A washing machine is considered an indispensable assistant for every housewife. Today's models are represented by “smart” devices that allow you to wash any fabric without damaging the item and maintaining its attractiveness. But it happens that they also fail. Sometimes a problem arises in the form of an alphanumeric character appearing on the screen. In this article you will learn what error F5 means in the Atlant washing machine and how to fix it.
How to decipher the code?
Error F5 means one thing - there are difficulties with the water inlet valve. It should be noted that such a nuisance occurs during self-draining, when water fills the drum and then, for unknown reasons, is drained. Sometimes specialists are unfamiliar with this feature, so they begin to diligently check the intake valve or control module, and at this time the breakdown may be hidden in another place.
Causes of failure
If a clothes washing machine shows such an error, the reason most likely lies in certain malfunctions:
- the water intake hose was pinched;
- the intake valve is clogged or inoperative;
- the integrity of the electrical circuit from the control unit to the valve is broken;
- the pressure switch or its electrical wiring has failed;
- The module responsible for control is broken.
Taking into account that such a fault code means a decent list of breakdowns, you should perform a careful inspection of the machine. Only in this way can the true cause of the failure be discovered and everything corrected.
Diagnosis and troubleshooting
What should be done to fix the problem? It is necessary to accurately identify the problem that caused the failure. Since there may be several options, you should check each of them, starting with simpler operations.
First of all, we comply with the safety requirements - disconnect the washing machine from the power supply. Only when the unit is completely de-energized is it possible to repair electrical devices.
To begin with, it is recommended to check whether the pressure level in the water supply system is sufficient, whether the valves on the taps built into the risers and at the entrance to the machine, immediately in front of the intake hose, are fully open. After making sure that the water is flowing normally, you will have to carefully inspect the outside of the hose. It is probably twisted somewhere or crushed by the body of the washing machine.
It may seem to many that this is all elementary, but in practice it has been repeatedly proven that a third of the cases occur precisely in such situations.
The next step is to turn off the water supply to the unit and disconnect the water filling hose. The main task in this case is to make sure that there is nothing inside the hose. At the same time, the strainer installed on the inlet valve is checked. It is not difficult to find, since it is located at the point where the hose connects to the washing machine.
When your machine, after completed operations, continues to give an alarm signal in the form of F5 encoding, we begin to penetrate its body.To do this, unscrew and remove the cover of the machine. The intake valve is located in the upper left corner, near the rear panel. It is necessary to check it and all the pipes for clogging, then, using a multimeter, we make sure that the valve itself has not failed and check the functionality of its electrical circuit. It is quite possible that the device itself is working, but the wiring in a certain place is worn out, or the contacts are oxidized.
It would be a good idea to visually assess the condition of the wiring, since traces of carbon deposits and oxides are often visible to the naked eye. If the electrical circuit from the valve to the control unit is intact, and the valve itself is in working condition, you can move on to the next part - the sensor that controls the water level (pressostat).
One important clarification is needed here. If the machine does not pump water into itself at all, then there is no need to check the sensor. And when water is poured into the tank and immediately drained, and a characteristic error light is displayed, you can immediately begin inspecting the machine with the level sensor. It is located near the back panel of the washing machine, in close proximity to the water intake valve, near the top cover.
The first step is to blow out and rinse all the tubes thoroughly, then check the electrical circuit with a multimeter. If the result is positive, there is only one thing left to do - look for the problem in the management module. But here you will have to think carefully about how prepared you are for such work. It is probably better to invite a competent specialist from the service center.
Sequence of repair work
To check the valve you must:
- remove the top cover of the machine by unscrewing a couple of screws from the back;
- the element we need is located in the upper part, near the wall;
- after this, it is necessary to ensure the water supply by placing a container to drain it;
- voltage is applied to each coil (there can be three of them);
- if everything is in order, the valve will open.
If this does not happen, it is necessary to measure the resistance on the coil. To do this, connect a multimeter probe to it, which should give a value of 2 - 4 ohms. In other cases, the coil is dismantled and replaced with a new analogue.
Multimeter
To change the plastic inserts located in the fittings that control the water pressure, you must:
- shut off the water supply;
- Using pliers, remove the clamps on the hose;
- remove the hose. It is necessary to take into account that liquid may remain in it;
- Unscrew the fastening screws, disconnect the latches;
- Install the working element in reverse order.
After all the measures have been completed, all that remains is to turn on the unit to make sure it is working.
Once you have identified a problem with the electrical wiring, you can tighten up its connections. If there are minor damages, they are isolated or the cable is completely changed.
Often the error is displayed at the water intake stage. The machine seems to begin to suck in water, but it does not flow into the drum. What to do in such a situation? Most likely, the filter, which is located at the entrance to the inlet hose itself, is clogged. This happens quite often, especially if the water supply in your area is contaminated. The problem can be solved simply by simply cleaning the filter and the water supply tube. The work is simple, you can do it yourself.
Conclusion
As a result, it should be noted once again that the Atlant washing unit will issue an alarm signal F5 if it loses the ability to pump water into its tank. Everything is clear with the main problems and the necessary actions to eliminate them. If your test does not give a positive result, you should invite a specialist. Only he is able to determine the true breakdown and eliminate it.
Remember that your unprofessional actions may cause other troubles associated not only with additional repairs, but also with the replacement of a washing machine, which will finally fail as a result of your intervention.
