The washing program started as usual, but suddenly the washing machine hung. First of all, it needs to be visually inspected, and only then proceed with disassembly. The sequence of work will be considered in this article.
Causes of the washing machine freezing
There are many reasons why SMA freezes. It is necessary to inspect the washer, try to find and fix the problem.
If she stopped with a full tank of water and linen, then the water needs to be drained and the linen hung.
- At the bottom of the front panel of the AGR is a drain filter.
- Press the hatch latches with a screwdriver and open the cover.
- With a container in place, scroll and remove the filter, then drain the water.
Pay attention at what stage the stop occurred when the automatic washing machine hung.
In the event of a failure in the system, the MCA may freeze at any stage of the program. Try disconnecting the machine from power for 10-15 minutes. If the cause is a failure, then after switching on the washing program will resume again.
- Why did the washing machine freeze immediately after turning on and installing the program? The point is overload. Modern machines are equipped with sensors that monitor the weight of the laundry. Therefore, if the load exceeds the norm, washing will not start.
- Did the program stop rinsing? You need to check if the mode is selected correctly. With delicate, hand-wash and wash, spinning can be turned off. Also, some programs exclude automatic draining of water. Therefore, the car stops.
- AGR hangs on a spin. Perhaps the reason is an imbalance. If the machine itself could not restore the balance to spin, it stops. Or maybe there is no control function at all in your model. Then you need to open the hatch and distribute the laundry manually.
If there are no problems with the laundry and the mode, it is likely a breakdown.
Typically, the self-diagnosis system displays an error code on the display. Then you will need to find out the meaning of the code to determine the cause of the breakdown.
Typical malfunctions
In the event of a malfunction, the timer or the program selector can constantly turn.
How to fix a breakdown
What needs to be done to restore the machine to working capacity? Not all parts can be repaired by themselves. But it is up to you to inspect them, clean them from blockage, or perform a replacement.
Replace heater
If in the washing mode at high temperature the hatch remains cold - the heater does not heat water. You may feel that the laundry smells musty and does not wash well. These are also indirect signs of a heater malfunction.
In Bosch, LG, Samsung models, the electric heater is located in front. In “Indesit” and “Ariston” washes, you need to remove the back cover. Working process:
- Remove the top panel of the washer.
- Remove the dispensing tray from the housing by pressing the latch in the center.
- Unscrew the screws around the perimeter of the control panel, release its latches.
- Remove the base plate.
- Open the hatch door, bend the cuff and remove the clamp.
- Remove the two lock bolts on the housing.
- Now unscrew all the screws along the perimeter of the front panel and remove it from the case.
- Under the tank you will see the exits of the heater.
- Disconnect the wiring from the heater.
- Loosen the center nut and push the bolt inward.
Having removed the TEN from the case, carry out its check. Use a multimeter to measure resistance. If the part shows infinite resistance, then a replacement is needed.
Check hatch lock
Due to a broken UBL, the hatch door does not block, so water collection will not start. In the case of replacing the heater, we described how to disconnect the lock fasteners from the housing. To remove the device, disconnect its wiring. The locking device is also checked with a multimeter.
Eliminate clogging in the drain system
Depending on the model of your washer, the pump may be in front or behind the body. After removing the desired panel, inspect the drain hose and nozzle. Feel them with your hand. If a blockage develops inside, clean it under running water.
To remove the nozzle:
- Remove the bolt securing the clamp.
- Unclip the clamp using pliers.
- Disconnect a branch pipe from a tank and the pump.
To check the pump:
- Disconnect pump wiring.
- Remove the mounting screws and remove the pump from the housing.
- For inspection, release the latches that secure the pump to the cochlea.
Inspect engine
Motor replacement is required in case of winding problems. The deterioration of electric brushes or lamellas can be tried to be eliminated independently. How to repair an AGR engine, we wrote in previous articles.
Consider how to remove the motor for inspection:
- Unscrew the screws on the back panel and remove it from the case.
- To remove the engine, disconnect the wiring leading to it.
- Remove the bolts (three to four pieces).
- Take out the motor.
Now you can start the inspection. Remove the brushes from the motor housing for inspection. If the rods are worn - brushes need to be replaced.
The winding is checked with a multimeter for a short circuit or break.
Check electronic board
Often, electronics fails due to sudden changes in voltage, high humidity. During strong machine vibrations, the circuit board contacts may move away. To check it, remove the control panel as described above. Release the latches and release the board.
On examination, burned-out elements are visible? Contact a service center for help.
To summarize, we conclude: you can independently verify the details of the washing machine, but only the master can perform accurate diagnostics.