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Error E30 in the Electrolux washing machine

Error E30 in the Electrolux washing machineSelf-diagnosis in washing machines Electrolux is not able to uniquely determine the source of the malfunction. The combination shown on the display can indicate dozens of different in scale and nature of the problems. To find a specific place, you must consistently check all possible options. A striking example is the error E30 on the washing machine. What is this problem and how to fix it?

Service test

The fact is that Electrolux first gives an error code common to several breakdowns, but the combination can be clarified through a service test. The specific location of the malfunction will not be reflected, but the search field will be significantly narrowed. To get into test mode, you must adhere to the following instructions:

  • turn off the machine from the mains;
  • simultaneously press the “START / PAUSE” buttons and the next “OPTION” button, without releasing the button for 2-5 seconds (until the LEDs on the dashboard begin to flash).

To exit the service test mode, you must turn off, turn on and turn off the washer.

As soon as the lights begin to glow, the test mode will start. This is an automatic unit self-test program, during which the system looks for possible problems in two stages, simplifying the process of solving the problem. At the first stage, the operation of the buttons and LEDs is evaluated, at the second they are readerror codes on specific details. In the latter case, the direction of diagnosis can be controlled by turning the gear selector clockwise.run a service test

If E30 fails, the programmer should be moved to the sixth “position”. The heater and the solenoid valve of the washing machine are “fixed” to it, and if a problem occurs with them, the system will issue an appropriate code. If this happened, then it is necessary to correct the situation by a comprehensive check of the heater.

Detailed heater check

The answer is what to do if there is a suspicion of a heater failure, one is to “ring” the heater with a multimeter. But before setting up the tester and starting measurements, it is necessary to know exactly the nominal resistance of the element. To do this, remember the mathematics and calculate the indicator by the formula R = U² / P, where:

  • U is the voltage at which the heater works, in Russian realities it is constant - 220 volts;
  • P is the power of the existing heater. Everyone has a different value, so we get the user manual from the washer and look for the appropriate parameter. If there is no instruction, then we go to the Internet by entering in the search line a query with the serial number of the washing machine.checking the heater of the Electrolux machine

For example, we have a nominal heater power of 1800 watts, and the voltage in the network, respectively, 220 watts. Then the completed formula will look like this: R = 220² / 1800 = 26.8 Ohms. We remember the resulting value and proceed to the direct verification with a multimeter.

Before testing the heater, you must disconnect the machine from the power supply.

  1. Disconnect the wiring from the heater.
  2. Set the multimeter to the “Resistance” mode.
  3. Set the selector to 200 ohms.
  4. We apply the tester probes to the terminals on the water heater.
  5. We estimate how close the measurement that the device shows is to the previously calculated figure.

If the nominal resistance is close to the result of the formula, then the part is operational. In cases when “1” is displayed, even repair will not help - only a full replacement of the heater. From “0” the situation is similar to “1”, since a short circuit occurred and further operation of the heater is unacceptable.

It is not worth focusing on the external integrity of the element - often a dielectric, extremely dangerous for human health, flows from the “spiral”. It is better to immediately check the case for a breakdown with the multimeter in the "Buzzer" mode. If you hear a squeak after applying one of the probes to the case, then trying to repair the heater is pointless - an urgent replacement is necessary.

   

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