Equipment from an Italian company Zanussi is reliable and easy to use, but even it can fail. No one is immune from breakdowns or manufacturing defects. Household appliances can also break down due to improper handling or makeshift repairs done without preparation. If, for example, a Zanussi washing machine does not drain water, then some users immediately begin to disassemble and clean it.
If you are not confident in your abilities, contact the service center. Or read our article. It will help you pinpoint the cause of the breakdown and develop a clear plan for repairing your washing machine yourself. Remember that first you always need to disconnect the equipment from the network, and only then begin diagnostics.
Diagnostics
Before start of repairs, you should check exactly how the drain or spin cycle is broken. This information will help you localize the location of the breakdown, which will allow you to repair your washing machine quickly and efficiently.
- Draining of liquid from the reservoir occurs extremely slowly.
- The next washing step does not start correctly.
- Water remains in the drum. The wash stops.
- After the end of the working cycle, a small amount of water remains at the bottom.
- No water is drained during the spin or rinse phase.It begins to decrease only at the end of the working cycle.
Malfunctions in the operation of the Zanussi washing machine can also occur due to the fault of the user. Make sure that the selected operating mode matches the type of laundry you are loading. Try changing the mode. This may be enough to start draining the water.
Preparation for repair
A faulty water drainage system prevents the wash from completing. A washing machine filled with water simply stops working. The first thing to do in this case is to try to reboot it. To do this, unplug the machine, wait a few minutes, and plug it into a power outlet. These steps can help fix a minor software glitch.
If this does not help, then before starting the repair, do the following:
- unplug the power cord;
- remove all water from the drum.
Scoop out all the liquid from the washing machine It is possible using a conventional ladle, but this method is characterized by low efficiency. If the blockage occurs in the sewer, then you can drain the water through the drain hose, having first disconnected it from the sewer pipe.
Blockage
An error in the operation of equipment can occur at any stage of operation. The most common reason why a Zanussi washing machine does not drain water or spin clothes is a blockage.
It can occur in such elements of the water drainage system as:
- drain hose;
- filter;
- pump impeller;
- drain pipe.
Drain hose repair
This type of malfunction is the simplest. First, inspect the hose itself. There should be no kinks along its entire length. Check by touch to see if there are any blockages or foreign objects. After that, straighten it. Look into the sewer siphon. Its contamination can also cause blockage.
Cleaning the drain filter and pipe
The filter is located at the bottom of the washing machine. It is hidden behind a removable panel made of the same material as the body. If you cannot find it and open it yourself, use the instructions. She will tell you what to do. Behind the panel there is an emergency hose and a pump filter. Please note that the filter is sealed with a rubber gasket.
In order to remove it, you need to apply some force. However, don't overdo it; some blockages may also prevent it from being removed. Once you have the filter in your hands, you can clean it by hand or with a brush.
The drain pipe is located in the machine body itself. It is highly not recommended to dismantle it yourself. Call specialists to your home. If you are confident in your abilities, then using the instructions, you can disassemble the washing machine and clean this part yourself.
Cleaning the pump impeller
This element of the drain system is located immediately behind the filter. Try to unscrew it with your hands.If each revolution is difficult, there may be threads or hair wrapped around the impeller. Try to pull out foreign elements with your hands or using improvised objects.
Inspection of the pump (pump)
The failure of this part can only be determined by the residual principle. Except in cases where it was preceded by the following events:
- extraneous sounds during draining and spinning;
- repeated minor malfunctions in the operation of the Zanussi washing machine.
Hardware failures
Failure of the electronic elements of a washing machine is always associated with large expenses. No one will repair these devices. Craftsmen prefer to simply replace broken components. A faulty control unit can be recognized by the absence of signals on the front panel or by system error codes.
This type of breakdown also includes malfunctions of the water level sensor in the drum. Its malfunction leads to disruption of the drain and spin cycles due to the fact that it is directly connected to the pump. This part cannot be repaired. It can only be replaced at official Zanussi service centers.
Other faults
Failures of this type are less common. They are usually associated with the secondary systems of the washing machine. This type of breakdown includes:
- drum bearing failure;
- malfunctions in the cleaning agent supply system;
- scale on the heating element;
- door lock.
A jammed door can be opened in several ways:
- Manually. Just use a thin metal ruler or spatula.
- Programmatically. Turn on the “rinse” mode. At the end of the cycle the door should open.
- Reboot. Unplug your device, then plug it back in after a few minutes.
Prevention of breakdowns
You can extend the life of your Zanussi washing machine by following a few simple recommendations from experts. Wash clothes in small batches. Heavy weight leads to rapid wear of bearings.
Use products that prevent the formation of scale on the heating element. If the voltage in your electrical network fluctuates, use stabilizers. This will help protect electronics from damage. And most importantly, clean the filter several times a year. By following these recommendations, you can avoid situations where the washing machine stops draining water during the spin cycle.
