How to fix error F14 in the Atlant washing machine

One of the most annoying system errors is F14. If the Atlant washing machine generates an F14 error, get ready for the costs, although it may still cost. Do not panic ahead of time. Let's decrypt this code, and then see what you can do yourself and what only with the help of the wizard.

What does this code mean?

Having studied the relevant instructions, you can quickly come to the conclusion that the F14 error means a breakdown of the control module of the Atlant washing machine, but in reality this is not always the case. The causes of the error can be hidden much deeper, in particular, its occurrence can be affected by:

• clogged trash filter;
• improper connection of the machine to the sewer;
• power surge.

Before reflashing, and even more so changing the control module, you need to check the above reasons. Let's hope that this is a banal short-term malfunction in the electronics of the Atlant washing machine.

Preliminary Actions

To try to fix the F14 error, you first need to check if there was a short-term system failure. Close the hatch door tightly, turn off the washing machine and disconnect the power cord from the power supply. Then you can go have a drink of coffee, since you have to wait 7 to 15 minutes. Better to wait 15 minutes. We return, turn on the machine and try to run the program, if error F14 reappears, it is worth starting the Atlant technique in test mode. What do we have to do?

1. First we need to connect the machine to the mains and close the hatch door tightly.
2. We make sure that the program switch is at 12 o’clock.
3. Press the “Start / Stop” button and hold it.
4. Turn the program switch to the 6 o'clock position (pointer down).
5. Release the “Start / Stop” button.
6. Turn the knob to switch programs for 12 hours (pointer up).

If four eights appear on the display, then the test mode has been successfully started. The machine itself will test the system, and if at the end it gives three beeps, you are lucky there are no serious malfunctions. If the machine displays an error code at the end of the test, then the matter is bad, there is a malfunction that needs to be urgently found.

To remove the machine from the test mode, turn the program selector one step to the left, then return it for 12 hours and turn off the machine.

Checking the drain hose

No matter how paradoxical it may seem, but in some cases, troubleshooting F14 helps to trivially check the connection of the machine to the sewer. If the Atlant machine was recently installed, you should especially check, as this may well be the main cause of the problem.

Pay attention to the upper bend of the drain hose. It should be at a height of 1 m from the floor. The distance between the connection point of the drain hose and the bend of the drain pipe must be at least 80 cm. If the connection is incorrect, this can provoke a “siphon effect”.

Dirty water from the sewer can get back into the machine, and the self-diagnosis system may inadequately respond to this malfunction with error F14. What is no secret, SM Atlant has not installed the most advanced electronics with far from optimal software.

Filter cleaning

Masters note that in some cases, SM Atlant may give an F14 error due to a clogged drain filter. It sounds unexpected, but the fact remains. It’s easy to clean the filter.

1. Unplug the machine.
2. Tilt her back a little.
3. Place a flat container under the cabinet to drain dirty water into it.
4. Open the hatch located in the lower right corner of the washing machine housing.
5. Unscrew the filter and drain all the water.
6. Clean everything inside, rinse the filter itself and screw it into place. Return the machine to its original position.

After cleaning the filter, try restarting the machine several times. Then run the service test, as described above. If the error F14 persists, then this is a serious matter.

Control module test

Apparently, the help of an experienced master is indispensable. If the above measures did not help, you will need to test the control module for a malfunction. Only a specialist can qualitatively carry out such an operation. An independent test and repair of the control module can cause irreparable harm, and subsequently you will definitely have to change the electronic filling. By the way, the cost of a new part is 50% of the cost of a new machine, so do not risk in vain.

You may have encountered other Atlant washing machine error codes. If so, read the article of the same name, which is on our website, and we say goodbye and wish you good luck!