Common faults
Reliable and useful assistant in the house washing machine. And its breakdown is a big problem. In the home appliance store you can buy the necessary copy of the washing machine, but none of the models is protected from breakage.
Household appliances can be damaged after 5-6 years of operation. This is a common phenomenon, because the technique is intensively used, and it has its weak points.
The most common washing machine malfunctions:
- the device is flashing;
- weak spin of linen;
- difficulties with the control module.
Having identified the problem, do the repair of the Indesit washing machine with your own hands.
- do not spin the drum;
- rattle, hum and other sounds during spinning;
- dilemma with heating, supply and discharge of water;
- the device flows when draining;
- the device does not start;
- the lock on the door does not work;
- spin does not work;
- bad smell from the car.
How to find a breakdown of SMA Indesit
Washing machine Indesit - washing equipment that meets all generally accepted technical standards and norms to ensure long-term operation. Models are equipped with a system of self-diagnosis of SMA.
If a CMA malfunction is detected by flashing the lights or the indicator notifies the user about it, a breakdown code will appear on the display. The machine itself is able to recognize certain malfunctions and incorrect modes of operation. A malfunction does not always mean that a serious breakdown has occurred. Often this is a simple electronics failure.
In this case, the machine must be allowed to rest for a while, and then restarted. In a situation where the action has not resumed, you need to see which code is displayed on the display and carefully read the witl operating instructions.
How can I fix the Indesit machine myself
The Indesit brand has been around for many years. And she produces excellent and durable iwsb 5085 washing machines. But, despite the deliberate design, damage occurs. Repairing an Indesit washing machine with your own hands is easy.
First of all, you need to establish what kind of breakdown occurred. The first diagnostic will give an assessment of whether you can fix the machine yourself or you need to contact the master.
The first step is to familiarize yourself with the description of the mechanism of the washing machine in order to understand the location of the mechanisms. Sometimes, to establish a breakdown, you just need to get acquainted with the instructions.
First you need to look at the display. If it cannot complete the user's tasks, the device sends special codes to the display. All variants of errors in the washing machine are given in the memo, which is attached to the product tactilely.
In the event that the machine does not provide a self-diagnosis function, it is necessary to carry out an external examination of the device. And see if the machine has started to make different sounds during operation.
For example, if it is necessary to change the bearings, there will be a characteristic hum and knock. Heating element malfunctions can be identified by a cold hatch and insoluble washing powder.
If the problem is not identified, it is necessary to disconnect the machine, but it can be disassembled if the warranty period has expired. It is necessary to proceed with the dismantling and inspection of the mains filter. If the power adapter is in order, it is advisable to examine the current in all parts of the electrical circuit using a dosimeter.
Mechanical components and parts subjected to a detailed inspection. At this stage, even the most difficult breakdown will be detected.
Washing machine Indesit does not turn on
Sometimes the equipment may not turn on for several factors. The initial problem is the lack of power supply in the network. If the network is normal, it is necessary to examine the defect of part of the power cord. Washing may not work if the Start button fails.
The machine closes the door when you start any program. If this is not done, then the blocking function has no effect. After checking the connection of all electronic circuits, the indivisibility of wires, plugs and the locking system, it is necessary to examine the flaw in the electronic manipulator.
Each design has an element that is responsible for damping electromagnetic radiation - a noise filter.
In case of violation of the submitted node, the equipment will not turn on, and the indicator will not glow. The technique has such a structure in which the cables are in contact with each other, and during the operation of the device they can twist, fall out of the socket and tear.
Changing washing machine drum bearings
Bearings are an important core of Indesit washing machines. They contribute to the quiet operation of the drum.The process of changing bearings requires you to have certain information about the device.
The hardest part is reaching worn parts. First of all, it is necessary to analyze the body of the unit and remove almost all the details. It is useful to remove the top cover, and then dismantle: dashboard, back plate, electric motor, heating element, counterweight, drain pipe, hangers and remove the drum. You can take a picture of the entire sequence of removing parts, and then use the photo to assemble the device.
Initially, you need to pull out the used oil seal, then knock out the metal washers. Clean the vacated place from dirt and rust, and then install the latest parts.
Bearings are required to fit into the socket until it stops. Next, the stuffing box is inserted into the main side of the tank, having treated it with grease in advance. Then you need to combine everything back and test it.
Various drain problems
Using the iwsb 5085 washing machine, the situation is that the water does not leave it. This means one thing, the drain does not work. This is a common failure and it is elementary to fix it regardless.
There are several options for drain breakage, these are:
- hose blockage;
- wrong choice of washing program;
- pump breakdown;
- burned out or for the air pump;
- clogged drain or sewer system;
- blockage of pipe molasses;
- the hub is damaged;
- foreign objects in the pump.
Problems with electronic components
The washing machine is a multifunctional technique, it is controlled using one built-in module element. When the electronics fail, the SMA begins to function with errors or stops working altogether.
