How to turn off the Indesit washing machine

Sometimes the user may need to turn off the Indesit washing machine while the cycle is running. For example, in the event of an emergency leak. It would be wrong to simply unplug the cord from the outlet - this could damage the device. Let's figure out how to turn off the power to a working washing machine and what the algorithm of actions should be.

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The reasons why you urgently need to turn off your Indesit washing machine can be different: from a wallet forgotten in your jeans to a huge puddle that has spread under the device. In any situation, you need to turn off the power to the “home assistant” as safely as possible. SMA manufacturer Indesit offers users three options.

Washing can be paused for a short period of time. This option is possible during the first few minutes after activating the cycle, until there is no water in the tank. This method is good if you need to remove the same wallet, keys or other item from the drum. You should act in the following sequence:

• press the “Start/Pause” button;
• Turn the program selector to the “Stop” position.

After this, the indication on the control panel will flash and the water supply will stop. After another minute, the SMA door will unlock. Next, you can open the hatch and remove the foreign object from the drum. Modern Indesit machines remember at what stage the user paused the cycle and continue executing the program from the previous place.

The second option is to turn off the automatic machine. If the tank is already full, then the trick of pausing the cycle will not work.Before opening the washer door, the user will need to remove water from the drum by starting the appropriate mode or using the emergency drain.

In this case, you need to press the “Start/Pause” button, then use the programmer to select the “Drain” mode. If you plan to remove water through a garbage filter, then after stopping the cycle, hold down the CMA power key. This will turn off the machine. Only after this can you unplug the cord from the outlet.

And finally, you can turn off the machine urgently by simulating a blackout. Unplugging the CMA power cord from the outlet to de-energize the machine is allowed only as a last resort. Such an invasion of intelligence is fraught with problems - it can lead to breakdown of the control unit.

The Indesit washing machine software is sensitive to power surges, so a sudden drop can damage the control board.

If there is a need to turn off the machine during washing, you should act consistently. First, press the “Start/Pause” button, then the network key. The last thing to unplug the power cord from the outlet is.

The door remained locked

Forced shutdown of the SMA does not always go smoothly. Sometimes, after the device has stopped completely, the user is unable to open the drum door. The hatch locking device does not work, so the washing machine remains locked.

You can deal with the blocker yourself, without the help of a specialist. The algorithm of actions will be as follows:

• prepare a rope slightly longer than the diameter of the hatch;
• tuck the cord into the gap between the door and the washing machine body, where the UBL is located;
• pull the rope until it presses against the lock and move it up and down.

When the lock clicks, you can open the washing machine door. If this method does not suit you, another method is also possible. Prepare a thin spatula, insert it into the gap between the hatch and the body and press on the locking tongue. You should act carefully so as not to scratch the SMA.

If you can’t open the door with either a rope or a spatula, a third method is possible. In this case it is necessary:

• turn off the power to the washing machine;
• Unscrew the two screws holding the top cover of the case;
• remove the “top” of the machine (to do this you need to push the panel away from you and lift it);
• take a thin slotted screwdriver and push it through the top of the machine to the hatch locking device;
• find the lock tongue and move it to the side.

When the plate on the lock is moved, a click will be heard. This will indicate successful shutdown of the UBL. Make sure there is no water in the tank before opening the door. If there is, be sure to drain it.

Getting rid of water

In general, you need to drain the water from the drum before attempting to open the door. If you cannot start the “Drain” or “Drain + Spin” program, you will have to empty the tank manually. The algorithm of actions will be as follows:

• turn off the power to the washing machine;
• close the valve responsible for the water supply;
• find the garbage filter (it is located in the lower right corner of the case, behind the narrow technical panel);
• tilt the machine back a little, place a low but capacious container under it to collect water;
• Cover the floor around the washing machine with rags;
• Unscrew the garbage filter first half a turn;
• After collecting some of the water, pull out the filter completely.

If the machine washed things on a high-temperature program, you should wait 30-40 minutes before unscrewing the filter - during this time the water will cool down.

Immediately rinse the garbage filter and clean the hole where it is inserted. After this, the spiral can be screwed into place. It is important to place the plug level to avoid future leaks.

Another way to empty the drum is to drain the water through the drain hose. If you place the corrugation below the level of the tank, the liquid will flow by gravity. Disconnect the drain hose from the siphon or sewer pipe and direct its end into a previously prepared basin.

There is nothing wrong with turning off the washing machine in an emergency. The main thing is not to panic and act collectedly. First, turn off the machine using the button, and only then unplug the power cord from the outlet. Next, drain the water from the drum, and finally try to open the SMA.

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