In most cases, such an alarm code appears at the initial stage of washing. The user starts the washing unit, which, instead of drawing water, begins to flash an alarm signal. But if such a problem occurs for the first time, then the Ed error on a Samsung washing machine can appear at any time during operation.
Possible problems
If the board lights up with these letters, then it is likely that one of the difficulties has arisen:
- The loading hatch is not closed. You will have to slam the door hard or press it with your knee;
- when the error is displayed at the end of the process, the door cannot be unlocked;
- the machine closes, but the locking mechanism does not work;
- failure of the electronic unit responsible for controlling the locking system on the hatch;
- failure of the control board part responsible for this function.
Based on the symptoms, the problem may be minor or require the intervention of an experienced specialist.
Please note that error code Ed may not be displayed if the machine is not equipped with a screen. But in such a situation, indicator lights come on. Together, the temperature signal and operating mode indicator lamps light up.
What to do when difficulties are discovered with the loading hatch?
In most situations, the cause of such a failure is a foreign object caught in the door. Often it is laundry or some small item stuck in the crack between the edge of the machine tank and the rubber cuff. To eliminate such a malfunction, you should thoroughly examine the space around the door cuff, removing everything that interferes with the normal closing of the door.
It is quite possible that it was the cuff part that became the obstacle. It could have torn or been installed recently; part of it may well end up between the door and the front wall of the machine. A new cuff can cause problems in two cases:
- when installing a non-original element;
- in case of violation of work technology.
In such cases, repair work must be carried out a second time. When everything is done in accordance with the rules, but the installed cuff still does not allow the hatch to close normally, it is recommended to sand the rubber edges to eliminate protrusions or other defective areas. By doing this, the error signal can be cleared.
It happens that the loading hatch does not always begin to lock at first, but strong pressure helps with this. Over time, the door does not close at all, the display constantly upsets you with an alarm signal. It is recommended to inspect the locking mechanism located directly on the loading door. In its normal state, it springs a little and moves with some effort. When the hook has shifted or a spring has popped out, you should disassemble the hatch and eliminate the problem.
How to fix a failed UBL?
Statistics say that in thirty percent of cases this device, which is responsible for locking the door, fails. There are reasons for this:
- the electrical circuit fails, the UBL does not ring through the device, it needs to be completely replaced;
- failure of the mechanical part. Sometimes they try to restore it, but it is not recommended to waste time on unnecessary work. It is better to simply replace the element;
- The electrical wiring that powers the UBL could have burned out or completely broken off.
There is another probable reason - when performing DIY repairs, many people remove the front panel of the machine, damaging the wiring leading to the door lock.
What to do in such situations? First, you should make sure that the locking device located on the machine door is in good condition. After this we perform the following steps:
- on the right side near the hatch we find a small hole and a couple of screws holding the UBL, unscrew them;
- With your free hand, bend the rubber cuff inside the drum as far as possible, then remove the blocking device through the gap. But here it is recommended to be careful not to damage the wiring;
- the plug with the wiring to the blocker is disconnected;
- The resistance of the device is measured, for which you need to use a multimeter.
Having discovered a problem with the UBL, it must be changed immediately to prevent reoccurrence in the future. It should be noted that the element is purchased in its original design, otherwise it will not work normally.
Control module problem
What else does this error mean? The control module has probably failed. We check the wiring to make sure there is no break in the line. In this case, the following options are possible:
- the element responsible for the self-diagnosis system has failed. By the way, one of the tracks on the board could have burned out;
- the part providing the connection to the door lock has burned out;
- an auxiliary part has lost its functionality.
There can only be one piece of advice in this situation - seek help from a specialist who is well versed in electronics. It is very difficult to identify and eliminate the problem on your own. It is quite possible that illiterate actions will only aggravate the problem, increasing financial costs for repair work. So you should not take rash actions - call a specialist who will fix everything in the best possible way.
Situations that do not require specialist intervention
It happens that you can solve a problem with a signal yourself and quite quickly. First you need to make sure that there is no interference in the form of foreign objects. After this, give the machine time to “rest”. To do this, it is de-energized from the network so that a reset occurs in the control unit. After a few minutes you can turn it on again. Such actions help if this signal is displayed for the first time. There are probably minor electrical problems. We complete our actions by checking the contacts of the locking device. If everything is in order there, then your knowledge in this case was not enough.
Conclusion
It should be noted that the Ed signal on a Samsung washing machine is considered a rather problematic issue, as it may seem at first glance. Sometimes even experienced specialists have difficulty with correct identification.But if you do everything sequentially, then in most cases the breakdown can be identified, and there will be no difficulties in eliminating it. The main condition is to act carefully, without haste.
