Ardo washing machine do-it-yourself repair

Check out the recommendations for repairing the Ardo washing machine from the master!

The manufacturer (translated from Italian home appliances) is Antonio Merloni.

Standard front-loading - models with the index FL.
With drying - WD.

• 30% clogging of the drain tract, wear and tear of the pump:

Open the loading hatch, on the sticker we determine the model of the machine.

Having unscrewed the drain filter from the front below, we clean it.

We change the pump, which is located at the bottom right on the back side.

Loosen the clamp on the drain pump pipe.

We check the pump, clean it - if it malfunctions, we change it.

Over time, mechanical wear appears on the shaft. The impeller dangles and pumps out water poorly.

• 20% - malfunction of the electronic control board:

MINISEL board: Models Ardo FL1000,FL1202,FLS81S,A800XEL, AE810, AE800X, SE810, FLS81S, AED1000X,TL1000EX, TL1010E ANNA610, ANNA 600X, A410, A610, A500, A1000.

We look at the power source and the level of constant voltages (5 and 12 V) at its outputs. If there is no voltage at the output of the power supply, check the corresponding elements - a mains switch, a mains filter, a power transformer T1, a rectifier (D11-D14), a U1 microcircuit.

Module DMPU: Models A800, A804, A810, A814, WD800X, S1000X, T80, T800, TL800X, TL804, etc.

Malfunctions in the DMPU module

open resistance R51 (A, B);
stabilizer U3;
zener diode D24 (short circuit);
open varistor VDR5.

relay K1, K2;
rsimistor TR2.
Diodes D1-D6, D9-10, D15, D23.

Departing module DMPA:

They are used in machines that incorporate an asynchronous drive motor and a mechanical command device.

Models A1000PL, A1000XCZ, A1000XPL, WD1000PL, TL1000X, etc.

The wear of the heating element increases with “hard” water.

Overgrown with scale (scab), it gives off heat poorly and burns out.

It is necessary to pull out the gum and not the heating element. Since pulling out the heating element, you can wedge the rubber band.?

This is important to avoid further leakage under the seal.

• 10% wear of the brushes of the commutator motor, loosening of contacts, breakage of the drive belt

Remove the belt, unscrew the screws and remove the engine. There are two brushes on the motor, each fastened with two screws. We unscrew the screws and remove the brushes.

Inspect the motor power supply terminal from the board and the ground wire.

Very often, contacts oxidize from moisture and the machine gives an error because of this.

Each brush is installed in a brush holder. It can be disassembled into two halves. Pay attention to how much the brush protrudes.

This size should be at least 1 cm. The best option is 1.5 cm. After that, we assemble everything and install it in place.

• 10% extraneous noise (bearings, shock absorbers, foreign object)

Having jammed the pulley, unscrew the upper clamping nut of the shaft counterclockwise.

If the stuffing box is not filled with a specialized grease and is not lubricated with it during assembly, the stuffing box will wear out very quickly, no matter what quality it is, this has been proven in practice.

It’s not worth saving and improvising with lithol, grease and other lubricants; get better specialized lubricants that are used to lubricate oil seals.

Dimensions of Ardo bearings and seals:

This applies to modern technology - since 2000 (models AE800X, AED1000X, TL1OOOEX).

Thanks to it, you can make diagnostics (DMPU control module):

We close the hatch (without linen). We set the choice of programs to 30 ° C until it clicks. The temperature regulator is in the 0 ° C position. Turn on. The drum rotates at 250 rpm. To check the buttons half load, extra rinse and others, press them. There is an increase in the spin speed from 250 to the maximum provided in this model. In the absence of additional functions, press the spin button.

When failures are detected, the indicators will flash.

E00 | E01 - Drain. Clean the drain filter and drain pipes.
E02 – Water does not flow or drain correctly.The drain hose may not be positioned correctly.
E03 – The water does not drain from the tank, and the drain time has exceeded 3 minutes.
F2 - Temperature sensor.
F4 – Appears on the display if there is no water drain. Possible cause is the drain pump.
F5 - The water drains and immediately fills up. The problem is usually the water filter.
F6 | F9 | F12 – Electronic module.
F8 – The water in the tank has exceeded the available level. Aquastop valve suspect.
F13 | F14 – Critical.

Breakdowns are a fairly rare phenomenon, usually associated with improper operation. Italian technology is characterized by high manufacturability and versatility.

How to carry out a service test equipped with a MINI-SEL board:

Control panels are different

The steps for switching to the verification mode are shown in the figures.

– move the program selector knob to the “6 o’clock” position
- press the button 4 - POWERFUL WASH and, while holding it, press the NETWORK button.
After that, the SM should go into test mode.

