Faults in the Zerowatt washing machine

Zerowatt washing machines are considered one of the best in the European market due to the Italian assembly. Repair of Zerowatt washing machines is rarely required, but in the event of a breakdown, there is a small difficulty: finding the necessary original parts.

This is especially true for modern models: these machines differ significantly from other brands of CMs, so repairs have a lot of subtleties.

Repairing a Zerowatt washing machine with your own hands is almost impossible when it comes to a complex breakdown.

Often, the opportunity to purchase the necessary parts from the manufacturer is only in service centers or professional workshops. You can try your luck yourself, but you will have to wait about a month for the details.

Fortunately, you don’t need to buy spare parts to fix some problems – the Zerowatt washing machine manuals or our professional tips will help you solve the problem.

How to determine the type of breakdown CM Zerowatt

Fault codes help the average user: they appear on the display when the machine’s self-diagnosis system detects 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. You may need to cover the sunroof more tightly. If this does not help, repair of the handle, guide or sunroof lock device (UBL) is required.
  • E02 – too high water level in the tank. A strong pressure in the water supply system can provoke a failure. Try turning off the water supply to the washer. Also, the code may indicate a breakdown of the water level sensor or level switch.
  • E03 – water is not filled or drained. This code can mean 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. Causes: failure of the temperature sensor (thermistor), failure of the thermoelectric heater (heater), software failure in the electronic module.
  • E09 – Zerowatt washing machine engine failure. Requires extraction, inspection, verification, and maybe replacement of the engine.

First of all, we will consider those malfunctions that can be fixed independently with the usual set of tools.

Clogged drain system in a Zerowatt machine

First of all, the water drain filter and the drain (sewer) hose may become clogged. The blockage manifests itself mainly in 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:

Drain filter cleaning:

  1. Have a container or absorbent rag ready to collect any remaining water that has drained from the system.
  2. Locate the small service hatch on the outer CM panel in the bottom corner.
  3. Open the hatch and find the large filter plug.
  4. Unscrew the filter by hand and remove it.
  5. Inspect for blockage and clean with a rag or hands.
  6. Rinse the filter under running water.
  7. Set back.
  8. Run a test wash.

If this does not help, remove the blockage in the drain hose:

  1. Walk around the washing machine or turn it with the back panel towards you, disconnecting the drain hose from the sewer.
  2. Drain off any remaining water.
  3. Disconnect the hose.
  4. Rinse it well under the tap.
  5. Set in place.
  6. Run a test wash.

If this does not help, and the Zerowatt washing machine does not drain the water, and also issues fault codes (E03), check that the drain hose is installed correctly. It must be connected to a sewer pipe at a height of 50 cm.

Clogged filling system in a Zerowatt machine

If the washing machine stops pouring water, this entails a lot of problems: washing does not start, the lights and indicators flash. In this case, self-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 find an original part easily. And washing without a filter is not recommended – you will quickly clog the washing machine.

  • Inspect the filter, remove blockages, rinse under the tap.
  • The hose should also be rinsed under running water.
  • Install all parts in place.

Attention! Do not use tools when assembling the structure – tighten all fasteners by hand. Plastic can be easily damaged, violating the integrity of the filling system.

A more difficult task is to replace the intake valve. It is not a problem to find and get it – 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 you doubt your success, contact the workshop.

Zerowatt washing machine won’t turn on

In this case, you can also make repairs yourself.

The most common reasons that the SM does not turn on:

  1. There is no electricity.
  2. Insufficient voltage in the mains.
  3. Socket failure.
  4. Breakage of the power cord or plug of the Zerowatt washing machine.
  5. Break in the electrical circuit.
  6. Control module failure.

The first 4 failures do not require special knowledge and skills, and most importantly, details. You need:

  • Check if there is a power supply, measure the voltage. If necessary, call an electrician.
  • Check out the socket. Check it using a serviceable household appliance or a screwdriver with a probe and indicator.
  • Inspect the power cord and plug. If breaks, burnt areas and opal are found, replace the cord and plug.

If you only need to replace the plug, take advantage of this video:

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