How to resolve error F14 in the Atlant washing machine

error F14 for SM Atlant One of the most unpleasant system errors is F14. If the Atlant washing machine displays error F14, be prepared for expenses, although it may still cost you. Don't panic ahead of time. Let's decipher this code, and then see what you can do yourself, and what only with the help of a wizard.

What does this code mean?

After studying the relevant instructions, you can quickly come to the conclusion that error F14 means a breakdown of the control module of the Atlant washing machine, but in reality this is not always the case. The reasons for the error can be hidden much deeper, in particular, its occurrence can be affected by:

clogged garbage filter;
incorrect connection of the machine to the sewer;
power surge.

Before reflashing or even changing the control module, you need to check the above reasons. Let's hope that we are talking about a banal short-term malfunction in the electronics of the Atlant washing machine.

Preliminary actions

To try to fix error F14, you first need to check if there was a momentary system failure. Close the hatch door tightly, turn off the washing machine and disconnect the power cord from the power supply. Then you can go have a coffee, since you will have to wait from 7 to 15 minutes. It's better to wait 15 minutes. We come back, turn on the machine and try to run the program; if error F14 appears again, it’s worth starting the Atlant equipment in test mode. What do we have to do?

First we need to connect the machine to the power supply and close the hatch door tightly.
Make sure the program selector is at the 12 o'clock position.
Press the “Start/Stop” button and hold it.
Turn the program switch knob to the 6 o'clock position (pointer down).
Release the “Start/Stop” button.
Turn the program switch knob to 12 o'clock (pointer up).

SM Atlant test

If four eights appear on the display, it means that the test mode has been successfully launched. The machine itself will test the system, and if at the end it gives three beeps, you are lucky, there are no serious malfunctions. If the machine produces an error code at the end of the test, then things are bad, there is a fault that needs to be found urgently.

To take the machine out of test mode, turn the program switch one step to the left, then turn it back to 12 o'clock and turn off the machine.

Checking the drain hose

No matter how paradoxical it may seem, in some cases a simple check of the connection of the machine to the sewer helps to eliminate the F14 fault. If the Atlant machine was recently installed, you should check it all the more, since this may well be the main cause of the problem.

Note the top bend of the drain hose. It should be at a height of 1 m from the floor. The distance between the connection point of the drain hose and the bend of the drain pipe must be at least 80 cm. If the connection is incorrect, this can cause a “siphon effect”.

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Dirty water from the sewer may flow back into the machine, and the self-diagnosis system may inadequately respond to this malfunction with error F14. To be honest, SM Atlant does not have the most advanced electronics with far from optimal software.

Cleaning the filter

Experts note that in some cases, SM Atlant may display error F14 due to a clogged drain filter.It sounds unexpected, but the fact remains a fact. Cleaning the filter is easy.

Disconnect the machine from the power supply.
Tilt it back a little.
Place a flat container under the body to drain dirty water into.
Open the hatch, which is located in the lower right corner of the washing machine body.
Unscrew the filter and drain all the water.
Clean everything inside, rinse the filter itself and screw it back into place. Return the machine to its original position.

After cleaning the filter, try restarting the machine several times. Then run the service test as described above. If error F14 persists, then the matter is serious.

Control module test

Apparently, you can’t do it without the help of an experienced craftsman. If the above measures do not help, you will need to test the control module for a malfunction. Only a specialist can perform such an operation efficiently. Independent testing and repair of the control module can cause irreparable harm and subsequently you will definitely have to change the electronic filling. By the way, the cost of a new part is 50% of the cost of a new machine, so don’t take unnecessary risks.

You may have encountered others Atlant washing machine error codes. If so, read the article of the same name, which is on our website, and we say goodbye to you and wish you good luck!