Out of habit, you loaded the laundry and went about your business, and when you returned, you found that foam was coming out of the washing machine? What could lead to such consequences? No need to hesitate: before finding out the cause of the breakdown, take urgent measures.
How to be in such a situation and how to fix the malfunction, read below.
Precautionary measures before work
What to do if foam creeps out of the car and is it harmful? Since moisture can get on the electronic module, this can lead to a short circuit and damage to the washing machine. Use our recommendations immediately:
- Stop the wash program. Unplug the washing machine.
- Having opened the drain hatch at the bottom of the front panel, drain all the water into the container.
- Then open the hatch door, take out all the laundry.
- Use your hand to remove the remaining foam, thoroughly cleaning the drum.
- To somehow reduce its amount, start the rinse cycle. If it does not go well, set up repeated rinses and drains.
Having returned the car to its normal state, you can proceed with the diagnosis.
Finding the reason why there is a lot of foam in the washing machine
Before starting the washing machine again, find out the cause of the problem. If the foam continues to flow, this can lead to serious malfunctions.
Start with a simple one:
- Remember what powder you applied. If you accidentally chose a powder for hand washing, it is not surprising that foam has come out of the tank. The same thing happens with low-quality detergents. Unsuitable powders do not have antifoam agents. Therefore, during intensive washing, the powder foams heavily.
- Exceeding the dose leads to the same results. Always follow the instructions or use measuring spoons.
- Wash things that “whip” foam. It is impossible to completely hammer a drum with light and porous linen. It can be curtains, tulle, overalls, down jackets. Large items are washed one at a time, and the tank is filled halfway with lightweight fabrics. In this case, the dose of powder can be reduced, otherwise you will notice that the machine rinses with foam, which is not the norm.
- You may have moved to another place or installed a filter for cleaning, and the water has become softer. Therefore, a lot of foam forms, which remains even after rinsing. Harder water prevents foaming. In this case, reduce the use of detergent by half.
If you are sure that the powder fell asleep as usual, and the water always comes from the same water supply, then the cause of foam formation in the breakdown.
How to troubleshoot
How much foam should be when washing? Enough to wash the laundry. But if she begins to climb through the top of the washing machine, the cause is a cuff malfunction.
Sealing rubber is responsible for sealing the hatch, protects against water leaks. The cuff could be damaged during washing by a foreign object or lose weight over time. Mold and fungus also affect rubber.
Foam leaked through the top or from under the car? So, the inside of the rubber was damaged. An urgent need to replace it.
You can buy a replacement for a worn cuff in the online store, indicating the make and model of the washer.
- Open the hatch door.
- Remove the screws that secure the UBL lock.
- Bend the rubber and remove the outer clamp.
- To remove the inner clamp, remove the top cover of the CMA by unscrewing the two screws on the back.
- Remove the cuff from the tank.
Clean all grooves in the rubber area, then install a new element.
When it is noticeable that soapy water flows and protrudes under the machine, the cause may be a malfunction of the drain system.
- Immediately need to eliminate water. How to extinguish and remove the foam, we described above.
- Inspect the entire system, from the drain filter to the pump.
- Remove the rear panel of the washer by unscrewing the bolts around the perimeter.
- Inspect the drain pipe. If it is damaged or leaked, it may leak foam.
- Loosen the bolt and loosen the pipe clamp.
- Disconnect and replace the item.
The drain pump is also checked there. Inspect the drain hose and its attachment to the sewer. If any connectors are loose, they need to be fixed stronger.
What to do if the powder does not foam
When washing, do you notice that there is no foam in the drum and that the laundry does not wash well? Reasons why this happens:
- Water is too hard. With a high concentration of salts, the detergent does not foam well. Install a cleaning filter that will soften the water.
- Unsuitable powder. Try changing the powder; it may have been of poor quality.
- TEN does not work. In cold water, the granules of the powder dissolve very poorly, forming little foam. As a result, white stains remain on things. It is necessary to check and replace the heater.
Breakage prevention
Avoid excessive foam. For this:
- Choose a quality automatic washing machine powder.
- Install a water filter. It will also protect the heater from scale.
- Do not exceed the dose of powder. For light things, sprinkle even less than usual.
Those who have modern washing machines at home should not worry. Manufacturers have provided a special foam control program. If it is formed in excess, the pump pumps out excess, after which the cycle continues.