How to troubleshoot Ardo washing machines

There are many reasons why washing equipment may stop working. For example, mechanical wear of its components or parts. Breakdowns can occur due to connection and use of equipment inappropriately. instructions and not in the right way. How to repair an Ardo washing machine with your own hands will be described on this page.

The most common breakdowns

The owner of the washing machine has the opportunity to find out about the malfunction of a specific part only after studying the symptoms.

Let's look at the most common signs of a malfunctioning washing machine.

Typewriter does not drain waste liquid. This can happen for various reasons. However, most often the washing machine does not drain the dirty liquid due to a clogged water drainage system, namely the pump, pipe or hose. Sometimes water does not go down the drain due to the failure of the sensor that controls the water level.
The water in the washing machine does not heat up. This can happen when the heating element stops working. It burns out when its surface becomes overgrown with scale and even limescale. It is also possible that the resource of the heating element has been exhausted.
The drum of the machine has stopped rotating. In the Ardo technique, the rotation of the tank is carried out by means of a drive belt. In cases where the belt falls off or breaks, the machine stops working.The problem can be solved quite simply - you need to replace the drive belt.
The appearance of extraneous noise (clatter, knock) when the machine is running. Loud extraneous sounds can be created by a small object located in the tank. One of the causes of extraneous noise can be faulty bearings.
The appearance of a puddle of water under the washing machine . First of all, you should check the drain filter. Then check all the pipes. Sometimes the equipment needs to replace the bearings, and at the same time the seal.

Error codes

If the machine breaks down, you can see the error code on its display.

Let's consider some malfunctions and error codes:

E00 or E01 . The liquid does not drain due to the fact that the drain filter is clogged.
E02 - the position of the water drain hose is disturbed.
E03 or F4 – the time allotted by the program for draining water has been exceeded, the water drain pump has broken down.
F2 – heating element, temperature sensor or control board malfunction.
F5 – hoses are not connected correctly, self-draining.
F13 or F14 – control module malfunction.

Pump replacement

When the cause of the malfunction is known, you should decide whether to call a technician or try to fix the malfunction yourself. For example, you can remove the blockage yourself. As a rule, debris collects in the drain filter itself. .

To remove the blockage, you must do the following:

Open the small door in the lower corner of the washing machine from the front side. Or remove the bottom panel.
Next, you need to lay a rag on the floor that absorbs water, since water can leak out of the filter.
Unscrew the valve. You need to turn it counterclockwise.
Pull the drain filter towards you.
Next, you need to thoroughly rinse the filter with water. Then clean it from debris.
Reinstall the filter.

However, debris can accumulate anywhere. Debris can form in the pipes, the hose through which water is drained. Even the drain pump itself can contain debris. These parts are hard to find and not easy to reach. You will have to disassemble the body of the washing equipment.

There may be a small foreign object stuck in the drum. Then you will need to completely disassemble the machine. This repair is complex and will cost the owner quite a lot.

You can replace or clean the pump yourself. All you need are simple tools, skills to work with them and free time.

In an Ardo machine, the pump is reached through the bottom. On this side there is a plastic strip that can be easily removed, or there is no bottom at all.

For cleaning the drain hose you must first disconnect it completely. The first end must be pulled out of the sewer, and the second must be disconnected from the pipe that comes from the pump. After disconnecting, the hose is cleaned with a flexible cable with a small brush at the end. Upon completion of cleaning, the drain hose should be rinsed with water, wiped and replaced in its original place.

Heating element malfunction

The situation in which the heating element burns out occurs quite often. To identify this malfunction, you need to touch the hatch of the machine when the water in the washing machine is heated to 60 degrees Celsius. The heating element has burned out if the sunroof is cold. Replacing the heating element It's quite possible to make it yourself.

To do this, you need:

First of all, you should disconnect the washing machine from the power supply, remove the hose from the sewer and disconnect the machine from the water supply. Then turn it so that it is easy to approach from all sides.
Unscrew the screws securing the washer cover.
It is necessary to disconnect all electrical terminals from the heating element and remove the sensors. The heating element itself is located under the drum.
Unscrew the bolt securing the heating element.
Next you need to carefully pull out the heating element.
The heating element holder must be cleared of debris.
We insert the new heating element into the holder. In this case, the sealing rubber should completely fall into place.
Tighten the bolt securing the heating element.
Connect the terminals.
Reassemble the machine in reverse order.

Electronics repair

Replacing the entire electronic module is not difficult. However, it is not always necessary to completely replace it. Sometimes you just need to replace some of the elements located on it. This is very important, since the electronic module has a fairly high cost.

To repair electronics, you need to have special skills and knowledge of electrical equipment repair. Therefore, it would be wiser to contact a repair shop with a specialist who can determine the breakdown and replace the faulty element.

How to replace bearings?

Replace bearings, and for one thing the seals in the washer are quite difficult. After all, you need to almost completely spin the washing machine and pull out the tank. Removing the bearings will also bring quite a bit of trouble.

You may need a special tool to do this job. Replacing these parts requires certain knowledge and skills. It would be more advisable to give the washing machine to the craftsmen than to repair it in your apartment.