Vestel washing machine does not spin clothes

It is quite simple to understand that the Vestel washing machine does not spin clothes: the clothes in the drum remain completely wet at the end of the cycle. Another symptom is that after rinsing the machine does not spin up to the specified 600-1200 revolutions, and after a few minutes it switches to draining. Both simple inattention and failure of the electronic unit can lead to such a failure. There is no need to panic about wet laundry - it is better to find out the possible reasons for the missing spin cycle and compare them with the situation. We’ll tell you in detail what to pay attention to and how to restore Vestel’s functionality.

How to explain the “behavior” of technology?

It is strongly recommended not to ignore Vestel’s reluctance to push. Yes, you can “press” the laundry manually after completing the cycle, but this will not bring any benefit. Firstly, you will have to waste your time and energy. Secondly, without timely repairs, the condition of the washing machine will worsen until it completely fails.

Before starting diagnostics, it is worth outlining the range of possible malfunctions. As a rule, the following problems slow down spinning on Vestel:

spin is disabled (the speed is reduced to a minimum or a “no spin” program is selected);
the system detected an imbalance (for safety reasons, the board canceled the spin cycle);
the drain does not function (the water does not drain, the spin does not start);
Hall sensor is broken;
Vestel engine failed;
there were problems with the bearing assembly;
the electronic unit is frozen;
the drum is jammed by a foreign object.

If there are problems with the spin cycle, it is prohibited to operate the washing machine - it is dangerous!

Almost all of these problems can be solved independently at home. You only need to contact the service in one case - if there are problems with the control board. In other situations, it’s not difficult to deal with a non-functioning spin, the main thing is to act carefully and consistently. Step-by-step instructions and recommendations are given below.

Have you chosen the right mode?

Diagnostics begins from the dashboard. You need to remember which program was launched. More often than not, there is no breakdown - the user simply inadvertently turned on the no-spin mode. Thus, Vestel should not spin the drum during delicate and hand washing, as well as when turning the selector to the “Down”, “Wool”, “Underwear” and “Silk” positions. It is better to open the factory instructions and check the full list of buttons that do not require spinning.

The “Child Lock” function allows you to lock the dashboard, which will prevent accidental changes to the cycle parameters.

The second step is to check whether the spin cycle was canceled accidentally. Many modern Vestels give users the ability to change the reel rotation speed down to “0”. As a result, the corresponding stage is canceled, and the laundry remains wet. It’s easy to check your guess: turn on the fast program, set the engine speed to maximum and watch the washer. If the situation repeats itself, then we continue the diagnosis.

Drum contents are not balanced

The washing machine will not spin if an imbalance is detected when spinning the drum. Overloading, underloading or “clumping” of laundry lead to imbalanced balance. In such cases, the cylinder “leaves” the specified trajectory, to which the board reacts by canceling the cycle.

As a rule, this problem occurs with Vestels released 5-10 years ago. Modern models, using special sensors, are able to control the balance, and in case of deviations from the norm, they display the corresponding error code on the display. The imbalance manifests itself as follows:

after rinsing, the unit tries to spin the drum;
each attempt to rotate is accompanied by a hum or knocking;
the car starts to “jump”;
spin is cancelled;
the washing machine completes the cycle 7-15 minutes earlier;
the items in the drum remain wet.

Instructions on what to do to correct the imbalance depend on the situation. If there is too much laundry in the machine, then just open the hatch, take out some of the things and start the cycle again. If there is underload, we proceed in the reverse order - put the clothes into the drum. Sometimes the problem is a crumpled duvet cover: then it is necessary to “break” the lump and distribute the fabric evenly along the walls of the cylinder.

An imbalance not only cancels the spin cycle, but also threatens the machine itself. “Jumping” and knocking of the drum against the walls of the housing damages the shock absorbers, shaft and bearings. It is better to avoid such a situation, eliminate clumping and remember about the minimum and maximum load.

Engine dysfunction

There will be no spin even if there are problems with the engine. The explanation is simple: the motor cannot accelerate to the set speed, so the drum remains motionless. In this case, without diagnostics and repairs it is impossible - it is necessary to dismantle and check the engine. The instructions are:

disconnect Vestel from communications;
remove the “back” from the body;
pull the drive belt off the pulley;
find the engine;
free the motor from wiring and fasteners;
swing it and remove it from the grooves.

We inspect the removed engine.Usually the breakdown is immediately visible - a burning smell is heard, dark spots and melted insulation are noticeable. Sometimes you need to open and replace electric brushes. In severe cases, sharpening of the lamellas and winding continuity is indicated.

Electronic "brain"

It’s worse if the electronic unit is to blame for the failure. If the triac responsible for the engine burns out, the board does not give a spin command. The wash stops and the laundry remains wet. problems with the SM Vestel module

There is no point in checking the board yourself. It is better to contact the service immediately. Remember that checking the block is very difficult, and the slightest mistake will lead to the “fatal outcome” of the equipment.