With temperature control knob:

- turn the program selector knob to the "6 o'clock" position
– move the temperature selection knob to the “9 o’clock” position
- press and hold the ENERGY button (for a period of at least 6 s), at the same time turn on the power supply of the SM with the POWER button.

After that, the SM should go into test mode.

By turning the selection knob, we check the devices:

Knob in position 1 (autotest) - NTC temperature sensor (sensor circuit - for open or short circuit), pressure switch, display (if any), door lock and main functional buttons on the remote control

2. First, the cold water inlet valve opens until a signal is issued from the water pressure sensor. The filling of water takes place through the compartment of the dispenser for PRELIMINARY.

3. First, the heating element is turned on and the water in the tank is heated up to 60°C. Then the CM drum begins to rotate in a cyclic mode at a speed of 45 rpm (as in the washing mode).

4. The drain pump (pump) is turned on. At the same time, the drum begins to rotate as if spinning.

5. Within 10 s, the hot water inlet valve is turned on (if this SM model has it). At the same time, the CM drum starts to rotate.

6.The fan and drying heater turn on (for models with drying)

The test mode is exited by turning off the power with the POWER button.

Solutions:
1. It is necessary to check the presence of water in the water supply. Trite, but very often the cause of an imaginary problem is such ridiculous things.

2. Inlet hose kinked or clogged. We check visually for the absence of pinching. We unscrew the hose from the washing machine, open the faucet and see if the water will pass? Of course, you need to take care that the water does not flow onto the floor. If water does not come out, we find and remove the blockage. The hose with the leakage valve will have to be replaced with a new one after the protection has been triggered.

3. The inlet filter mesh on the back of the washing machine is cleaned. The mesh is quite fine and often clogged with rust or other particles from tap water. The filter can be easily removed with pliers and cleaned thoroughly.

4. You need to make sure that the filling valve is working. It is right next to the filter. The valve becomes available after removing the top cover of the washing machine. Perhaps the wires of its power supply have departed or frayed. To check the performance of the valve itself can be removed and connected to the voltage indicated on its body. Should open. If it does not work, you will have to change the valve to a new one.

5. The problem may be due to a malfunction of the water level sensor. Or, in other words, a pressure switch. You can also find it under the top cover. It comes off pretty easily. It is held on the body of the washing machine with screws or latches. We check the integrity of the wires and their connection to the sensor. A tube comes up to the pressure switch from below. It may be clogged.The simplest test for the performance of the sensor after removing it is to blow into its tube. If you hear a click - most likely, the pressure switch is working. Otherwise, you will have to change to a new one. It is important when installing a new one not to mix up the wires.

Common causes and solutions:
1. Again about the banal - you need to make sure that the sewer pipe is not clogged. Maybe the car just has nowhere to drain the water. Of course, this is possible with machines with a permanently connected drain. We also check the drain hose of the washing machine. It must not be bent or twisted. In principle, you can disconnect the hose from the sewer and check if water comes out of it when drained? If it comes out, we clean the sewer. If not, check the hose for blockage. Problem still exists? Let's look further.

2. The drain filter is clogged. A simple but most common cause of no drain. The filter is located at the bottom of the washing machine under the door or decorative panel. It is a screw plug screwed into the machine body along a standard right-hand thread. Accordingly, the filter is unscrewed counterclockwise. Do not forget to place a tray under the washing machine to collect the flowing water. After removal, the filter is cleaned of contaminants. You will need to remove the excess and in the place where the filter was installed. Next, the reverse process and check the drain. Most of the time it helps.

3. Blocked or faulty drain pump. A common problem for Ardo washing machines is blocking the pump due to foreign objects getting into it. Various coins, buttons and other items left in the pockets of washed clothes, getting inside the drain pump, do not allow it to perform its functions. A symptom of blocking a working pump - at the moment the drain is turned on, the pump buzzes, tries to expel water, but cannot. Another option - the pump has become completely unusable. In any case, it will have to be removed. In Ardo washing machines, it is very easy to access the drain pump through the bottom of the machine. Their bottom is missing or covered with an easily removable plastic bar. It is enough to lay the car on its side and access is open. Before removing, you can check the operation of the pump with a multimeter. Further, the clamp of the rubber pipe is loosened and it is separated from the pump. Same procedure for the drain hose. Power wires are disconnected. It remains to unscrew the screws that hold the pump, and remove it. The correct pump is disassembled. And foreign objects are removed from it. The defective one is replaced with a new one.

4. Lack of drain may be caused by incorrect operation of the pressure switch. It simply may not signal the control module to drain. What needs to be done with the water level sensor, we have already considered above.

