Fault Repair for Electrolux Washers

Before you start repairing Electrolux washing machines, especially with your own hands, you need to study a lot of information that relates to the features of the device of a particular model of the machine. Then you need to correctly identify the cause of the malfunction, and then eliminate it so as not to exacerbate the problem. Like any home appliances, Electrolux washing machines have a number of technical weaknesses, which eventually result in typical breakdowns. In the course of the study, we will study the symptoms of breakdowns, their causes, and also explain how to eliminate these breakdowns.

"Symptoms" of breakdowns of cars of this brand

By the symptoms of defects in washing machines of the Electrolux brand we will understand any external manifestation of a malfunction, for example, extraneous sounds during operation, too long work, inability to complete any stage of the washing program, and so on. It is the symptoms of the breakdown that make the user act (call the master or look for the cause on their own).

But the problem is that some malfunctions occur before the symptoms occur and almost do not manifest themselves. For example, wearing rubber gaskets do not manifest themselves until a leak occurs. But back to the typical symptoms of malfunctions of the Electrolux washing machines, first we list them, and in the following paragraphs we will deal with their detailed decoding.

• The machine erases in cold water, does not heat it, even if the program specifies otherwise.
• The machine cannot fill the water.
• The washing machine cannot drain the waste water.
• The machine does not go into rinse mode or skips it without rinsing the laundry.
• The washing machine does not spin.
• The machine cannot pick up the powder from the cuvette and erases it without it.
• The washing machine does not turn on or turns on once.
• The machine almost immediately knocks out the machine when it is turned on.

Note! These symptoms are found on washing machines Electrolux more often than others, because we consider them, but in fact there are much more such symptoms.

The machine does not fill or drain water

The washing cycle assumes that the Electrolux washing machine will fill and drain the water during the entire execution of the program. One portion of water is required for washing, the other for rinsing. She will also need to drain the water after spinning, and if there is a drying mode, then after it. But what happens if the machine cannot fill the tank with water, then the machine cannot execute the program and freezes.

In a similar situation and in many others, the manufacturer secured itself by providing an error recognition system. In the event of a malfunction, the washing machine will display error code, which can be decrypted using the user instructions and understand what exactly broke. In particular if the machine does not fill in water, the error E11 should pop up on the screen.

So, if the Electrolux washing machine does not flood, then there may be at least three reasons:

1. the inlet valve does not work;
2. no water supply;
3. the water filter installed in front of or on the inlet hose is very clogged.

What can be done in this case with your own hands? You need to start with the simplest thing, to check if there is water in the tap, maybe it's not a malfunction at all. After this, check whether the filter for water purification is installed near the inlet hose (or on it). If it is there, it is necessary to block the water on the riser pipes, and then carefully unscrew and clean this filter. Water filters of some manufacturers cannot be cleaned, in this case you will need to buy a new filter and replace it with the old one.

Note! Flow filters are good because dirt will not pass through them into the machine and will not clog inside, but there is a problem, they need to be replaced on time.If you forget, the filter may become clogged with dirt so that it stops the water supply to the machine.

If the problem is not in the water supply and not in the filter, then you need to check intake valve. In order to carry out such a check, you will need to use a multimeter, some have problems using this device. But if you figure it out, then the rest is simple.

It may happen that the machine can fill the water, but not drain. In this case, the washing program is activated, the washing will end, but the rinse will not start, since the waste water will remain in the tank. In this case, the problem is either with the drain pump or with a blockage in the drain hose. Replace the drain pump. do it yourself, it is important to follow the instructions that experts offer. With cleaning the drain hose, everything is also quite simple, and we will begin with it.

• Drain the water from the tank of the Electrolux washing machine through the small emergency drain hose located at the drain filter in front of the lower right corner of the machine body.
• Disconnect the drain hose from the machine body and from the drain pipe or siphon.
• Thoroughly rinse the hose under running water, if there is a cleaning cable, use it, if not, you can clean the blockage with a piece of hard wire.
• Replace the hose and test the machine.

