Electrolux washing machine fault repair
Before you start repairing Electrolux washing machines, especially with your own hands, you need to study a lot of information that concerns the design features of a particular machine model. Then you need to correctly identify the cause of the malfunction, and then eliminate it so as not to worsen the problem. Like any home appliance, Electrolux washing machines have a number of technical weaknesses, which ultimately result in typical breakdowns. During the research, we will study the symptoms of breakdowns, their causes, and also tell you how to eliminate these breakdowns.
“Symptoms” of breakdowns of washing machines of this brand
By symptoms of defects in Electrolux washing machines we will understand any external manifestation of a malfunction, for example, extraneous sounds during operation, operating for too long, the inability to complete any stage of the washing program, and so on. It is the symptoms of a breakdown that force the user to act (call a repairman or look for the cause on his own).
But the problem is that some malfunctions occur before symptoms arise and show almost no effect. For example, wearing rubber gaskets do not show themselves until a leak occurs. But let’s return to the typical symptoms of malfunctions of Electrolux washing machines, first we will list them, and in subsequent paragraphs we will deal with their detailed decoding.
- The machine washes in cold water and does not heat it, even if the program specifies otherwise.
- The machine cannot fill with water.
- The washing machine cannot drain waste water
- The machine does not enter the rinse cycle or skips it without rinsing the laundry.
- The washing machine does not spin.
- The machine cannot pick up the powder from the cuvette and washes without it.
- The washing machine does not turn on or turns on only once.
- When you turn on the machine, it almost immediately knocks out the machine.
For your information! These symptoms occur on Electrolux washing machines more often than others, which is why we are considering them, but in fact there are much more such symptoms.
The machine does not fill or drain water
The washing cycle assumes that the Electrolux washing machine will fill and drain water throughout the entire period of the program. One portion of water will be needed for washing, the other for rinsing. It will also need to drain the water after spinning, and if there is a drying mode, then after it. But what will happen if the machine is unable to fill the water tank, the machine will not be able to execute the program and will freeze.
In this situation and in many others, the manufacturer hedged its bets by providing an error recognition system. If a malfunction occurs, the washing machine will display error code, which can be deciphered using the user instructions and understand what exactly is broken. In particular If the machine does not fill with water, error E11 should appear on the screen.
So, if the Electrolux washing machine does not fill with water, then there may be at least three reasons:
- the fill valve does not work;
- no water supply;
- The water filter installed in front of or on the inlet hose is severely clogged.
What can you do in such a case with your own hands? You need to start with the simplest thing, check if there is water in the tap; perhaps we are not talking about a malfunction at all. After this, you should check whether a water purification filter is installed near the inlet hose (or on it).If it is there, you need to turn off the water on the riser pipes, and then carefully unscrew this filter and clean it. Water filters from some manufacturers cannot be cleaned; in this case, you will need to buy a new filter and replace it with the old one..
Note! Flow filters are good because dirt will not pass through them into the machine and will not clog the inside, but there is a problem: they need to be changed on time. If you forget, the filter may become so clogged with dirt that it stops the flow of water to the machine.
If the problem is not in the water supply or in the filter, then you need to check intake valve. To carry out such a check, you will need to use a multimeter; some people have problems using this device. But if you figure it out, the rest is simple.
It may happen that the machine can fill with water, but cannot drain. In this case, the washing program is activated, the washing is completed, but the rinse will not start, since the waste water will remain in the tank. In this case, the problem is either with the drain pump or with a clogged drain hose. Replace the drain pump It’s not difficult to do it yourself, it’s important to follow the instructions offered by experts. Cleaning the drain hose is also quite simple, so let’s start with that.
- Drain the water from the tank of the Electrolux washing machine through the small emergency drain hose located near the drain filter on the front in the lower right corner of the machine body.
- Disconnect the drain hose from the machine body and from the drain pipe or siphon.
- Rinse the hose thoroughly under running water; if there is a cleaning cable, use it; if not, you can clear the blockage with a piece of stiff wire.
- Reinstall the hose and test the machine.
The machine does not rinse or wring out or does not pick up powder
After 5-7 years of operation, Electrolux washing machines begin to wash worse. When you start looking for the reason, it turns out that the powder that we pour into the cuvette almost all remains there. It turns out that washing occurs virtually without powder, what is the problem?