2. A rare, but possible breakdown option is a malfunction of the temperature sensor. It is checked by measuring the resistance at room temperature and when heated with hot water. A non-working sensor is simply replaced.

3. It is necessary to make sure that there is no "sticking" of the contact group of the heating element relay on the control module.

If you are interested in self-repair of Ardo washing machines, it means that the machine has broken down and you would like to save on repairs.

While others urge you to call the master, we will help you carry out the repair yourself. To make it easier for you to understand everything, we will look at the main breakdowns, fault codes and provide detailed repair instructions.

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Service center masters claim that all malfunctions in ARDO brands are divided into 2 types: typical and rare.

Typical. These are failures that are typical for all washers, not only the Ardo brand, but also any others. For example, in every machine such a misfortune can happen: water does not drain, it leaks, the drum is blocked, and so on.

Rare.Such breakdowns are associated with the brand of the machine, and depend on the technologies used in the manufacture of the SM. These include a tank overflowing with water, insufficiently heated water, and others.

Attention! According to experts, in 9 out of 10 cases, conventional and top-loading Ardo washing machines bother owners with typical breakdowns that are not related to production features. This once again proves that the ARDO technique is quite reliable.

A breakdown is usually reported by a number of signs. By carefully studying them, you can recognize the failure. Therefore, it is better to start with an overview of the signs of breakdowns that occur most often:

• Water does not drain. This can happen for a number of reasons, among which, mainly, a blockage in the drain system, consisting of a pipe, a drain hose and a pump (drain pump). It is extremely rare that this problem occurs due to the failure of the temperature sensor.
• The water stopped heating. This is especially noticeable in high-temperature washing modes. You can understand that the water is not heated by cold linen and unwashed stains on it. The failure of the heating element (heater) causes a breakdown. Limescale and scale slowly but surely destroy the part, causing it to burn out. The wasted resource of the part is not excluded.
• The drum stopped spinning - it was stuck, as if rooted to the spot. The device of Ardo washing machines is such that the drum is driven by a special belt. If the belt flies off the pulley or breaks, the tank stops spinning. In this case, you need to fix or replace the belt.
• Noise and "left" sounds - knocking, hum, rumble. If you hear them in operating mode, then the reason lies in the bearings. An object that has fallen into the tank is often noisy - a button, a coin, etc.
• Water leak. The fault of a dangerous breakdown is a violation in the pump or nozzles. In the most difficult case, you will need to replace the bearing and seals of the Ardo washing machine.
• Program crash. The machine does not start. All this is typical for the failure of the control module.

Do not panic, you can often do without a master. Perhaps, by correctly identifying the breakdown and its cause, you can fix the washer yourself.

Modern washing machines are complex devices with breakdown codes programmed into the microprocessor. They appear on the display whenever a failure occurs.

In the most common cases, Ardo brand CMs display the following error codes: E00, E01, E02, E03, F2, F4, F5, F13, F14.

Any household appliances sooner or later fail. In some cases, this is the physical wear of parts and assemblies of the unit, in others, improper connection and operation, in the third, marriage. We will devote this article to such equipment as Ardo washing machines, consider their typical breakdowns, the causes of such breakdowns, and how to repair Ardo washing machines with your own hands.

The user understands about the breakdown of the washing machine for specific symptoms. Only by examining these symptoms, he can assume a breakdown of a particular unit. Therefore, we will start by listing the symptoms that are encountered most often.

• The machine stopped draining water. This can happen for several reasons, the main of which is the clogging of the drain system, which includes: a pipe, a drain hose and a pump. In very rare cases, the water does not drain due to a broken water level sensor.
• The machine does not heat the water, especially when washing at 60-90 0 C. The reason for this malfunction is a breakdown of the heating element, which burns out due to limescale and deposited scale. But the development of the resource of the heating element is also possible.
• The drum does not rotate in the machine, it stands still. In Ardo washing machines, the tank rotates due to the drive belt, and if it breaks or flies off the pulley, the machine will stop. The problem is solved by replacing the drive belt.
• Extraneous sounds appeared in the machine, similar to knocking or roaring. If such a knock is heard when the machine is turned off, then the cause is definitely faulty bearings.Another reason for the rumble may be a foreign object that has fallen into the tank.
• Is there water leaking under the machine? The reason must be sought in the drain filter or nozzles. In the worst case, seals and bearings need to be changed.
• Programs get lost or the machine does not turn on at all, which means that the reason lies in the malfunction of the electronic board.

Before you panic and call the wizard, take a close look and listen to the “symptoms” that appear, perhaps you yourself can find the cause or even carry out repairs yourself.

