- Weight restrictions
- Laundry imbalance in the washing machine
- Clogged water supply or drainage system
- If the engine breaks down
- Heating element malfunction (TENA)
- Replacing the heating element
- Sensor malfunctions
- Problems with the electronic control unit of the washing machine
- How to identify a malfunction
The life of a modern person can be facilitated by a variety of household appliances. A special niche of such products is occupied by automatic washing machines. Such a device is found in almost every home. The washing machine is very easy to use. The main thing is to follow all the manufacturer's recommendations. However, in some situations, the technique stops working. Why is this happening?
Weight restrictions
Each washing machine has certain characteristics. However, there are weight restrictions. The technique allows you to wash from 4 to 6 kilograms of laundry at a time. This figure depends on the model. If the recommended weight is exceeded, the device may break. It is for this reason that many manufacturers install protection systems. They work when overloaded. As a result, the washing machine stops.
To avoid such situations, you should carefully study the instructions and recommendations of the manufacturer. Do not exceed the weight indicated in the documents. For the device to work, you need:
- Drain the water.
- Disconnect the power supply.
- Extract some of the contents from the drum.
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Laundry imbalance in the washing machine
Why does the washing machine stop while washing? There are many reasons for this. The washing machine does not necessarily turn off due to a breakdown. Protection may be triggered. Some models have sensors that are triggered when an imbalance occurs. This phenomenon occurs when laundry accumulates on one side of the drum. This causes a strong vibration. An imbalance is no less dangerous for a washing machine than an overload.
To avoid strong vibrations, you should carefully fold the laundry inside the appliance. If the washing machine stops during operation, then you should:
- Drain the water.
- Disconnect the power supply.
- Spread the contents of the drum evenly.
Clogged water supply or drainage system
If the device stops working in the "Rinse" or "Spin" mode, then the cause of the malfunction lies in the blockage of the system, which drains or supplies water. In such situations, protection also works. As a result, the drum stops rotating.
A blockage often occurs in the drain hose or pump. However, debris mainly accumulates in the filter. To correct the problem, inspect the hose. It shouldn't bend. If it is not clogged, the filter is clogged. This part is located inside the washing machine. First you need to drain the water, stop the device, remove the panel and remove the filter. Dirt, hair and debris can accumulate here. The filter should be thoroughly cleaned and then reinserted.
If the engine breaks down
The engine is the heart of the washing machine. It is thanks to the engine that the drum of the unit is set in motion.If this part has become unusable, then the washing machine can stop at any time. This can be not only the washing process, but rinsing or spinning. The washing machine may draw in water and stop.
In addition, the failure of the engine is also indicated by the fact that the drum of the device does not rotate, although the washing machine is functioning normally. It is impossible to eliminate such a malfunction on your own. To do this, you need to seek help from a specialist. The service will conduct a full system test, and then repair all faults. Typically, the washing machine engine is simply replaced with a new one.
Heating element malfunction (TENA)
The heating element is another important element of the washing machine. If the heating element breaks down, the unit cannot function normally. In other words, the water stops heating up. This could cause the washing machine to stop while washing or spinning. It is possible to determine the breakdown even before the equipment stops working. If a program with a high temperature is selected, the glass does not fog up and remains cold.
If the washing machine stops during washing and the water does not heat up, then the reason lies in the breakdown of the heating element. In some situations, the heating element may be in perfect order. One of the wires may have come off. They should be checked. This requires taking measurements with an ohmmeter. If the device shows infinite resistance, then the heating element is defective.
Replacing the heating element
The heating element cannot be repaired. It needs to be replaced. This requires draining the water, turning off the power, removing the cover located at the back of the washing machine, and disconnecting the sensors, ground and power cord. Loosen the nut on the screw. To do this, it is necessary to make about 6 turns and then press in the screw. After completing these steps, you can easily remove the heating element.
When choosing a new heating element, special attention should be paid to marking. Each model requires its own heating element. The heating element should enter the grooves evenly and without distortions. The hardware should be tightened with effort. However, you should not drag them. At the end of the installation, all wires must be connected. Then you need to replace the cover of the device, and run a test program at a high temperature. If the device does not freeze and works normally, then the problem has been fixed.
Sensor malfunctions
If the device starts a normal cycle, but suddenly freezes or turns off, then the reason for this may be sensor malfunctions.
- linen balance sensor;
- speed control sensor;
- pressure switch (water level sensor);
- temperature sensor.
They are used to control all the main processes at each stage of the cycle. If one of the sensors is faulty, then it begins to transmit incorrect information. As a result, the washing machine may freeze, since the control unit cannot understand what the current temperature is, the water level, and so on. The device may stop during rinsing, washing or spinning.
For troubleshooting, contact the service center. Here, specialists will conduct tests and identify the damaged element. After that, the sensor will simply be replaced.
Problems with the electronic control unit of the washing machine
The control unit is an important component of the device. However, it can also fail. Strong vibration, high humidity or power surges can cause breakdown. The control unit is the brain of the washing machine. It is he who collects all the information from the sensors, and also controls the units of the washing machine. If it does not function correctly, the equipment starts to freeze or stops for rinsing or spinning.
If the control unit is malfunctioning, then it is impossible to repair the washing machine at home.With such a breakdown, the washing machine should be taken to a service center, since there is special equipment here that allows you to determine the malfunction. If it is impossible to eliminate the breakdown, then the control unit is replaced.
How to identify a malfunction
With many malfunctions, the machine may stop or freeze during washing. If the device has a display, then you should pay attention to it. Most often, an indicator with an error code is lit on it. This allows you to determine in which node the breakdown occurred. The operating manual for the washing machine provides a complete list of error codes.
If the washing machine draws water and then stops, then it is worth disconnecting the washing machine from the mains. After a while, you can turn on the device again. An error may have occurred in program control. Disconnecting the device from the network allows it to be eliminated. If it was not possible to eliminate the malfunction in this way, then you should contact the specialists. After all, a washing machine is not the cheapest technique. In addition, it is not always possible to repair the device at home.
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