Indesit washing machine does not rinse

Rinsing laundry is an integral part of every washing program. When the machine does not want to rinse things, you have to urgently solve the problem, otherwise it becomes impossible to use the washing machine. It is not always a matter of equipment breakdown, however, in most cases, equipment owners still need to mentally prepare for repairs. Let's figure out why the Indesit washing machine does not rinse and how to behave in this situation.

What should we check first?

First, you need to figure out whether the problem is solely in the rinsing, or whether the washing machine also cannot spin and drain. To check the capabilities of the machine, run the “Drain” mode. If the machine does not begin to remove water from the tank, then it will not rinse. First check:

drain hose Perhaps it is clogged, bent, twisted, something heavy was accidentally placed on it, which prevents fluid from leaving the system;
sewer pipe. Perhaps it’s just a matter of communication blockage. To refute or confirm your guess, carefully disconnect the drain hose from the pipe and direct it into the bathtub. Launch the "Drain" program. If the liquid flows out freely, then the problem is in the home networks. You can try to find the blockage yourself, but it is better to invite a plumber.

If you disconnect the drain hose, turn on “Drain”, and the washing machine does not even think about getting rid of the water, then the reason is a breakdown of the equipment.

What to do in such a situation? It is necessary to turn off the power to the device and drain the water from the system through the garbage filter (it is located in the lower right corner of the case behind a small panel).Then you need to wait for the hatch to unlock and take things out of the drum. True, you will have to rinse and wring out clothes by hand.

In addition to rinsing, there is no draining or spinning

If during the inspection it was revealed that the machine also does not want to squeeze out and drain the water, you will have to dig deeper. You should narrow down the range of possible problems that could occur in the system. Let us list the main reasons due to which the SMA may not function correctly.

Clogged garbage filter, pump or pipe. The water after the main wash cycle contains small debris: hair, lint, threads, dirt. Also, items left in pockets remain in the liquid. Water, when removed from the system, passes through the filter element, where all this debris accumulates. Probably, the washer cannot empty the tank precisely because the garbage filter is very dirty. A blockage could also form in the pipe, pump, or drain hose. Each element of the drain system should be checked and cleaned if necessary.
Pump failure. A fairly common breakdown on automatic machines. After some time of operation, the drain pump may burn out. It is necessary to replace the element with a working one.
Problems with the pressure switch. The sensor monitors the water level in the tank and transmits this information to the “brain” of the machine. Based on the information received, the control module determines whether fluid still needs to be drawn in or whether it is time to drain it. If the pressure switch does not perform its functions, the control unit does not receive data about the fullness of the tank, and the SMA stops working. To solve the problem, you need to install a new level sensor.
Control board failure. The most serious malfunction.The “brain” of the washer simply does not give the command to start rinsing, draining or spinning. So the automatic machine simply freezes while executing the cycle. The repair will consist of reflashing the module or completely replacing it.

Diagnosis of these elements should be carried out precisely in the case when the washing machine does not want to rinse, nor spin out things and drain the water. It is recommended to start checking from simple to complex.

Has drain and spin

It is also possible that the machine performs its functions flawlessly, but a malfunction occurs during the rinsing cycle. SMA freezes right in the middle of the program.

The reason for this may be failure of the heating element. When the heater stops working, the thermostat sends a signal to the brain that the water is not reaching the set temperature. Then the control module stops the wash even before rinsing begins. However, it is not always possible to notice at what exact time the freeze occurred. It’s easy to check whether the heating element is the problem. Run a cycle with a temperature of 40°C or more, touch the hatch - the glass should not be cold. If the heating element is faulty, it will need to be replaced. heating element burned out

The control module may also fail. When the main board begins to malfunction, the wash occurs, but certain stages of the cycle may be skipped without starting at all. Also, a “symptom” of such a malfunction is a sudden freezing of the machine. What to do in this case? Sometimes a simple reboot of the equipment can help. However, if the problem repeats more than once, it is necessary to repair the unit so as not to permanently damage it. You will need to reflash the equipment or replace the control board.

It is better to entrust work with SMA electronics to a specialist.

You can try to diagnose the problem and fix the problem yourself. It’s easy to check the drain system, replace the pressure switch or install a new heating element.