Error codes washing machine Gorenie – how to fix

Error codes for the Gorenye washing machine are displayed at the time of the malfunction. If the code is on the washer display, the user needs to find out its meaning in order to find and fix the breakdown.

From the article you will learn what to do when an error occurs, how to fix the situation without calling the wizard.

CMA error table Gorenje (Gorenje)

Faults are broken down by type of machine to make it easier for you to navigate.

For SM Gorenje with control PG1 – PG5

Malfunction codeValueThe cause ofHow to fix a breakdown
F1Thermistor wiring is broken.
  1. There was a short circuit, as a result of which the circuit stopped working.
  2. Open circuit.
Repair of the temperature sensor circuit See.
F2Problems with the door lock device.Why does the machine show an error on the display:
  • The door is not closed properly, perhaps a foreign object is in the way.
  • The blocker wiring (UBL) is broken.
  • Door lock defective.
What to do:
  1. Press the “Start” key to reset the error.
  2. Check and replace the electronic lock (UBL).
F3What does the code mean: a timeout has elapsed, the water has not reached the minimum value.The reasons:
  • Too low water pressure.
  • Inlet valve defective.
  • The pressure switch is broken, the tube is clogged.
To remove the error:
  1. Unscrew the stopcock.
  2. Check water pressure.
  3. Install the correct inlet valve.
  4. Replace pressure switch. Clear its hose of blockage.
F4What does this code mean for washing machines PG1 – PG3: the control circuit of the motor tachogenerator is broken.
  • Burnt or faulty tachogenerator wiring.
  • Malfunctions in the SMA module.
To troubleshoot:
  1. Check wiring, isolate or replace unusable sections.
  2. Change main unit.
F4For CM (PG4 – PG5): malfunctions in the motor of the Gorenje washing machine.For some reason, the washer gives an error:
  • Problems with the electronic board.
  • Motor brush wear.
  • Engine failure.
The solution:
  1. Installing a new electronic board.
  2. Replacement of commutator brushes.
  3. Engine change.
F5For machines PG1 – PG3: the triac of the drive motor burned out.
  • The engine has overheated.
  • The motor failed, the winding burned out.
  • The triac of the main unit is faulty.
  1. Reboot SM for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Motor repair, winding replacement.
  3. Main board repair, triac replacement.
F5For control type PG4 – PG5: no communication between board and inverter.Open or damaged control circuit.To remove the error:
  1. Repair the chain.
  2. Replace module or inverter.
F6No water heating.
  • Heating element defective.
  • Breakdown of the electronic unit.
  1. Replacement of the heater (heater).
  2. Control board repair.
F7Problems with draining water.Why did the code appear on the scoreboard:
  • The drain system (hose, pipe, pump) is clogged.
  • Drain pump problems.
What you can do:
  1. Purge the system.
  2. Check and change the pump.
F8Engine problems. Reduced drum rotation speed. Bad pressing.
  • The drive belt has stretched.
  • CMA engine failure.
  • Inverter failure for machines with PG4 and PG5 controls.
  1. Put the belt back on or change it.
  2. Replace motor.
  3. Replace inverter.
F9The Aquastop system worked.There was a leak in the Gorenje washing machine system. The float switch has tripped.
  1. Restore the tightness of the CM nodes.
  2. Replace the Aquastop system.

Error value for CM with WA-101/121/132/162/162Р control

Fault codesValueCausesHow to fix a breakdown
F1Problems in the temperature sensor circuit.Why did the error appear:
  • A short circuit has occurred.
  • Contacts were broken.
To solve the problem, wiring will need to be repaired.
F2There is no set of water.

Water did not fill the tank within 4 minutes.

The reasons:

  • Blockage of the filling system.
  • Inlet valve failure.
  • Problems with the operation of the pressure switch.
How to fix the situation:
  1. Check and clean the inlet hose and filter.
  2. Replace intake valve.
  3. Installation of a working pressure switch.
F31Problems with the motor tachometer.Damage to the tachometer, or broken contacts.Replacement of defective parts.
F32The triac that controls the operation of the engine is faulty.Why did the code on the scoreboard light up? The element of the control board has broken – the triac.Electronic board repair.
F4The water does not heat up.The heating element is faulty, or the module is broken.Heater change. Repair or replacement of the module.
F41The water is overheating.The heating element or its temperature sensor is out of order.Checking and installing correct parts.
F43Water heating error.
  • Incorrect operation of the pressure switch.
  • Leak.
  • Module element defect.
To solve the problem:
  1. Install a new pressure switch.
  2. Eliminate the cause of the leak.
  3. Repair or replace the module.
F5Drain error.
  • The pump broke down, its wiring was broken.
  • Blockage in the drain system (filter, hose, pipe).
  • Problem with the pressure switch.
  1. Replace drain pump.
  2. Clean the elements of the drain path.
  3. Change pressure switch.
F61Motor problems.
  • The drive belt fell off.
  • Faulty pump.
  • Problems with the main module.
What to do:
  1. Put on or replace the belt.
  2. Change pump.
  3. Repair board.
F63Malfunctions of the circuit of the main control unit.Break, broken circuit.
  1. Chain repair.
  2. Module replacement.

Having studied the malfunctions of Gorenje washing machines, you can fix the breakdown yourself.

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