Regulation over the washing process, the module does not need a message from various parts of the machine. For this, sensors are used that send a signal to the control center of the washing machine, the so-called electronic components, these are a water control sensor, a tachometer, a thermostat and other electronics.
A spare part can break down for various reasons, but mostly it happens due to improper operation or frequent loads in the power grid. Electronic components do not break down so often, they are inherent in long-term operation.
Checking and replacing the heating element
First of all, to establish malfunctions of the Indesit washing machine, you need to start by checking the heating element - a tubular electric heater. The device is a metal tube made of copper, in the center of which a nichrome spiral is drawn, twisted in the form of a spring.
The easiest way to diagnose a malfunction is to ring and measure the actual resistance in the device. To do this, turn off the machine from the mains.Then the wiring is disconnected, and the tester is set to 200 ohms, its probes will be applied to the heater contacts.
The part will provide information on the instrument panel that is close to the calculated data. If one is displayed on the tester, then there is a break inside and the water heater needs to change parts. And if the data is close to zero, a circuit has occurred in the depths of the machine, the heating element is not suitable for further work.
To transform the heating structure, it is necessary to disconnect all wires. The second step is to remove the appliance, unscrew the nut located in the center of the appliance. Then you need to pry the heater with a screwdriver, and carefully remove it.
We install a new heater on a special mount.The next step is to connect the wires and assemble the car. The main thing during work is not to make a mistake and be careful.
Replacing the line filter
Modern equipment is very sensitive to voltage drops, so surge protectors are used to protect it. The details of the mechanism are inside a stable case, and are filled with a specialized mixture that does not pass current.
If the fluctuations exceed the norm, the filter is switched on. It attenuates energy waves that do not correspond to the set value. The filter does not always withstand a sharp voltage drop, and loses its ability to work, it needs to be completely replaced.
First of all, the detail needs to be examined. It is located in the back wall, where the cable is installed. Inspect the filter, if traces of burning are visible or a smell of burning is felt, the wiring may have burned out. Replacing the part is simple, you need to disconnect the wiring and unscrew the fasteners. And install the new element in reverse order.
Hatch lock fails
An ordinary washing machine lock is under great stress, as significant pressure is exerted on it. After some time, the lock stops working, even if the machine is working efficiently.
Most often, what happens is that when closing the door is not fixed in the desired position. Possible reasons for the failure of the hatch lock:
- curvature of the door from the time of operation;
- wear of the plastic component of the door;
- the hatch blocking device has failed;
- changing the placement of the hatch tongue;
- peeling of a rubber or plastic gasket;
- damaged wiring;
- under the hatch comes across a thing, or part of it, and prevents the lock from closing.
Often, if the hatch is not blocked, then something interferes with it.In the event that the lock does not close, then these are problems with the mechanism.
Replacing shock-absorbing devices
Shock absorbers are a device that is located in the design of the machine, designed to dampen vibrations during washing. If the machine has a strong vibration or uncharacteristic knocks, then the shock-absorbing device most quickly failed.
Changing the mechanism is not a difficult process, only it is not easy to get to the part. To reach the shock absorber, you need to remove the back panel, and then unscrew the nut at the back of the device. The shock absorber is removed from the shell. The new shock absorber is installed on the post of the dilapidated component in the reverse order.
Washing powder remains in the tray
In the Indesit washing machine, water leaves, but the powder lingers. All machines have characteristic cuvettes, trays or dispensers for detergents, they are also called powder receivers.
They poured the powder, poured the conditioner, and after washing it turns out that everything was left in the tray. There are several key reasons why this happens, namely:
- low-quality powder;
- a problem with the flow of water;
- blockage in pipes;
- low water pressure;
- wrong amount of powder;
- erroneous choice of program washing mode;
- damage to the water supply tap.
Faulty control module
Household appliances are a complex technical product, the modes and programs of which are set with the support of electronics. In the device, the control unit is the basis. The basis of the source is a printed circuit board, where the controls are distributed, they are responsible for the actions of the device.
There are characteristic signs of a breakdown in the control unit of the Indesit washing machine; to determine the problem, you only need to observe the device.The problems of the system are: outbred blinking of the indicator, failure of the equipment to turn on, the control panel does not respond to the specified parameters, the machine washes for several hours without stopping, the engine spontaneously changes its speed, the water can heat up to boiling or remain cold, the program performs inappropriate tasks.
Repairing the control unit of the Indesit washing machine is an important procedure that requires certain information and tools.
Repair video
Do-it-yourself Indesit washing machine repair is easier to demonstrate visually in a video than to explain in words. Videos with step-by-step instructions for machine repair will allow you to understand all the intricacies.
conclusions
The most famous breakdowns of Indesit washing machines are due to improper use. In order for the equipment to serve for a long time, you need to follow a few simple rules:
- systematically clean all filters;
- do not overload the drum;
- after any washing, keep the hatch ajar;
- use high grade washing powders.
