Breakdowns of Electrolux top-loading washing machines

There are no household appliances that are 100% protected from defects and breakdowns that occur during active use. Therefore, before purchasing, it is necessary to take into account not only the advantages of a particular “home assistant”, but also the most common problems that may arise with it. If you know well in advance all the common malfunctions of Electrolux top-loading washing machines, then they can either be prevented or quickly corrected. We will analyze in detail the classic breakdowns of washing machines of this brand, as well as ways to restore them.

Not a single light on the panel lights up

Housewives may experience an unpleasant situation when all the laundry is already loaded into the drum, detergent is added to the powder receptacle, and the machine cannot be turned on. At the same time, the CM display also does not work, as do all the buttons on the dashboard. In this case, you first need to carefully examine a number of elements.

• Socket. It could be that the socket is damaged, or there is simply no electricity in the house, so the household appliances do not respond to commands. It’s very easy to check this option - use an indicator screwdriver or try connecting any other equipment to the outlet.
• Cord with plug. It may also be necessary to repair the broken cord and plug, which may also have failed. Check the elements for signs of burning and deformation. If this is indeed the reason, then do not try to repair the element, but simply replace it with a new one to avoid problems with a possible fire due to additional insulation of the cord.

Experts do not recommend connecting energy-consuming equipment such as a washing machine to an extension cord, as this also increases the risk of fire and other malfunctions.

• Network filter. The device's power filter or its contacts could also be broken. The part is located under the wall, and if it is damaged, you will understand this by burnt marks or swelling of the body. In this situation, you just need to buy a new filter to replace the damaged one.
• Control Panel. If moisture or household chemicals get into the panel, it may oxidize, which will lead to the keys sticking. To fix the problem, you will have to remove the top panel of the washing machine and replace the damaged keys.

You can handle any of these problems yourself, so don’t rush to call a repair service.

The powder remains in the tray

The longer a person uses an Electrolux washing machine, the worse the wash becomes. Items may remain stained even after long, highly efficient cycles. This often happens not because of equipment wear, but because of washing powder that was not used during washing, but simply remained in the powder receptacle. In this situation, the machine tries to clean dirty clothes only with clean water without household chemicals.

The washing machine is designed in such a way that water enters the detergent dispenser, mixes with powder or gel, and then goes into the drum. Due to the fact that liquid penetrates into the powder receptacle through a separate valve, if the valve is clogged, the water may simply not reach household chemicals.

To fix a problem, you first need to diagnose it.To do this, it is enough to make sure that the washing powder actually remains in the powder receptacle after completion of work. If it does not go away during washing, then you must follow the instructions.

• Remove the detergent dispenser from the unit.
• Check the inlet valve carefully.
• If there is a blockage, clean it thoroughly, or replace the worn valve with a new one.

As you can see, even this problem does not require complex repairs, because it can be dealt with in just 10-15 minutes.

The drum is jammed with the hatch open

Another common problem is an inverted drum. To fix this, the user needs to flip the drum so the hatch is facing up. This happens after the doors open when the wash is completed, or scroll down while the working cycle is stopped. This happens due to a faulty locking mechanism or loose shutters. Regardless of the reason, if the machine is not repaired, it is simply impossible to remove clothes from it.

It is very difficult to restore the functionality of the device on your own, so many people turn to a repair service. To save your family budget, you can use our guide, created specifically to combat this problem. What do you need to do?

• Take a long steel wire with a cross-section of 0.3-0.6 millimeters.
• Bend one end of the wire to create a hook of sorts.
• Lower it with the hook down.
• Lift the flap and close the hatch.
• Close the doors and rotate the drum with the hatch up.

The most difficult thing about this repair is the need to work blindly. If your Electrolux Home Helper has a hole that is too small for the hook to fit through, you should carefully widen the hole or make the hook smaller.If you still can’t fix the CM, you will either have to call a service center or partially disassemble the device to get to the flaps and thus close the drum.

Pay attention to the control board

Finally, the control board of the washing machine often needs repair. This can be determined by periodic failures during operation and by resetting the activated program. The problem may also manifest itself in the form of sticking buttons on the control panel.

Do not try to repair the control module yourself, as this requires special tools along with the latest software, plus the risk of accidentally damaging the element is too great.

Since failure of the “brain” of the entire system can occur in different ways, the part is difficult to check and repair. Most often, the breakdown can be eliminated by updating the firmware or replacing burnt capacitors with resistors. In addition, the problem may be hidden in damaged terminals, contacts and tracks.

To minimize the risk of board failure, care should be taken to protect the “home assistant” from power surges. An ordinary voltage stabilizer can help with this, preventing damage to expensive household appliances.

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