In many washing machines, the manufacturer has programmed error codes into the microprocessor, which, if a particular malfunction occurs, appear on the display. Here are some examples of common fault codes. A all codes of any Ardo model can be found in the instructions.

• E00 or E01 - no water drain due to clogged drain filter.
• E02 - incorrect draining during spinning, the position of the drain hose is violated.
• E03 or F4 - drain time exceeded, drain pump failure.
• F2 - problems with the temperature sensor, heating element or control board.
• F5 - self-draining, incorrect connection of hoses.
• F13 or F14 - a malfunction in the control module.

Having found out the cause of the malfunction, we determine whether to call the master or we will repair it ourselves. In some situations, it’s really not worth overpaying, but doing the repairs yourself. For example, blockages can be eliminated. Most of the garbage accumulates in the drain filter, so cleaning it is a minor repair and can cost about 600 rubles. Although in fact, there is nothing complicated in this:

• Open a small door at the bottom of the front side of the machine or remove the bottom panel.
• Then place a large absorbent cloth on the floor in the filter area.
• Unscrew the valve counterclockwise.
• Pull out the filter.
• Rinse it well with water, remove hair and other debris.
• Screw the filter back.

The problem is debris can clog not only in the filter, but also in the drain hose, nozzles and drain pump. To get to them, you have to open the car body. And this is classified as a repair of medium complexity, the price for which starts from 1,200 rubles, and if, when disassembling the machine, a malfunction of some spare part is found, then you will have to buy another spare part.

If a foreign object gets stuck in the tank, for example, a bra bone, then in this case you will have to completely disassemble the machine. Such repairs are estimated as complex and will cost at least 2000 rubles. And if you are wondering how you can get an item out of the car, then you can read the article on how to pull the bone from the bra from the machine.

You can replace or clean the pump yourself if you have free time and skills in working with simple tools.

In the Ardo washing machine, you can get to the pump from the bottom, it is either missing or the plastic bar can be easily removed. The entire algorithm of actions and video instructions are in the article on our website on how to clean the drain pump in the washing machine.

If you want to clean the drain hose, then one end of it must be pulled out of the sewer pipe, and the other end must be disconnected from the pipe coming from the pump. Then the hose itself is cleaned with a flexible cable, at the end of which there is a small brush. After the hose must be rinsed under running water, wiped and connected in place.

Quite often in washing machines, the heating element fails. Diagnosing its malfunction is simple: when washing things in water heated to 60 0 C, put your hand on the drum hatch. And if it is cold, then this means one thing - the heating element burned out, it will have to be changed. Replacing the heating element refers to a repair of medium complexity, the cost of which will cost up to 2000 rubles plus the cost of the heating element. But do not rush, because getting to the heating element is not difficult and you can do it through the back cover of the case, for this:

1. We disconnect the machine from the network, disconnect it from the water supply and sewerage, and turn it around so that it is convenient to work.
2. We unscrew the screws holding the cover around the perimeter of the machine.
3. We find contacts and wires coming from the heating element under the tank, remove the terminals and sensors.
4. We unscrew the bolt that secures the heating element.
5. Gently, with loose movements, we pull out the heating element towards ourselves, you can pick up the heating element with a screwdriver.
6. We clean the holder of the heating element from debris.
7. We take the original heating element for the Ardo typewriter, insert it into the holder for the heating element so that the sealing gum is completely in place.
8. We twist the bolt, connect all the terminals.
9. We collect the machine.

Pay attention! Regular cleaning of the washing machine from scale will extend the life of the heating element, but you should not rely on advertised water softeners.

Replacing the electronic module is also not difficult and belongs to the middle class. However, this is the case when there is confidence that the module will have to be completely replaced one hundred percent. But in some situations, the module can be repaired by replacing individual elements on it. This is of particular importance, because the module itself is quite expensive, in some models its price is a third of the price for the entire machine. It is not uncommon for people to refuse such repairs and buy a new automatic machine.

Working with electronics is specific, it is necessary to have not only the skills of working with tools, but also knowledge in a certain area. Therefore, in such a situation, it is better to contact a specialist who accurately diagnoses the malfunction and can replace the element correctly.

For your information! There were times when some craftsmen changed the control module on their own, connecting all the terminals and sensors, and as a result, the new module burned out.

The most difficult repair, according to experts, is the replacement of bearings and seals in Ardo washing machines. This is because you have to almost completely disassemble the car and get the tank, and the bearings themselves are difficult to remove. It may require a special tool, patience and skill. In such a situation, giving the machine to the masters is much more reasonable than repairing it in your apartment, where there is not much room to turn around.

For those who still want to save money or gain experience in repairing washing machines, we suggest watching a detailed video on replacing bearings.