Making repairs dishwashers Electrolux with their own hands, equipment owners can save a lot of money on calling the master and paying for his work. With self-repair, you only need to purchase the necessary parts - the rest of the work can be done without attracting additional cost. There is nothing complicated in the device of the dishwasher, so let's try to repair it ourselves - our review-instruction will help with this.
Dishwasher won't turn on
If your dishwasher stops turning on, First of all, you need to check the power button. Not the strongest contacts are installed here, they tend to burn and deteriorate over time. It can also fail mechanically, so the first thing we check is it - we arm ourselves with a multimeter and check for voltage after the button. If there is no voltage, the button should be replaced.
Next in line are the fuses - they protect the electrical network from short circuits, and the equipment from further damage. If the fuse burns out, then something has happened in the device, it needs a full check. But sometimes they burn out for other reasons - for example, the Electrolux dishwasher has undergone a short-term power surge. In this case, the repair comes down to replacing the fuse.
The following parts and assemblies need to be checked:
- Socket - we connect other electrical appliances and check their performance. You can also stick the multimeter probes into the outlet. Repair method - replacing the outlet itself or part of the wiring coming from the nearest junction box;
- Power cable - it could be damaged / pinched.We just change it along with the plug, choosing a cable with conductors of a suitable section - that's the whole dishwasher repair;
- Control module - if there is power, but the Electrolux dishwasher still does not show signs of life, you can suspect the board itself (perhaps something happened to the controller or its power supply).
In the latter case, self-repair is possible only if you have special knowledge in the field of electronics and suitable tools (for example, you need an oscilloscope).
Dishwasher won't start washing dishes
Repair of an Electrolux dishwasher that does not want to run a program selected by the user begins with a basic check. First, try opening and closing the door again. If this does not help, check the filter. Some internal modules could also break down - these are various sensors, a circulation pump, or a control board. Often such malfunctions of Electrolux dishwashers are accompanied by the display of error codes.
In general, diagnostics using error codes is very convenient - by opening a table with codes and checking the status of the indicators, you can quickly identify a failed node.Further repair of the Electrolux dishwasher will be reduced to restoring the working capacity of the defective part or replacing it. If nothing helps, then the problem may lie in the electronic control board - it is better to diagnose it in a service center.
Water does not enter the machine
When repairing Electrolux household dishwashers, experts often note that the problem often lies on the surface. If the dishwasher refuses to draw water, you do not need to sin on its filling. First you need to make sure that there is a water supply by opening the faucet above the sink.Thereafter check the inlet hose - it is quite possible that it is simply clamped or twisted.
If water still does not flow, it is necessary to make sure that the filters - internal and external - are working. The internal filter is located at the very end of the inlet hose (or in the fitting of the dishwasher itself, to which the hose is connected). Also, additional filters are often installed in water supply systems - they can become clogged or fail, which leads to a lack of loading. All filter, like myself dishwasher needs to be cleaned periodically.
The last thing you need to pay attention to when repairing an Electrolux dishwasher is the integrity of the solenoid valve. We connect a multimeter to the terminals, wait for the estimated voltage supply time required to open the valve.If there is voltage, the valve itself is faulty. If there is no voltage, the fault lies in the wires or in the control board.
The machine does not drain water
The drain pump cannot be called the hardiest part. This fact applies not only to Electrolux dishwashers, but also to dishwashers from other manufacturers. It breaks down quite often in the absence of a drain, you can safely suspect this particular detail. Do not forget to check other details and assemblies:
- Connecting wires - sometimes they become unusable and require replacement;
- Drain hose - if it is pinched, there will be no drain. It is also possible that the pump fails sequentially.
We also control the supply voltage to the drain pump terminals. To do this, you need a multimeter operating in voltmeter mode.
dishwasher leaking
Repairing a dishwasher from Electrolux when a leak is detected in the working chamber is extremely simple - the hole formed as a result of corrosion must be soldered or sealed with some kind of sealant. Sometimes a leak occurs due to the aging of the loading door seal - run the Electrolux dishwasher in idle mode and carefully inspect the seal around its perimeter. The repair technology is a complete replacement.
We also check the following parts and assemblies:
- Hoses with connecting collars;
- inlet hose;
- Drain hose.
The materials of the working chambers are strong enough, therefore the breakdown most often lies precisely in the hoses and their connections.
Noise in the dishwasher
If your dishwasher has started to make a lot of noise, you need to determine the source of the noise.If the pump rumbles, then there is nothing to worry about - this node itself is noisy. Too much noise may indicate that some extraneous inclusions have got into it. Sometimes extraneous sounds are a harbinger of the imminent "death" of the pump. The repair method is to replace the drain pump.
In some cases, the cause of loud noises is the motor of the Electrolux dishwasher. Bearings rattle here, damaged by water seeping from under the seals. The repair process consists in replacing the bearings, and in the most difficult cases, in the complete replacement of the entire engine (circulation pump).
Dishwasher does not heat water
The first thing that comes to mind is a heating element failure. In this case, the Electrolux dishwasher is repaired by replacing the heating element (this unit is not repaired, but changed completely). It would also not hurt to check the contact groups - the electrical connections could be oxidized as a result of sparking, and the absence of a normal contact makes it impossible for the heating element to work normally.
The lack of heating can also be due to other reasons:
- The thermostat is out of order - due to incorrect temperature detection, it does not give a command to turn on the heating element;
- Damaged electrical connections - check the integrity of the wires;
- The control module has turned off - in this case, the repair comes down to replacing the board or restoring it at the nearest service center.
But first of all, it is the heating element that should be checked - it is one of the weakest links in dishwashers.And since it cannot be repaired, it only needs to be changed.
Dishwasher won't dry dishes
If, after washing dishes in the Electrolux dishwasher, you find drops of water on the surface of plates, cups and spoons, check for rinse aid. It is essential for dishwashers with condensation drying, and it is he who is responsible for the high quality of this very drying. Without it, droplets of water really remain on the surface. There are no other reasons, since condensation drying works due to the natural drying of kitchen utensils - there is nothing to repair here.
In Electrolux dishwashers with a turbo dryer, there is something to be repaired - this is a fan and a special heating element that heats the air. The connecting wires and the control module may also fail. The turbo dryer dries dry, but can break - this is precisely its key drawback.
Dishwasher is electric
Sometimes faults that require repair are difficult to recognize. For example, if the Electrolux dishwasher began to beat mercilessly with current, the problem could be related to anything. We sequentially check the following modules and nodes (monitoring the presence of a breakdown on the case):
- Engine - it runs on electricity, and its malfunction can lead to electricity leaking to the case;
- TEN - the most common cause of failure;
- The integrity of the connecting wires - damaged insulation requiring repair can cause a dishwasher to “fight” with current.
If the heating element is broken, then the repair comes down to replacing it. Similarly, other nodes that have become unusable are replaced.
