, you will have to almost completely disassemble the washing machine. It is better to invite a specialist to perform this work.
Powder box and hatch cuff
The cause of the leak may also be the powder cuvette or the hatch door seal. Usually the problem lies not in the wear of these elements, but in the negligence of washing machine users. The seal is easily damaged by a foreign sharp object forgotten in a pocket, and the tray becomes clogged if you do not take the time to clean it.
Thick deposits formed on the walls of the dispenser can cause leakage. In this case, you need to clean off the “layer” from the walls of the cuvette. A solution of citric acid helps in this matter - you need to soak the container in it for several hours. Then the powder receptacle is washed in clean warm water.
The door seal can be damaged not only by a sharp object in the drum. Often the compactor is damaged due to rough loading/unloading of laundry. Therefore, it is important to place things carefully, trying not to touch the elastic band. If the cuff is damaged, the system becomes leaky and the washing machine displays error F04. Water begins to leak from under the door and flows along the front wall onto the floor.
It is impossible to operate the machine with such a breakdown; it is necessary to replace the rubber seal as soon as possible.
The cuff is fixed inside the Siemens washing machine with a pair of clamps - internal and external. It is necessary to loosen the latches of the rings, remove the seal, pull the new rubber band into place and secure it in the body. If the drain filter was cleaned the day before, and already today a puddle has accumulated under the machine, it may be due to an incorrectly inserted “trash can”. After taking all necessary safety precautions, check that the plug is tightly screwed on.
Washing machines have different types of breakdowns. Some are hidden, it is quite difficult to suspect them, and a full diagnostic of the equipment will be required. Others show themselves right away. Error F04 just belongs to the group of “obvious” problems - in this case, a puddle forms under the Siemens washing machine. It is clear that fault code F04 indicates a leak. Let's figure out where the water may be leaking from and what to do to eliminate the error.
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