Malfunctions of Kaiser washing machines – do-it-yourself repair

Repair of washing machines Kaiser (Kaiser) is not much different from the repair of machines of other brands. But there is still some specificity of the work – it relies on the most frequent breakdowns that are typical for the SM of this brand.

Let’s consider these failures in detail, and also talk about how to repair the Kaiser washing machine with your own hands.

Frequent failures of SMA Kaiser

Based on the statistics of Kaiser service centers, we came to the conclusion that there are a number of “weak links” in Kaiser brand washing machines that problems hit first.

These are breakdowns of the following parts:

• TEN is a problem of almost any model. It is equally found both in Kaiser Avantgarde and in Kaiser W4t10, W-34110 and others. Sometimes a problem with the heater occurs due to factory defects or design features of the machine, but more often external factors are to blame. It can be hard water and scale, power surges, low-quality powders.
• Drainage system. This problem is typical not only for Kaiser machines, but in the CM of this brand it occurs with enviable frequency.
• No less frequent breakdowns are leaks. Rubber hoses and pipes quickly deteriorate in the first years of service with many brands of washing machines, and CMA Kaiser leads the list of such brands.

Important! The Kaiser washing machine can also bother owners with problems with closing the hatch, malfunctions in the control board, a slipped drive belt, or a broken engine. Such failures are rare, so they can hardly be classified as typical.

We decided to discuss self-repair of problems from our TOP-3 in this article.

We will tell you how to find the cause of the breakdown and carry out independent repairs at home.

Kaiser machine does not heat water

The Kaiser washing machine is usually equipped with a standard heater with the following parameters:

• Length – 280 mm.
• Power – 2000 W.

You can easily find a heating element in a specialized store or on the Internet. Prices range from 600-900 rubles. Therefore, do the repair yourself if you want to save a lot.

To replace the heating element, follow these instructions:

1. Unplug your washing machine.
2. Shut off access to the water supply and exit to the sewer system.
3. Turn the washer with the back panel towards you.
4. Remove the 4 screws that hold the back wall.
5. Remove the rear protective panel.
6. From the bottom under the tank you will see 2 contacts from which the wires extend. This is the TEN. Rather, this is only the shank of the heater – the element itself is located under the tank, so it warms up the water better and faster.
7. Check the heating element using a tester. The working element will show a resistance of 24-26 ohms. In the event of a breakdown, the multimeter will display a value of 0, 1, or ∞.
8. Remove the wires coming from the heater and the temperature sensor (it is built into the heater itself).
9. Unscrew the fixing nut, remove the heater together with the gasket (it will still have to be changed).

Important! Sometimes, to get the heating element, you need to make a lot of effort. But do not pull out by the contacts – it’s better to just loosen the part and slowly pull towards you.

10. Unpack the pre-prepared new tubular heater that fits your Kaiser model. Just in case, check it with a tester to make sure it is working.
11. Install in the groove in place of the old heating element.
12. Run and connect all necessary wires.
13. Screw on the back of the washer.
14. Connect SMA to all systems.
15. Run a test wash and make sure everything is done correctly.

Attention! The steps described in the diagram above are relevant for a front-loading Kaiser washing machine, such as the Kaiser Vanguard and the like.

Kaiser washing machine is leaking

If the Kaiser washing machine leaks, the instruction manual may not help – it is better to find the breakdown yourself, find the cause of the leak and fix it.

Important! Before proceeding with the repair, disconnect the machine from the water supply and place rags under the body so that they absorb the water that you drain from the filter.

How to drain water:

1. Find a small hatch at the bottom of the machine on the front side.
2. Open and find a large lid.
3. Unscrew it.
4. Drain the water.
5. Clean and wash the filter.

Next, you need to check all the hoses and pipes that could leak.

water inlet hose

This hose connects the water pipe and the filling system of your washing machine. You can easily find it on the back of the machine. Carefully inspect the hose, it may have creases, cracks or holes.

If the problem is in it, buy a new one and install it according to this scheme:

• Disconnect the hose from the water supply.
• Install a new hose by connecting it to the water supply and screwing it by hand to the washer body.

water drain hose

The drain hose is checked and changed in much the same way. This is an easy operation, so we will not describe it in detail.

Branch pipes

The pipes are inside the machine, so to check them, you will have to disassemble it almost completely. Think it might be worth calling the master.

There are a dozen parts inside the car that could cause leaks:

• Drain pump (pump). It’s good that the pump for the Kaiser washing machine is on sale, so you can change it manually, having previously taken it out and checked it. This video will help you:

The Kaiser machine does not pour or drain water

Possible reasons:

• Drain pump broken.
• There is a blockage in the drain system (water drain pipes, drain hose, drain filter, pump).
• Poor quality water.
• Clogged water filter.
• Lack of water in the plumbing.
• Weak pressure in the water supply system.

The last two problems have nothing to do with the health of the machine.

How to determine the breakdown of Kaiser machines yourself

To help the user, the manufacturer of Kaiser electronically controlled washing machines has provided fault codes. They will warn you about a failure and help you find out the cause of the breakdown.

As a rule, these are the following error codes: E01, E02, E03, E04 for CMs with a Logic control system; T95, T40, T30 for CM with Ecotronic RV system. Let’s consider the most common of them.

As you can see, you can fix minor damage yourself.

And if we are talking about a bearing or an oil seal on a Kaiser washing machine, repair or replacement of the control unit is required, it is better not to risk the serviceability of expensive equipment. Leave the work to a specialist.