Repair of washing machines Zanussi (Zanussi) is a common occurrence. Despite the fact that these cars go off the assembly line under the sign of a foreign brand, they can also break. And often the manufacturer is not at all involved in the fact that the machine broke too early.
External factors and improper operation are the more likely causes of the failure of the SM.
Weaknesses of Zanussi washing machines
Using the statistics of service centers, you can quickly understand which components and parts in the device of the Zanussi washing machine are the most vulnerable
- Dependence of parts on water quality. By the way, this is characteristic not only for the Zanussi brand, but also for other cars. Oversaturated salts with strong heating settles with scale on the heater and other elements.
The purity of the water in our pipelines is also no different, so the machine’s filtration systems can become clogged with dirt and rust over time. As a result, the typesetting and drainage system suffers. - Hatch blocker. This is already the fault of the manufacturers: both the blocker and the sensor are slightly unfinished, therefore they break more often than other types of CMA.
- The heater (TEN) quickly fills with a scum. Experts believe that this is also due to the fact that manufacturers lost in the selection of components from which the tubular part of the heater is made.
- Drive belt. It is not reliable, so every 3 months it will not hurt to check its tension and integrity. If you see signs of a stretch or damage to the belt, tightening or replacing the assembly is required.
The good thing is that you can determine the malfunction on time, since the “smart” Zanussi automatic washing machine notifies the user of problems using fault codes.
Common washing machine codes Zanussi
Typically, the Zanussi washing machine produces the following error codes: E11, E12, E21, E22. Consider the most common combinations.
Code | Problem |
E11 | No water for washing. Most often, the code lights up if the valve that supplies water from the water supply to the machine is shut off. The pressure in the pipe may also be weak. Clogged filter mesh on the inlet valve. Hose integrity checked, filter cleaned. It is advisable to check the resistance of the valve coil - a serviceable element will give an indicator of 3.8 kOhm. |
E12 | Problem with water filling during drying. If the cause is the water inlet valve, the code will appear on the display 10 minutes after the start of the wash cycle. |
E21 | Water does not leave the system - it is necessary to clean the drain filter and check the nozzles for blockages. It is also necessary to check the operability of the impeller of the pump - it should rotate freely in both directions. If travel is difficult, a pump replacement is required. |
E22 | Indicates low drainage during drying. You may need to clean the capacitor. |
Troubleshooting typical Zanussi machines
Complex failures should be entrusted to a professional, but an easy repair of Zanussi washing machines can easily be done by yourself.
Next, we will look at how to do the repair of a Zanussi washing machine with your own hands.
Clean filter - perfect performance
All filtration systems need to be cleaned periodically. If this rule is neglected, then subsequently problems cannot be avoided. If clogging occurs in any of the filters, problems arise with the intake or discharge of water.
In SM Zanussi, the filling filter is most often clogged. What to do to normalize the operation of the machine?
- Just unscrew the inlet filter - it is located on the water pipe.
- If you did not install such a filter, then you need to clean the filter mesh.
Attention! Experts advise putting an inlet filter on the pipe with a special filter cartridge that softens the water.
To clean the filter mesh, proceed as follows:
- Find the connection between the water intake hose and the washer body.
- Remove the top cover of the CM to unscrew the valve and filter.
- Disassemble the filter and rinse it under the tap.
- Reinstall the filter.
- Reassemble everything in reverse order.
Important! The design of the Zanussi washing machine with horizontal loading is different from the frontal design, but the filter is cleaned in the same way.
By the way, pollution can accumulate not only because of “errors” in the water supply system, but also because of the clothes you send to the drum. With too dirty things, sand, dirt, debris, threads penetrate into the machine systems.
In the drain filter, craftsmen often find small coins, seeds, hairpins, crumpled checks. All this "nonsense" can provoke a halt to the work of SMA.
Important! Remember to clean the filter at least once every 3 months.
Repair of the lock for washing machines Zanussi
The problem with UBL is a frequent malfunction of the Zanussi Aquacycle SM, but it also occurs in other models: for example, Zanussi Easyiron.
It is difficult to say right away why the blocker breaks - through the fault of the manufacturer or user negligence. But there may be problems with the control board - then the blocker has nothing to do with it.
The plastic components of the hatch blocking device are unreliable and can break even if you simply slam the hatch with force. The metal hook will survive, but due to damage to the UBL, washing will still be impossible.
The lock is usually not repaired - it is easier to replace it with a new one. By typewriter Zanussi UBL costs about 1,500 rubles. A little expensive, of course, so you should first remove the old lock to 100% make sure that it is broken.
Remove the device according to this scheme:
- Open the door.
- On the right you will see a small hole for the locking hook, and next to it there are two screws that hold the UBL. Unscrew the fasteners.
- Remove the gasket (cuff). It is held by a wire clamp that runs in a circle along the entire elastic band. Pick it up with a thin screwdriver and remove it. Then remove the cuff - do this with your hands, without a tool, so as not to damage the delicate elastic.
- Remove the lock by disconnecting the wires.
- Visually inspect the device and verify the integrity of the plastic part. If the plastic is broken, and the plates jumped out, take the device with you and go for a new one.
- Show UBL in the store so that you are sold exactly the same.
- Install the lock in the reverse order.
Important! Carefully close the hatch until it clicks, pushing it from the edge to extend the life of the device.
Replacing the heater in a Zanussi machine
As we said above, the heater is one of the most vulnerable places in any washing machine, especially Zanussi. A washing in such a breakdown can give an E05 error, while the water in the tank stops heating.
To make repairs yourself, you will have to disassemble the SM case a little:
- Turn the machine with the front wall towards you.
- Remove the bolts from the panel to remove it.
- At the bottom of the tank you will see the shank of the heater - it has 2 contacts and wires coming from them.
- Measure resistance with a tester. If the device displays a value close to zero, the heater will have to be changed. The readings of a working heater will be 20-40 Ohms.
- To remove the heater, unscrew the nut located in the center of the shank.
- Disconnect the wiring going to the heater.
- Make efforts to get TEN from a groove. If there is a lot of plaque on him, then he could become sticky. Take WD-40 grease and sprinkle gaps lightly. Shake the old heater and pull it towards you.
- Clean the hole thoroughly.
- Install a new heater, connect the wiring.
- Fasten the back cover and run the test wash. If the water is heating, and the E05 code is gone, then you did everything right.
Important! Choosing the heater for the Zanussi washing machine, buy only original parts. Do not take cheap Chinese counterparts - they will not last you long. An improper heating element can also provoke a breakdown of the control unit, and then the repair will definitely “fly into a penny”.
Drive Belt Check
Failures caused by the drive belt are accompanied by the fact that the motor in the washing machine does not stop working, but the drum does not rotate. To check the integrity and position of the belt, proceed as follows:
- Remove the back cover by unscrewing the fasteners.
- In the niche you will see a drum pulley on which a belt should be worn. The electric motor pulley is much smaller, it should also have a belt.
- Adjust the belt if it has shifted.
- If the drum does not rotate and the belt is in place, then a replacement is needed.
- After adjusting or installing a new belt, replace the panel and start the test wash.
As you can see, the repair of Zanussi washing machines is to eliminate typical crashes and breakdowns. Fortunately, these malfunctions are such that you can easily fix them without the help of a wizard.
We advise you not to touch the electronics. Even if you have a scheme of a Zanussi washing machine, to repair or replace an electronic module, you need special tools and relevant knowledge and experience. Do not want to provoke additional damage - trust the master of complex problems.