The machine does not rinse or wring or take powder

After 5-7 years of operation, washing machines of the Electrolux brand begin to wash worse. When you start looking for the cause, it turns out that the powder that we fall asleep in the cuvette remains almost all there. It turns out that washing occurs virtually without powder, what is the problem?

Gathering water for washing, the washing machine must pass the jet through the powder compartment, so that the powder with the water goes into the tank. Next to the cuvette is a valve that must open so that water enters the powder compartment. So, if the valve is worn out, clogged with dirt and water stone, it may simply not open. What to do?

1. Remove the detergent drawer.
2. Remove the top wall of the washer.
3. At the bottom of the powder cuvette niche, locate the valve and inspect it.
4. If the valve is worn, it must be replaced with a new one, if cleaning can be dispensed with, do it.
5. Replace the cover, insert the powder cuvette and check the operation of the machine.

If the washing machine does not rinse and does not squeeze out water, even when installing a separate rinse program, this may be a signal indicating a breakdown of the control board. Control Board Repair Doing it yourself is almost impossible, especially if you do not have electronics repair skills - consult a specialist.

The machine does not turn on or when it is turned on, the machine

If you can not only start the washing machine, but even turn it on, it is likely that the problem lies either in the “on” button or in the network cable. In any case, to check both versions, you will have to use a multimeter and measure the resistance at the contacts of the button, as well as on the wires of the network cable. To get to the on / off button, do the following.

• Take out the powder cuvette, in the niche on the right side there will be a fastener that holds the instrument panel, you need to unscrew it.
• We unscrew the other bolts holding the panel and remove it.
• We disconnect the plastic holders that attach the front to the board.
• We find the contacts of the on / off button and measure the resistance.
• If the problem is in the contacts, then they will need to be cleaned and soldered, and then assemble the machine in the reverse order.

In the Electrolux washing machine, there may be problems with the network cable. More often the contacts in the base of the cable are loose, because of this, the power to the machine either does not come in or goes intermittently, which is even more dangerous, as this can cause a short circuit in the control board. How to check the power cord? The simplest thing is to connect the multimeter probes to the prongs of the plug of the power cord. If you find a malfunction, you will need to get to the connection of the power cord and power strip, how to do it?

1. Remove the back cover of the washing machine.
2. At the base of the power cord there will be a protective gasket, disconnect it.
3. Check the reliability of the connection of the contacts of the power filter and the wires of the network cable.
4. If the wires were connected securely, then we disconnect the wire and check it for breakdown with a multimeter.
5. The punched wire needs to be replaced, it is best to buy a new original network cable and put it instead of the old one.
6. We collect the machine and check its operation.

Important! When working with the power cable, never insert the plug into a power outlet to avoid electrical shock.

It may happen that the washing machine starts, the washing program is set, but as soon as you start the program and there is a load in the electrical circuit, the machine knocks out and the machine turns off. In this case, you should immediately contact a professional electrician, since the problem is most likely in the electrical circuit. Perhaps the outlet is faulty or the cross-section of the wires is not designed for such a load, in general, remember one thing - it is absolutely impossible to operate the machine with such a malfunction!

The machine does not heat water

Another malfunction that can often be found on Electrolux washing machines is a breakdown of the heating element. It is quite difficult to confuse this breakdown with any other, since it manifests itself very brightly. Teng replacement a washing machine is far from the most complicated thing and it is quite possible to do it yourself. The main thing is to do everything carefully and in accordance with the advice of specialists.

Before changing the heater, do not forget to check it with a multimeter, starting with the temperature sensor, maybe the problem is not at all in it, but in the control board. This happens in rare cases, but this version cannot be swept away in any case.

In conclusion, we note that repair of Electrolux washing machines in a number of cases can be done with their own hands, especially if these hands grow from the right place. In some cases, of course, it is better to contact specialists and pay a lot of money, but very often you can do everything yourself and save a lot of cash.