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EFO error in the Electrolux washing machine

EFO error in the Electrolux washing machineIf the "home assistant" notifies you of a malfunction by displaying the error code on the display, you need to look not only at the fault indication, but also at its "symptoms". A combined analysis of the results of the self-diagnosis system and the behavior of the washing machine will give a complete picture of the weak point of the automatic machine. An EFO error on an Electrolux washing machine can occur in several cases. What to do if the equipment shows you this abbreviation?

Let's start with the obvious issues.

If the washing machine issues an EFO code, the obvious reasons for the error should be eliminated in the first step. They can be appreciated with the naked eye. Perhaps we are talking about excessive foaming in the drum of the washing machine. Make sure that you put the powder for automatic washing in the tray, and not the detergent for manual cleaning.

The modern Electrolux technology is very sensitive to the level of foam, and it is the increased foaming that can cause errors.

If the malfunction code is displayed very often, but still not every time you wash, it may be because of the amount of detergent. Try to load as much powder as recommended in the tray into the tray. The washing machine can react sharply to an overdose of detergents, and show an error on the display Efo. It is also not superfluous to rinse the washing dispenser well.

Drain system cleaning

If it is far from an overdose or confusion of detergent, you will have to check the drain system. The DTC may result from a clogged debris filter, accumulation of dirt and deposits in the cochlea, impeller, or drain pump.maybe you need to clean the filter

Perhaps the solution is to clean the drain filter. The element is located at the bottom of the washer, behind a special door or bezel. Having gained access to the filter element, it is worth taking hold of its cover and scrolling it from right to left. Before starting repairs, it is recommended to cover the floor with a rag.

If the garbage filter was cleaned very rarely or was not carried out at all, then unscrewing the lid the first time may not work. When the cover travels slowly, it is important to control forces to prevent damage to the part. If the filter sits “like a glove” and cannot be pulled out of the housing, try to get to it from the drain pump.

If a plaque has formed on the thread, or it has “stuck”, the filter may not be twisted even from the side of the pump. It will be easier to remove the element from the Electrolux washing machine along with the cochlea, and then, in a more convenient position, using home tools, carefully remove the filter or pull it out by force. When removing the element, the water remaining in the drainage system will flow out of the hole. The following repair steps will be to clean the filter element and its seat from debris and dirt.

Correcting the situation can also be done by cleaning the drain hose, in the cavity of which the blockage sometimes forms.

Check the condition of the sewer pipe, it is possible that the washing machine responds precisely to the clogging of the drainage network. However, the likelihood that it is precisely in utilities is close to zero.

Problems with the aquacontrol system

Some modern Electrolux washers are equipped with the Aquastop system, which provides for the protection of equipment from emergency leaks. The automatic machine in this case is equipped with a special pan with a built-in sensor that measures the water level accumulated in the tank. If there is a pan, it will be more difficult to access the drain pump through the bottom of the unit; you will have to remove the bottom of the AGR.

The EFO DTC usually signals a small damage that you can repair yourself without the help of professionals.

When a sensor sticks or accumulates in a water pan, intelligence sometimes shows an EFO error. Therefore, it is worth looking into the pan, checking if there is liquid in it, and in what condition the sensor is. When filling the pan with water, you should turn off the machine from the network, close the filler valve and proceed to the search for leaks. If the pan is empty, check if the sensor is working. If it is damaged, install a new control element.

   

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