Does the washing machine not work? What is the reason that the last wash went as usual, and now the machine does not start? To find a malfunction, you need to diagnose the washer, check its details.
Thanks to our article, you can conduct an inspection yourself and try to fix the breakdown.
Causes and Symptoms
What signs of damage should you pay attention to:
- AGR does not respond to pressing the start button.
- Connecting the washer to the network ends with the blinking of all the lights.
- After connecting the machine, the lamp lights up, but the program does not start.
Why the washing machine or semiautomatic device does not turn on? Consider the possible causes of failure:
- Disrupted power to the machine. It is possible that the power cord, outlet or power supply is damaged.
- The interference filter or its wiring has burned out.
- The start button contacts are damaged.
- Faulty UBL lock on the door.
- The programmer (command device), which is responsible for the operation of the buttons on the control panel, has failed.
- The wiring leading to the control board is damaged, or the board itself is possible if the lights were turned off.
Before contacting a service center or buying new equipment, check - perhaps the reason is not a breakdown at all, but a simple failure.
What to do if the washing machine does not turn on
Start by inspecting the technique:
- Check if the power cord of the washing machine is connected to the network.
- Check the shield - the room may have turned off the electricity.
- If the machine does not respond to the power button, connect another device to the outlet and check if it works.
- Inspect the power cord at the time of damage, maybe it is pinched by some object. The damaged place can be fastened with electrical tape, but it is better to replace the wire completely.
If the inspection fails, further diagnosis and repair of the washing machine will be required. We describe the typical causes of breakdown of the AGR.
After the purchase
What if the new washing machine does not work? If you just installed the washer, and it does not work, you do not need to do it yourself. Contact the store for warranty. Perhaps there is a factory defect.
After a power surge
After a power surge, the mains filter (FPS) first suffers, which protects the electronic module of the machine from combustion. Also, the filter serves to neutralize the interference to which appliances adjacent to the washing machine can be exposed. As a result of a breakdown, the filter may not allow electricity to pass through.
How to check:
- Remove the top cover from the washer body by unscrewing the screws from the back.
- At the side wall you will find a power strip.
- Inspect it and the contacts attached to it. Burnt parts or a swelling of the filter are usually noticeable. Then he immediately needs a replacement.
- If nothing is visually visible, the filter contacts are called by a multimeter.
- The item is not subject to repair. To remove it from the housing, disconnect the wiring and unscrew the mounting bolt.
From the filter, the wiring leads either to the start button or to the control module. Depends on the year of manufacture of the machine. After a voltage drop, the wiring could burn out.
The start button in the on state should pass current. You can find this out by attaching the multimeter probe to its wires. If it shows resistance on the screen, then the button is working, if not, it needs to be replaced.
You can order a button specifically for your model in the online store.
Sometimes the button sticks if detergents get on it. Then you need to clean the socket and put the key in place.
To avoid voltage problems, it is recommended to connect the washer from the generator.
After moving
Previously, your car worked properly, but doesn’t turn on after moving? It is necessary to check the electronic module. The fact is that water not removed from the dispensing tray (it always remains there) during shaking or turning the machine could get on the module. This immediately disables it or leads to a circuit when turned on.
Module check:
- Unplug the washing machine.
- Remove the top cover.
- Remove the dispensing tray by pressing the lock in the center.
- Remove all screws that secure the control panel and remove it from the chassis.
- Take a picture of the location of the wiring, disconnect it.
- Unclench the plastic latches, remove the board from the panel.
If no damage was found during inspection, return the board for diagnostics to a service center.
SMA turns on but does not work
If the Indesit, Hansa, Virpul and other models turn on but do not work, the reason is in the UBL lock. The machine does not start washing because the electronic lock or its wiring is broken.
In addition to the usual lock, an electronic lock is provided in the washing machine system. After closing it, you should hear the door click. If this does not happen, the electronic module does not receive a signal, so washing does not start. At the same time, the indicators do not light, the “Lock” light may blink.
As soon as the door is locked, you will immediately hear the noise of water intake.
How to check UBL:
- Open the hatch door.
- To get to the castle, you need to remove the manhole cuff clamp.
- To do this, bend the sealing rubber and remove the clamp.
- Insert the cuff into the tank.
- Remove the two lock screws.
- Putting your hand behind the case, get the lock.
- Disconnect its wires.
With a multimeter, measure the resistance of the lock on the contacts, if it is faulty, install a new part.
Wiring problems
Check the wiring of the AGR. If it does not burn out, it may weaken the fastening of the connectors due to strong vibration of the machine. A thorough inspection and ringing with a multimeter is needed. In the event of a breakdown, the wiring is replaced in whole or in part.
What to do to avoid problems
It is important to operate the washing machine correctly. For this:
- Follow the instructions.
- Do not force the washer to wear. For a few washes per day, take breaks for a couple of hours.
- After washing, leave the hatch open, wipe the cuff from mold. Rinse the dispenser tray periodically from residues of detergent.
- Read the composition of detergents that you use so as not to harm yourself and the car.
- Prevent scale, including an empty machine at high temperatures. Use special tools.
Following simple rules, you can extend the life of your equipment.