On the panel of the Atlant washing machine, the Sel error code is lit, which stands for a breakdown of the interface module.
On electromechanical machines Atlant without a screen, in the event of an error, no indicator lights up. The user notices that the program switch selector does not work.
What Sel Error Means: Causes of Trouble
When the Atlant washing machine shows the Sel error code on the display, you should make sure that the control panel is working. If the indicators do not light, the cause may be the wear of the buttons, selector or a malfunction of the electronic controller.
Why malfunctions occur:
- Long use, natural wear.
- Squeezing and sticking controls on the panel.
- The keys are clogged with powder, filled with detergents.
The control selector may rotate poorly or may not work at all. Sel error is thrown. What to do in this case?
Be sure to follow safety precautions! If the buttons stick when pressed, the indicators turn on and off, immediately unplug the Atlant washer from the network.
Such behavior can lead to fire, so it is better to call the master.
Let's figure out how to fix the problem with your own hands and solve the problem.
DIY repair
If the Atlant washing machine generates a Sel error, try rebooting the system. What does it mean?
Unplug the Atlant CMA for 15-20 minutes. If a system failure occurs, then after a reboot the error will be reset. If you could not remove the Sel error from the screen, read on what to do.
To know how to fix the situation, you need to find the cause of the breakdown. To do this, check:
- Wiring, contacts and connectors that go from the electronic module to the panel and buttons. To do this, remove the top cover, carefully inspect the wiring loop, tighten the connections. If there are damaged elements, they need to be replaced.
- Management board. The cause of the failure of the buttons and selector may be a defective element on the board, so the module must be carefully diagnosed.
When you are convinced that the cause of the malfunction and error message Sel SM Atlant in the control panel or selector, replace the broken element:
- Disconnect the Atlant from the mains.
- Remove the detergent dispenser by pressing the lock in the middle.
- Loosen the screws and remove the top panel.
- Remove the bolts that are located behind the dispensing tray.
- Remove the front panel, photograph the connectors that are attached to it.
- Disconnect the wires.
- Disconnect latches and remove the control module from the panel.
- Remove the program selector knob by pressing on its base.
- Install the new selector in the reverse order.
At the same time, you can check and replace sunken buttons. The video will help you:
After all the details have been checked, but the Sel DTC is still on the screen, proceed to inspect the control board. Visually, you can notice burnt tracks that need to be cleaned.
Each element is called with a multimeter for resistance. In the event of a malfunction, the component boards can be soldered.
Problems with the control unit in the Atlant washing machine can be eliminated by yourself if you are versed in electronics. Otherwise, you need to contact the service center. If the replacement or repair of the module is justified, this approach will cost less than buying a new machine.
Now you know how to find a solution to the problem if Sel is displayed on the scoreboard.