When collecting water for washing, the washing machine must pass a stream through the powder compartment so that the powder along with the water goes into the tank. There is a valve next to the cuvette that must open to allow water to flow into the powder compartment. So, if the valve is worn out, clogged with dirt and water stones, it may simply not open. What to do?
- Remove the detergent drawer.
- Remove the top wall of the washer.
- At the base of the powder cuvette recess, locate the valve and inspect it.
- If the valve is worn out, it needs to be replaced with a new one; if you can get by with cleaning, then do it.
- Replace the lid, insert the powder cuvette and check the operation of the machine.
If the washing machine does not rinse or spin water, even when a separate rinse program is set, this may indicate a faulty control board. Control board repair It’s almost impossible to do it yourself, especially if you don’t have the skills to repair electronics - contact a specialist.
The machine does not turn on or when it is turned on, the automatic machine works
If you cannot not only start the washing machine, but even turn it on at all, the problem probably lies either in the “on” button or in the power cable. In any case, to check both versions, you will have to use a multimeter and measure the resistance on the button contacts, as well as on the wires of the network cable. To get to the on/off button, you need to do the following.
- Remove the cuvette for the powder; in the niche on the right side there will be a fastening element holding the instrument panel; you need to unscrew it.
- Unscrew the other bolts holding the panel and remove it.
- We disconnect the plastic holders that secure the front part to the board.
- We find the contacts of the on/off button and measure the resistance.
- If the problem is in the contacts, then they will need to be cleaned and soldered, and then reassembled in the reverse order.
In an Electrolux washing machine, problems may also arise with the power cable. More often the contacts at the base of the cable become loose, as a result of which power either does not flow into the machine or is supplied intermittently, which is even more dangerous, as this can cause a short circuit in the control board. How to check the power cord? The simplest thing is to connect the multimeter probes to the prongs of the power cord plug. If you find a fault, you will need to get to the connection between the power cord and the surge protector, how to do this?
- Remove the back cover of the washing machine.
- There will be a protective gasket at the base of the power cord; disconnect it.
- We check the reliability of the connection between the contacts of the surge protector and the wires of the network cable.
- If the wires were connected securely, then we disconnect the wire and check it for breakdown using a multimeter.
- The broken wire needs to be replaced; it is best to buy a new original network cable and replace it with the old one.
- We assemble the machine and check its operation.
Important! When working with the power cable, never insert the plug into a power outlet to avoid electric shock.
It may happen that the washing machine starts, the washing program is set, but as soon as you start the program and a load appears in the electrical circuit, the machine knocks out and the machine turns off. In this case, you should immediately contact a professional electrician, since the problem is most likely in the electrical circuit. Perhaps the socket is faulty or the cross-section of the wires is not designed for such a load, in general, remember one thing - it is absolutely impossible to operate the machine with such a fault!
The machine does not heat the water
Another malfunction that can often be found on Electrolux washing machines is a breakdown of the heating element. It is quite difficult to confuse this breakdown with any other, since it manifests itself very clearly. Replacing the heating element washing machine is not the most difficult task and it is quite possible to do it yourself. The main thing is to do everything carefully and in accordance with the advice of experts.
Before changing the heating element, do not forget to check it with a multimeter, starting with the temperature sensor, perhaps the problem is not in it at all, but in the control board. This happens in rare cases, but this version cannot be dismissed under any circumstances.
In conclusion, we note that in a number of cases, repairing Electrolux washing machines can be done with your own hands, especially if these hands grow from the right place. In some cases, of course, it is better to turn to specialists and pay a lot of money, but very often you can do everything yourself and save a lot of cash.
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11 reader comments
Please tell me, the spin doesn’t turn off, it turns constantly, I’ve already used the Electrolux 1064 model 3 times.
After turning on the machine, the water does not go into the drum, but directly into the drain. And so on for a couple of minutes, then it starts to accumulate in the drum.
The display shows 0.14 and the rpm is 1000. How to start the washing machine. The washing time and temperature are not indicated when you set the program.
The mechanical command device scrolls through the program in 30 seconds. And none of the commands are executed.
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The machine has been washed and will not open. Writes error E40.
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