Errors in Candy washing machines without display

Errors in Candy washing machines without display It is very convenient that the fault code in modern washing machines is displayed directly on the display, informing the user of the cause of the problem. The worst situation is for owners of machines without a display, because in this case decoding will be more difficult. However, error codes for Candy washing machines without a display are also easy to determine if you have the user manual or Internet access at hand. These “home assistants” report an error with an enhanced indication, so to determine the breakdown you need to watch the blinking lights. We will list the main errors that may occur to the user and show you how to correctly interpret them.

Code definition principle

Of course, a digital error code on the display is very convenient, but the number of LED blinks is also very easy to determine the malfunction. You just need to count how many times the lights come on and off, which will give you the key to recognizing the problem. The main thing to consider is the Candy series of household appliances, because different models display the error differently.

Candy Grand. On this machine, you need to examine the light located near the button responsible for intensive washing (the mode icon looks like a shirt with stains), as well as the light on the leftmost indicator in the display system, which reports the countdown of time (usually the indicator is near the number “90”).
Candy Smart.In this series, you need to monitor the indicator near the button responsible for intensive washing, as well as the top light in the display system with a report of the remaining time, that is, either also next to “90” or next to “Start”.
Candy Optima. Here everything is even simpler, because you only need to pay attention to the light next to the key responsible for the cold water washing mode (image of a snowflake).
Candy Aquamatic. The situation is similar to the previous series - you need to study the indicator next to the button for activating the cold water wash mode.

It may seem that it is very difficult to determine the fault code without a display, but this is not the case. The error system in Candy washing machines without a display is much easier than in “home assistants” without a display from other brands. Let's move on to identifying the main errors in order to quickly identify a problem with the equipment.

Identifying errors

Correct identification of an error directly depends on the correct determination of blinking lights and intervals between indications. The main list of signals that SM can send you is not so short.

E1 (E01, Err 1, Error 1). The indicator flashes once every five seconds. Informs the user that the hatch door is not locked. Associated with damaged wiring, a broken electronic controller, or failure of the sunroof locking system.
E2 (E02, Err 02, Error 2). The indicator flashes twice every five seconds. It indicates a lack of water flow into the tank, too slow a set, or vice versa - too fast. In this case, you need to check the filling hose, the water intake valve, the pressure switch, its pipes, the control board of the washing machine, or the water supply in the house.
E3 (E03, Err 3, Error 3).The indicator flashes three times every five seconds. The fault code indicates that the water is draining too slowly or not at all. Usually associated with a clog in the drain system, damage to the drain pump, or a problem with the liquid level sensor.
E4 (E04, Err 04, Error 04). The indicator flashes four times every five seconds. Typically, the code appears three minutes after excessive water has entered the tank. Most often it happens due to damage to the fill valve, faulty wiring or a malfunction of the tachometer.
E5 (E05, Err 5, Error 5). The indicator flashes five times every five seconds. Reports a lack of water heating due to damage to the temperature sensor, water heating element, controller or washing mode selector.
E6 (E06, Err 6, Error 6). The indicator flashes six times every five seconds. Operation failure due to failure of the SM control module.
E7 (E07, Err 7, ERROR 7). The indicator flashes seven times every five seconds. Appears after the washer has tried three times to start the electric motor, which rotates excessively quickly. Occurs due to damage to the tachogenerator or its circuit.
E9 (E09, Err 9, Error 09). The indicator flashes nine times every five seconds. The drum does not rotate, which may be due to damage to the electric motor.

Do not rush to determine the fault code, but carefully observe the behavior of the machine for some time in order to accurately determine the number of signals that the SM sends to you, and not start accidentally repairing a working unit.

E10 (Err 10, Error 10). The indicator flashes ten times every five seconds.Motor failure, which may occur due to a malfunction of the program selector or motor connections.
E11 (Err11, Error 11). The indicator flashes eleven times every five seconds. Lack of drying, or obvious problems with it, which can only occur in models with a drying function, for example, in the GVSW40364TWHC-07. Occurs due to a breakdown of the drying heater, drying temperature sensor, or drying heating element, its contacts or circuits.
E12 (Err 12, Error 12, EC). The indicator flashes twelve times every five seconds. Another fault code is only for washers with dry mode. Occurs in a situation where the drying mode does not correspond to the selected operating cycle. Appears due to an open circuit in the heating element temperature sensor, a one-time failure in the control module, or due to a lack of communication between the indication system and the control board.
E15 (Err15, Error 15). The indicator flashes fifteen times every five seconds. This happens due to the failure of the control module, so the machine does not make any sounds and cannot run any of the programs.
E16 (Err16, Error 16). The indicator flashes sixteen times every five seconds. If household appliances cannot heat the water at all, or to the selected level, then either the water heating element or the control module has failed.
E17 (Err17, Error 17). The indicator flashes seventeen times every five seconds. Lack of drum rotation or excessive rotation. This means that the tachoneger does not work, either due to a break in the supply wire, or due to poor contact.
E18 (Err18, Error 18). The indicator flashes eighteen times every five seconds.Happens when the work cycle suddenly ends, or when a cycle refuses to start. Like many other fault codes, it appears when the CM control module is damaged.
E20, E21 (Err20, Err 21, Error 20, Error 21). The indicator flashes twenty or twenty-one times every five seconds. Appears after washing has stopped and it is impossible to drain the waste liquid. The culprit may be a clogged drain system or damage to the pressure switch that determines the water level in the tank.
E22 (Err 22, Error 22). The indicator flashes twenty-two times every five seconds. Interruption of the selected working cycle in the middle of work, drawing and draining water, no heating of water during washing. This behavior occurs due to damage to the fill valve, control module, water level sensor, or water heating element, its contacts or wiring.