How to cancel the delayed start in the Atlant washing machine?

How to cancel the delayed start in the Atlant washing machine A function that allows you to start a cycle at any convenient time within 24 hours greatly simplifies the life of users of modern washing machines. However, owners of Atlant washing machines are rarely among the lucky ones. The fact is that on machines from this manufacturer, it is almost impossible to disable the delayed start on the machine according to the factory instructions. All that remains is to either refuse the option or act according to a different scheme. We suggest considering the second option.

Setting and removing the mode

Usually there are no problems with enabling the delay wash function. The sequence given in the factory instructions is simple and clear, but just in case, we will provide a step-by-step algorithm. The procedure is as follows:

use the programmer to “reach” the indicator responsible for selecting an additional function;
wait until the light comes on, and then press the handle;
calculate the desired delay time (the display will show a maximum of 24 hours);
set the delay by turning the selector the appropriate number of divisions (1 division equals 1 hour);
press the knob to activate the mode.

If everything is easy and clear with switching on, then only a few manage to disable the delayed start on the Atlant machine. The machine remembers the set washing conditions and does not allow them to be reset even with subsequent system reboots. The suggested cancellation option in the instructions does not work.

On Atlant washing machines, resetting the activated delayed start occurs according to an “unofficial” scheme.

The manufacturer offers the following algorithm for canceling the delayed start: procedure for canceling the mode

switch the selector to a position where you can select additional functions;
turn the knob to the delayed start lamp and wait for it to blink;
when the blinking starts, press the knob;
turn the programmer to set the time “0:H”;
Press the knob a second time, after which the indicator should go out.

However, following the instructions does not help. The indicator goes out, but the delay is not reset. The machine, despite the cancellation, begins the countdown according to the previously specified data. After a reboot, the situation does not change - the washer does not allow it to start a random cycle.

If according to the instructions it is not possible to reset the delayed start, then it is not necessary to wait the measured 5 or 24 hours. There is another option - to use a working algorithm that can remove the restriction in an Atlant washing machine of any year of manufacture. You need to do the following:

hold down the program selector;
holding the handle pressed, turn it to the left;
wait until the system resets the timer settings;
select a washing program;
Make sure that the display shows the washing time corresponding to the duration of the selected mode.

That's it, after the first three actions the system will cancel the delayed start and allow you to start any wash. If you didn’t succeed in resetting the delay the first time, you need to try again after rebooting the machine. For the latter, you will need to disconnect the equipment from the power supply for 10-20 minutes, and then connect it again.

We cannot rule out a problem with the control board.

If after some attempts you cannot cancel the delayed start, you should pay attention to the control board. Especially when the user does not remember that he activated this option at all. It is possible that the cycle delay was initiated by the washing machine itself, or more precisely, due to a failure of the electronic module.

Diagnostics of an electronic unit is a labor-intensive and risky task. Checking the board yourself is strongly not recommended for many reasons. Among them are the following nuances: We can't rule out electronic problems

to find a fault in the board, you need to sequentially ring each microelement and “track”;
you need to master a soldering iron and understand electronics;
simply replacing a faulty unit with a new one will not work - the situation will repeat itself, since before replacement it is necessary to remove the external problem of failure;
the electronic unit is sensitive to any intervention, so you can’t make mistakes;
A new board is expensive, so a mistake will be costly.

It is better not to experiment, but to contact a service center for diagnostics of the board. Checking and repairing the module is not a cheap service, but the technician will give a guarantee of quality and will prevent the situation from worsening. We must not forget that when operating an incorrectly configured unit, you can burn not only it, but also the heater, motor, pump and the entire equipment as a whole. You will have to throw away the machine and buy a new one, which will force you to spend many times more.

Delayed start on Atlant washing machines will not cause any inconvenience if you figure out in advance how to activate and remove this option. Then the delay will not become a burden.