Dishwasher turns off during operation

There are a great many breakdowns. Only about 1/3 of the faults are identified by the PMM self-diagnosis systems, and the rest remains on the conscience of the machine repairman. Today we will discuss the situation when the dishwasher turns off during operation. This breakdown is not so unusual, however, it can create a lot of problems for the user. Let's identify the main causes of this breakdown and see how they can be eliminated.

For what reason does it lose power?

First, let's define the symptoms of a breakdown. In the case we are discussing, the dishwasher turns off spontaneously immediately after starting the washing program, or after some time. The washing program is not simply reset, the machine is completely de-energized. Restarting is possible after 10-15 seconds using the on/off button. Why does this happen? What kind of damage can cause such a symptom?

1. Power system failure caused by electrical overload.
2. Problem with the surge protector.
3. The heating element or temperature sensor is faulty.
4. The control module has failed.

The likelihood that the cause of the blackout was the control module is very small, but still you shouldn’t completely discount it.

There is a similar breakdown that causes the washing program to be reset. Keep in mind that such a malfunction has its own reasons and should not be confused with the breakdown we are discussing. This way you will only get confused and start looking for reasons in the wrong place.

We check and repair

It makes sense to start checking from the outlet.Try connecting the dishwasher to a different outlet and see if the problem persists. If the machine works normally from another outlet, there is no point in searching further, but if the symptoms persist, we continue the search.

At the next stage, we will check the power filter, which in Electrolux and other dishwashers is located in the housing at the base of the power cord. First, smell the base of the power cord. If there is a smell of burnt wiring coming from there, you are on the right track. Remove the protective cover and visually inspect the interior of the surge protector. Are there traces of soot and melting? Feel free to change the surge protector.

If it really was the surge protector, remember that it is rarely the root cause of the problem. More often than not, the surge protector is the only barrier between a serious electrical failure and the dishwasher's electrical system. To prevent this from happening in the future and to avoid having to change the surge protector again, install dishwasher stabilizer. This device will protect the machine from such problems and ensure years of stable operation.

Voltage stabilizers can provide protection not only for the dishwasher, but also for other important kitchen appliances. If you purchase a powerful device, protect several devices at once.

If the machine turns itself off during washing, it is worth noting at what point it is de-energized. To do this, it would be a good idea to study the parameters of the main programs. Experienced technicians can determine the cause of the breakdown by moment of shutdown. It happens that the dishwasher turns off when the control module gives a command to the heating element to heat the water pumped into the system. If the heating element is broken, it can cause an overload in the machine circuit and it will turn off very quickly.

If the shutdown had not occurred, the system, having tested the heating element, would have detected a malfunction and would have generated an error with a certain code, but a blackout happened, which leaves only mysteries. What to do? Let's check the heating element, and at the same time the temperature sensor. The most convenient way to get to these parts is through the side wall of the machine, and to check you will need a multimeter.

The control module is checked last, but we do not recommend trying to access it yourself. Contact a professional who will quickly check the “electronic brain” of the machine and make a verdict.

So, the dishwasher may lose power during operation as a result of overload. In general, this is understandable to the average person, but what causes this very overload has yet to be determined. Follow our advice and you will succeed. Good luck!

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