Brandt washing machine errors

Washing machines from a French manufacturer are gaining popularity in the Russian household appliances market. Increasingly, buyers prefer reliable and functional Brandt automatic machines. French washing machines are equipped with a self-diagnosis system for emerging problems. This function helps you quickly figure out which element of the unit has failed. Let's look at the main errors of Brandt washing machines and explain their designations.

Problems with draining and collecting water

First of all, let's look at the fault codes associated with the intake of water into the system and the drainage of waste fluid. This type of failure occurs most often, so we advise you to remember the basic error symbols.

1. Signals that water is not filling the tank of the automatic machine. This may occur due to a lack of water in the water supply, a clogged or kinked inlet hose, or a faulty level sensor. Check all possible causes and correct any defects found.
2. Warns that the water from the washer tank drains very slowly, and perhaps does not drain at all. If this symbol appears on the screen, you should examine the drain hose for blockages and see if it is kinked. Afterwards you will have to check the pump and drain filter.
3. He says that there is more water in the SMA tank than necessary. This error may appear due to failure of the pressure switch. It is necessary to check the functionality of the water level sensor. If everything is in order with it, then the main electronic module is subject to diagnosis.

Having found out the designation of the error code, it will not be difficult to make repairs yourself and restore the operation of the washing machine.Usually, malfunctions of the drain and filling system are corrected at home.

Incorrect water heating

Fault codes of this kind are displayed on the display due to a breakdown of the heating element or thermostat. Very rarely, the main control module becomes the cause of errors.

• Warns that water is not being heated. To repair the SMA, you will have to disassemble its body, remove the heating element, and check it with a multimeter. Diagnostics of the control board will not be superfluous.
• Detects a failure of the temperature sensor. What to do if a malfunction of this kind is detected? You'll have to find the thermostat. It is located on the heating element. You need to check its performance with a multimeter and, if necessary, replace the sensor.

To correct failures that occur with the heating element or thermostat, you will need not only some knowledge of the internal structure of the washing machine, but also a special tester.

Sunroof problems

If the hatch door is not locked, as required by the intelligence, the system will not draw water into the tank. In the event of such a malfunction, the SMA will display the following notations:

• The door didn't lock. The situation can be corrected by pressing the door tighter. When this measure does not help, it means that the hatch locking device has failed and needs to be replaced.
• ER12, ER12. Displayed on the display if the hatch door is open. Close the washer and restart the selected washing program.

If these errors occur, it is not difficult to make repairs yourself. In some cases, pressing on the hatch door in order to close it harder helps to cope with problems.

Motor problems

Brandt washing machines are equipped with commutator motors, so the brush, lamellas and motor windings often fail. The following error codes help diagnose the problem.

1. Indicates motor damage. It is necessary to diagnose the electric motor, and in rarer cases, replace the triac on the control board.
2. It states that the engine has stopped working. The technician will help determine whether the part needs repair or needs to be completely replaced.

Most malfunctions of the Brandt SMA can be repaired yourself. However, to fix serious damage, it is better to turn to professionals.

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