Error F15 in the Atlant washing machine

Error F15 is quite specific and often manifests itself so that the user no longer doubts its causes. Agree, if you enter the bathroom or kitchen and see that a huge puddle is pouring under the body of the Atlant washing machine, and F15 lights up on the display, you probably will understand that it is a leak. However, there are also hidden reasons for this code, not to mention the fact that it is necessary to quickly and professionally determine exactly where the leak occurred. In general, there are a lot of questions about this error, and the “cat cried” answers, so we decided to try to correct the situation as part of this article.

Description and causes

An automatic washing machine Atlant, and any other, is created in order to make life easier for housewives. The washing process, and sometimes drying things is done completely automatically and, of course, no one monitors this process. We approach the washing machine only to first load the laundry into it, pour powder and start the washing program, and then get the washed and wrung items.

What happens during the one and a half hours of its work does not interest us, or perhaps in vain. Hundreds of users were faced with the F15 error and the flooding of their apartment and the apartment of neighbors from below, and if the washing program had not stopped on time, they would flood the entire staircase.

Try not to leave the washing machine unattended for a long time. When leaving home with a working washer or going to bed, remember that the technique may well fail.

So, the F15 code for the Atlant washing machine, how to decrypt it and what are the reasons for its appearance? Let's start with the decryption. Code F15 announces a leaking washing machine or electronics malfunction. How did the washing machine determine this? Very simple thanks to the sensor located in the pan. Theoretically, if the sensor is triggered on time, the user will not even understand that the Atlant brand machine has leaked. But this does not always happen. In about half the cases, the sensor is delayed or does not work at all.

To understand the causes of a leak, it must be discovered. Where can the Atlant machine leak, what details can become the weak point that will cause the F 15 error?

1. Bulk valve and its nozzles.
2. Powder collector and its nozzles.
3. Washing tank.
4. Drain pipe.
5. Drain pump.

Leaks can also occur due to damage to the inlet and outlet hose. But the machine will detect such leaks only if it is equipped with hoses with an Aqua stop system. In all other cases, you will not get a reaction from the self-diagnosis system.

Checking the filling and draining system

Before you start looking for the cause of the leak, let's play a little "Sherlock Holmes." Inspect and feel the puddle that has leaked from the Atlant. If the water is absolutely clean without powder impurities, then a leak has occurred at the inlet and either the inlet valve or its nozzles are to blame. If the water is soapy, then a leak has occurred in the remaining places, which we talked about in the previous paragraph.

You can verify the valve leakage by unscrewing the top cover of the machine. Pre-disconnect the equipment from all communications. Having secured access to the filler valve, inspect it, paying particular attention to the nozzles going to the powder receptacle. The nozzles may become loose or worn, therefore they must be replaced if necessary. The valve, as a rule, cannot be repaired, and if something happens, it is changed.

If water flows with impurities of the powder, then start the test with a nozzle from the powder receptacle to the tank, and then a nozzle from the tank to the drain pump. If the pipes themselves are working, then replace the clamps, otherwise completely change the assembly. The pump nozzle on the Atlant washing machine can be reached through the bottom.Immediately inspect the pump, if a crack appears in its tube, then water will begin to seep into the sump. In this case, you need to replace the part.

Other troubleshooting

Much less often, water flows out of the washing machine's tank due to a torn cuff, cracked powder receiver, or a hole in the tank. The main symptom of a faulty cuff is water drips through the machine door. The replacement of this part is described in detail in the article. How to change the cuff in the washing machine.

As for the powder receptacle, it is not necessary that it cracked or burst, perhaps it is inserted incorrectly. As a result of this, part of the water enters the pan, and part flows out. Try pulling out the tray and reinserting it.

And finally, a crack in the tank is the most difficult malfunction, the elimination of which will require financial and time costs. The tank may leak due to:

• a sharp foreign object caught in the drum;
• manufacturing defect;
• strong shock during transportation.

Note! The tank in the washing machine is collapsible, and therefore it will be easier to repair, if possible.

A detailed description of removing the tank from the washing machine is in the article Replacing bearings in an Atlant washing machine. After the tank is removed, carefully inspect the hole. If it is small, then it can be completely soldered. In other cases, it is better to replace the tank with a new one. On the other hand, such repairs may be unjustifiable in price, so decide for yourself what to do.

So, in most cases, you can eliminate the F15 error in the Atlant typewriter at home on your own or by calling a wizard. It’s rare when you have to drive a car to a service center. Good luck