Zerowatt washing machines are considered one of the best on the European market due to the Italian assembly. Repair of Zerowatt washing machines is rarely required, but in case of breakdown there is a slight difficulty: the search for the necessary original parts.
This is especially true of modern models: these machines differ significantly from other brands of CM, so the repair has a lot of subtleties.
Do-it-yourself repair of the Zerowatt washing machine is almost impossible if it is a complex breakdown.
Often, the opportunity to purchase the necessary parts from the manufacturer is available only in service centers or professional workshops. You can try your luck yourself, but it will take about a month to wait for the details.
Fortunately, to eliminate some malfunctions, you do not need to buy spare parts - the instructions for use of the Zerowatt washing machine or our professional advice will help you solve the problem.
How to determine the type of damage SM Zerovatt
The common user is helped by trouble codes: they appear on the display when the machine’s self-diagnosis system determines a failure in the program or mechanics.
Consider what the Zerowatt washing machine error codes mean:
- E01 - the hatch of the washing machine is not closed. Perhaps you need to more tightly cover the hatch. If this does not help, you need to repair the handle, guide, or hatch lock device (UBL).
- E02 - Too high water level in the tank. A malfunction can provoke a strong pressure in the water supply system. Try to close the water supply valve to the machine.
Also, the code may indicate a breakdown of the water level sensor or level switch. - E03 - water is not poured or drained. This code can indicate a number of breakdowns: clogged drain filter or sewer hose, clogged water drain pump (pump), clogged filter or water inlet hose, broken intake valve.
- E05 - this combination indicates that the water is not heated. Reasons: failure of the temperature sensor (thermistor), breakdown of the thermoelectric heater (TENA), software failure in the electronic module.
- E09 - engine failure of the Zerowatt washing machine. Removal, inspection, verification, and, possibly, engine replacement is required.
First of all, we will consider those malfunctions that can be eliminated independently with the usual set of tools.
Zerowatt drain system clogged
First of all, the water drain filter and the drain (sewer) hose may become clogged. The blockage manifests itself mainly by the fact that the machine does not drain the water. The hatch behind which there is a filter and a drain hose, you will find in the figure:
Cleaning the drain filter:
- Prepare a container or absorbent rag to collect any remaining water that will drain from the system.
- Locate the small service door on the external CM panel in the lower corner.
- Open the hatch and find the large filter plug.
- Unscrew the filter by hand and remove it.
- Inspect for obstruction and clean with a rag or hands.
- Rinse the filter under running water.
- Reinstall.
- Launch a test wash.
If this does not help, remove the clogged drain hose:
- Go around the washing machine or turn it around with the back panel to you, disconnecting the drain hose from the sewer.
- Drain the remaining water.
- Disconnect the hose.
- Rinse it well under the tap.
- Replace.
- Launch a test wash.
If this also does not help, and the Zerowatt washing machine does not drain the water, it also displays fault codes (E03), check that the drain hose is installed correctly. It must be connected to the sewer pipe at a height of 50 cm.
Zerovatt filling system clogged
If the washing machine stops pouring water, this entails a lot of problems: washing does not start, the lights and indicators blink. In this case, an independent repair is quite appropriate - you will first have to inspect and clean the filter and the water inlet hose.
Cleaning the inlet filter and hose:
Important! Do not damage the filter by removing it. You are unlikely to easily find the original part. And washing without a filter is not recommended - you will quickly clog the washing machine.
- Inspect the filter, remove blockages, flushing under the tap.
- Rinse the hose well under running water.
- Replace all parts.
Attention! Do not use tools while assembling the structure - tighten all fasteners manually. Plastic can easily be damaged by violating the integrity of the filler system.
A more difficult task is to replace the intake valve. Find and get it is not a problem - it is located inside the machine, where the water inlet hose supplies water. To see it, just remove the top cover.
The difficulty of self-repair, as we have said, is to find the original part. If in doubt of your success, contact the workshop.
Zerowatt washing machine does not turn on
In this case, you can also make repairs yourself.
The most common reasons that the SM does not turn on:
- There is no electricity.
- Insufficient voltage in the mains.
- Damage to the outlet.
- Damage to the power cord or plug of the Zerowatt washing machine.
- An open in the electrical circuit.
- The control module failed.
The first 4 failures do not require special knowledge and skills, and most importantly - details. You need:
- Check if there is power supply, measure voltage. If necessary, call an electrician.
- Inspect the outlet. Check it using a working household appliance or a screwdriver with a dipstick and indicator.
- Inspect the power cord and plug. If gaps, burnt sections and opals are detected, replace the cord and plug.