Error F15 in the Atlant washing machine
Error F15 is quite specific and often manifests itself in such a way that the user no longer doubts its causes. Agree, if you enter the bathroom or kitchen and see that a huge puddle is spilling under the body of the Atlant washing machine, and F15 lights up on the display, you will probably understand that it is a leak. However, there are also hidden reasons for this code, not to mention the fact that it is necessary to quickly and professionally determine where exactly the leak occurred. In general, there are a lot of questions about this error, and the answers are “the cat cried,” so we decided to try to correct the situation within the framework of this article.
Description and reasons for appearance
The Atlant automatic washing machine, and any other one, is created in order to make life as easy as possible for housewives. The process of washing and sometimes drying things is carried out completely automatically and, naturally, no one monitors this process. We go to the washing machine only to first load laundry into it, pour in powder and start the washing program, and then take out the washed and wrung out items.
What happens during an hour and a half of its work does not interest us, and perhaps in vain. Hundreds of users have encountered error F15 and flooding of their apartment and the apartment of their neighbors below, and if the washing program had not stopped in time, the entire entrance would have been flooded.
Try not to leave the washing machine unattended for a long time. When leaving home with the washing machine running or going to bed, remember that the equipment may well fail.
So, code F15 for the Atlant washing machine, how to decipher it and what are the reasons for its appearance? Let's start with decoding.Code F15 indicates a leak in the washing machine or an electronic malfunction. How did the washing machine determine this? Very simple, thanks to the sensor located in the pan. Theoretically, if the sensor is triggered on time, the user will not even understand that the Atlant washing machine has a leak. But this doesn't always happen. In approximately half of the cases, the sensor responds late or does not respond at all.
To understand the reasons for the leak, it needs to be detected. Where can the Atlant machine leak, what parts can become the weak point that causes error F 15?
- Filling valve and its pipes.
- Powder receiver and its pipes.
- Washing tank.
- Drain pipe.
- Drain pump.
Leaks can also occur due to damage to the inlet and drain hoses. But the machine will detect such leaks only if it is equipped with hoses with the Aqua Stop system. In all other cases, you will not receive a response from the self-diagnosis system.
Checking the filling and draining system
Before we start looking for the cause of the leak, let's play a little Sherlock Holmes. Inspect and feel the puddle that leaked from the Atlant washing machine. If the water is absolutely clean, without any powder, it means that a leak has occurred at the inlet and either the inlet valve or its pipes are to blame. If the water is soapy, it means that the leak has occurred in the other places that we talked about in the previous paragraph.
You can verify that the valve is leaking by unscrewing the top cover of the machine. First disconnect the equipment from all communications. Once you have access to the fill valve, inspect it, paying special attention to the pipes going to the powder receiver. The hoses may become loose or worn out and should be replaced if necessary.The valve, as a rule, cannot be repaired, and if something happens, it is replaced.
If water with powder impurities is leaking, then start checking with the pipe from the powder receiver to the tank, and then the pipe from the tank to the drain pump. If the pipes themselves are in good condition, then replace the clamps, otherwise completely change the assembly. The pump nozzle on the Atlant washing machine can be reached through the bottom. Immediately inspect the pump; if a crack appears in its tube, water will begin to seep into the pan. In this case, the part needs to be replaced.
Troubleshooting for other problems
Much less often, water leaks out of the washing machine tank due to a torn cuff, a cracked powder receptacle, or a hole in the tank. The main sign of a faulty cuff is water leaking through the machine door. The replacement of this part is described in detail in the article. How to change a cuff in a washing machine.
As for the powder receptacle, it is not at all necessary that it is cracked or burst; perhaps it is not inserted correctly. As a result, some of the water enters the pan, and some flows out. Try pulling out the tray and reinserting it.
And finally, a crack in the tank is the most difficult malfunction, the elimination of which will require financial and time costs. The tank can become leaky due to:
- a sharp foreign object caught in the drum;
- manufacturing defect;
- strong impact during transportation.
For your information! The tank in the washing machine is collapsible, and therefore it will be easier to repair it, if possible.
A detailed description of removing the tank from a washing machine is in the article Replacing bearings in an Atlant washing machine. After the tank is removed, carefully inspect the hole. If it is small in size, then it can be soldered.In other cases, it is better to replace the tank with a new one. On the other hand, such repairs may not be worth the price, so decide for yourself what to do.
So, in most cases, you can fix error F15 in an Atlant machine at home yourself or by calling a specialist. It's rare that you have to take your washing machine to a service center. Good luck!
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3 reader comments
The machine has this error, there is no leakage, water does not fill.
I also got error F15 without any leaks. I dried the control module with a hair dryer and everything worked.
There are no leaks, no water is collected